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STAR POWER DROWNS HAIWAAN’S THRILLER
Arnab Banerjee reviews Haiwaan, Priyadarshan’s remake of Oppam, arguing that an intriguing psychological thriller is overwhelmed by Akshay Kumar’s star persona, im...
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Prof. Dr. Avinash Kolhe reflects on Mast Mahila Mandali, the remarkable documentary co-created by ten working-class women from Mumbai, celebrating collective authorship, femin...
Read MoreTHERE’S NO IF…ONLY BHATT!
As 78-year-old veteran filmmaker, producer and writer Mahesh Bhatt called time and dialled out of the director's space, Monojit Lahiri—a childhood buddy and close Bhatt-...
Read MoreTOXIC REVIEW: AMBITION WITHOUT ARRIVAL
Dr Piyush Roy examines Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, exploring Geetu Mohandas and Yash’s visually ambitious gangster epic, its extraordinary cinematic influences, r...
Read MoreSTUDENT CITY PART 2 EPISODE 4: HEARTS GAMES HOMECOMING
In Episode 4 of Part 2, Student City, Dr Piyush Roy explores desire, ambition, friendship, manipulation, and emotional vulnerability as Avi and Biki confront attraction, ident...
Read MoreBOLLYWOOD AWARDS REWARDS BOX OFFICE
Why do acclaimed performances rarely translate into commercial opportunity in Hindi cinema? Monojit Lahiri explores the divide between artistic recognition, industry power, au...
Read MoreMIRZAPUR MOVIE REVIEW: BIGGER, BLOODIER
Arnab Banerjee reviews Mirzapur: The Movie, examining its ambitious leap from streaming to cinema, Pankaj Tripathi’s commanding performance, Rajasthan’s striking v...
Read MoreMUMBAI ARCHITECTURE THROUGH HERITAGE
A Well-researched Look at Mumbai’s Architecture By Prof. Dr. Avinash Kolhe explores the city’s remarkable architectural evolution, from vernacular homes to Gothic,...
Read MoreFEROZ KHAN’S GENTLE ARTISTIC WORLD
Khalid Mohamed explores Delhi artist Feroz Khan’s remarkable journey from Purani Dilli banner painting to acclaimed contemporary art, revealing his inspirations, mentors...
Read MoreINDEPENDENT CINEMA CROSSES GLOBAL BORDERS
At the Independent Waterfront Film Festival 2025, Rashmi Lamba moderated a compelling conversation on co-productions, legal frameworks, insurance and global storytelling with ...
Read MoreSEVEN DAYS OF EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA
The Waterfront Indie Film Festival (WIFF) Mumbai returns for its second edition from 30 ...
November 13 2026ACTING, LYING, AND THE TRUTH
Monojit Lahiri examines whether acting is truly a form of lying, tracing the provocative...
November 12 2026MAHARASHTRA’S ENDURING STATE THEATRE COMPETITION
The 65th edition of Maharashtra State Drama Competition by Prof Dr Avinash Kolhe examine...
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