With shows like 'Paatal Lok', 'Panchayat', 'Kota Factory' and others, the spotlight has now shifted from heroes to characters and stories.
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‘Betaal’ Is a Four-Part Tutorial on How Forced Wokeness Falls Flat
At some points, 'Betaal' is so bad that it’s good. In the very least, this isn’t the worst thing Shah Rukh has put his name on.
Gendered Racism: ‘Pataal Lok’ Brings Home the Realities of Nepali Women
The show's depiction of a Nepali woman has triggered a much-needed debate – on the status of Nepali women both outside and within our own society.
Slur Against Nepali-Speaking Communities in ‘Paatal Lok’ Is Hardly a One-Off Incident
The big screen, small screen and advertisements alike have equally stereotyped the Gurkha community. The slur used in the web series will further reinforce such racial discrimination.
‘Never Have I Ever’ Is Flawed, but So Is Much of the Criticism
The main issue with critiques of the show – a funny, unapologetically-itself series about an Indian-American girl navigating high school – is that it is being held to an incredibly …
The Enduring Appeal of ‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’
Apart from relatable characters, the show tackles one of the most prevalent issues in Indian society – the class divide.
Performances of Our Times: Creativity Reimagined
Performers and performances have never been so ordinary and grand at the same time.