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Finding Fanny is a joy to discover!

Finding Fanny opens to the sound of a loud sob and barking dogs. Somewhere in fictitious Pocolim of real Goa, an old postmaster Ferdie (Naseeruddin Shah) is wailing like a baby because he’s discovered a 46-year-old proposal he wrote to … Continue reading

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Khamosh: The deafening scream. The deadening silence.

A certain enigma builds around films you (desire to but) did not get to see as a kid. Like I wasn’t even born when Jaani Dushman came out. Years later, in the days of cable TV-free existence, my nanny recounted … Continue reading

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Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron: The Perfect Comedy

Two enthusiastic youngsters set up a photo studio in Mumbai . At the shop’s opening, they wait for guests and potential customers with a catchy slogan: Is shaher ka sabse beautiful Beauty Studio ka 50 per cent malik Vinod/Sudhir aapka … Continue reading

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