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Raj Kapoor: The Storyteller

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Raj Kapoor is considered the Showman of Bollywood and rightfully so. The man is a master at telling stories, and has done some of the most loved characters in the history of Indian Cinema. His works like ‘Awara’, ‘Mera Naam Joker’ and ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ are pivotal for cinema goers. Anyone who wishes to be a cinema performer or be behind the camera loves to see his movies. As he celebrates his birthday, this 14 th of December, we tell you about 3 of his most amazing films: 1)   Mera Naam Joker This has to be by far the biggest and most important film in his life. The film is considered way ahead of its time by amid cinema goers and critics alike and focuses on the life and journey of not just the clown but also explains the aspects of life. 2) Awara Considered as a legendary film ‘Awara’ is a cinematic treat for all. The story and the representation of characters is considered as a learning experience for directors and storytellers. If you are willi...

Is plagiarism for real? Kankana Chakraborty's 'Written By?' raises some important questions

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Kankana Chakraborty  is a writer-director that has created some riveting work over the years. Her works include Women Prayed and Preyed Upon (a documentary that was created in 2013), Singularity (2015) and PK (2017). She recently created a short story titled 'Written By?' which deals about plagiarism and has a wonderful take on the same. During the running time, Kankana Chakraborty who plays Natasha Sen is an aspiring writer that works under Kamalesh Roy, played Sabyasachi Chakraborty. Kamalesh has been through a journey of his own, and when the two discuss a recent story that Kamlesh wishes to get typed, the sudden events during discussion raise a big question on who gets to claim the story: The person who has experienced it, or the one who penned it. The story is gripping and has various layers of discussion. A man who has been on a journey of his own, and is now trying to find a place in his circuit mixed with the aspiring writer's dream to make it bi...

'Uri' will be a treat for all

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There are times when you hear about a movie, and are pumped up to witness its portrayal on the big screen, whether it was Sanju that depicted the life and the trials and tribulations of the actor Sanjay Dutt, or Bahubali which despite being fictional caught everyone's attention. While one of the example mentioned above was real and the other fictional, another movie that was highly anticipated since its poster unveiling was done is Uri: The Surgical Strike. The poster of the movie was captivating, and it got the paparazzi as well as bollywood pandits talking about the movie that is based on true events. In an attempt to keep fans engaged RSVP released the teaser of the movie, and that turned heads because the story that was only known to some, would now be depicted on screen, and show the valor of the Indian Forces who did a surgical strike on the neighbouring country, as a response to their heinous attack on 18th September 2016 at Uri Base Camp in the Indian territory. ...