Cinema
When Bollywood songs tell stories beyond just roma...
October 6, 2025
Songs in Bollywood are rarely ornamental. They have served as emotional shorthand for decades, strengthening character journeys and filling in narrative gaps. However, over the past two decades, music has developed into a more complex narrative device, particularly in young music...
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Mohanlal honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 7...
September 24, 2025
Mohanlal, one of India’s most revered actors, primarily known for his Malayalam films, received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the hands of President Draupadi Murmu at the 71st National Film Awards in a star-studded ceremony at New Delhi. The award stands as the highest honour i...
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Obscure film genres shaping cinema beyond mainstre...
September 21, 2025
Obscure film genres often slip past mainstream conversations, yet they shape cinema with distinctive aesthetics, cultural undertones and technical flair. From cavernous folk horrors to glittering costume dramas, these subgenres continue influencing both contemporary filmmaking an...
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Audience tired of lazy portrayals of Bollywood’s...
September 11, 2025
Indian cinema, especially Bollywood, has often relied on stereotypes to show the country’s many diverse communities. For decades, instead of portraying people with depth and authenticity, filmmakers have reduced entire cultures into exaggerated, sometimes even laughable traits....
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Indian franchises taking over 2025
September 2, 2025
The year 2025 has been a big one for Indian cinema, especially when it comes to sequels. Many popular film franchises have returned to the big screen, bringing back fan-favourite characters, bigger action and exciting stories. This year has already seen the release of major seque...
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Six screen adaptations that honour their original ...
August 24, 2025
From the big screen to streaming platforms, book-to-series adaptations hold a distinct place in cinematic history, offering fans a chance to see beloved stories come alive. However, truly translating print to screen is notoriously challenging. Yet, several adaptations stand out f...
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Detective stories in Indian cinema: A missing genr...
August 15, 2025
“Elementary, my dear Watson, elementary,” This iconic dialogue is from none other than the world’s most famous detective, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes. His stories have stood the test of time, continuing to inspire television series, movies, and even g...
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Romantic films take centre stage in Bollywood’s ...
August 1, 2025
For the past several years, Bollywood had been dominated by action-packed films as big stars and newcomers alike were seen in larger-than-life action thrillers. Many of these films broke box-office records, like Jawan and Pushpa, while others such as Sikander and Baby John did no...
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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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