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Subhash K. Jha is an Indian journalist and film critic. [1] [2] Based in Patna, Bihar, [3] he is currently film critic with The Times of India , [4] Firstpost , [5] Deccan Chronicle [6] and DNA News , [7] Rediff.com , [8] Free Press Journal , [9] besides TV channels Zee News [10] and News18 India . [11] In the 1980s, he was also book reviewer with The Illustrated Weekly of India , a publication of The Times Group. [12] Other past media outlets he wrote for include entertainment portal Bollywood Hungama . [13]
Jha is one of the leading and well-known film critics in India. [1] [14] [15] [16] [17] His book, The Essential Guide To Bollywood, was positively reviewed, with Rachna Singh of The Tribune writing, "The gloss and starry glitter notwithstanding, Jha’s book is a wonderful collection of 200 films spanning almost seven decades of Indian cinema.". [18] IndiaFM wrote, "Jha, a very recognized figure in the world of film journalism ends up giving up his personal favorite list of Bollywood films." [14]
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Subhash K. Jha, renowned film critic and author...
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Subhash K Jha is an acclaimed film critic