CinemaScope

The Taj Story: Why Myth-Led Cinema Is Harming Public Understanding of History

When a film chooses to revisit a contested piece of history, it steps into a fragile intellectual space where creativity collides with responsibility. The Taj Story, a recent courtroom...

Dharmendra Remembered: How Bollywood’s Most Human Superstar Became India’s Favourite Hero

Film star Dharmendra lived a full and complete life. He was unapologetically himself—a man with a golden heart...

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound: A Stark, Unfiltered Look at Muslim Marginalisation and Caste Reality

Although I have always been a film buff, I hadn’t gone to a theatre in a long time....

The Untamed Soul of Indian Cinema: How Ritwik Ghatak’s Art Still Speaks to Our Times

The World Cinema Project has restored, among other films, Titas Ekti Nodir Naam by Ritwik Ghatak. Martin Scorsese,...

How India’s Symbol of Love Is Being Twisted into a Tool of Hate

The Taj Mahal, regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is one of the major...
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Bhopal Gas Web Series Stirs New Generation, But Tragedy Far From Over

I am not the ideal reviewer because I am too close to Bhopal. I have seen every documentary and most of the photos taken....

Bengal’s Cinematic Landscape: A Plea for Talent, Investment and a Commitment to Excellence

The past Durga Puja witnessed the release of a cluster of Bengali films that were mostly forgettable. "Dasham Avatar," "Raktabij," and "Bagha Jatin" turned...

In Memory of Syed Gulrez: A Talent Revered in Film, Poetry and Music

Syed Gulrez, a noted multi-talented writer and poet, passed away at his home in Los Angeles on November 4, 2023. The 74-year-old outstanding lyricist...

Legacy of Mrinal Sen: Redefined Cinema with Political Narratives and Artistic Experiments

Mrinal Sen was directing parapsychologist Bimal Chatterjee in Kharij in the early 80s. Bimal Chatterjee already left a mark as an actor in cameo...

The Dev Anand I Knew: An Intimate Glimpse into the Icon’s Life

Those moments that I shared with Dev Anand over the course of a few years are treasured as they are akin to the mythological...

The Enigma of Dev Anand: An Actor’s Insights on Romance and Stardom

“Ranjan do you know Chetan Anand wanted to edit my court scenes in Aandhiyan for the international version?” Dev Anand stated this to me in the...
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