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Shahul Hameed

HOW IS CROSSING A NARROW INDIAN ROAD EQUIVALENT TO PLAYING IN THE NBA?
I am a huge Golden State Warriors fan. You can automatically guess who my favorite NBA player is: the Baby-faced Assassin Stephen Curry. The 4x Champs’ game is heavily dependent on his shooting skills. And he is the best shooter in the world, holding the...
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SANDY MASTER PLAYFULLY LASHES OUT AT ANCHOR
In recent years, Sandy Master has risen to become a household name in Tamil Nadu. It’s almost impossible to ignore his charm and quick-witted humour. All thanks to Tamil Bigg Boss, the Tamil audience was able to witness the extended version of it.  Recently, I...
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BASHARAT PEER: THE SILENT PRINCE OF HOMEBOUND
It has been my routine to send the link of whatever article I write to my friend, Akshara, a journalist from Bengaluru. Last night, I sent him my review of the amazing film, Homebound. He said he would read it, and I went on about...
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HOMEBOUND: A STIRRING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING STORY OF FRIENDSHIP
I couldn’t watch Homebound on the big screen like many others in the country. And how do I know that? When you see a lot of social media posts praising a film after its OTT release, you can conclude that many didn’t show up to...
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WILL THE SANJU SAMSON TRADE BE A COSTLY MISTAKE OR A MASTERSTROKE FOR CSK?
Not very long ago, Ravindra Jadeja gloriously punched the air with his legs five feet above the ground, leaving the world’s biggest cricket stadium in euphoria. What followed the jump was an unforgettable image that was etched in every CSK fan’s hearts. After glancing an...
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ABARNATHY CARVING HER OWN PATH
They say opportunity doesn’t knock twice, an overused saying, perhaps, but one that perfectly defines Abarnathy’s entry into Tamil cinema. Yes, she was once part of the infamous TV show Enga Veetu Mapillai, but her journey didn’t stop there. A fashion designer who once envisioned...
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BAD GIRL, BOLD VISION
A star is born? Perhaps an entirely new vision has arrived! Tamil cinema has seamlessly stepped into a fresh era, guided by a bold female gaze. This debut cuts deep. She enters the industry with a prestigious lineage: Vetrimaaran’s assistant, himself a protege of the...
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A LENS ROOTED IN SOIL
Ever since Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai, Easwar has consistently brought Tamil Nadu’s lush rural landscapes to life with startling realism. His work feels rooted, almost spiritual in its groundedness. Yes, there’s a consistency in his visual language, but never at the cost of freshness. In fact, it...
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JEMIMAH RODRIGUES: A BATTLE FROM HATE TO HEROICS
Jemimah Rodrigues: A Battle from Hate to Heroics Jemimah Rodrigues, India’s top-order batter, pulled off a generational performance to clinch a historic win over the Aussies and guided her side to the World Cup finals. A knock that instantly turned her into a national hero....
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HAS INDIAN CRICKET LOST ITS CHARM?
On a personal note, I don’t really feel excited about watching cricket like I used to. Usually, the fever starts days before the match day, from consuming all the quirky promos on Neo Cricket, Star Sports, and Ten Sports to picking my own playing 11....
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