“Bulbbul”… A feminist period piece which blooms like a fascinating fable!
A scene in Anvita Dutt’s magnificent debut Bulbbul has its leading lady crying next to the fireplace. One that drove…
“Paheli”… A picturesque folk tale which quietly addresses women empowerment!
Amol Palekar directed Paheli. The actor who came to limelight in the ’70s and ’80s as the young middle-class man…
“Gulabo Sitabo”… Story of a shaky mansion that screams for a firmer foundation!
Gulabo Sitabo is a strange title for a film. It does not mean anything in isolation. However, it is catchy…
“Rajnigandha”… About a fragrance that smells like love!
“Adhikaar ye jabse saajan ka har dhadkan par maana maine Main jabse unke saath bandhi, ye bhed tabhi jaana maine…
“Premam”… When Alphonse Puthren made history in Malayalam cinema!
Nostalgia in cinema has evolved into a formula. It sells easier than sanitizer in this COVID-struck planet as a good…
“Bunty Aur Babli”… High on energy, chemistry and delicious Bollywood spice!
Released in Summer 2005, it is a mystery how a Hindi feature like Shaad Ali Sahgal’s Bunty Aur Babli would…
“Mammo”… Story of a mother torn between love and politics!
Shyam Benegal’s Mammo is a thought-provoking film to watch on Mother’s Day. The title character Mammo alias Mehmooda Begum is…
The Immortal Appeal of Swarnalatha’s Golden Voice!
Back in the early ‘90s when I was slowly being enticed by the magic of film music, it was easy…
“Maska”… Manisha Koirala spreads sunshine in syrupy & predictable film!
There are films that examine ambitions and asks us to follow them with all our might. They confidently sell The…
“Baaghi 3″… Tiger Shroff defying physics and logic for world peace is a recipe nobody asked for!
Let me put it in simple terms. All external artifices aside, Baaghi 3 is the most well-intentioned Hindi film of…