Cinema
Scares and giggles: Horror-comedy takes over India...
July 27, 2025
In the Indian film industry, the horror genre has largely remained on the periphery. Unlike the dystopian or science fiction genres, horror occupies a unique middle ground. It is not as widely popular as romance or action, yet not as niche as dystopia or experimental cinema. Fr...
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Big screens, smaller crowds: New reality of Indian...
July 21, 2025
Back in 2009, 3 Idiots hit theatres with the now-iconic song All is Well echoing across packed cinema halls. Audiences, immersed in the story of three engineering students navigating pressure and purpose, laughed, cried, and cheered together. For many, it was a moment of collecti...
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From soulful serenades to streaming sensations: Tr...
July 19, 2025
From the soulful charm of Jaane Kahan Mera Jigar Gaya Ji in the 1950s to the glittering disco beats of Bappi Lahiri’s Yaad Aa Raha Hai in the 1980s and the return of soft melody of Mohit’s Chauhan’s Jab Tu Sajan in 2025, Hindi music has continuously reinvented itself across...
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From box office failures to timeless classics
July 17, 2025
In the world of cinema, success is often measured by box office numbers. But some films, despite their initial commercial failure, go on to earn something far more lasting love, admiration and a place in cinematic history. These are the films that were ahead of their time, misund...
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‘Sardaar Ji 3’: Shrinking space for films in I...
July 15, 2025
Cinema is a collaborative craft, its success rests not just on stars, but on the work of entire crews, camerapersons, makeup artists, technicians, and producers. So, when a film faces backlash, delays, or gets shelved entirely, it is not just a creative setback, it is a blow to l...
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‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ outperforms Bollywoo...
July 10, 2025
Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest chapter in the iconic dinosaur franchise, directed by Gareth Edwards, has stormed into Indian theatres, roaring past box office expectations and setting new benchmarks for Hollywood releases in the country. Released on July 4, the film amassed ...
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Indian films inspired by real-life serial killers
July 5, 2025
True crime has always fascinated audiences, and Bollywood has not shied away from exploring some of the country’s darkest real-life crimes. These films, while dramatised for the screen, offer a disturbing look into the minds of some of India’s most terrifying criminals. They ...
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AI revolutionises India’s independent film scene
July 3, 2025
A quiet revolution is sweeping through Mumbai’s film district and beyond, as independent filmmakers across India embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the landscape of Indian cinema. Once the exclusive domain of big-budget studios, cutting-edge AI technologies are n...
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Iconic Bollywood costumes that became style legend...
June 28, 2025
From Sridevi’s iconic blue chiffon saree in “I Love You” song sequence in Mr India to Kareena Kapoor’s shimmering pink outfit in the “It’s Raining Men” montage of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Bollywood’s fashion moments have continued to inspire generations. These st...
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Shreerupa Mitra and Achala Datar join Australia In...
June 22, 2025
Australia India Film Council (AIFC), the only Australian film council dedicated to strengthening ties between the country’s screen industry and India’s vibrant cinema sector, has announced the appointment of Shreerupa Mitra and Achala Datar to its national board. In a press s...
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