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TV: TRUTH RISES THROUGH THE DARKNESS
In this review by Monojit Lahiri, a relentless Bengali crime thriller unfolds with raw performances, fearless direction, and a narrative that exposes power, corruption, and fe...
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BOLLYWOOD: LOVE, AGE, CHAOS, REPEAT
A witty, uneven yet engaging romantic comedy, De De Pyaar De 2 explores age-gap love with humour, nostalgia, and emotional warmth, delivering charming performances even as its...
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THOUGHT FACTORY: DEATH OF THE WORKING CLASS HERO
Khalid Mohamed analyses the slow disappearance of the working-class protagonist from Hindi cinema, exploring how shifting audience economics, changing industry priorities, and...
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TV: TRANSFORMATIVE MADRAS JOURNEY
A deeply personal recollection of discovery, creativity, culture, and artistic encounters in Madras — forming the third chapter of Surabhi Diaries by Suhail Tatari &mdas...
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FESTIVALS: CINEMA ENDURES BECAUSE ARTISTS PERSIST
A powerful three-day gathering in New Delhi explored cinema’s endurance against censorship, showcasing suppressed films, bold conversations, and underground screenings t...
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FESTIVALS: THREE DAYS OF UNMISSABLE BRILLIANCE
In its final three days, the Prithvi Theatre Festival surges toward a spectacular finish, offering dance, theatre, storytelling, and music of extraordinary calibre—perfo...
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THOUGHT FACTORY: LEGACY, VISION, ART, AND NATION
This article by filmmaker Sharad Raj celebrates Jawahar Lal Nehru’s 126th birth anniversary by reflecting on Nehru’s impact on India’s cultural imagination, ...
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RETROSCOPE: CELEBRATING THE LEGEND DARA SINGH
On his upcoming 97th birth anniversary, 19th November 2025, Monojit Lahiri revisits the extraordinary life and legacy of Dara Singh — the original Indian Superman whose ...
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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: GHATAK, JUNG, BRECHT & PARTITION
In this profound essay, writer and filmmaker Sharad Raj explores how Ritwik Ghatak merged Marxism, Jungian psychology, and Brechtian alienation to depict the anguish of Partit...
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POWERFUL PEOPLE: JUST DO IT
In a conversation, Khalid Mohamed draws out the eventful life and film adventures of writer-actor-director Amole Gupte, exploring his creative roots, artistic influences, and ...
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