POWERFUL PEOPLE: PREITY ZINTA ON DOING IT HER OWN WAY

Khalid Mohamed’s throwback to a conversation with the iron-willed Preity Zinta, who’s set to return to the movies ...

FESTIVALS: FROM BUSAN TO SUNDANCE AND BACK HOME

Indian cinema continues to find new ground on the international stage, as emerging filmmakers and bold regional voices redefine the scope of st...

THOUGHT FACTORY: MOVIE MAGIC DEFEATS ONLINE NOISE

Rajinikanth’s Coolie: When Sheer Movie Magic Trumps Noise (and Logic)

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AI & TECH: KEEPING THE STORY ROOTS ALIVE

Immersive technology is revolutionizing storytelling, but without traditional foundations like theatre, music, and live performance, the evolut...

FESTIVALS: RESTORED CLASSIC ARANYER DIN RATRI SHINES BRIGHT

At Cannes 2025, Film Heritage Foundation unveils restored masterpieces by Satyajit Ray and Sumitra Peries, spotlighting South Asia's cinematic ...

BOLLYWOOD: IN DÉFENSE OF THE MERCHANTS OF BOLLYWOOD

Glossy or gritty, art or commerce, celebrated or scorned — India’s cinematic juggernaut continues to provoke, inspire, and divide. ...

FESTIVALS: ARE FILM FESTIVALS TAMASHAS OR REALITY CHECKS??

Often dismissed as elite echo chambers, film festivals straddle praise and parody. Monojit Lahiri investigates whether our film festivals are a...

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: THE GENTLE GENIUS

Cinema, at its purest and most soul-stirring, found a devoted servant in Shaji N. Karun. Khalid Mohamed bids farewell to the g...

ALTERNATIVE CINEMA: A PAINFUL CYCLE OF SURVIVAL

A haunting Israeli drama exploring the harsh realities of a mother-daughter relationship, the inescapable cycle of prostitution, and the devast...