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RETROSPECTIVE: “ORIDAM” @20 IS A PORTRAIT OF PAIN

A poignant exploration of a sex worker’s struggles, Pradeep Nair’s Oridam challenges conventional portrayals of female sexuality, o...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: EI RAAT TOMAR AMAR

What happens when two powerhouse veteran actors showcase a cathartic storyline, directed by a courageous and sensitive actor-director with the ...

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TRENDING: KUCH SAPNEY APNE IS HEARTFELT CINEMA

"Kuch Sapney Apne" is a deeply moving film that explores love, identity, and acceptance, featuring powerful performances, soul-stirring music, ...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: THE DEATH OF THE STORYTELLER

As censorship tightens and expression is choked, storytellers face an existential crisis. With creativity shackled by morality and control, is ...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: SUPERSTARS CAN'T SAVE FAILING FILMS

"Big budgets, bigger stars, and colossal failures—Indian cinema’s crisis lies not in its cast but in sidelined storytellers, as aud...

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BOLLYWOOD: MANOJ BAJPAYEE’S BATTLE WITH BOLLYWOOD

"Directors can't think of me in rich guy roles," says Manoj Bajpayee. Monojit Lahri examines the implications of this statemen...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: A VAST CINEMATIC LANDSCAPE

Exploring Indian cinema’s unsung gems, Tejas Poonia’s insightful book showcases low-budget films, cultural phenomena, and cinematic...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: SONGS AND TRUTH OF SATYAKAM

Exploring how Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Satyakam uses songs to deepen emotional connections, address moral dilemmas, and reflect the soci...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: EULOGIES IN THE POST TRUTH ERA

Reflecting on the legacies of Shyam Benegal and Manmohan Singh: Sharad Raj navigates hyperbolic tributes, nuanced critiques, a...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: VOICES OF CHANGE 2024

Celebrating 15 trailblazing voices who championed human rights, and redefined culture and inclusivity in 2024, inspiring a collective vision fo...

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