Sikandar Review: A Stale and Bland Eid Treat
If you’re looking for that vintage Salman Khan adrenaline rush, Sikandar one might not be the Eidi you hoped for. Maybe next time. Salman Khan returns with an Eid release […]
Rise of Propaganda Films Threaten to Shred Bollywood’s Enduring Legacy of Inclusivity
Hate is low-hanging fruit, and by generalizing the other and not giving them a face, we dehumanise those who are different from us. Bollywood propaganda films risk tarnishing the industry’s […]
Doli ke Peeche Kia Hai? Six Bollywood Films That Spill the Tea on Post-Marital Realities
Whether you’re about to say your vows, have been married for years, or enjoy some good old-fashioned marital drama, these six Bollywood films on marriage remind you that post-wedding life […]
Dejavu: 10 Times Bollywood Made Us Watch the Same Movie Again
Bollywood remakes: 10 Instances of the same movie being remade with new actors. Doosra Aadmi was a 1977 movie starring Rishi Kapoor, Nitu Singh, and Raakhee in which the latter […]
Pav Bhaji Westerns: 10 Times Bollywood Channeled Its Inner Cowboy
Forget Spaghetti Westerns. During the heydays of the Westerns, these Bollywood movies introduced viewers to a new hero: the Desi Cowboy. Bring out the poncho, dust off that hat, and […]
12 Times Bollywood Remade Famous Pakistani Films
If imitation is the best form of flattery, these Bollywood remakes of Pakistani films show that there’s more that connects us than our differences. While it’s fairly old news that […]
The Curious Case of Rajkumar Hirani
With the jadoo long gone from the jhappi, Rajkumar Hirani movies now feel more like the suffocating hug of an uncle who holds on too long. The first time the […]
Madgaon Express Review: More of a Lively Gathering Than a Profound Journey
Kunal Kemmu’s sharp writing plays a pivotal role in Madgaon Express‘s blend of comedy and drama, but it’s safe to say that a Dil Chahta Hai it’s not. There’s a […]
Gangubai Kathiawadi: The Storyteller’s Curse
The dazzling spectacle of Bhansali’s film, coupled with Alia Bhatt’s powerhouse performance, overshadows and forgets the gritty resilience of the real Gangubai. There’s a famous scene towards the end of […]
Fan: The Dark Truth About Celebrity Lookalikes And Our Need To Escape
Shah Rukh Khan’s psychological thriller Fan gets some things right about the dangers of fandom. I scrolled through my Instagram feed recently and found a reel about Shah Rukh Khan. […]
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