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On Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Memoir, “The Stranger In The Mirror”

  • Posted on August 3, 2021August 4, 2021
  • by Prathyush Parasuraman
“The Stranger In The Mirror” (Rupa Publications) outlines Mehra’s life in the ad world, the highs and lows of commercial filmmaking, and his aspirations for world cinema
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How Amitabh Bachchan's Vision Inspired Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

  • Posted on July 28, 2021July 29, 2021
  • by Team FC
An excerpt from Rupa Publications’ The Stranger In The Mirror, an autobiography by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra with author Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta
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Toofaan Is A Novel Sports Drama That Invests In Its Relationships

  • Posted on July 22, 2021
  • by Aranav Das
While it follows the traditional beats and tropes of a sports drama, the sport is only a vehicle to carry the story
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Toofaan Is A Predictable Sports Drama Redeemed By Farhan Akhtar

  • Posted on July 20, 2021July 19, 2021
  • by Shiven Jain
We’ve been here and seen this before, but Akhtar makes sure that the film is always watchable despite its inconsistencies
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Toofaan Is A Dated Medley Of Underdog Tropes

  • Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021
  • by Rahul Desai
Toofaan is nearly redundant to a generation that’s grown up on Hollywood sports dramas and underdog fairytales. There’s little else that it adds to the overcrowded genre
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Toofaan Works Best When It Innovates Within The Boxing Movie Formula

  • Posted on July 16, 2021
  • by Anupama Chopra
Toofaan can’t match the emotional punch of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. But Farhan Akhtar’s tenacity and sincerity shine through.
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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra On Toofan

  • Posted on July 15, 2021July 15, 2021
  • by Jyotsna Basotia
The director recalls shooting an advertisement with Amitabh Bachchan, getting the script of Mirzya from Gulzar and making Delhi 6 as a eulogy to this mother
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Trailer Talk: Toofaan On Amazon Prime Video

  • Posted on June 30, 2021
  • by Team FC
The film stars Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Supriya Pathak and Vijay Raaz, and is set for a digital release on July 16
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: A Respectful Ode To The ‘Flying Sikh’

  • Posted on June 19, 2021
  • by Vanshika Lakhani
I will always remember it as a great and humble ode to the legend himself, Milkha Singh
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The 30 Most Beautiful Hindi Films Of All Time

  • Posted on May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
  • by Team FC
From Shree 420 to Bulbbul, a 1950s gothic romance to MF Hussain’s artwork in motion, here is a definitive list of the most beautiful Hindi films of all time
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Teaser Talk: In Toofaan, Farhan Akhtar Must Make A Choice

  • Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021
  • by Team FC
The film, originally meant for cinemas, comes to Prime Video on May 21st
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Rang De Basanti And The Political Awakening Of A Generation

  • Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021
  • by [email protected]
The beauty of Rang De Basanti lies in its ability to relate to a young impressionable audience while still maintaining the gravitas of the larger theme of awakening to political realities
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