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Shomini Sen

Shomini has written on lifestyle and entertainment for most part of her career. Having watched innumerable masala potboilers of the 1990s during her growing up years and worshipping Shah Rukh Khan like god, writing for cinema came as an easy option to her. One of those who gets to watch movies for a living, she hates even missing out on trailers. Yes, she is a Bollywood fan girl.

- India
- January 30, 2021, 10:00 IST
Junk Food: Modern Day Meals That Impact our Body More Than We Know
'Junk food' is essentially any food that is highly processed, high in calories and low in nutrients. Junk food is also usually high in added sugars, salt and saturated or trans fats. Some evidence points to junk foods as being as addictive as alcohol and drugs.
- India
- August 05, 2019, 11:33 IST
25 Years of Hum Aapke Hai Koun: The Film that Forever Changed the Way Indians Celebrate Weddings
Hum Aapke Hai Koun which is now commonly known as a three-hour-long marriage video, had captured the imagination of cinegoers across generations.
- India
- April 27, 2017, 14:28 IST
Remembering Vinod Khanna: 15 Films That Celebrate The Actor's Legacy
From playing supporting roles in the initial phase of his career in films to being part of multi-starrers, to playing the lead in films– Khanna’s filmography has been an interesting one.
- India
- April 21, 2017, 15:54 IST
Noor Review: Sonakshi Sinha Is Endearing, the Story Is Not
A flippant story line which tries to achieve too many things and has Sonakshi breaking into monologues every now and then, Noor fails to take flight despite some genuinely good moments.
- India
- April 14, 2017, 17:56 IST
Begum Jaan: Despite Good Performances, the Film Fails to Impress
Ironically, what appears good on paper may not always turn out that well on the big screen.
- India
- April 14, 2017, 13:30 IST
Had No Qualms In Playing Second Lead To Vidya Balan: Gauahar Khan
Gauahar Khan and Pallavi Sharda, both playing important roles in Srijit Mukherji’s Begum Jaan, stated that they had no qualms in playing the second lead to Vidya Balan. “I got to work with my superstar, Vidya Balan. Who would refuse a film like that?” said Gauahar. Both Gauahar Khan and Pallavi Sharda spoke about the scenes they found challenging to film in Begum Jaan and why the film represents a fighting spirit.
- India
- April 14, 2017, 10:07 IST
Begum Jaan Review: Vidya Balan Excels Once in an Inconsistent Story
Will Begum Jaan bring back Vidya to the top? Will Srijit Mukherji be able to strike gold at the box office?
- India
- April 13, 2017, 20:01 IST
Vidya Balan On Why Begum Jaan Can Never Have A Male Substitute
Vidya Balan and filmmaker Srijit Mukherji caught up with News18 and spoke about their new film Begum Jaan.
- India
- April 11, 2017, 15:00 IST
Begum Jaan Cannot Be Slut Shamed, She Is Unflinchingly Powerful: Vidya Balan
Vidya admits she loved the original film a lot but was hesitant about working in a remake.
- India
- April 07, 2017, 14:19 IST
Neerja Worked Because of Fantastic Writing, Says Its Producer Atul Kasbekar
Soon after the National Awards were announced, an ecstatic Atul Kasbekar spoke to News18.com and stated he was still ‘in shock’.
- India
- March 31, 2017, 20:05 IST
Regal: Of Raj Kapoor's Legacy and The Charm of Single Screen Theaters
As Regal Cinema closed its doors, News18 spoke to the staff and went down the memory lane.
- India
- March 31, 2017, 16:46 IST
Naam Shabana Review: Despite Taapsee's Performance the Thriller Fails to Impress
A good spy thriller ideally should have the audience on the edge of their seat. But Naam Shabana is unable to create such an impact.
- India
- March 31, 2017, 10:07 IST
Naam Shabana Review: Taapsee Shines In An Otherwise Slow Film
Taapsee is riding high on the success of last year's Pink which was an issue based film. It would be interesting to see whether the actress can take Naam Shabana to similar heights with her performance.
- India
- March 27, 2017, 15:33 IST
American Photographer Captures Bollywood at Its Candid Best and Every Photo Narrates a Story
Through some captivating photographs, American photographer Mark Bennington narrates the human side of the Bollywood, the worlds largest film industry.
- India
- March 24, 2017, 20:41 IST
Anaarkali of Araah Review: The Most Relevant Film of This Season
The film works for its tight script- which never dwindles- and for its powerful story.

Shomini Sen

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