It's problematic when the locals are used to elicit silly laughter but the main characters refuse to budge from their previously held beliefs.
Movies
‘Mulk’ Promotes the Idea That There Is Only One Type of ‘Good’ Muslim
Do Muslims have to criticise or denounce Islam to survive in these polarised times?
‘Tikli and Laxmi Bomb’ Gives Real Voices to Often-Stereotyped Sex Workers
We all need women who make us want to challenge the patriarchy, and most importantly encourage us to stand up for ourselves.
‘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.