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Looking for peace in Lahore

Grainy images of young men with back packs, flashing their rifles, firing indiscriminately at police and passers-by alike, flicker on my television screen.
Section: Analysis  | Saturday, March 7, 2009 1:40 IST

Hollywood comes to town

When my brother and I began this journey 30 years ago the entertainment scene was drastically different; in fact it was bizarre.
Section: Analysis  | Friday, September 7, 2007 22:35 IST

Why do we go on bended knees and lick their boots?

Shilpa Shetty has paid the price for trying to desperately seek the approval of the West; no one can insult you without your permission - Mahesh Bhatt.
Section: India  | Thursday, January 18, 2007 0:42 IST

Courage to stand alone

When I look back at my life with its successes, failures and endless errors, I know that had it not been for UG, I probably would not be in a position to write this, writes Mahesh Bhatt.
Section: Analysis  | Monday, June 12, 2006 21:37 IST

A tale of two (or three) Indias

Bollywood has ignored the issues of a villager and is catering to a class which is rooted in cities and fast-food culture. And that makes Bhojpuri cinema tick.
Section: Analysis  | Saturday, April 8, 2006 20:50 IST

We’re getting very censor bored

You must understand that we as filmmakers and civilians cannot tear ourselves away from aspiring for absolute freedom of expression, says Mahesh Bhatt.
Section: Analysis  | Saturday, January 14, 2006 21:38 IST


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