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Rani Mukerji Roars Back in ‘Mardaani 3’ Amid Bollywood’s Growing Credibility Crisis

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Beyond the Buzz: 3 Surprising Facts About Yash’s Controversial New Film, ‘Toxic’

Beyond the Buzz: 3 Surprising Facts About Yash’s Controversial New Film, ‘Toxic’ When you look past the initial outrage, a more complex picture of Toxic emerges: a film using strategic …

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Vijay’s Final Film ‘Jana Nayagan’ Mired in Legal Battle Days Before Massive Global Release

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Bollywood’s Ikkis Disclaimer, Manufactured Hatred, and the Smokescreen of Indian Democracy

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