India sees emergence of the 'Hindie'

Bollywood films still dominate, but low-budget, ambitious projects are gaining attention. Director Dibakar Banerjee calls it 'new middle-class cinema.'Intermission is the most sacred part of the moviegoing ritual in India. The films are usually more than two hours long, which makes the break for the restroom and samosas critical. Filmmakers are mindful that their narrative leads to a pre-interval cliffhanger, and some throw in a song right after so that viewers who are late to return don't miss ...

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