1. Opening Scene: An AI-Authored Ending In August 2025, Eros International reignited the passion and pain of Raanjhanaa, the 2013 Bollywood classic directed by Aanand L. Rai, by re-releasing its Tamil version, Ambikapathy, with a twist: an AI-generated happy ending. Gone is the tragic death of Kundan (Dhanush), replaced by a scene where he opens…
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Remakes in Bollywood: Navigating the Fine Line Between Homage and Over-Replication, by Ankshita Rout
THE HINDI FILM INDUSTRY AND THE TREND OF REMAKES The Hindi film industry has, over the years, been recognized for its ability to remake films inspired by both regional cinema and Hollywood. Now, the forthcoming “Loveyapa”, directed by Advit Chandan, releasing on 7 February 2024, is an adaptation of the Tamil movie, “Love Today”. By…
Navigating the Cinematic Landscape: The Role of CBFC and Film Certification in India, by Pravas Naik
Introduction Censorship has been a hot topic of debate for decades, especially in the realm of visual media. Defined as a mechanism to restrict public expression of ideas, opinions, and concepts, its primary aim is to uphold societal morals and values. However, it often seems like moral policing by the authorities and nothing more. The…
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