Six months of 2024 have already passed. It is too late to talk about the films of last year, but I wanted to write about some memorable moments from the films of 2023, something I have tried to do for the last few years. Writing has been difficult for the last few months, but better
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By Sharada Iyer How many of us have heard the name of Murlikant Petkar? He was the first Indian to win a gold medal for India in the Paralympics held in Heidelberg, Germany in 1972! He won the gold medal in 50m freestyle swimming and set a new world record that year. Not many are
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By Sharada Iyer Thirty-six years back on June 2nd 1988, Raj Kapoor passed away leaving behind a priceless and cherished legacy which can never be rivalled. Considered to be one of the greatest directors of Hindi cinema and one of the pioneering actors of this film industry he was loved for his unique style of
PAAPI (1953): The lone double role film of Raj Kapoor Read More »
It’s funny how social media works. I research and curate some posts to make collages, but they get no traction. However, a random snapshot from Wikipedia can go viral. I was reading about Payal Kapadia, who made history at the Cannes Film Festival by winning the Grand Prix for her film All We Imagine As
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Who knew Imtiaz Ali would find his mojo back with a biopic? Biopics are some of the most boring films for me because their storytelling is dull, or they are turned into hagiographies, ignoring that humans are complex. Ali challenges these conventions in Amar Singh Chamkila and makes a beautiful film that does not necessarily provide
Amar Singh Chamkila—Ishq Mitaye, Ishq Banaye Read More »
By Sharada Iyer Seldom does one come across a film that touches our soul and makes us smile, laugh, cry, get inspired and at the same time make our viewing experience thoroughly enjoyable and memorable! Actor Rajkummar Rao’s recent release Srikanth is one such heart-warming film and a must-watch for everyone. The film traces the
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In the tapestry of Bollywood’s cinematic landscape, Farah Khan’s “Main Hoon Na” emerges as a vibrant mosaic, blending elements of action, romance, comedy, and social commentary into a captivating narrative that transcends boundaries of time and culture. As an avid film watcher, I find myself drawn to the film’s ability to entertain, enlighten, and inspire
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Those who follow Hindi cinema’s history and lore would be familiar with Roshan Taneja’s place in it. The veteran acting coach is recognized for training generations of Bollywood actors including Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor, Govinda, Naseeruddin Shah, and Shabana Azmi. In 1977, Taneja directed Abhi To Jee Lein, his sole directorial credit. This campus drama
In 12th Fail, Vidhu Vinod Chopra tells the real-life story of Manoj Kumar Sharma (Vikrant Massey), who overcomes extreme hardships to become an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer. The film is based on the 2019 eponymous non-fiction book by Anurag Pathak. 12th Fail has received much love since its release. I was unsure how the film would
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In Three of Us, Avinash Arun takes us on a journey to contemplate the realm of memories. Do our memories define us? Do we cease to exist if we forget our memories? Do we eternally remember some of our memories? He tells the beautiful story of Shailaja (Shefali Shah), who is on the cusp of
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