In early 2021, Malayalam cinema’s beloved actress Samyuktha Varma decided to stage a minor comeback. Once a celebrated heroine, with two consecutive Kerala state awards in her kitty, Varma was among the most successful names in the industry. Her erstwhile fans were aghast when the acclaimed actor surfaced with a […]
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Bhansali’s Women – A Heady Mix of Dignity, Bravado & Elegance
Known for his ornate, elaborate magnum opuses, Sanjay Leela Bhansali doesn’t stand by norms. For what the trade considers event films, Bhansali often weaves nuggets from history and intricate emotions onto a saleable fictional mould that, more often than not, sells. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one who knows his women. They […]
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Christianity in Bollywood – In Dire Need Of a Reality Check
Easter – That time of the year when I miss my state, Kerala, quite a lot. Unlike a Christmas or a Diwali, this festival isn’t really ‘celebrated’ across the country. Having grown up relishing Easter delicacies, being a part of reunions and the works, the season calls for instant nostalgia. […]