As he turns 80, the star’s skill at reinventing himself has kept him relevant to successive generations.
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Gender Disparity: How We Are Conditioned by Family and Popular Media
As India completes 75 years of Independence, the inherent contradictions within Indian society that tend to accentuate gender disparity need to be actively addressed.
Calling ‘OK Computer’ Ahead of Its Time Is Not the Compliment You Think It Is
There is something ‘cool’ about only a few people understanding a piece of art. To me, this attitude discounts the entire purpose of these non-mainstream narratives.
Hindi Horror Films Continue To Remain Haunted by the Spectre of Misogyny, Transphobia
An essay on the misrepresentation of women in Bollywood's horror genre, and how misogyny and transphobia come together in Akshay Kumar's recent 'Laxmii'.
When Will Bollywood Portray Widows as Complete Humans?
Apart from depicting them as eternally depressed and dull, Bollywood has always painted widows as asexual hermits instead of complete human beings.