We all need women who make us want to challenge the patriarchy, and most importantly encourage us to stand up for ourselves.
Movies
‘Mulk’ and ‘Rang De Basanti’: Two Films, One Nation. And What We Need Today
In this frustrating political climate, 'Mulk' is a reminder of the power and subversive potential of cinema.
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.
Sometimes, the Movie is Better Than the Book
'Prisoner of Azkaban' and 'Maqbool' are just two examples of movie adaptations that enhanced the story by tweaking it for the medium.
Lesbian Subtext In Bollywood, as Seen Through a Queer Eye
Bollywood, even with its massively problematic take on 'butch women' has still managed to screen some queer moments.
Sonam Kapoor and #EverydayPhenomenal: Should Celebrities Tone Down Their Extravagance?
In a recent interview, Sonam Kapoor-Ahuja described her wedding as 'small and intimate', prompting me to question what simplicity looks like in a society as unequal as ours.
Debate: In Defence of Sanjay Dutt and ‘Sanju’
Sanju Baba is certainly not a victim of circumstance, but he has paid his debt to society and should be allowed to move on.