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Articles by Nivedita Mishra
Teaser review: Anegan will see Dhanush reprise his lover-boy image but with a twist
Here's another story of lovers across class barrier but this time Dhanush decides to give it a twist - the plot takes us back and forth from present to the past in what looks to be south-east Asia
Updated on Oct 22, 2014 05:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
WATCH: Kaththi will be a Vijay show all the way
Tamil film Kaththi's trailer, released on Sunday, has AR Murugadoss written all over it, with superstar Vijay hogging screen estate as always. Sadly, playing a one-man army in this day and age, who takes on the big bad world of power brokers, Vijay looks unconvincing.
Updated on Oct 22, 2014 02:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
This Diwali, take a break from city noise and travel
We bring you a list of little known quick getaways from four major cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata) pan India. On offer are lots of nature, some adventure and a bit of culture. Get going with planning for your quick getaway and make the most life offers.
Updated on Oct 20, 2014 08:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
The Anthony Gonsalves generation: What Bachchan means to a ’70s kid
It happened one evening. Sitting in an open-air theatre in our cantonment, huddling close to my mother, it was a magical moment, watching a man emerge out of a huge Easter egg singing 'My name is Anthony Gonsalves'. A fan recalls the Bachchan magic on his 72nd birthday.
Updated on Oct 11, 2014 03:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Vishal Bharadwaj's Haider isn’t just 'cry freedom', it’s Gandhian plea for peace
Is Vishal Bharadwaj’s film anti-India? Does it show Indian Army in bad light? Well, the simple answer is no. Instead, it provokes us to introspect a bit more. And like any work of fiction, it is not without its flaws.
Updated on Oct 10, 2014 03:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Jayalalithaa, the golden girl of Tamil cinema
As a striking beauty in her heydays, a talented actor in her prime and as the favourite co-star and political heir to Tamil matinee idol, MGR, Jayalalithaa was an iconic figure in Tamil consciousness. As fresh trouble brews in Poes Garden, we look at some of her most memorable performances.
Updated on Sep 27, 2014 08:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Deepika Padukone: The girl who dared to challenge the norm
Deepika Padukone has done what many won't dare do. Her tweet to take on a media house may be innocuous and impromptu, but it sure has sent ripples all around. We give you a list of other such face-offs between Bollywood and the media, threatening an ugly head-on collision.
Updated on Sep 27, 2014 06:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Teaser review: Vijay starrer Kaththi's background score throbbing with action
The first thing that strikes you on watching actor Vijay forthcoming Tamil film Kaththi’s teaser is its background score. It’s powerful and gripping, synthetic yet elemental. A perfect recipe for a crime thriller.
Updated on Sep 20, 2014 03:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
5 reasons why Sonam’s Khoobsurat will not match up to Rekha’s classic
Walt Disney is presenting it. Anil Kapoor has produced it. Ratna Pathak Shah and Kirron Kher play pivotal roles and young heartthrob Fawad Khan is the hero. But why is there a sinking feeling that Sonam’s Khoosurat will be a dud?
Updated on Sep 18, 2014 06:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Teaser review: Vikram impresses but will Indian audience take to hunchback's passion?
There's no mistaking the technical superiority of ace director Shankar's forthcoming film I. The bigger question is: Is the Indian audience evolved enough to relate to a character inspired by western folklore?
Updated on Sep 18, 2014 01:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Trailer review: Gopichand's Loukyam looks very mainstream but oh-so-boring
How often has one seen them? Those action heroes who suddenly turn romantic and as quickly as it gets, turn all macho again? Gopichand returns with a potboiler entertainer that might just rake in the moolah but is likely to be forgotten in no time.
Updated on Sep 15, 2014 04:24 PM IST
Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
'Sandra from Bandra' to 'Oh Fanny re': The changing face of Christians in films
As priests, matrons, or secretaries with plunging necklines, Christian characters in Bollywood have endeared themselves to us. But things are changing in an industry notorious for sticking to stereotypes. We look at a clutch of refreshing characters coming out of the Bollywood stable.
Updated on Sep 12, 2014 07:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Leo Tolstoy: 5 best works revisited
Often characterised by his extreme moralistic and ascetic world view, Tolstoy's works remain gems of modern world literature. On his 186th birthday, Hindustan Times revisits some of his best loved works.
Updated on Sep 10, 2014 01:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Teaser review: Watch Siddharth struggle with insomnia in Enakkul Oruvan
The teaser of Siddharth’s new psychological thriller Enakkul Oruvan will go a long way in establishing him as a multi-dimensional actor. Appearing in a double role as a theatre hall 'torch shiner' and a movie superstar, Siddharth looks to impress.
Updated on Sep 09, 2014 05:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
WATCH: Terror's the new baddie and Jiiva's Yaan makes all the right noises
The much-awaited trailer of ace cinematographer Ravi K Chandran's debut film is out. Starring Jiiva and Thulasi Nair in the lead, the Tamil thriller has the right mix of romance and suspense to be the next big hit.
Updated on Sep 03, 2014 07:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
15 books you should have read by now
Between classics to best-sellers to contemporary classics, here's a comprehensive list of books you should have read by now. If you haven't, about time you did: there's everything from Merchant of Venice and Pride and Prejudice to the Harry Potter Series.
Updated on Sep 03, 2014 05:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Sab hath ki safaai hai: Check out 10 of India's best con films
Nothing entertains one more than watching someone getting conned - one person outsmarting unsuspecting victims and doing the disappearing act. With the release of Emraan Hashmi-starrer Raja Natwarlal, we look at 10 best con films made in India.
Updated on Aug 30, 2014 05:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
First look: Lingaa promises all the trappings of Rajinikanth potboiler
The ‘anna’ of all superstars is back! The first poster of Rajinikanth's Lingaa is out and so is the verdict. In torn jeans, open jacket, dark glasses, Rajinikanth in and as Lingaa looks cut out for a role tailormade for his superstar status.
Updated on Aug 30, 2014 11:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Book Review: Tales of love of the winged variety
The Parakeet That Squawked In English & Other Bird Stories is a collection of short stories of the avian kind but love, loathing, wooing, parenting and more feature in healthy measure. Here's a great way to introduce your kid to the world of nature.
Updated on Aug 28, 2014 04:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Teaser review of Govindudu Andarivadele: The people's man is back
He's a family guy. He's carefree yet principled. He romances his girl with mischief and passion. He dances with great flourish. In time he will bash the baddies too. Meet Ram Charan Teja in Govindudu Andarivadele.
Updated on Aug 09, 2014 01:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
The winner's edge: Why don't we have more sports films with female leads?
Priyanka Chopra's new film Mary Kom is making all the right noises. In 2013, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag walked away with the laurels, Chak De! India much before that. However, films on sports are rare in India, rarer still are those on female sporting icons.
Updated on Jul 26, 2014 03:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
First look: Get set for a cruise holiday with Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do
The teaser poster of Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do has a hit written all over it. The film looks relaxed, stylish and posh! It shows six people seated on easy chairs on a cruise liner with a dog for company.
Updated on Jul 22, 2014 12:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Sunita Narain gets top water award
She received $150,000 and a crystal sculpture from King Carl XV1 Gustaf of Sweden, writes Nivedita Mishra.
Updated on Aug 26, 2005 04:12 PM IST
PTI | Nivedita Mishra (HindustanTimes.com), New Delhi
'Non-virginal heroine is fine'
Mallika Sherawat, in an interview with Nivedita Mishra, says it is time we abandoned the puritanical legacy left behind by the British, which has been mistaken for "Indian Culture".
Updated on Mar 17, 2004 12:28 PM IST
PTI | Nivedita Mishra (www.HindustanTimes.com)
How real is reel?
We are set to find out if Bollywood's portrayal of woman truly reflects aspirations of the middle-class Indian woman. Does the reel diva truly inspire? Read on...
Published on Mar 09, 2004 02:50 PM IST
PTI | Vijaya Sharma & Nivedita Mishra
India can tackle AIDS if it wants: UNAIDS chief
Peter Piot, Executive Director, UNAIDS
Updated on Nov 30, 2005 12:10 AM IST
PTI | Nivedita Mishra, New Delhi
Two Weeks Notice
Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant
Updated on Sep 06, 2003 11:57 AM IST
PTI | Nivedita Mishra, Rating: ** 1/2
Tun Tun: Mistress of mirth
For most lovers of Hindi cinema, Tun Tun has epitomised comedy like no one else. Her rotund frame and distinct acting style in oddball roles made her a household name.
Updated on Jan 15, 2003 03:29 PM IST
PTI | Nivedita Mishra
Abdul Kalam
From Rameshwaram to the Rashtrapati Bhawan, this biography takes a quick look at the life of missile man and now president, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Updated on Feb 21, 2003 11:43 AM IST
PTI | Nivedita Mishra