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BEYOND BOLLYWOOD
THE ALTBOLLYWOOD ZINE — OCTOBER 2026 EDITION
This month's cover star is
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Pop Culture Prachaaran
Maya Lady Ending Explained: Dr. Radhika's Deception, Vikram's Wiretap, and the Twisted Inheritance
Maya Lady delivers a riveting Telugu neo-noir mystery. Unravel Dimple Hayathi's dual deception, Naveen Chandra's wiretap trap, and the dark climax.
Tharkesh
2 hours ago2 min read
Talcum Powder Ending Explained: Sunny's Chemical Smoke Screen, the Cartel Whiteout, and the Cash Escapade
Rahul Vijay stars in Telugu dark comedy Talcum Powder. Decode Sunny's chemical whiteout heist, the cartel standoff, and the surprise payout ending.
Tharkesh
2 hours ago2 min read
Black Gold Ending Explained: Kathiresan's Quarry Sting, Riverbed Mining Mafia, and the Cost of Justice
Kathir battles illegal mining syndicates in Black Gold. Unpack the riverbed quarry climax, the judicial sting, and the grim corporate truth.
Tharkesh
2 hours ago2 min read
Khushi: The Princess of the Jungle Ending Explained: Sacred Grove Secrets and the Forest Guardian Reveal
Manorama Max's Khushi: The Princess of the Jungle celebrates Children's Day. Discover the sacred grove climax, forest guardians, and ecological victory.
Tharkesh
3 hours ago3 min read
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B-TOWN BAWAAL
India Biennale 2026-27: Delhi's Monuments Host 108 Days of Art, Architecture and Design Under 'Tat Tvam Asi'
Purana Qila, Red Fort, Qutub Minar and an Upanishadic phrase. The second India Biennale turns Delhi's monuments into exhibition spaces.
Kenneth Hopkins
4 minutes ago2 min read
Banaras Biennale 2026: Kashi Hosts Its First Biennale From 27 November, Themed 'City as Sensorium'
A city whose oldest name means light now has a biennale built around the idea. Notes on Kashi's first.
Kenneth Hopkins
6 minutes ago2 min read
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2027: Dates, the 'MultipliCity' Theme and Why Mumbai's Street Festival Still Matters
Nine days, one precinct and a theme about the many Mumbais that share the same streets. A guide to KGAF 2027.
Kenneth Hopkins
10 minutes ago2 min read
New York Indian Film Festival 2027: Submissions Close on 15 November for North America's Oldest Indian Film Festival
A deadline, an eligibility rule worth reading twice and a festival that has given Indian independent cinema a New York address for 27 editions.
Kenneth Hopkins
5 hours ago3 min read
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Culture Curry
Anaar Daana in Pune: Arbhaat Short Film Club Screens Nishi Dugar's Berlinale Short, With the Director in Conversation
A film about grief seen through a child's eyes, a director in the room and a club that believes short films deserve an audience.
Kenneth Hopkins
15 minutes ago2 min read
Mumbai's Merlin Champions the Environment With Birthday Boy King Charles's Successor, Prince William
A king's birthday, an heir's environmental prize and a Mumbai musician on the stage between them. Notes on a week of succession.
Kenneth Hopkins
20 minutes ago3 min read
Can You LARP Your Way to Success? The Research Says Your Daydreams Might Be Stealing Your Energy
Vision boards, manifesting, main character energy. A psychologist's experiments suggest that living the dream in your head makes your body relax as if you already won.
Vishal waghela
7 hours ago3 min read
Ricky Kej Comes Home to Rajasthan: Srajan The Spark Lifetime Achievement Award and The Earth Symphony in Udaipur
A Grammy-winning composer, a movement born over a cup of tea, and a first-ever public concert in Udaipur. Why this award reads like a homecoming.
Kenneth Hopkins
3 days ago4 min read
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