Bollywood
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The (muslim) divisions of the Dewan (Ajmer)
The poster argues that the two-nation theory created Muslims regarded as outsiders in both India and Pakistan, citing the row in which Shaan called Ali Zafar a traitor for working…
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Ali Zafar is not a patriot (also Ghulam Ali)
The poster mocks the row in which Pakistani singer-actor Shaan called Ali Zafar a traitor for working in Bollywood, arguing that patriots fear Zafar will be lost in Indian-ness, and…
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The many avatars of Veena Malik
A sardonic four-stage profile of actor Veena Malik, from Bollywood to returning to Pakistan in conservative dress and saying she has matured, with a Dawn report of her return.
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Beautiful people have it the worst
The author mockingly sympathises with the actress Nargis Fakhri after her treatment on a chat show, joking that being beautiful and tall is a heavy cross, and that she has…
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Rani of the Chopra-s
A Dawn news item on the private wedding of the actress Rani Mukerji and the director Aditya Chopra in Italy, with a line wishing the couple well.
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Alia Bhatt shines in 2 States
The poster says friends enjoyed 2 States despite lukewarm critics, and that its success will prolong dynastic power in Bollywood; extracts on its box-office opening follow.
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A rose by any other name…
A post on Bollywood’s habit of renaming stars, ending with Ayesha Shroff’s 2011 interview on how Katrina Kaif was given a Kashmiri-Indian identity to connect with audiences.
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Please vote for the illiterate millionaire
A report that Rakhi Sawant has declared herself illiterate while listing assets of Rs 14.69 crore in her election papers, which the poster mocks.
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Ragini (MMS 2) is a scary good lady
A brief recommendation of the film Ragini MMS 2, praising Sunny Leone’s performance, with a quoted extract on the plot; the poster says it is not a family film.
