indian cinema

Reminiscing the legendary actress Sridevi

Reminiscing the legendary actress Sridevi

February 28, 2018

Several across the nation are mourning the sudden demise of Sridevi, remembering her for the actress, dancer, fashionista, and mother she was.

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Beyond the #PadManchallenge: A stark reality

Beyond the #PadManchallenge: A stark reality

February 14, 2018

As viral as trends go, the #PadManchallenge has taken Twitteratis and Bollywood by storm, albeit with an attached noble cause, however, failing to address the ‘rurality’ of the issue.

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An alternate take on Indian culture

An alternate take on Indian culture

November 14, 2017

The interpretations of Indian culture fusing with the western world and the rhetoric return to the roots of Indian mores such as Sanskrit as a language, gods seen as animals and the modern art forms deciphering traditional India are becoming interesting subjects in the recent tim...

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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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Rajat Kapoor seeks crowdfunding for upcoming film

Rajat Kapoor seeks crowdfunding for upcoming film

August 10, 2017

Rajat Kapoor, an eminent name in independent cinema in India spoke to us about his plan of going the crowdfunding way for his new venture RK/RKay, seeking direct participation from those who wish to bring this film to life.

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Workshop to uphold cinematic heritage in India

Workshop to uphold cinematic heritage in India

July 28, 2017

A Film Preservation and Restoration workshop is to be held in southern Indian city of Chennai.

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How did two French brothers inspire Indians to cinema?

How did two French brothers inspire Indians to cinema?

July 5, 2017

Cinema they say was born in Paris and the Lumiere Brothers, known as the pioneers of motion pictures, arrived in India right after their 50-second film 'The Arrival of a Train' created waves in 1895, first in Paris and then in India.

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Five promising female filmmakers of India

Five promising female filmmakers of India

June 17, 2017

There are a number of 'wonder women' in Indian cinema who are donning the hat of the director with poise. Here is a list of five female filmmakers who are making waves in India and abroad attracting audience attention and critical acclaims.

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Cannes film selection list out, India misses the mark

Cannes film selection list out, India misses the mark

April 14, 2017

With final lineup for Cannes Film Festival’s 70th edition announced, the festival is highly anticipated.

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Poorna Review: Rahul Bose justifies a sports biopic delightfully

Poorna Review: Rahul Bose justifies a sports biopic delightfully

April 3, 2017

A 13-year old tribal girl from Telengana climbed the highest peak of the world - Rahul Bose's second directorial venture, Poorna has evolved from being just a biopic to an anecdote that not too many would care to document as a commercial enterprise. A review would be too harsh an...

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Sunil Doshi Presents Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ in India

Sunil Doshi Presents Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ in India

March 30, 2017

Oscar-winning Iranian film, ‘The Salesman’ by Asghar Farhadi is set for an Indian theatrical release this Friday; however, the premise of world cinema releasing in Indian theatres is still a susceptible account.

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Five Bollywood bigwigs who started small

Five Bollywood bigwigs who started small

March 28, 2017

Categories like juniors and seniors are often not related to the creative industry that Bollywood is. But, like any other industry, Bollywood also has a pecking order. And, the industry has got talented but previously unknown actors who have come up all the way from being junior ...

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