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Aseem Chhabra

Aseem Chhabra

Author, Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, The Star

Freelance writer, programmer New York Indian Film Festival, Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival, professional moviegoer

By Aseem Chhabra

Who was the real Shashi Kapoor?

[Book extract] Once he embraced a role, he accepted the terms of that project.

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Shashi Kapoor wasn't in it to be a hero, but a filmmaker

[Book extract] If we look past the 'star', we see a man who is enthused not just by the craft of acting, but by the nuts and bolts of post-production work.

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Nihalani right for once, The Jungle Book's U/A certificate justified

Warning parents about some frightening scenes in the Disney film is perhaps the only logical thing he has done in his brief career as CBFC head.

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Why DDLJ should have flopped

The film's message is clear – fall in love, dream for sure, but never challenge your parents and your elders as they deserve respect no matter what!

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Why Bollywood 2014 is a blast from the past

It will not only see the return of the three Khans, but also Madhuri Dixit and Tabu, as well as Govinda.

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