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Articles by Nivedita Mishra
Dum Laga Ke Haisha is a film that you must watch. Here's why
It’s often said (and not without a reason) that best things in life come in small packages. Nothing typifies it more that the latest Yashraj Films offering, Dum Laga Ke Haisha.
Updated on Mar 05, 2015 11:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
OK Kanmani trailer: Mani Ratnam returns to romance with fresh faces
Fresh, breezy and young! These words best describe the trailer of Mani Ratnam’s new Tamil film, OK Kanmani (O Kadhal Kanmani) starring Dulquer Salmaan, son of Malayalam veteran Mammootty and Nithya Menen.
Updated on Mar 02, 2015 05:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Big guns Vikram, Madhavan, Prithviraj to come together?
Buzz is three big stars of southern cinema, Vikram and Madhavan (Tamil) and Prithviraj from Malayalam cinema might soon work together in a Tamil remake of Hindi hit Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
Updated on Feb 11, 2015 05:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Leprosy in India: The remarkable life of Dr Isaac Santra
On the occasion of World Leprosy Day, HT recalls the contributions of Dr Isaac Santra from Odisha, a man who worked tirelessly in the wake of seemingly insurmountable odds.
Published on Jan 24, 2015 01:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Happy birthday Hrithik Roshan: A look at his best films over the years
Greek god Hrithik Roshan needs no introduction. He has captivated us with his looks, is arguably the best dancer in Bollywood and backs his charm with good acting. On his birthday, Hindustan Times lists out some of his best performances.
Published on Jan 10, 2015 05:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Travellers' paradise: Top 20 destinations Indians loved in 2014
2014 was a year of standard choices with few changes thrown in here and there. If Gujarat charmed travellers in the domestic circuit, there were some variations in choices for outbound travellers as well.
Updated on Dec 27, 2014 04:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
2014: The year of Indian American and pulp fiction writings
2014 saw the flowering of a lot of Indian American writers, apart from a fair sprinkling of original Indian writing and a lot of pulp fiction. As the year comes to a close, Hindustan Times gives you a ringside view of the Indian literary scenario.
Updated on Dec 25, 2014 07:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
2014: The year when Pakistani talent got big in India
In 2014, Zee TV launched a new channel in India called Zindagi, especially meant to air popular Pakistani serials. In came a host of popular TV serials and artists from across the border. We take you through serials and artists who left a mark on Indian viewers.
Updated on Dec 24, 2014 10:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
5 reasons why Tamil films rocked in 2014
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have always been familiar names across India. AR Rahman and Mani Ratnam brought sensitive Tamil cinema to the fore. But what beyond that? 2014 ensured that we got to know the likes of Suriya, Dhanush, Vijay and Vikram much better than we have been used to.
Updated on Dec 24, 2014 10:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
I's new trailer takes the story further... Vikram's doing it for love
The much anticipated Tamil film, I, just upped its curiosity quotient with its new trailer. Vikram's monster is, actually, a wronged man with a heart of gold, we are told. And it hints at the whys and, possibly, hows too.
Published on Dec 19, 2014 03:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
WATCH: All the Rajini fans… Thalaiva’s five iconic dialogues
His life is an inspiration to many. His acting and mannerisms a calling card with his die-hard fans. What all will agree to, though, is his ‘entertainer par excellence’ tag. On superstar Rajinikanth's 64th birthday, we take you through some of his famous dialogues.
Updated on Dec 12, 2014 10:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Can Indians pull off an Interstellar of their own?
Christopher Nolan's intergalactic saga is sure to stun you with its spectacle. Such is the power of its imagination that this is likely to get counted as one of the best-ever impressions of space in cinema. It compels one to wonder - is India capable of pulling of such a feast?
Updated on Dec 28, 2014 01:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Here's why Rajinikanth's Lingaa should be in your must-watch list
His Kochadaiiyaan may have come and gone without a trace but be certain that superstar Rajinikanth's Lingaa has created just the right kind of buzz to be a superhit. Playing a double role, Rajinikanth will be seen in yet another vigilante avatar.
Updated on Mar 18, 2015 01:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Be critical of Nehru's policies, not his persona
The political tug-of-war over Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy notwithstanding, what does he mean to a contemporary Indian? One financially independent woman tries to dissect the man.
Updated on Nov 17, 2014 02:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
What is so great about Rajinikanth's Lingaa teaser, one wonders
While good triumphing over evil narrative is as old as the hills, what makes a story different is how it is told. Sadly, Rajinikanth as Lingaa is one we have seen over and over again. So, what's the fuss with the almost 3 lakh views on YouTube?
Updated on Nov 10, 2014 02:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
WATCH: Suriya's green eyes, menacing stare will haunt you
Tamil superstar Suriya is trying his hands at horror now after action! The first poster of his Masss has all that it takes to make you shiver, it's dark and dangerous. With his green eyes, Suriya has nailed the look for his new film.
Updated on Oct 22, 2014 06:07 PM IST
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Teaser review: Anegan will see Dhanush reprise his lover-boy image but with a twist
Here's another story of lovers across class barrier but this time Dhanush decides to give it a twist - the plot takes us back and forth from present to the past in what looks to be south-east Asia
Updated on Oct 22, 2014 05:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
WATCH: Kaththi will be a Vijay show all the way
Tamil film Kaththi's trailer, released on Sunday, has AR Murugadoss written all over it, with superstar Vijay hogging screen estate as always. Sadly, playing a one-man army in this day and age, who takes on the big bad world of power brokers, Vijay looks unconvincing.
Updated on Oct 22, 2014 02:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
This Diwali, take a break from city noise and travel
We bring you a list of little known quick getaways from four major cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata) pan India. On offer are lots of nature, some adventure and a bit of culture. Get going with planning for your quick getaway and make the most life offers.
Updated on Oct 20, 2014 08:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
The Anthony Gonsalves generation: What Bachchan means to a ’70s kid
It happened one evening. Sitting in an open-air theatre in our cantonment, huddling close to my mother, it was a magical moment, watching a man emerge out of a huge Easter egg singing 'My name is Anthony Gonsalves'. A fan recalls the Bachchan magic on his 72nd birthday.
Updated on Oct 11, 2014 03:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Vishal Bharadwaj's Haider isn’t just 'cry freedom', it’s Gandhian plea for peace
Is Vishal Bharadwaj’s film anti-India? Does it show Indian Army in bad light? Well, the simple answer is no. Instead, it provokes us to introspect a bit more. And like any work of fiction, it is not without its flaws.
Updated on Oct 10, 2014 03:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Jayalalithaa, the golden girl of Tamil cinema
As a striking beauty in her heydays, a talented actor in her prime and as the favourite co-star and political heir to Tamil matinee idol, MGR, Jayalalithaa was an iconic figure in Tamil consciousness. As fresh trouble brews in Poes Garden, we look at some of her most memorable performances.
Updated on Sep 27, 2014 08:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Deepika Padukone: The girl who dared to challenge the norm
Deepika Padukone has done what many won't dare do. Her tweet to take on a media house may be innocuous and impromptu, but it sure has sent ripples all around. We give you a list of other such face-offs between Bollywood and the media, threatening an ugly head-on collision.
Updated on Sep 27, 2014 06:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Teaser review: Vijay starrer Kaththi's background score throbbing with action
The first thing that strikes you on watching actor Vijay forthcoming Tamil film Kaththi’s teaser is its background score. It’s powerful and gripping, synthetic yet elemental. A perfect recipe for a crime thriller.
Updated on Sep 20, 2014 03:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
5 reasons why Sonam’s Khoobsurat will not match up to Rekha’s classic
Walt Disney is presenting it. Anil Kapoor has produced it. Ratna Pathak Shah and Kirron Kher play pivotal roles and young heartthrob Fawad Khan is the hero. But why is there a sinking feeling that Sonam’s Khoosurat will be a dud?
Updated on Sep 18, 2014 06:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Teaser review: Vikram impresses but will Indian audience take to hunchback's passion?
There's no mistaking the technical superiority of ace director Shankar's forthcoming film I. The bigger question is: Is the Indian audience evolved enough to relate to a character inspired by western folklore?
Updated on Sep 18, 2014 01:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Trailer review: Gopichand's Loukyam looks very mainstream but oh-so-boring
How often has one seen them? Those action heroes who suddenly turn romantic and as quickly as it gets, turn all macho again? Gopichand returns with a potboiler entertainer that might just rake in the moolah but is likely to be forgotten in no time.
Updated on Sep 15, 2014 04:24 PM IST
Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
'Sandra from Bandra' to 'Oh Fanny re': The changing face of Christians in films
As priests, matrons, or secretaries with plunging necklines, Christian characters in Bollywood have endeared themselves to us. But things are changing in an industry notorious for sticking to stereotypes. We look at a clutch of refreshing characters coming out of the Bollywood stable.
Updated on Sep 12, 2014 07:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Leo Tolstoy: 5 best works revisited
Often characterised by his extreme moralistic and ascetic world view, Tolstoy's works remain gems of modern world literature. On his 186th birthday, Hindustan Times revisits some of his best loved works.
Updated on Sep 10, 2014 01:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Teaser review: Watch Siddharth struggle with insomnia in Enakkul Oruvan
The teaser of Siddharth’s new psychological thriller Enakkul Oruvan will go a long way in establishing him as a multi-dimensional actor. Appearing in a double role as a theatre hall 'torch shiner' and a movie superstar, Siddharth looks to impress.
Updated on Sep 09, 2014 05:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
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