Tag: movies
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...
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 who loved fellow human beings and...
Tunes of Unity: Celebrating Diverse Traditions from Id to Christmas in Kolkata
My teens, youth, and middle age days were spent in Taltala, central Kolkata. I grew up in a cosmopolitan atmosphere where I learned to...
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...
Dilip Kumar’s Excellent Offbeat Movies
Dilip Kumar always said, “A memorable film may not always be popular. A popular film is not always memorable.” According to his statement, a...
Thank You Nadav Lapid For Reminding Us Propaganda Films Cannot Be Work Of Art
Sarkaar unki hai to kya hua, system to hamara hai.., the lines of The Kashmir Files finally coming to light. When the movie which received...