Bharata Natyam Mixed With Modernity
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What was new about Parijat Desaiâs blending of the Indian classical dance form of Bharata Natyam with Western dance was its departure from the usual look of ritual.
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Without resorting too much to any modern cosmetic frills, Srikant Deva's Sila Nerangalil offers a really enjoyable musical fare. Vairamuthu's meaningful and poetic lyrics also have contributed in a big way to the allure of the tracks.
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The Anupam Kher-starrer is a pleasure to watch, if only for the choreography.
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A number of stories concerning JODHAA AKBAR are doing the rounds of the industry.
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Watching Nehlle Pe Dehlla recently was like a flashback to how, not very long back and indeed even today, a heroineÂs role was typically cut out Â super glamorous, with a few dialogues, and a couple of sexy songs here and there.
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Cosmetics advertising in India is offering the message that the modern Indian woman does not have to live with her dark skin.
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Reader Himanshu Bhutani sends us a picture.
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Filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh wears many hats. From director to costume designer to art director or even editing a widely read Bengali magazine.
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In person, thereÂs a quality of indomitable exuberance about Sushmita Sen which renders itself well to the roles that she does.
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Ee Bhandana has a classy touch. The family story is inspired by a Hollywood hit and has some top performances from lead artists Dr Vishnuvardhan, Anant Nag and Jayaprada. Mano Murthy's music rocks.
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Reader Shanti Palepu sends us a photograph.
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Cinematographer Ayananka Bose shares the tricks of his trade.
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South Asian art is a hard sell here. Does it come across as too sexy, too spiritual, too naturalistic, too all of these?  Asia Society smooths over the issue by offering a something-for-everyone array.
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Ashutosh Gowariker's new film has a nice romance, but the history seems to get in the way.
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There was a time when Hindi cinema repeatedly returned to the classical music and dance heritage for sustenance.
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The film has many an interesting nugget about it.
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In Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen, the composer has gone on a sentimental journey and created an enjoyable aural treat.