Monthly Archives: April 2013

Box Office 2013 So Far: The Year Of The Youth?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Shailesh Kapoor

It’s been a rather unusual year for Bollywood so far. We are four months into the year, and there has been not a single 100cr film yet. Race 2 has almost touched that mark, but most trade reports suggest its … Continue reading →

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High-decibel Launches, Low-decibel Ratings

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Shailesh Kapoor

Look around your city and you will be excused for believing that launching and watching new television programmes is a national pastime in our country. You encounter these launch campaigns on the streets, at malls and multiplexes, in public transport … Continue reading →

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Censorship Woes: Intolerantly Yours

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Shailesh Kapoor

In what must be a world record, the name of a TV programme was changed on the day of its launch this week. Colors renamed its Punjab-based family social from Gurbani to Bani, evidently to avoid religious backlash. For those … Continue reading →

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