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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 Dubai International Cricket Stadium is preparing to host an India-Pakistan match for the first time. Agency
India-Pakistan fixture gives Dubai cricket a boost

Abu Dhabi announced its arrival in international cricket by hosting the arch-rivals the last time they squared off in the UAE. Kumar Shyam, who covered that series, writes how Dubai was bound to become the third emirate, after Sharjah, to host this much sought-after tie

CricketJuly 26, 2018
Pakistani actor Ali Zafar stars in the film, which is the first he has produced. Courtesy Yash Raj Films
Will the most expensive Pakistani film ever made find success?

Will the gangster movie fly or flop? We find out what its producer thinks

FilmJuly 21, 2018
A scene from Soorma. Courtesy Sony Pictures
Film review: 'Soorma' scores for romance but misses the sporting target

A sportman’s biopic is even more difficult given the skills involved to represent the protagonist in his full colour.

FilmJuly 12, 2018
Hockey team members lift player Sandeep Singh of India after winning the men's field hockey match between India and France for the final position of the FIH London 2012 Olympic Hockey qualifying tournament at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on February 26, 2012. AFP
Sandeep Singh on his biopic Soorma, and why he hasn't seen it yet

He isn't worried: 'It is my story, they spoke to me so what could go wrong? Without trust you cannot do anything. If you are driving with someone, you have to trust that he will drive well'

FilmJuly 11, 2018
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt (pictured here in 2016) has had a tumultuous life - so, will his biopic explore the troughs as well as the peaks? AP
Sanju: What to expect, and not, from Sanjay Dutt's biopic

The controversial actor has had plenty drama in real life, but can director Hirani do justice to the complicated relationship between the son and his upright star-politician father?

FilmJune 28, 2018
Tamil star Rajinikanth has a legion of loyal fans, but that doesn't mean his latest film Kaala is any good. AFP
Film review: Rajinikanth's latest film Kaala is confused and truly terrible

Nana Patekar is the only thing that's good about this movie

FilmJune 27, 2018
Bobby Deol, Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandes in "Race 3". Courtesy twofour54
Race 3 review: Patchy in places but Salman Khan stays true to franchise

Race 3 keeps in the spirit of the first two movies in the franchise, but Jacqueline Fernandez was wasted

FilmJune 15, 2018
Jacqueline Fernandez revealed she had suffered permanent damage to her iris after injuring her eye in Abu Dhabi while shooting Race 3. Subhash Sharma for The National
Jacqueline Fernandez reveals status of injury suffered in Abu Dhabi

The actress took to Instagram late on Sunday night to confirm she may have suffered irrevocable damage to the edge of her iris

FilmJune 10, 2018
Tom Struthers on the set of Race 3 in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Tom Struthers
The much anticipated first trailer is now out for Salman Khan's Race 3

Part of the Bollywood film was shot in Abu Dhabi

FilmMay 15, 2018
Ajay Devgn leads the hunt for black money in Raid. Courtesy Panorama Studios
Raid film review: a non-taxing sting operation on the conscience

Ajay Devgn's movie, based on true events, is watchable in most parts and provides a soft corner for the financial police

FilmMarch 16, 2018
Neil Nitin Mukesh tells us that Saaho is his most important role yet. Photo / Munna Singh
Neil Nitin Mukesh excited for Saaho and 'an announcement soon'​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The actor speaks to us about preparing for Saaho, and hints at another very 'special' upcoming film project

FilmMarch 14, 2018
In this picture from last year, Bollywood star Salman Khan meets with Abu Dhabi officials for a tour of the Tiger Zinda Hai set in twofour54's backlot in Khalifa Industrial Zone. Courtesy twofour54
Salman Khan is in Abu Dhabi for Race 3 shoot

'Here we are for the last lap in Abu Dhabi. It is a #RaceToFinishLine,' the movie's director Remo D'Souza wrote on Instagram on Sunday

March 11, 2018
Prabhas of 'Baahubali' fame will shoot scenes for his upcoming film Saaho in the UAE this month.
Prabhas' Saaho to shoot at Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Road this month

UAE locations are said to be vital to the film's 20-minute climax scene, which will begin shooting at the end of the month

FilmMarch 08, 2018
Pari is Prosit Roy's first film as the main director and Anushka Sharma's first movie release since her December wedding to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli. Universal Pictures
Film review: Pari

While some horror films bring blood and gore, director Prosit Roy's debut moves with purpose - until the climax

FilmMarch 04, 2018
epa06570305 Indian college girls take part in the Holi festival celebrations in Bhopal, India, 28 Feburary 2018. Holi is celebrated on the full moon day and marks the beginning of the spring season. EPA/SANJEEV GUPTA
Diljit Dosanjh, Sukhbir, Raftaar - pick whom to celebrate Holi 2018 with

This weekend is set to be a vibrant one across the UAE as Holi is celebrated in many of the city's parks and resorts – here is a guide to where to get colourful

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