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Kumar Shyam

Kumar Shyam

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Abu Dhabi
When he is not fussing over facts and logic in news reports on the production desk, Kumar applies his passion for Bollywood and sporting experience to his writing. He invokes the punter’s spirit in Fantasy Premier League and Shane Warne’s magical arm movement occasionally.
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The days in which Shah Rukh Khan (L) and Salman Khan could do no wrong appear to be coming to an end. Photo: AFP
4 reasons 2018 was a bad year for the Khans of Bollywood

Their undisputed rule of Bollywood is waning, and it's time for them to admit this to themselves and change direction

FilmDecember 31, 2018
Indian Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez is in Dubai for a visit with her family. AFP
Spotted: Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez is in Dubai

The actress is in the UAE with her family and appearing at Harvey Nichols in Mall of the Emirates on December 30

LifestyleDecember 31, 2018
Ranveer Singh says Simmba is his most important film yet.
Newly-wed Ranveer Singh on being back and busy with Simmba

'Things have been really, really crazy,' the star tells The National, after his star-studded Italian wedding to Deepika Padukone

FilmDecember 17, 2018
Virat Kohli of India looks on during an Indian training session at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. Getty Images
Australia v India predictions: Historic series win for tourists

Three of The National's sport editors give their opinions on who will come out on top in the four-match series and which individuals will excel

CricketDecember 05, 2018
Shah Rukh Khan in 'Zero'.
Where to see Shah Rukh Khan, and a host of other Bollywood celebrities, in Dubai this week

Look out for the plethora of well-known faces of Bollywood descending on the emirates in the coming days

FilmDecember 04, 2018
Amy Jackson and Rajinikanth in 2.0.
Film review: 2.0 shouldn't be missed for its sheer scale and audacity

Indian cinema's take on Angry Birds has a nice message but a poor script to stand on

FilmNovember 30, 2018
South Indian superstar Rajinkanth in '2.0'. Photo / Instagram 2.0 Movie
VFX expert says working with Rajinikanth was a ‘pleasure’

'He was very nice, a gentleman and it was fun,' recalls Walt Jones of the South Indian superstar

FilmNovember 28, 2018
Famous film director Mahesh Bhatt stars in The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City
The dark side of Mumbai: Mahesh Bhatt's first star turn

'Even spending 10 minutes in the same space as him is so enlightening'

FilmNovember 22, 2018
Should you watch 'Pihu'? We answer all of your questions below
Should you watch 'Pihu'? We answer all of your possible questions

Worried about seeing one of Bollywood's most divisive films? Here, we deal with all of your possible questions, but ultimately, we really think you should see it

FilmNovember 15, 2018
The only actor in Pihu, which is in cinemas today, is two-year-old Myra Vishwakarma. Photo / Supplied
Is 'Pihu' Bollywood's most disturbing film?

The director's second movie is fraught with tension and mired in controversy after people started getting calls where a girl's distressed voice speaks out before getting disconnected abruptly as part of a marketing ploy

FilmNovember 15, 2018
Amitabh Bachchan in Thugs of Hindostan
Why is Thugs of Hindostan Bollywood's biggest flop?

A battle of charisma between Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan is also at play

FilmNovember 13, 2018
Rajkummar Rao and Nargis Fakhri are the lead actors in 5 Weddings. Courtesy: uniglobe entertainment
Why 5 Weddings director is upset with Rajkummar Rao

The Bollywood actor has had a falling out with the 5 Weddings director

FilmOctober 29, 2018
Rajkummar Rao and Nargis Fakhri are the lead actors in 5 Weddings. Courtesy: uniglobe entertainment
Review: 5 Weddings is a film that could have been so much better

The music is good, the acting is decent, the message is there - but heavy editing lets the hardworking Namrata Singh Gujral's decade-long project down

FilmOctober 28, 2018
Ranbir Kapoor as a young Sanjay Dutt in Sanju. Courtesy Vinod Chopra Films
5 reasons why Sanju is definitely not a Sanjay Dutt biopic

Too many elements of the star's life are brushed over, and too many other factors are blamed for his mistakes. The movie is a piece of fiction, not an autobiography

FilmOctober 28, 2018
Rajkummar Rao and Nargis Fakhri, left, in 5 Weddings which is a classic rom-com with a major social issues twist. Courtesy / Uniglobe entertainment
5 Weddings: The Bolly-Holly movie that nearly didn't get made

It took director Narmata Singh Gujralten years to make '5 Weddings', and in that time she fought cancer twice

FilmOctober 25, 2018
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