Karan Johar – One of India’s most prolific, popular and celebrated commercial filmmakers of all times. His films, for starters, are great to look at. Yes, Karan has all the monies but his films certainly have their souls in place even if they might lack in certain film-making essentials. Karan knows his space and his […]
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Piya Ka Ghar – Big City Woes!
Rajshri Productions takes the cake and the whole bakery when it comes to upholding traditional Indian values. Piya Ka Ghar directed by doyen Basu Chatterjee heralds Rajshri values in all glory while staying intact to the kind of story-telling he is known for. This simple, little tale makes you relate to the quintessential lower […]
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In dire need of a reality check – Christianity in Bollywood
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. Currently living […]
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15 Indipop songs to revisit this weekend!
1990s was the decade that saw the Indian music industry experiment like never before. Indipop had a definite place in everyone’s playlist. The artists aped the west to the hilt and even small-timers made sure to grab their share of the limelight. Film music didn’t monopolize the industry as several unconventional performers thrived […]
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Rangeela (1995) – Munna’s love story!
Here’s a confession! I watched this film a decade after its release. The cassette inlay card and posters cheated me to believe it is an adult film, which kids weren’t allowed to watch (ouch! 😉 ) The film wasn’t that frequent on TV either and one fine day, Filmfare gifted me it’s DVD. After multiple […]
