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A Summer of Over-Hyped Films and Box-Office Duds

September 18, 2010
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A Summer of Over-Hyped Films and Box-Office Duds

Summer 2010 can be summed up in two words for Bollywood watchers - hype and disappointment! With just a few hits, a couple of average earners, and a long list of flops, the industry’s scorecard has been nothing but dismal.
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“Is India ready to face its moment of truth?”: the hullabaloo over Indian reality TV

November 7, 2009
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“Is India ready to face its moment of truth?”: the hullabaloo over Indian reality TV

After family sagas and quiz shows hosted by Bollywood stars, it is now "voyeuristic" reality television that has the Indian television viewer hooked and the moral police rankled. The latest reality show to grab headlines and media attention is Sach ka Saamna, which not only bolstered Star Plus' ratings but also spawned debates about...
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