The movie tells its story in a dramatic register without scoring cheap political points or using its star as a crutch.
Tag: Deepika Padukone
Hindu Right Activists Vandalise Ahmedabad Mall Over ‘Pathaan’ Posters
Five members of the mob were detained by the police and then later released.
The 10 Best Bollywood Films of 2022 That Entertained Us and Startled Us Too
Using top stars intelligently can result in films that make you think.
His Name is Khan
A poem on actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone being attacked for 'hurting the religious sentiments' of Hindus over their upcoming film 'Pathaan'.
The Beginning of the End of Weight-Loss Ads
An analysis of weight-loss ads and the impact they have on consumers, primarily women.
‘Gehraiyaan’ is an Inconsistent Attempt at Capturing the Messiness of Modern Relationships
Shakun Batra's previous venture 'Kapoor and Sons' depicted complex human relationships with dexterity. His latest film fails to conjure a repeat of the same.
Review: ‘Gehraiyaan’ Is About Friends, Relationships and Secrets
Shakun Batra’s 'Gehraiyaan' is a drama that, unlike its protagonists, is comfortable in its own skin. It moves along smoothly but fumbles towards the end.
Honour and Masculine Pride: How the Sports Biopic ’83’ Furthers the Nationalist Cause
Bollywood is demonstrating a renewed purpose of creating new national myths, such as 83’s retelling of India’s first win at the cricket world cup.
The Women of Sanjay Leela Bhansali Films and Their Perpetual Search for Agency
On paper, the women of Sanjay Leela Bhansali films are strong, courageous, intelligent and dignified characters. But his focus on beauty is his undoing.
Each Wicked Night
A poem in solidarity with women who have recently been made the targets of the vilest forms of harassment, media trials and witch hunts.