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All-women cast and crew of 'Yellow Bus' discuss the quest for justice with Meenakshi Shedde at TIFF 2023
Tannishtha Chatterjee, the star, Wendy Bednarz, the director and Nadia Eliewat, the producer of 'Yellow Bus' sit down with film journalist and critic Meenakshi Shedde on the sidelines of the Toronto International Film Festival 2023 to discuss how their feature film deals with how individuals process grief. The trio shares their experience of working with a multicultural crew and the challenges of keeping the essence and authenticity of an Indian story
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'The Monk and the Gun' is a celebration of innocence: Pawo Choyning Dorji tells Meenakshi Shedde
Pawo Choyning Dorji's Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom' had taken the world by storm when it was released in 2019. The drama was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards 2022. Pawo has brought his second feature, 'The Monk and the Gun', again based upon the Bhutanese way of living, to the Toronto International Film Festival 2023. In conversation with film journalist and critic Meenakshi Shedde, the director talks about his new movie's essence, Oscar's campaign for his debut feature and more
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In conversation with Meenakshi Shedde at TIFF 2023, Jayant Somalkar and Shefali Bhushan detail 'Sthal'
Jayant Somalkar and Shefali Bhushan are better known for their hit web series 'Guilty Minds'. But right now, their feature film, 'Sthal (A Match)', has received a rousing response at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. In conversation with film journalist and critic Meenakshi Shedde on the sidelines of TIFF 2023, the director-producer duo talks about the personal and socio-economic roots of the story, the challenges of making the film and the fascinating cast.
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'Horrible premiere, fab audience response': Dear Jassi's Tarsem Singh to Meenakshi Shedde
Film journalist and critic Meenakshi Shedde speaks with director Tarsem Singh about his return with Dear Jassi, what she describes as a film that 'really hits you in the gut, while having a beautiful, gentle, warmly welcoming side to it'. It's a departure from Singh's earlier work, and he speaks here about how he approached it
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Waited 13 yrs, but reaction was worth it — Kiran Rao speaks to Meenakshi Shedde on 'Laapataa Ladies'
After a long hiatus, Kiran Rao is back in the director's chair with comedic film 'Laapataa Ladies', a story about newlywed brides who get mixed up in a train. The film got a standing ovation at its Toronto International Film Festival premiere. On the sidelines, Rao speaks with film journalist and critic Meenakshi Shedde, about how she turned a powerful social commentary into a massy, entertaining, memorable film
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'An unheard of year for Indian films at the TIFF 2023' ' Curtain raiser by Meenakshi Shedde
In an unprecedented record, 14 films at the Toronto International Film Festival are from South Asia, including six from India and six from diaspora. This signals the 'rude and boisterous health of Indian cinema', says Meenakshi Shedde, film critic and senior programme advisor, Toronto International Film Festival. From a mainstream masala film like 'Thank You for Coming', with Bhumi Pednekar and Anil Kapoor, to a powerful social commentary seeped in comedy in Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies', here's what to expect at the prestigious film festival
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Carlos Alcaraz: All you need to know about the 2023 Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles champion
On Sunday, 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz from Spain beat Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a five-set thriller 1-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 at the Wimbledon final to clinch his second Grand Slam. For the first time since 2003, the iconic Centre Court of All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club saw someone other than Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, or Novak Djokovic lift the trophy. Is this a sign that the Spaniard has risen to take tennis beyond the legends? Experts will debate that. For now, here's a look at who Carlos Alcaraz is
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BMW F 850 GS Adventure review — This midweight tourer exceeds expectations
BMW's F 850 GS Adventure is a toned-down, slightly more civilised, and more affordable version of the manic BMW 1250 GS Adventure. With this middleweight tourer, BMW Motorrad has created a bike that does not promise much from the outset, but once you swing a leg over and get going, it removes all your doubt. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, we take the BMW F 850 GS Adventure for a ride
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Be your own best friend, not victim: Shikhar Dhawan
This 'Gabbar' is calm; believes in supporting his team instead of getting angry when someone makes a mistake. A look at how Shikhar Dhawan prepares for his matches; on risk-taking, being aggressively calm, and why a leader should be fearless. In conversation with Forbes India's Deputy Editor Rajiv Singh
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Forbes India 2021 Rewind: Our most-watched videos this year
From Virat Kohli at Forbes India Leadership Awards 2021 to Neeraj Chopra on Beyond the Boardroom, and KL Rahul on From the Field, here are our top ten most-watched videos of the year
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We knew we were doing something India had never seen: Rana Daggubati
Rana Daggubati has played some of the biggest villains in the cinematic history of the world. He was Bhallaldeva in Baahubali and voiced Thanos in the Telugu version of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. On Forbes India Beyond the Boardroom, Rana opens up about his life beyond the stardom