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Published: 03 June 2018

Last Updated: 03 June 2018

We have heard of gubbare-vaalaa a few times, but I have never heard of  a Ballon vaalee. IN fact, I think even the word Baloon does not occur elsewhere!

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Published: 23 June 2019

Last Updated: 23 June 2019

Two years and a day ago, I published a book on the life of a forgotten actress, who went from being a teenager in Daryaganj, New Delhi, to being a star. The whole book can now be read online on my website. She would have been 97 years and 1 day today.

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Indurani: An Unsung But Unforgettable Heroine Of The Early Talkies

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Published: 04 February 2018

Last Updated: 04 February 2018

Dr Helen Abazdi wrote an article about Indian films conquering Greece in the 50s and 60s. Later they even made films influenced by them and their singers emulated the Indians. She wroye a book the topic too. Here are some Greek posters from her article

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Bharat 09 Lata Bahl