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Vaathil

2023-10-06T09:58:35Z

Atif Hossen: created Vaathil movie page which got released on 22 sep 2023

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{{Infobox film
| name = Vaathil
| image =
| caption =
| director = Ramakanth Sarju
| writer = Shamnad Shabeer
| producer = Suji K Govindaraj Rajeesh Valanchery
| starring = {{Plain list|
* [[Vinay Forrt]]
* [[Anu Sithara]]
* [[Krishna Sankar]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Manesh Madhavan]]
| editing = [[John Kutty]]
| music = [[Sejo John]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|09|22|ref1=<ref name='bms'>{{Cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/vaathil/ET00368432|title=Vaathil (2023) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date - BookMyShow}}</ref><ref name='cinemaexpress'>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/sep/01/vinay-forrtsvaathilgets-a-new-release-date-47203.html|title=Vinay Forrt's Vaathil gets a new release date|access-date=2023-09-22|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en}}</ref> }}
| studio = Spark Pictures
| distributor =
| runtime = 129 minutes<ref name='bms'/> <ref name="Hindu"/>
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Vaathil''''' ({{Translation|Door}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Thriller film|Thriller drama]] film directed by Ramakanth Sarju and produced by Suji K. Govindaraj and Rajeesh Valanchery. The film stars [[Vinay Forrt]] and [[Anu Sithara]] in lead roles.<ref name='toi'>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vaathil-starring-vinay-forrt-and-anu-sithara-is-set-to-unveil-its-intriguing-tale-on-august-31/articleshow/102976790.cms|title='Vaathil', starring Vinay Forrt and Anu Sithara, is set to unveil its intriguing tale on August 31}}</ref><ref name="Hindu"/>

== Music ==
The songs and background score are composed by [[Sejo John]].<ref name="toi"/> <ref name="Hindu"/>

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===

The film was released on {{Date|22 September 2023}}.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vaathil Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-details/vaathil/movieshow/102895050.cms|access-date=2023-09-22|website=[[Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Vinay Forrt]]
* [[Anu Sithara]]
* [[Krishna Sankar]]
* Merin Philip
* Abin Bino
* Sunil Sugatha
* Anjali Nair
* Vk Byju
* Unni Raja

== Reception ==

=== Critical reception ===
S.R. Praveen's review of 'Vaathil' in [[The Hindu]]: says Ramakanth Sarju's thriller "Vaathil" presents intriguing possibilities in the second half but struggles to overcome its initially dull narrative. The film explores the troubled marriage of Tani (Anu Sithara) and Denny (Vinay Forrt), introducing interesting elements that fall short of fully engaging the audience. The background music, reminiscent of mind-numbing television serials, adds to the film's shortcomings. "Vaathil" ultimately misses the opportunity for a more captivating narrative.<ref name="Hindu">{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2023-09-22 |title=‘Vaathil’ movie review: Vinay Forrt, Anu Sithara’s thriller is marked by a plain, dull narrative |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vaathil-movie-review-vinay-forrt-anu-sitharas-thriller-is-marked-by-a-plain-dull-narrative/article67334222.ece |access-date=2023-10-04 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

K.R. REJEESH's review of 'Vaathil' on NowRunning gives the film 3 out of 5 stars. and cots The film explores the influence of social media on contemporary family life. It revolves around Denny Davidson (Vinay Forrt) and his deteriorating relationship with his wife Thani (Anu Sithara) due to their smartphone obsession. The first half may seem uneventful, but the narrative tightens as Denny becomes a social media addict influenced by his friend Kapeesh (Krishna Shankar). Despite some illogical elements in the climax, Vinay Forrt delivers an effective performance. The film's cinematography, music, and pacing under Ramakanth Sarju's direction make it an engaging exploration of social media's impact on family life.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-24 |title=Vaathil Review: A quasi-moral story on the impact of social media |url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/25597/malayalam/vaathil/12032/review/ |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=NOWRUNNING |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt14183380}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2020s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kochi]]
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]

Peddha Kapu 1

2023-10-03T06:52:11Z

Atif Hossen: Created Telugu movie page Peddha kapu: part 1 released on 29th September

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{{Infobox film
| director = [[Srikanth Addala]]
| producer = Miryala Ravinder Reddy Miryala Sathyanarayana Reddy
| writer = Srikanth Addala
| starring = Virat Karrna Pragathi Srivatsav [[Rao Ramesh]] [[Tanikella Bharani]]
| cinematography = Chota K. Naidu
| music = Mickey J. Meyer
| studio = Dwaraka Creations
| released = 29 September 2023
| runtime = 147 minutes <ref name=":0"/>
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}
'''''Peddha Kapu 1''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action film]] written and directed by [[Srikanth Addala]] and produced by Miryala Ravinder Reddy and Miryala Sathyanarayana Reddy under Dwaraka Creations.The film features Virat Karrna, and Pragathi Srivatsav in the lead role. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-28 |title=Peddha Kapu: Part 1 film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/peddha-kapu-part-1/movieshow/100759702.cms|access-date=2023-08-28 |website=[[Times of India]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-28 |title=Peddha Kapu: Part 1 |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/mysuru-mysore/movies/peddha-kapu-part-1/ET00363474|access-date=2023-08-28 |website=bookmyshow |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* Virat Karrna
* Pragathi Srivatsav
* [[Rao Ramesh]]
* [[Tanikella Bharani]]
* [[Nagendra Babu]]
* [[Rajeev Kanakala]]
* [[Anasuya Bharadwaj]]
* [[Easwari Rao]]
* Narain Kumar<ref name=":1"/>

== Reception ==

IndiaGlitz, in their review, gave 'Peddha Kapu 1' 3 out of 5 stars. They state that the movie is set in the 1980s and revolves around caste-based conflicts in a small village. Virat Karna plays the role of Peddha Kapu, a member of an oppressed community, who takes on the dominant landlords when NTR announces a political party, leading to caste-based conflicts. The film starts strong with intense sequences and an exhilarating interval scene. Rao Ramesh delivers an outstanding performance, and Anasuya shines in her role. However, the film's second half dips in narration but still manages to hold attention with its gritty storyline and intense drama.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Peddha Kapu 1 review. Peddha Kapu 1 Telugu movie review, story, rating |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/peddha-kapu-1-review-telugu-movie-33771 |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>

Venkat Arikatla, reviewing for GreatAndhra, gave it 3 out of 5 stars. Directed by Srikanth Addala, the film attempts to delve into the complexities of caste politics in the 1980s but falls short of providing a clear narrative. The film introduces numerous characters, leading to a confusing first half. While the performances are commendable, especially Virat Karrna in his debut, the script lacks clarity. The film only starts making sense in the second half when it focuses on a suppressed community's rise to power. However, the execution remains lacking, making it a disappointing attempt in the political drama genre.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arikatla |first=Venkat |date=2023-09-29 |title=Peddha Kapu 1 Movie Review: Clumsy And Confusing |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/peddha-kapu-1-review-clumsy-and-confusing-132491 |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=greatandhra.com |language=en}}</ref>

Cinejosh reviewed ''Peddha Kapu 1'' and gave it 2 out of 5 stars. In their review, features director Srikanth Addala, marking a departure from the director's usual genre of family and romantic entertainers, taking on a more intense narrative. The film revolves around the conflicts between two villages on a small island and is fueled by influential leaders manipulating emotions for political gain. While the performances of the cast, especially Virat Karnna and Bridiga Saga, are commendable, the film's script falls into a repetitive and monotonous pattern, lacking significant twists and emotional depth. Despite some impactful dialogues, the film struggles to maintain the desired intensity, making it a one-dimensional political narrative.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-29 |title=Peddha Kapu-1 Review |url=https://www.cinejosh.com/review/peddha-kapu-1-review/1509 |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=Cine Josh |language=en}}</ref>

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo's review of ''Peddha Kapu 1'' for ''The Hindu'' gives it 1 out of 5 stars. Director Srikanth Addala's 'Peddha Kapu 1' attempts to depict the rise of a common man amidst class, caste, and power struggles but falls flat. While there are moments that show promise, the film ultimately becomes tedious and voyeuristic in its portrayal of violence, losing sight of character development. The excessive brutality and repulsive sexual violence detract from the potential of the story, leaving viewers disengaged. Despite some notable performances, the film's shortcomings make it a difficult watch, especially considering its intention to explore important social issues..<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2023-09-29 |title=‘Peddha Kapu 1’ movie review: Director Srikanth Addala’s film is a tedious depiction of the rise of common man |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/peddha-kapu-1-telugu-movie-review-a-tedious-depiction-of-the-rise-of-common-man/article67361164.ece |access-date=2023-10-03 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
==References==
{{reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt27901967}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2020s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Indian action films]]
[[Category:2023 action films]]

Thothapuri: Chapter 2

2023-10-01T18:39:52Z

Atif Hossen:

{{Short description|Kannada language film directed by Vijay Prasad}}
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{{Infobox film
| director = [[Vijaya Prasad]]
| producer = K. A. Suresh
| writer = Vijaya Prasad
| starring = [[Jaggesh]] [[Dhananjaya (actor)|Dhananjay]] [[Aditi Prabhudeva]] [[Suman Ranganathan]]
| cinematography =
| music = Arun Andrews Hemanth Subrahmanya
| studio =
| released = 28 September 2023
| runtime = 120 minutes <ref name=":0"/>
| country = India
| language = Kannada
}}

'''''Tothapuri: Chapter 2''''' ({{Translation|Parrot Face: Chapter 2}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Kannada-language]] [[romantic comedy]] film, serving as an entertaining sequel to the movie ''[[Totapuri: Chapter 1]]''. The film is written and directed by filmmaker [[Vijaya Prasad]] and produced by K A Suresh. The film features a notable cast, including renowned actors [[Jaggesh]], [[Dhananjaya (actor)|Dhananjay]], [[Suman Ranganathan]], and [[Aditi Prabhudeva]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Thothapuri Chapter 2 Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/thothapuri-2/movie-review/104034283.cms |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=timesofindia.com}}</ref>

== Cast ==

{{cast listing| * [[Jaggesh]] as Eeregowda
* [[Dhananjaya (actor)|Dhananjay]] as Narayana Pillai
* [[Aditi Prabhudeva]] as Shakeela Banu
* [[Suman Ranganathan]] as Victoria
* [[H. G. Dattatreya]]
* [[Veena Sundar]] as ‘Donne’ Rangamma
*Hema Dutta as Nanjamma
}}

== Reception ==
In his review for Bangalore Mirror, Y Maheswara Reddy awarded "Thothapuri Chapter 2" a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. He emphasized that beyond the humor, the film conveys an important message about communal harmony, making it a recommended choice for discerning viewers.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Thothapuri Chapter 2 Movie Review: Comic delight |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/thothapuri-chapter-2-movie-review-comic-delight/articleshow/104025121.cms|access-date=2023-09-30 |website=bangaloremirror.com}}</ref>

Vivek M. V., reviewing for [[The Hindu]], stated that "Thothapuri: Chapter 2" redeems the series with a more mature storytelling approach, deeper character exploration, and tackling the conflict with a fresh character introduced by Dhananjaya. The film courageously addresses issues of religion and caste versus love and unity while maintaining candid conversations about sensitive topics like alcohol and sex. Prasad's potential to create impactful films is evident, provided he diversifies his storytelling beyond a single template.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-09-30 |title=‘Thothapuri: Chapter 2’ movie review: A less preachy, more controlled expansion on an important theme|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thothapuri-chapter-2-movie-review-a-less-preachy-more-controlled-expansion-on-an-important-theme/article67356934.ece|access-date=2023-09-30 |website=thehindu}}</ref>

Bharat Times reviewed "Thothapuri: Chapter 2" and found it to demonstrate an improved approach compared to its predecessor, offering a more balanced and less preachy take on its important theme. Director Vijay Prasad refines his storytelling by toning down the adult humor, becoming more of a storyteller, and delving deeper into character development. The film retains its focus on inclusivity but manages to avoid excessive lecturing, although it occasionally struggles with misplaced innuendos. Prasad's strength lies in portraying everyday people and challenging societal biases, making him a filmmaker unafraid to explore complex themes such as a Hindu-Muslim love story in contemporary times, as long as he diversifies his storytelling approach.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2022-09-30 |title=‘Thothapuri: Chapter 2’ movie review: A less preachy, more controlled expansion on an important theme|url=https://news.bharattimes.co.in/thothapuri-chapter-2-movie-review-a-less-preachy-more-controlled-expansion-on-an-important-theme/|access-date=2023-09-30 |website=news.bharattimes.co.in}}</ref>

==References==

{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|tt28254944}}
[[Category:2020s Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Vijaya Prasad]]
[[Category:Indian interfaith romance films]]
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Raghuji III of Nagpur

2023-09-09T02:45:02Z

Atif Hossen: Created an influential manuscript.

{{Short description|Last ruling King of Nagpur from 1818–1853}}
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{{Infobox royalty
| name = Raghuji III
| title = [[Maharaja]] of [[Nagpur]]
| image = Raghuji Bhosale III.jpg
| caption = Raghuji Bhonsle III
| succession = 7th [[Raja]] of [[Nagpur kingdom|Nagpur]]
| reign = 26 June 1818 – 11 December 1853
| coronation = 26 June 1818
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| birth_date = 1806 or 1808
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| death_date = 11 December 1853
| death_place = [[Nagpur]]
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| predecessor = [[Mudhoji II ]]
| successor = ''Position abolished'' (annexed by the [[East India Company]] as [[Nagpur Province]])
| spouse = eight wives
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'''Raghuji III''' (1806 or 1808 – 11 December 1853) or '''Raghuji''', was the [[Maratha]] ruler of the [[Kingdom of Nagpur|Principal States of Nagpur]] in Central India from 1818 to 1853.

==Life==

===Succession===
When [[Appa Sahib]] was arrested, the Resident [[Richard Jenkins (MP)|Richard Jenkins]] decided to adopt Bajiba, the son of Banubai, as the successor to the Bhonsle gadi. Banubai was the daughter of Raghuji II. The adoption ceremony was performed on 26 June 1818 and Bajiba was renamed Raghuji III.

He was then only ten years old. It was the Resident who took the entire administration into his own hands during the minority of Raghuji III. [[Baka Bai|Bakabai]], the widow of [[Raghoji II Bhonsle]] was to look after the palace affairs.<ref>{{cite book |title=Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Chandrapur |publisher=Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EWVDAAAAYAAJ&q=bakabai |language=en}}</ref> Her ambition to rule may be said to have been fulfilled at least partly. Prior to his retirement the Resident held a grand darbar and read out the terms of the treaty with Raghuji III on 1 Dec 1826. It was ratified by the Governor General on 13 Dec 1826.

===Culture and pilgrimage===
Jenkins took care to educate Raghuji III. Raghuji was introduced to the 'Three R.'s' and had working knowledge of Persian and Marathi though he had no inclination for learning. In the early part of his royal career Raghuji took keen interest in administrative matters but later neglected them.

He loved music and dancing and later indulged in gambling to the neglect of his duties. He was addicted to drinking and during his last illness he drank desperately. Apart from these personal vices Raghuji was on the whole a just and good administrator, being popular among his subjects.<ref>{{cite book |title=Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Bhandara district |publisher=Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=J1MbAAAAIAAJ&q=bakabai |language=en}}</ref>

In 1838, Raghuji had been to [[Kashi Vishwanath Temple|Kasi]], [[Gaya (India)|Gaya]] and other holy places on a pilgrimage. He was accompanied by Captain Fitzgerald with his [[Madras]] contingent.

===Death===
Raghuji was not blessed by progeny though he had in all eight wives. He had one son who died in infancy after whom he probably did not get any issue. He does not seem to have cared for his successor. He probably considered his being without a son as a blemish and left the question of succession to its own fate.

This, however, proved to be detrimental to the Bhonsle House as is borne by facts. Raghuji was not on good terms with Resident Mansel. This might have adversely affected the succession question.

Raghuji died at the age of 47 after a long illness of 25 days on 11 December 1853. His obsequies were performed by his nephew Nana Ahirarav and it was decided to adopt his son Yasavantrav as the next successor.

==References==
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* Hunter, William Wilson, Sir, et al. (1908). ''Imperial Gazetteer of India'', Volume 17. 1908–1931; Clarendon Press, Oxford.

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Hamirpur, Mainpuri

2023-09-07T01:18:02Z

Atif Hossen: Page drafted.

{{Short description|Village in Uttar Pradesh, India}}
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'''Hamirpur''' ([[Devanagari]]: हमीरपुर {{IAST|Hamīrpur}}) is a village in [[Sultanganj, Mainpuri|Sultanganj]] block of [[Mainpuri district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]. As of 2011, it has a population of 581, in 96 households.

== Demographics ==
As of 2011, Hamirpur had a population of 581, in 96 households.<ref name="Census 2011 A"/>{{rp|167}} This population was 50.9% male (296) and 49.1% female (285). The 0-6 age group numbered 135 (64 male and 72 female), or 23.2% of the total population. 129 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 22.2% of the total.<ref name="Census 2011 B">{{cite web |title=Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract) |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1259/download/4050/DH_2011_0917_PART_B_DCHB_MAINPURI.pdf |website=Census of India |access-date=19 June 2023}}</ref>{{rp|130-1}}

The [[1981 Census of India|1981 census]] recorded Hamirpur as having a population of 398 people, in 71 households.<ref name="Census 1981">{{cite book |title=Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-A: Village & Town Directory, District Mainpuri |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/29484/download/32665/28516_1981_MAI.pdf |access-date=25 July 2023}}</ref>{{rp|168-9}}

The [[1961 Census of India|1961 census]] recorded Hamirpur as comprising 2 hamlets, with a total population of 217 people (116 male and 101 female), in 49 households and 44 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 272 acres.<ref name="Census 1961">{{cite book |title=Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (24 - Mainpuri District) |location=Lucknow |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/28772/download/31954/22833_1961_MAI.pdf |access-date=25 December 2021}}</ref>{{rp|xciv}}

== Infrastructure ==
As of 2011, Hamirpur did not have any schools or healthcare facilities. Drinking water was provided by hand pump and tube well/borehole; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office but no public library; there was at least some access to electricity for all purposes. Streets were made of ''[[Indian vernacular architecture#kachcha|kachcha]]'' materials.<ref name="Census 2011 A">{{cite web |title=Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part A (Village and Town Directory) |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1258/download/4046/DH_2011_0917_PART_A_DCHB_MAINPURI.pdf |website=Census of India |access-date=19 June 2023}}</ref>{{rp|167-72}}

==References==
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Jaswant Neki

2022-10-08T12:11:46Z

Atif Hossen: Redirected Jaswant Neki to Jaswant Singh Neki

#REDIRECT [[Jaswant Singh Neki]]

Dexter Filkins

2022-01-28T17:59:37Z

Atif Hossen: Published a captivating piece.

{{short description|American journalist and war correspondent}}
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| birth_name = Dexter Price Filkins
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1961|05|24}}
| birth_place = [[Cincinnati]], [[Ohio]], U.S.
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| alma_mater = [[St Antony's College, Oxford]] ([[Master of Philosophy|MPhil]]) [[University of Florida|Univ. of Florida]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] 1983)
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'''Dexter Price Filkins''' (born May 24, 1961) is an American journalist known primarily for his coverage of the wars in [[Iraq War|Iraq]] and [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|Afghanistan]] for ''[[The New York Times]]''. He was a finalist for a [[Pulitzer Prize]] in 2002 for his dispatches from Afghanistan, and won a Pulitzer in 2009 as part of a team of ''Times'' reporters for their dispatches from [[Pakistan]] and Afghanistan. He has been called "the premier [[war correspondent|combat journalist]] of his generation".<ref>{{cite news |first=Philip |last= Bennett |author-link=Philip Bennett (Washington Post)|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/13/AR2009031304300.html |title=What We Don't Know About Iraq |newspaper=Washington Post |access-date=10 October 2011}}</ref> He currently writes for ''[[The New Yorker]].''

==Background==
Filkins received a B.A. in political science from the [[University of Florida]] in 1983, and a [[Master of Philosophy]] in international relations from [[Oxford University]] (1984), where he was a student of [[St Antony's College]].<ref name="newyorker">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.newyorker.com/contributors/dexter-filkins |title=Dexter Filkins |magazine=[[The New Yorker]] |access-date=February 25, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/related-documents/spring_2007.pdf |title=St Antony's College Newsletter|publisher=[[St Antony's College]]|access-date=February 25, 2015 }}</ref>

==Career==
Before joining the ''Times'' in September 2000, Filkins was New Delhi bureau chief for the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' for three years. He reported from ''The New York Times''{{'}} [[Baghdad]] bureau in Iraq from 2003 to 2006.

In 2006–2007, Filkins was at [[Harvard University]] on a [[Nieman Fellowship]]; in 2007–2008, he was a Fellow at the [[Carr Center for Human Rights Policy]] at the [[Harvard Kennedy School]].<ref name="newyorker"/>

Filkins's book, ''[[The Forever War (non-fiction book)|The Forever War]]'' (2008), chronicling his experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq, was a [[The New York Times Best Seller list|''New York Times'' best-seller]].<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2008-10-05/hardcover-nonfiction/list.html New York Times Bestsellers, Hardcover Nonfiction]</ref> ''The Forever War'' won the [[National Book Critics Circle Award]] for best nonfiction book of 2008,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://bookcritics.org/blog/archive/national_book_critics_circle_announces_award_winners4/ |title=National Book Critics Circle Announces Award Winners (2008) |access-date=2011-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721191559/http://bookcritics.org/blog/archive/national_book_critics_circle_announces_award_winners4/ |archive-date=2011-07-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and was named one of the best nonfiction books of the year by, among others, ''The New York Times'',<ref>{{cite news |title=The 10 Best Books of 2008 |author=((Editors of ''The New York Times'')) |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/14/books/review/10Best-t.html |newspaper=The New York Times |access-date=May 30, 2011}}</ref> [[Amazon.com]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Best-2008-Books-Holidays-Seasonal/b?ie=UTF8&node=1239030011 |title=Best Books of 2008|publisher=[[Amazon.com]] |access-date=February 25, 2015 }}</ref> ''[[The Washington Post]]'',<ref>{{cite news |title=Holiday Guide - Best Books of 2008 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/artsandliving/features/2008/holiday-guide/gifts/best-books-of-2008/ |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'',<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1855948_1864143_1864144,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100228064308/http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1855948_1864143_1864144,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 28, 2010 |magazine=Time |title=The Top 10 Everything Of 2008 }}</ref> and the ''[[Boston Globe]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Getting the goods - nonfiction: A guide to the most memorable titles of 2008, from entertaining to inspiring |first=Michael |last=Kenney |url=http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2008/12/07/getting_the_goods___nonfiction/ |newspaper=Boston Globe |access-date=May 30, 2011}}</ref>

Filkins joined ''[[The New Yorker]]'' in 2011.<ref name="newyorker"/>

==Awards==
Filkins has received two [[George Polk Awards]], given annually by [[Long Island University]] to honor contributions to journalistic integrity and investigative reporting. He was cited for his reports from the [[Second Battle of Fallujah|assault on Fallujah]], Iraq, in November 2004, when the [[Marine (military)|Marine]] company he travelled with lost a quarter of its men in eight days.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.liu.edu/About/News/Univ-Ctr-PR/Pre-2008/February/GP-Press-Release-Feb-2005|title=George Polk Awards for Journalism press release|access-date=November 22, 2006 |publisher=[[Long Island University]] }}</ref> In 2011, Filkins and ''The New York Times'' colleague [[Mark Mazzetti]] won for their reporting on Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Filkins has won two [[National Magazine Awards]]; in 2009, for his story, "Right At the Edge," and in 2011 for "Bedrooms of the Fallen," an essay with the photographer [[Ashley Gilbertson]]. Both appeared in the ''New York Times Magazine.''

Filkins' article "Right at the Edge" (September 7, 2008) was part of the body of work by the staff of ''The New York Times'' awarded the 2009 [[Pulitzer Prize]] for distinguished reporting on international affairs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pulitzer.org/citation/2009-International-Reporting |title=The 2009 Pulitzer Prize Winners: International Reporting |work=Pulitzer.org |access-date=February 25, 2015 }}</ref>

In 2010, his reporting for ''The New York Times'' from Iraq and Afghanistan, alongside the work of photographer [[Tyler Hicks]] and reporter [[C. J. Chivers]], was selected by [[New York University]] as one of the "Top Ten Works of Journalism of the Decade".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://journalism.nyu.edu/about-us/news/top-ten-works-of-journalism-of-the-decade-2000-2009/ |title=Top Ten Works of Journalism of the Decade, 2000-2009 |work=New York University |access-date=September 21, 2020 }}</ref>

==Bibliography==
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===Books===
* {{cite book |author=Filkins, Dexter |title=The forever war |location=New York |publisher=Alfred A. Knopf |year=2008 }}

===Essays and reporting===
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |title=The fall of the warrior king |department=Magazine |journal=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/23/magazine/the-fall-of-the-warrior-king.html }}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=Where Plan A left Ahmad Chalabi |department=Magazine |journal=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/05/magazine/05CHALABI.html }}
* {{cite journal|author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask= 1| title=Regrets Only? |journal=[[The New York Times Magazine]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/05/magazine/05CHALABI.html |access-date=2015-10-15}}
* {{cite magazine |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=The Shrine Down The Hall|magazine=[[The New York Times Magazine]] |pages=34–47}}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=The journalist and the spies |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/09/19/the-journalist-and-the-spies |journal=The New Yorker}}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask= 1|title=After America: Will civil war hit Afghanistan when the U.S. leaves? |department=A Reporter at Large |journal=The New Yorker |volume=88|issue=20 |pages=54–67 |url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2012/07/09/after-america-2 |access-date=2015-10-15}}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask= 1|title=Atonement |department=A Reporter at Large |journal=The New Yorker |volume=88 |issue=34 |page=92 |url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2012/10/29/atonement |access-date=2015-10-15}}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask= 1|title=After Syria : if the Assad regime falls, can Hezbollah survive? |department=A Reporter at Large |journal=The New Yorker |volume=89 |issue=2 |pages=48–57 |url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/02/25/after-syria |access-date=2015-05-02}}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=The thin red line : inside the White House debate over Syria |department=A Reporter at Large |journal=The New Yorker |volume=89 |issue=13 |pages=40–49 |url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/05/13/the-thin-red-line-2 }}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=The shadow commander : Qassem Suleimani is the Iranian operative who has been reshaping the Middle East. Now he's directing Assad's war in Syria |department=A Reporter at Large |journal=The New Yorker |volume=89 |issue=30 |pages=42–53 |url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/09/30/the-shadow-commander |access-date=2015-03-02}}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=The Fight Of Their Lives|department=A Reporter at Large |journal=The New Yorker |volume=90|issue=29 |page=42|url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/29/fight-lives|access-date=2015-10-15}}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=Death of a prosecutor |department=A Reporter at Large |journal=The New Yorker |volume=91 |issue=20 |pages=38–51 |url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/07/20/death-of-a-prosecutor }}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=A truce in Syria |department=The Talk of the Town. Comment |journal=The New Yorker |volume=92 |issue=4 |pages=17–18 |url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/03/07/a-troubled-truce-in-syria }}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=Before the flood : a failing dam threatens millions of Iraqis |department=A Reporter at Large |journal=The New Yorker |volume=92 |issue=43 |pages=22–28 |url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/01/02/a-bigger-problem-than-isis }}<ref group=lower-alpha>Online version is titled "A bigger problem than ISIS?".</ref> [[Mosul Dam]].
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=Was There a Connection Between a Russian Bank and the Trump Campaign? A team of computer scientists sifted through records of unusual Web traffic in search of answers. |department=A Reporter at Large |journal=The New Yorker |volume=94 |issue=32 |pages=38–46 |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/10/15/was-there-a-connection-between-a-russian-bank-and-the-trump-campaign |access-date=11 October 2018}}
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=The uncounted |department=Letter from Florida |journal=The New Yorker |volume=96 |issue=26 |pages=34–45 |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/09/07/who-gets-to-vote-in-florida }}<ref group=lower-alpha>Online version is titled "Who gets to vote in Florida?".</ref>
* {{cite journal |author=Filkins, Dexter |author-mask=1 |title=War with a human face : have rules to curb the cuelty of military force backfired? |department=The Critics. Books |journal=The New Yorker |volume=97 |issue=28 |pages=68–72 |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/09/13/did-making-the-rules-of-war-better-make-the-world-worse }}<ref group=lower-alpha>Online version is titled "Did making the rules of war better make the world worse?".</ref>

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==References==
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==External links==
*{{NYTtopic|people/f/dexter_filkins}}
*[http://www.pulitzer.org/archives/8322 "Right at the Edge'" at Pulitzer.org]
*[https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/24/magazine/24filkins-t.html "My Long War"'] August 22, 2008 by Dexter Filkins for the ''New York Times Magazine''
*{{C-SPAN|1014179}}
**[http://www.c-span.org/video/?186321-1/qa-dexter-filkins C-SPAN ''Q&A'', April 24, 2005]
*{{Charlie Rose view|29443}}
*{{IMDb name|2251874}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081201093940/http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2008/09/from_the_battlegrounds_dexter_filkins_on.php "Q&A" about "The Forever War"]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa-oXcft0RY Authors@Google] One-hour video talk with Dexter Filkins (September 24, 2008)

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