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Nov 6
44m 52s

The Arts Hour. Indian actor and mega-sta...

Bbc World Service
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: Nikki Bedi speaks to Indian mega-star and actor, Rabir Kapoor who plays Lord Ram in the epic new movie Ramayana: Rise of a Legend

Plus, critic Badisha discusses this week’s cultural highlights:

Hollywood star and revered actor John Malkovich on his latest film, Wild Horse Nine

Chilean poet and artist Cecilia Vicuña on her work including her decision to travel to England

Oscar winning British actor Olivia Colman and Emmy Award winning Swedish star Alexander Skarsgard on their folk-frolic film, Wicker

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