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Amitabh Bachchan, the Familiar Presence in Our Lives For Almost Six Decades
As he turns 80, the star’s skill at reinventing himself has kept him relevant to successive generations.
‘Chup’: A Series of Murders Where Critics Get a Killer Review
Director R. Balki doffs his hat to Guru Dutt and Amitabh Bachchan but revels in hammering the same point over and over again to the point of tedium.
‘Brahmastra’ Is Little More Than a Dishonest Film Sculpted Out of Box Office Desperation
The story lacks vitality, momentum, and intrigue. The film is devoid of genuine joy. Characters and settings come at you all the time, as if you’ve entered a lunch …
‘Shamshera’: A Sloppy Pastiche of South Indian Spectacle Films and Amitabh’s Many Roles
Even Ranbir Kapoor’s double role cannot save the film from sliding into mediocrity.
Simple and Committed, ‘Jhund’ Dismantles Hierarchy Through Plot and Execution
Under Nagraj Manjule’s careful direction, Amitabh Bachchan allows debutant boys to shine, in this thunderous sports drama with a difference.
How ‘Project Nyay’ri’ Is Providing Free Legal, Mental Health Services to Women
Through their project, Navya Naveli Nanda and Manasi Chaudhari aim to help victims of domestic abuse, gender inequality, sexual harassment and empower women across India.
Multi-Starrer ‘Chehre’ Is Silly, Self-Righteous and Lacks Awareness
Some bits, not even central to the mystery, are plain baffling – even insulting.
Dear Amitabh Bachchan, It’s Time to Be the Change You Want to See in Others
Amitabh Bachchan isn't just an actor, he's a cultural icon for millions of Indians – and he owes us more than this.
For Speaking an Unpleasant Truth, Will Amitabh Bachchan Now Be Called an Enemy of the People?
Even though a person of Bachchan's stature flagged the issues of 'civil liberty' and 'freedom', his words went completely unheard.
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