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THOUGHT FACTORY: WHO DESERVES REAL RECOGNITION?

Monojit Lahiri examines the stark contrast between stardom’s glamour and the selfless pursuit of empowerment, questionin...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: BOLLYWOOD HEROINES FROM GRACE TO GRIT

Monojit Lahiri attempts to objectively investigate this contentious issue, diving into generational perceptions of Bollywood h...

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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. ...

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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...

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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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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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BOLLYWOOD: BOLLYWOOD’S LYRICAL JOURNEY....

Yesterday, heartfelt. Today, heartattack!! Monojit Lahiri investigates the lyrical shift in Bollywood, exploring how soulful p...

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BOLLYWOOD: CAN MODELS ACT…ELEPHANTS FLY AND TIGERS SING?

From ramp to reel: Unpacking Bollywood’s obsession with models and the evolving debate on talent versus glamour. Monojit Lahiri Read More

KALEIDOSCOPE: CELLULOID TO DIGITAL BY V.K. CHERIAN, BOOK REVIEW

Despite the cynical and sceptical times we live in, there are indeed many people who honestly enjoy movies, know the difference between good an...

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