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In the late 80s and the early 90s, many filmmakers of repute started making feature length films for Doordarshan. These films featured prominent actors and technicians from the film world…

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“Theatre has been my teacher and cinema is my lover” – Gulshan Devaiah

Anish Mohanty

Around a year back, Gulshan Devaiah firmly believed that feature films should only be released in theatres and no filmmaker should be deprived of the joy of presenting his labour…

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MX Player wins big at the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

MX Player, which has become India’s leading entertainment streaming platform, has been wowing viewers with their diverse slate of engaging MX Originals and the brand continues its winning streak at…

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Exclusive review – Comedy Couple – A relatable romcom that also reflects the current times

Joginder Tuteja

Being a resident of Gurgaon, I could pretty much relate to the world shown in Comedy Couple, a made-for-OTT film which has just premiered on ZEE5. A young couple [Saqib…

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Here are four reasons why you must watch Lockdown Rishtey, the new series on MX Player!

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

The lockdown has been quite an experience for everybody across the globe, it was a time when all of us were still unsure about what lies ahead, and we weren’t…

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Laghushanka Review: This delightful short film uses humour as an effective tool to drive home an important message

Anish Mohanty

Nocturnal enuresis is a medical condition in which an individual suffers from involuntary urination. Most people call identify this condition with the term ‘bed wetting’. While very young children suffering…

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Prabhas makes a contribution of 1.5 crore to Telangana CM Relief Fund for flood relief in the state

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

Prabhas, the Pan-India star has contributed towards flood relief in the state of Telangana to the Telangana CM Relief Fund. The megastar is always a step ahead when it comes…

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“Good content works regardless of screen size” – producer Tusshar Kapoor on Laxxmi Bomb

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

Laxmmi Bomb has become the first big-ticket movie to pursue discussions about a digital release. As the Akshay Kumar starrer is gearing for a Diwali release on Disney+Hotstar, Producer Tusshar…

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The Bantais bring Magic to the stage with their rap!

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

Upping the ante for original music for web shows, MX Player’s High sees an intense rap battle between various independent rappers,armed with a vocabulary that goes straight to the heart…

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MX TakaTak launches Fame House – a platform for Indian influencers to collaborate and create content

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

MX TakaTak is the new home for content creators across the country, with over 6mn digital influencers as a part of its growing community. Building on their commitment of nurturing…

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ALTBalaji acquires 17.5% stake in leading celebrity engagement platform Tring

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

ALTBalaji, continues to grow aggressively and is playing a vital role in the massification of content as it reaches out to viewers spread across Bharat. In the latest development to further…

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Akshay Oberoi starrer Chote Nawab premieres at Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati 2020

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

For Akshay Oberoi, 2020 has been about experimenting with roles big time, getting into elaborate get-ups for the characters he essayed and surprising the critics and viewers. While the actor’s…

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Exclusive review – 376 D opens up debate on whether men are protected by law when from sexual assault

Joginder Tuteja

Are men protected by law from sexual assault? Are only women who can be subjected to gang rape? As a man, how do you really fight it out in the…

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ALTBalaji to conduct Writers’ Lab, a YouTube online masterclass series to inspire and educate aspiring students of cinema

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

To bridge the gap between the prolific writers of the entertainment industry and aspiring students of cinema, ALTBalaji – one of the country’s leading OTT platforms has come up with…

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Is Jackky Bhagnani’s latest tweet hinting at a re-making of another Pooja Entertainment film?

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

Jackky Bhagnani has been making headlines for releasing the teaser of two of the most awaited films— Bell Bottom and Coolie No. 1. The young entrepreneur also holds the title…

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Exclusive review – Scam 1992 – Style, substance, sensationalism – Pratik Gandhi nails it all in this Harshad Mehta story

Joginder Tuteja

Let the fact be stated here. By all means, Scam 1992 is not just one of the best web series offerings to have come from the OTT world in 2020,…

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Director Hemant Madhukar on how Nishabdham was going to be a silent film and what changed his mind!

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

Nishabdham, a suspense thriller which will keep you glued to your screens with it’s intense storyline on how a deaf and mute girl becomes a prime witness of an incident…

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Ansh Bagri and Asha Negi come together in a story full of friendship and budding romance in Hungama Original – Love Ka Panga

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

When Desi Munda Sumit and Madam Tiptop Neha met, sparks were bound to fly! The duo set out to enjoy a holiday in the beautiful mountains of Manali, but little…

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Applause Entertainment announces Call My Agent – an adaptation of the French comedy series Dix Pour Cent

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

Applause Entertainment, the content studio of the Aditya Birla Group, has entertained the Indian audiences by bringing several universal stories to India and narrating them with the right local milieu…

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Tappin’ Around founder Sneha Tharwani on what makes her popular dance and fitness studio click with Mumbaikars

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

While gyms have been the preferred choice for most fitness enthusiasts for a long time, a lot of people are now turning to dance as a way to get in…