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THOUGHT FACTORY: BOLLYWOOD GRAPPLES WITH DISABILITY
Portrayal of differently abled in Bollywood: Tokenism? Caricature? Empowerment? There are no easy answers because disability in Bollywood cinema is a tricky issue, says Monoji...
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Farrukh Dhondy’s latest novel makes young readers think about big issues—refugees, prejudice, and the power of community. Vinta Nanda discusses the book with the a...
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His lovingly built bungalow, Ashiana, on the Bandra seafront has survived the encroachments of real-estate sharks of sky-high towers. And despite malicious accusations and the...
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Monojit Lahiri wonders whether, in an age when the price of everything is skyrocketing, the role, relevance and value of grief is taking an unprecedented nose-dive! Once cele...
Read MoreTHOUGHT FACTORY: THE MAN WHO LISTENS TO DOGS
Through the intertwined lives of Sugar, Peppy, and Missy, Ramesh Narayan discovers not just unconditional love—but a purpose: to honour the Indie dog and rewrite its his...
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On the 13th death anniversary of India’s first superstar, Gautam Chintamani revisits the enigma of Rajesh Khanna and the timeless relevance of Dark Star, now in its thir...
Read MoreRETROSCOPE: CENTENARY OF A REBEL POET OF CELLULOID
Ranjan Das Gupta marks 100 years of Guru Dutt, the visionary director who blended poetry, pathos, and protest in cinema, transforming Hindi films with his uniquely melancholic...
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SonyLIV’s The Hunt reframes political storytelling with restraint and realism, offering a gripping, almost meditative investigation into one of India’s most defini...
Read MoreALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE
OTT has redefined cinema with realism and bold narratives, challenging the dominance of Bollywood and Hollywood's star-driven spectacles by echoing the authenticity of Europea...
Read MoreRETROSCOPE: THIRTY YEARS AFTER...TIME FLIES
Khalid Mohamed revisits Bandit Queen (1994), Shekhar Kapur’s film on the dacoit leader Phoolan Devi, recalling the blitz of controversies which surrounded th...
Read MoreRAMAYANA NEEDS MORE EMOTIONAL DEPTH
Epic Spectacle, Elusive Soul: Why the New Ramayana Needs More Heart. Piyush Roy examines...
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An epic retelling on a canvas of unprecedented ambition by Arnab Banerjee: Nitesh Tiwari...
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