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Niki Aneja recalls being objectified at 19: ‘Pahlaj Nihalani asked me, picture nahi bechni hai?’
1 month ago

Niki Aneja recalls being objectified at 19: ‘Pahlaj Nihalani asked me, picture nahi bechni hai?’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Niki Aneja Wahlia opened up about her foray into the film industry despite wanting to be a pilot. ‘Compromise karlo, kya problem hain?’ In the interview, Niki said she had always wanted to be a pilot and study aviation in Houston, Texas. But Niki says her father, who owned a studio, was always against her working in the film …

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Former Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani backs Vishal, takes a dig at Prasoon Joshi on corruption charges
1 year, 2 months ago

Former Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani backs Vishal, takes a dig at Prasoon Joshi on corruption charges

India TV News  

Former Censor Board chief Pankaj Nihalani has put out his reactions on the charges levelled by Tamil actor Vishal against the Mumbai office of Central Board of Film Certification. In a recent interview with AajTak, the former Censor Board chief said that Prasoon Joshi should resign for the welfare of the industry What did Pankaj Nihalani say? Vishal's accusation post …

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Column: Will self-driving cars make L.A.’s world-famous traffic even worse?
1 year, 10 months ago

Column: Will self-driving cars make L.A.’s world-famous traffic even worse?

LA Times  

For some reason — no one seems to know just why — the self-driving cars can’t stay away from a random sleepy block in Santa Monica. “We’ve got some people that are commuting, some that are going out to the beach on the weekend across town, obviously there’s a vibrant nightlife.” As we talk, the Driver handles traffic stops smoothly, …

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From Aakrosh to Ardh Satya, revisiting Om Puri's finest roles on 72nd birth anniversary
2 years, 2 months ago

From Aakrosh to Ardh Satya, revisiting Om Puri's finest roles on 72nd birth anniversary

Firstpost  

There is no denying the fact that Om Puri conveyed more with his subtle gestures than others did with reams of dialogues. Changing the world’s view of Hindi cinema, the late legendary star Om Puri ’s role in building up the parallel space for meaningful cinema entertained movie lovers for over four decades. Arohan Considered the breakthrough for Om Puri’s …

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Once Upon a Cinema: India’s very own Top Gun, made four years before the Tom Cruise film
2 years, 3 months ago

Once Upon a Cinema: India’s very own Top Gun, made four years before the Tom Cruise film

Firstpost  

Tony Scott’s Top Gun was as much part of the 80s American zeitgeist as the Rambo films, the first Terminator movie or the Back to the Future Franchise. The film was Vijeta and though it didn’t have as many close-quarter dogfight sequences, the spectacular aerial shots photographed by Govind Nihalani might actually be a notch better than Jeffrey L. Kimball’s …

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Pahlaj Nihalani remebers his long association with Bappi Lahiri: 'His music played a very important part in success of my films'
2 years, 10 months ago

Pahlaj Nihalani remebers his long association with Bappi Lahiri: 'His music played a very important part in success of my films'

Firstpost  

Producer Pahlaj Nihalani has the unique record of working uninterrupted with composer Bappi Lahiri from his first production Haathkadi in 1982 to Andaz in 1994. Whether it was a chalu song like ‘Laal Dupatte Wali’ in Aankhen or a classic like ‘Milne se pehle bicchad jaayen hum kyon’ in Aag Hi Aag, Bappi would have a tune ready for every …

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Five vegan-friendly wines on World Vegan Day
3 years, 1 month ago

Five vegan-friendly wines on World Vegan Day

Live Mint  

Pick a bottle of wine and read the label at the back. It will have information about the grape, flavour notes and ageing process, but in most cases there are no clear details on whether it’s vegan or vegan-friendly. “In the process of filtration, just before the wine is bottled, animal proteins are added to clarify it,” explains Rohan Nihalani, …

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Filmmakers cry foul
3 years, 4 months ago

Filmmakers cry foul

Deccan Chronicle  

Filmmakers have been up in arms against the Centre’s move to amend the Cinematograph Act to make it possible to re-examine a film after it was cleared by the Censor Board. The letter said the move to revoke or recall certification of films cleared by the Censor Board would result in “undermining the sovereignty of the Censor Board and the …

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How to nurture one’s self-esteem with some love and care
3 years, 4 months ago

How to nurture one’s self-esteem with some love and care

Live Mint  

Hong Kong-based author, Shobha Nihalani, has always been fascinated by the human mind. Whether it is her earlier books such as The NINE Trilogy Unresolved or her latest work, Reboot, Reflect, Revive: Self-esteem in a Selfie World, she has always delved deep into human psychology. In a way, I have been trying to understand why I couldn’t be the way …

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How Chunky Panday got his first film role after chance encounter at urinal with Pahlaj Nihalani: 'Couldn't tie my naada'
3 years, 4 months ago

How Chunky Panday got his first film role after chance encounter at urinal with Pahlaj Nihalani: 'Couldn't tie my naada'

Hindustan Times  

Chunky Panday recalled how his inability to tie a knot indirectly got him his first film role. Chunky said that he was in the bathroom of a hotel, struggling to tie his 'naada' at the urinal, when film producer Pahlaj Nihalani offered to help him out. He said that somebody actually came forward to help him out, and it was …

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Neena Gupta says 'Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, Deepti Naval' got all the lead roles: 'We got nothing'
3 years, 6 months ago

Neena Gupta says 'Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, Deepti Naval' got all the lead roles: 'We got nothing'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Neena Gupta has revealed that it was 'always' actors Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, and Deepti Naval 'who were seen as the face of art-house cinema'. Neena Gupta recently launched her autobiography Sach Kahun Toh, a tell-all tale about her life, chronicling her professional and personal highs and lows. Speaking to Outlook India, Neena said, "See, it was always Shabana …

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'Heard Varun Dhawan's getting married this weekend': Pahlaj Nihalani lets the cat out of the bag
3 years, 11 months ago

'Heard Varun Dhawan's getting married this weekend': Pahlaj Nihalani lets the cat out of the bag

Hindustan Times  

Film producer and former chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification, Pahlaj Nihalani, has said that Varun Dhawan's wedding might be taking place this weekend. In a statement, Pahlaj, said that he'd heard that the wedding would take place over the January 23-24 weekend, but hadn't received an invite. The Dhawans have made sure to not divulge any details …

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Pahlaj Nihalani resurfaces, wonders why filmmakers aren’t targeting the CBFC anymore: ‘I was misunderstood’
3 years, 11 months ago

Pahlaj Nihalani resurfaces, wonders why filmmakers aren’t targeting the CBFC anymore: ‘I was misunderstood’

Hindustan Times  

Ousted former chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification, Pahlaj Nihalani, has said that he was only following established guidelines during his controversial tenure at the helm of the censor board. Pahlaj Nihalani presided over a controversial phase in the CBFC’s history. Why they are not targeting now?” Nihalani said that he wasn’t being partial and that he was …

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Pahlaj Nihalani To Direct Multi-lingual Film Ayodhya Ki Katha
4 years, 4 months ago

Pahlaj Nihalani To Direct Multi-lingual Film Ayodhya Ki Katha

News 18  

Filmmaker and former Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification Pahlaj Nihalani will be directing a multi-lingual film Ayodhya Ki Katha, which will go on floors in November. Nahta tweeted, "*Pahlaj Nihalani’s “Ayodhya Ki Katha”* Shoot to commence from 21st November. *Pahlaj Nihalani’s “Ayodhya Ki Katha”* Shoot to commence from 21st November. The film is schedule to release in …

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