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Aug- 2023 -8 August
‘Word-Play’: Politician’s loose words examined in fun, disturbing and powerful way in new theatre drama… (review & writer talk)
Rabiah Hussain’s latest work asks big and important questions… and the writer then talked about the background and motivations behind…
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6 August
‘Angwal’ – tracing the culture and poetry of a ‘forgotten region’ of India in film…
Former BBC Journalist Lalit Mohan Joshi tells us about a very personal documentary he has made… DEEPLY personal and heartfelt…
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
Bollywood asianculturevulture vibes: ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, ‘Bawaal’; Oppenheimer – Monsoon’s choppy waters…
Here’s your monthly fix from a very wet India, and the the headlines surrounding ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani’,…
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30 July
‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ – Family entertainer presses many of the right buttons in Karan Johar return (review)…
Star director, top cast in great form, cute script – there’s a lot to admire here… By Suman Bhuchar AFTER…
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24 July
‘Bawaal’ and ‘Barbie’ – both have missteps and obscure strong points (reviews)
Two track film seems badly judged but cinematography is a treat THE TRAILER was a big tease and left most…
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20 July
Derek Malcolm: “Ray or rubbish” – Filmmakers and professionals remember the critic who adored iconic Indian filmmaker…(video +)
A giant among critics, he travelled to the country routinely and in 2018 talked to us about his love of…
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15 July
‘Dear England’ nation’s footballing transformation stands for something deeper, positive and unifying… (review)
With the Women’s World Cup Football tournament around the corner (Thursday, July 20) and the recent powerful mental health revelations…
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11 July
‘Duck’ – when you are made to feel nought by those who can’t accept you…(play review)
This is a sensitive play about growing up, friendships, family and how to deal with what the world throws at…
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3 July
DJ Ritu, violinist Jyostna Srikanth, theatre company director Yasmin Sidhwa, pianist Rekesh Chauhan, and others talk art and honours…
Re-visiting King’s Charles Birthday Honours List, we’ve caught up with some of those who have been recognised for their contribution…
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Jun- 2023 -30 June
Bollywood asianculturevulture vibes – raining down on revival as ‘Adipurush’ with Prabhas stirs intense controversy and bombs at box office…
One of the year’s most eagerly awaited films with one of India’s biggest draws has failed and upset some, just…
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