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Articles by Nivedita Mishra
Raees posters: Here comes Shah Rukh as a ruthless, mean gangster
New posters of Shah Rukh Khan's new film, Raees, are out. The actor took to Twitter to share two posters from his forthcoming film. And from the look of it, the film certainly looks and feels very different from his previous film, Happy New Year.
Updated on Jul 02, 2016 06:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Five reasons why you shouldn't miss Baahubali
It's D-day finally: the day SS Rajamouli’s ambitious magnum opus Baahubali hits the screens. Without doubt one of the most anticipated films in India in a long time (we are told there are kilometre-long queues outside cinema halls in Hyderabad and that there are no tickets available for the next few days for the film's Hindi dubbed version across Delhi NCR), Baahubali sure is much more than the fact that it is India's most expensive film made till date.
Updated on Sep 28, 2015 09:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Watch: Prakash's girl problem in Trisha Illana Nayanthara trailer
First things first -- Trisha Illana Nayanthara has the making of an 'FMCG' film - it's meant for fast consumption, is made for the young adult segment, and deals with the 'young adult' problem: love and sex.
Updated on Jul 07, 2015 03:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Baahubali trailer: Prabhas prepares us for this battle royale
The buzz around SS Rajamouli's magnum opus, Baahubali -- The Beginning, takes the ordinary to a completely different level. Just three days ahead of its release, we now have an 'exclusive release week preview' trailer.
Updated on Jul 07, 2015 02:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Sona Mohapatra rocks in new version of cult Odia song Rangabati
Every Odia and even every Indian who has had some contact with western Odisha would know the cult folk song Rangabati. Now, Bollywood singer Sona Mohapatra, with music director Ram Sampath, has given it a contemporary touch and it’s already a rage.
Updated on Jul 06, 2015 06:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Baahubali dialogue promo: Don't miss this fiery face-off
The producers of Telugu film Baahubali released a dialogue video promo of the period drama on Sunday. As the 30-second long promo opens, we see a man (man of stature, of course) running away from his enemies.
Updated on Jun 30, 2015 01:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Maari trailer: Dhanush as the cocky slum lord is fun to watch
The trailer of Dhanush starrer Maari is out! And this time, it comes with sub titles in English too! All along we get to see Dhanush, the toughie -- pigeons flying, car windows breaking and then appears a cigarette-puffing Dhanush. With an up-turned moustache and thick gold chains, Dhanush makes for a perfect Chennai don.
Updated on Jun 26, 2015 06:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Puli: Blue eyes, castle... what's wrong with our fantasy genre?
It's funny how commercial movie makers take liberties with facts. One look at the new teaser at the Tamil film, Puli (Tiger), starring superstar Vijay Ilayathalapathy, I can't help but think: what is Indian in the look and feel of this clip?
Updated on Jun 25, 2015 02:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
KO 2 motion poster: Prakash Raj's unholy nexus between power and money
The first 40-second motion poster of Bobby Simha and Prakash Raj's KO2, a sequel to 2011's hit KO, is out, and promises to take the drama of the original a few notches higher. The poster opens to a collage of Chennai's iconic buildings -- from the railway station to ITC Grand Chola -- only to be merged with the one building that spells ultimate power, the state secretariat building.
Updated on Jun 19, 2015 04:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Kaan first look: Lover-boy Simbu is now a vibhuti-smeared devotee
In the first look of Kaan released on Wednesday, we see a beefed-up Simbu looking into the camera with folded hands, his forehead smeared with vibhuti and kumkum. Forming a natural backdrop is a temple.
Updated on Jun 18, 2015 03:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Rajini Murugan teaser: Sivakarthikeyan’s tribute to 'Muthu'
Actor Sivakarthikeyan is back to doing what he is best at – comedy. If the teaser of his new film, Rajini Murugan is anything to go by, this one promises to be a rollercoaster of a ride.
Updated on Jun 17, 2015 04:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Baahubali trailer: Rajamouli's epic a superb blend of drama, tech
The much-awaited trailer of SS Rajamouli’s new film, Baahubali, is a spectacle to behold. Among other things, the film's artworks are out of this world, and add oodles of visual finesse to it.
Updated on Jun 02, 2015 02:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Srimanthudu teaser: Watch millionaire Mahesh Babu reclaim his past
The teaser of Mahesh Babu's new film Srimanthudu is out. The one-minute long teaser introduces us to the principle character. It is quite clear that the man is out to reclaim his past.
Updated on Jun 02, 2015 11:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Baahubali teaser: SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus is a visual treat
The teaser of SS Rajamouli’s ambitious new project Baahubali is out. Set in the times of kings and queens, the 20-second teaser fittingly opens with a war scene, with barren, dusty mountains in the backdrop. As the camera moves, its glides past a couple of stone soldiers standing on guard.
Updated on May 31, 2015 11:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Srimanthudu first look: Mahesh Babu's got a winner coming
The poster shows Mahesh Babu dressed in casual jeans and black tee riding a cycle. The overall picture has an autumnal warmth to it.
Updated on May 30, 2015 03:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Thoongaavanam first look: Kamal Haasan dons the garb of a cop
Posters of Kamal Haasan's next film, Thoongaavanam (a place that never sleeps) are out. After playing an eighth century artiste and a contemporary superstar in Uttama Villain, Kamal Haasan is now all set to go the thriller way and play a cop in Thoongaavanam.
Updated on May 25, 2015 03:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Maari new teaser: Meet Dhanush, the local slum chieftain
The teaser of Dhanush-starrer Maari, which released late Wednesday, has all the trappings of a commercial potboiler. And it is hard not to see that the 30-second video is all about Dhanush.
Updated on May 22, 2015 11:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Throwback Thursday: 20 TV serials of 1980s you'll never get tired of
The '80s is often considered the darkest period in Bollywood history. But this was the time Indian television was warming up to some really good content with serials like Buniyaad, Hum Log, Mahabharata, Ramayana, Sherlock Holmes, Nukkad and many more.
Updated on May 22, 2015 05:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Salman Khan to Akshay Kumar: Sexiest pics of sexiest 40-plus celebs
Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan may all be on the wrong side of 40 yet they romance ladies half their age. Yet, one has to give it to them that they take great pains to look the way they do. Some leading men from Bollywood and across the globe who are in their 40s but are drop-dead gorgeous.
Updated on May 20, 2015 10:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
My discomfort with brand 'Madhuri Dixit'
In an era of Sunny Leone, Madhuri Dixit's golden years and the controversy surrounding her suggestive songs may seem benign, but it does raise issues about censorship in India.
Updated on Sep 12, 2019 06:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Contrarian view: Why Piku's feminist narrative is flawed
Piku has received rave reviews for its modern portrayal of contemporary life. But is Piku really as 'fiercely independent' as she is made out to be? Few reasons why Piku is a privileged woman and can afford to be 'Piku Banerjee'.
Updated on May 13, 2015 11:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Lot of buzz, but will Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain be a dud?
Even as social media and Tamil diaspora wait with baited breath (at the time of filing this story), here are some thoughts on why the film might not work.
Updated on May 02, 2015 02:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Vai Raja Vai: 5 lesser known facts about the film
The buzz around Tamil film Vai Raja Vai has reached a crescendo, just in time for its May 1 release. With its much anticipated release date round the corner, here's our bit to pique your interest more: 5 lesser-known facts we bet you didn't know about the film.
Updated on Apr 28, 2015 02:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Masss teaser: Suriya Sivakumar's ghostly avatar gets audience nod
The new teaser of Suriya-starrer Masss is out. The horror comedy has all the ingredients to make it an edge-of-the-seat experience. The teaser hints at the plot without giving away much.
Updated on Apr 25, 2015 05:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Four reasons why we fell in love with Kaaki Sattai
The combination of actor Sivakarthikeyan, Durai Senthilkumar, producer Dhanush and music composer Anirudh Ravichander has worked wonders for Kaaki Sattai. Four reasons why the film worked for you.
Updated on Apr 17, 2015 10:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Ranveer Singh to Varun Dhawan: Bollywood's hottest shirtless hunks
So, here's looking at the some of the best bodies (totally lust-worthy men) in Bollywood today.
Updated on Apr 10, 2015 01:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
OK Kanmani audio: How AR Rahman, Mani Ratnam make magical music
Gauging by the rising popularity of the rest of the numbers (Kaara Aattakkaara and Aye Sinamika in particular) this breezy romance by Mani Ratnam is well on its way to becoming a blockbuster.
Updated on Apr 04, 2015 03:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Allu Arjun aces song 'n dance act in S/o Satyamurthy promo song
Telugu film's dancing sensation Allu Arjun's back doing what he's best at. The promotional song of the forthcoming family drama, S/o Satyamurthy, released on April 1, 2015 establishes his credentials as one of India's best dancing stars.
Updated on Apr 02, 2015 03:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
36 Vayathinile: Watch Jyothika's emotional journey to self discovery
36 Vayathinile's first poster shows Jyothika facing the camera in a bright yellow and pink salwar kameez, establishing an instant connect with her audience through her confidence and innate warmth.
Updated on Mar 20, 2015 12:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
End of an era: Bidding adieu to the buxom South Indian heroine
Slim is in, even in the south. Gone is the era of chubby and comely South Indian heroines with their well-endowed figure. Heroines of today are getting slimmer by the day and if the trend continues, the buxom south heroine might just become a thing of the past.
Updated on Mar 18, 2015 06:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi