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‘Birohi’: The Web Series that Gives Bengal its Own ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’
The genius of the director lies in the handling of the narrative that allows for a sleight of hand to slip in a larger plot.
Dibakar Banerjee’s Short in ‘Ghost Stories’ is a Warning for India
'Ghost Stories' is hardly about ghosts as we understand them in common parlance; it is about the demons within, and social evils which go unchecked.
How Celebrities Reacted to Last Night’s Violence at JNU
While some Bollywood personalities were attending a dinner meeting hosted by Union minister Piyush Goyal, others took to Twitter to condemn masked persons who attacked students at JNU.
How Celebrities Reacted to Violence in Jamia Millia Islamia
While some have sought to offer a 'balanced view' on the incident, others have plainly condemned the police brutality meted out against the students.
‘Netflix Shows Defaming Hindus and India’: Shiv Sena Member
Shiv Sena's IT cell member has urged the police to take action against the online streaming platform for hosting hinduphobic content.
Bollywood and Dissent: Beyond Modi’s Love for Mangoes
For decades, Indian celebrities have had an unsaid rule of never critiquing politics or being anti-government.
The Onus of Speaking Up Against Hate Crimes isn’t Only on the Khans
In a Hindu majority country, where even the ruling Government is pivoting on majoritarian sentiments, expecting actors belonging to a community which is already targeted is not only unfair …
Bollywood Is On The Precipice Of a Great Transformation
The arrival of TV and the break-up of studios in the 60s revolutionised Hollywood movies; with the arrival of online platforms, Indian cinema is in for a similar transformation.
Sacred Games: Finally, a Show That Doesn’t Shy Away From Religion
I couldn’t help but wonder if such crude comments about religion would have made it past the censor board if this were a Bollywood movie.