Is it the time of year, or it creeping age or is it just the malaise that comes from living …
The Best Films of 2008
It’s that time of the year again when we pick our favorite Hindi (that is to say, Bollywood) films of …
Quietly Flow the Tears…
There are certain moments in films that get to you, touch you deeply and yes, make you cry. What’s more, …
Star is Kinnnnnng!
The verdict is out. Ghajini’s phenomenal opening has ensured the film is a huge, huge hit. As is Rab Ne …
Before My Eyes: Understanding Mani Kaul
I first saw Mani Kaul’s Before My Eyes, (a film made to promote J & K tourism), in 1989. The …
The Mother of All Serial Killers
It’s not every day that you get to meet a legend – the mother of all serial killers. A movie …
Hare Rama Hare Cinema
For the last few days, I have repeatedly been getting thoughts about my first ever brush with the movies. Maybe …
India’s fight with Terror
November 28, 2008. 1.52 pm The last 40 hours or so, as one watches the images of the horrific happenings …
Deepak & Demi Vs Bappi Da Vs Annnu Malllik for the Ultimate Accolade
Recently, in what appears to be a deep-rooted desire to be fired from my weekly radio show called The Groove …
There’s something about Kamini…
“Why not Kamini Kaushal?” It was a chance remark I made. An advertising filmmaker friend of mine, Shivendra (Shivi), was …