Bollywood

International Film Festival of India: Celebrating Cinema Across Borders

Nov 232 min read

International Film Festival of India: Celebrating Cinema Across Borders

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is a grand celebration of cinema that brings together filmmakers and film lovers from...

The Sabarmati Report: A Cinematic Take on a Tragic Chapter in India’s History

Abhijit Joshi

Nov 153 min read

Entertainment

The Sabarmati Report: A Cinematic Take on a Tragic Chapter in India’s History

As we delve into biopics of political leaders and the audiences’ reactions to them, this week’s big release, The Sabarmati Report, is...

Why Was Srijit's Film Excluded from Indian Panorama at IFFI?

Shoma A. Chatterji

Nov 103 min read

Bollywood

Why Was Srijit's Film Excluded from Indian Panorama at IFFI?

Mukherjee is among the top-ranking directors in contemporary Bengali cinema. He shoots different films almost simultaneously so that...

Political Biopics: Public Sentiment and Shifting Audiences

Abhijit Joshi

Nov 92 min read

Entertainment

Political Biopics: Public Sentiment and Shifting Audiences

In India, few topics evoke as much passion as cricket, politics, and films. Conversations on any of these can transform an acquaintance...

Diwali: The Festival of Lights, Sweets, and Blockbusters

Abhijit Joshi

Nov 13 min read

Entertainment

Diwali: The Festival of Lights, Sweets, and Blockbusters

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated across India with immense enthusiasm, signifying the triumph of light over darkness and...

Why ‘Final Solution Should Be Discussed?

Shoma A. Chatterji

Oct 304 min read

Entertainment

Why ‘Final Solution Should Be Discussed?

Some time ago, Anand Patwardhan, a documentary filmmaker chose the documentary Final Solution (2004) among “Ten Greatest Films of All...

From Cable TV to OTT: Journey of Freedom and Controversy

Abhijit Joshi

Oct 253 min read

Entertainment

From Cable TV to OTT: Journey of Freedom and Controversy

The Indian entertainment landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last few decades, moving from the simple, censored...

Abhijit Joshi

Oct 193 min read

Bollywood

PR Stunts in Bollywood: Hits and Misses

The film industry, like any other, is filled with both good and bad people. Recent incidents in Bollywood, however, have shown how public...

The Complex Relationship between Film Stars and Politics

Abhijit Joshi

Oct 112 min read

Bollywood

The Complex Relationship between Film Stars and Politics

Scene 1: In 1984, Amitabh Bachchan, one of India’s biggest film stars, won the Lok Sabha elections, defeating Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna by...

Shoma A. Chatterji

Oct 73 min read

Bollywood

SECTOR 36 – Could Have Been Stronger

Aditya Nimbalkar makes his directorial debut with a very challenging subject. Sector 36 is sandwiched somewhere between a psychological...

Cinematic Dreams on Dusty Fields: The Unseen Artists of Rural Maharashtra

Santosh Ram

Oct 64 min read

Bollywood

Cinematic Dreams on Dusty Fields: The Unseen Artists of Rural Maharashtra

In the quiet rural hinterlands of Maharashtra, where the soil’s yield determines daily survival and village life moves to a familiar,...

The Thrill of Encounters in Bollywood: A Cinematic Reflection

Abhijit Joshi

Oct 43 min read

Bollywood

The Thrill of Encounters in Bollywood: A Cinematic Reflection

The recent encounter of Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case, has become the talk of the town, with supporters...

Abhijit Joshi

Sep 273 min read

Bollywood

Uncommon Presence of the Common Face

In the movie Maharaja, there is a scene that exemplifies the brilliance of Vijay Sethupathi’s acting. Vijay’s character is called to his...

The Changing Face of Sex Workers in Bollywood Cinema

Shoma A. Chatterji

Sep 233 min read

Bollywood

The Changing Face of Sex Workers in Bollywood Cinema

Prostitution in Indian cinema has a hidden charisma, like a film that has been banned, and the banning becomes a tantalising invitation...

The Missing Magic of Festival Songs in Bollywood

Abhijit Joshi

Sep 203 min read

Bollywood

The Missing Magic of Festival Songs in Bollywood

It’s common in offices or colleges to hear someone say, “HOLI KAB HAI? KAB HAI HOLI... KAB… KAB.” This famous line is from Gabbar Singh,...

Abhijit Joshi

Aug 313 min read

Bollywood

Angry Young Men: Half Baked Story

When the teaser of “Angry Young Men” appeared on Prime Video, there was a strong urge to watch the documentary series. The teaser...