Bollywood

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. Monojit Lahiri attempts a non-ju...

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BOLLYWOOD: SOME STORIES STAY BURIED

Why a sequel to Zubeidaa can never be made: because truth, memory, and myth blur irreversibly when royalty, cinema, and unresolved grief intertwine in the shadows of Rajasthan...

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BOLLYWOOD: THE SCENT OF KHUSHBOO LINGERS

Gulzar’s Khusboo is a poignant cinematic journey through memory, grief, and poetic storytelling—where emotional subtlety, lyrical music, and literary depth converg...

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BOLLYWOOD: LET HEROINES BE FUNNY, TOO

Comedy Roles for Bollywood Heroines? Kya Joke Mara!! Monojit Lahiri wonders why good, solid comic roles are not written for our A-list heroines, like in the West. What's stopp...

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BOLLYWOOD: WHAT MADE MANOJ KUMAR SPECIAL?

Monojit Lahiri’s frank and candid take explores the predictable explosion of emotions and nostalgic tributes from colleagues and media after the legendary actor-director...

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BOLLYWOOD: BEING MANOJ KUMAR WAS NO LAUGHING MATTER

Manoj Kumar, iconic filmmaker and patriotic storyteller, left an indelible mark on Indian cinema with socially-rooted narratives, deep symbolism, and unforgettable songs befor...

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BOLLYWOOD: ECHOES OF JASPAL SINGH’S VOICE

Jaspal Singh's songs from the 1970s still stir the soul. Though his playback career was brief, his mellifluous voice left an indelible mark on Hindi film music lovers, writes ...

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BOLLYWOOD: CELEBRATING AAMIR KHAN’S CINEMATIC LEGACY

Celebrate Aamir Khan’s birthday with Ultra Play OTT as it streams his iconic films, from Andaz Apna Apna to 3 Idiots, showcasing timeless stories filled with inspiration...

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BOLLYWOOD: KUCH SAPNEY APNE SET FOR RELEASE

A poignant queer drama about love, family, and acceptance, Kuch Sapney Apne challenges societal norms while delivering powerhouse performances by Mona Ambegaonkar and Shishir ...

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BOLLYWOOD: FLASHBACKING WITH CHAUDVIN KA CHAND!!

Around two decades ago, Monojit Lahiri met the still-gorgeous Waheeda Rehman at her sea-front flat in Bandra’s Bandstand in Mumbai. She reflected on her journey through ...

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MOVIES: AAMAR BOSS WEARS MANY MASKS

A bittersweet tale of family, loneliness, and emotional overdrive, Amaar Boss blends sen...

May 18 2025

FESTIVALS: HONOURS REFLECT INDIA’S CULTURAL RISE

Viksit Bharat Commitment Awards spotlight the torchbearers of India's cultural, spiritua...

May 17 2025

FESTIVALS: HONOURING RAFI, INSPIRING NEW TALENT

Whistling Woods International launches the Mohd. Rafi Music Scholarship during the debut...

May 16 2025