Watching Achal Mishra's film was an attempt of reconciliation with abandoned origins, an uprooted childhood and the un-dispersed family that used to be.
Out & About
‘Resurrection Ertugrul’: A Befitting Turkish Response to ‘Game of Thrones’
I am culturally distant from Turkey and not someone who binge watches shows, but I was blown away.
Gods & Monsters: On Denial, Heartbreak and Lana Del Rey
Why do we rush to defend our heroes even when they fail to stick to the standards we set for ourselves?
‘Bhimayana’: Why You Should Be Reading This Anti-Caste Narrative
It simplifies Ambedkar’s intention behind fighting for anti-caste rights independently without relying on the kindness of caste Hindus and feeding their saviour complex.
What Priyanka Chopra’s Performative Woke-Ness Tell Us About Indian Celebrity Culture
I decided to go through Priyanka Chopra’s Instagram feed to find traces of solidarity to those protesting in India – and wasn't surprised about what I found.
‘Paatal Lok’, ‘Special Ops’ and the Good/Bad Muslim Dichotomy in Indian Cinema
There is no space for the dissenting Muslims – that is real Muslims and not just imagined characters – who do not conform to these cinematic dichotomies.