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BEYOND BOLLYWOOD
THE ALTBOLLYWOOD ZINE — OCTOBER 2026 EDITION
This month's cover star is
PAPPTASTICALLY
The Most PAPPTASTIC Celebrity of the month, picked not by publicists, but by real, raw organic data from AltBollywood's Instagram.
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Pop Culture Prachaaran
Galaxy S27 Ultra Leaks, Read Like a Creator: What Actually Matters for Your Reels
200MP, 8K, a bigger battery and one less telephoto. The S27 Ultra hasn't launched, but here's what the leaks mean if you shoot content for a living.
Vishal waghela
13 minutes ago3 min read
The Dia Mirza Diwali Video Row, Explained: Why the Bombay High Court Had to Step In
A civic awareness video, a political objection, a quiet deletion and a High Court order. Here's how a Diwali appeal turned into a row.
Vishal waghela
16 minutes ago3 min read
Resident Evil (2026) Is Coming to Netflix. Here's When, and Why You Shouldn't Wait
The best-reviewed Resident Evil film ever is heading to Netflix. Here's the likely timeline, and why it's worth catching sooner.
Vishal waghela
19 minutes ago3 min read
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
1 day ago2 min read
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B-TOWN BAWAAL
Karan Aujla Tells Goa to Save Its Energy: What His HOME Festival Set Means
"Saved some energy for the end of the year?" Karan Aujla's call to Goa, and what HOME Festival's first edition looks like on paper.
Kenneth Hopkins
24 minutes ago2 min read
Avid Learning in November: Satish Gujral at 100, Immersive Art, Murals and a Theatre Workshop
Four dates, one month: Avid Learning's November programme moves from Art Mumbai to the JJ School of Art, and from public murals to the stage.
Kenneth Hopkins
26 minutes ago2 min read
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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
3 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
3 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
4 days ago2 min read
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