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BEYOND BOLLYWOOD
THE ALTBOLLYWOOD ZINE — OCTOBER 2026 EDITION
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Pop Culture Prachaaran
Tu Mil Jaaye: King's First Song Is Out, and X Has Crowned Deepika Padukone
Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran, Sachin-Jigar and Shah Rukh Khan's birthday. But on X, the first song from King belongs to Deepika Padukone.
Kenneth Hopkins
7 hours ago2 min read
Abhishek Banerjee Wins at IIFA for Stolen, Completing an Awards Hat-Trick
Filmfare OTT, Chetak Screen and now IIFA. Abhishek Banerjee's turn in Stolen keeps collecting trophies. A look at the run and what is next.
Kenneth Hopkins
7 hours ago2 min read
Diana Penty at 41: Five Roles That Map an Unusual Range
From the soft-spoken Meera of Cocktail to a Mughal princess in Chhaava, five roles that chart Diana Penty's journey on her birthday.
Kenneth Hopkins
7 hours ago2 min read
RC17 Begins: Ram Charan and Sukumar Reunite, With T-Series and Mythri Behind Them
Eight years after Rangasthalam, Ram Charan and Sukumar are back together. Chiranjeevi gave the first clap. Here is what has been confirmed.
Kenneth Hopkins
7 hours ago2 min read
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B-TOWN BAWAAL
Reclaiming the Street Party: How 'Christmas @TheLane' is Engineering Authentic Community Cheer in Bandra
The cultural infrastructure of a Bandra Christmas has historically relied on the strength of its neighborhood street parties. As premium clubs and ticketed venues increasingly monopolize the festive season, there is a massive urban demand for authentic, localized celebrations. Recognizing this cultural deficit, organizers Adv. Johan Dharmai and Adv. Nolencia Pereira-Dharmai are actively reclaiming the public square by engineering a massive community block party titled 'Christ
Kenneth Hopkins
5 hours ago2 min read
Pragati Srivastava in Nakhrewaalii: A Debut That Does Not Feel Like One
In Aanand L Rai's rom-com Nakhrewaalii, Pragati Srivastava plays Paridhi with an ease that belies a debut. A note on a promising arrival.
Kenneth Hopkins
7 hours ago2 min read
Mayur Jumani Live: The Remaining India Tour Dates for 2026
Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh and a Goa finale at Home Festival. The rest of Mayur Jumani's 2026 India tour, date by date.
Kenneth Hopkins
7 hours ago2 min read
UNIFYD's Final Lineup Is Out: Shah Rukh Khan Curates Arijit, Aujla and a Sonu Nigam Special Set
Fifteen acts, one stage-hopping day on Yas Island and Shah Rukh Khan as curator. Here's the full UNIFYD lineup and how tickets work.
Kenneth Hopkins
7 hours ago2 min read
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Culture Curry
An Open Call at Russian House: The India-Russia Art Festival Wants Classical Performers
Bharat Art Conclave invites classical dancers, musicians and theatre groups to perform at Russian House, New Delhi, from 13 to 22 November.
Kenneth Hopkins
7 hours ago2 min read
What Is a Cult Movie? Why Films Like Andaz Apna Apna Outlived the Hits
A cult movie isn't a hit. It's a film a small group of people refused to let die. What makes a cult classic, with Indian and global examples.
Vishal waghela
2 days ago3 min read
The Podcast Paradox: Why Better Production Is Producing More Mediocre Content
The creator economy has mastered the art of looking expensive. Somewhere along the way, it may have forgotten how to be interesting.
Kenneth Hopkins
2 days ago3 min read
Coming Soon: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park Art Festival Teases Its Return to Dadar
'Lavkarach', coming soon. Dadar's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park Art Festival has teased its return. Here is what to expect from one of Mumbai's biggest public art events.
Kenneth Hopkins
3 days ago2 min read
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