articles on indian cinema

Devika Rani, the first lady of Indian cinema

Devika Rani, the first lady of Indian cinema

March 29, 2020

Devika Rani, the damsel who made her debut on the Indian silver screen in 1933, was known for boldness and a knack for perfection. The legendary actress shook the Indian cinema with her films that challenged patriarchy and the cringing hypocrisy of the society. It was a fine even...

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Lesser known facts about Ritwik Ghatak

Lesser known facts about Ritwik Ghatak

November 4, 2017

An auteur whose works signify the melancholy and disorder associated with partition especially in Bengal and still finds relevance for his surreal realism; if at all such a genre exists – Ritwik Ghatak is himself a genre.

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Newton’s dance of democracy

Newton’s dance of democracy

October 7, 2017

Newton’s simplicity and convincing dedication startle as he embarks on a road to uncover the ironies of one of the world’s largest democracy.

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Five Bollywood veterans who came from theatre

Five Bollywood veterans who came from theatre

January 18, 2017

Had it not been for theatre, Bollywood would not have met these actors who changed how Indian cinema is envisaged today, even in the west. Here’s the ‘famous five’ for you.

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