Fakir Hassen

Fakir Hassen is a veteran Bollywood critic who has written three books on the subject.

Film critic's tribute to Kumaran Naidoo: 'We have lost more than just a film-maker; we have lost a pioneer'

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Fakir Hassen, a film critic and journalist, who followed the filmmaker's career from the start, pays tribute to the 52 year old who died a week ago following a long ...

Film critic pays tribute to Kumaran Naidu ahead of the movie-maker's funeral

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As Kumaran Naidu's family prepare for his funeral on Wednesday, Fakir Hassen, a film critic and journalist, who followed the filmmaker's career from the start, pays ...

Atif Aslam concert connects generations through timeless music

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Fakir Hassen explores the heartwarming connection between generations through Atif Aslam's unforgettable concert in Johannesburg, where timeless melodies ignite ...

Censor Board moves to crack down on lengthy monologues in Indian cinema to 90 seconds

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The Central Board of Film Certification is gearing up to impose new limits on monologues in films, potentially revolutionising storytelling in Bollywood.

Rajinikanth: the bus conductor who rose to iconic status in South Indian cinema

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From bus conductor to box-office titan, Rajinikanth's inspiring journey redefines what it means to be a superstar in Tamil cinema.

Beloved singer and music teacher Umita Kalyan dies suddenly at age 50

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In the wake of Umita Kalyan's tragic passing, the music community mourns not just a talented vocalist, but a nurturing spirit who played a vital role in preserving ...

'Assi' offers a sobering look at rape culture in contemporary India

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ASSI stands as a powerful cinematic statement on the current landscape of gender violence and societal challenges in India.

Vishal Bhardwaj's Romeo delivers a gritty retelling of Shakespeare's classic

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For fans of Bollywood and Shakespeare alike, this latest adaptation invites viewers to reflect on the brutal complexities of human emotion.