Cinema, they say, is supposed to be a medium that is first and foremost visual with sound (dialogue in particular), …
Slumdog Millionaire
First things first – To those decrying Slumdog Millionaire for showcasing Indian poverty to the West, sorry to say, but …
Director’s Note: Jahaji Music
“Would you want to document an interesting journey?” I have never separated ‘documentation’ from my films, I see one as …
Director’s Note: Khoob Asti Afghanistan
Indian filmmaker Soumitra Ranade grew up in Kabul as a teenager. Twenty-six years after leaving the country, he returns to …
Director’s Note: Lakshmi And Me
I had a slightly different film in mind to begin with but sometimes you have to respond to what’s happening …
Marigold
You are truly gobsmacked after watching Marigold. What, oh what were it makers thinking? How could no one see what a …
Provoked
Provoked had it all – A brilliant subject matter that needed to be highlighted, a real life storybase about how …
The Namesake
Make no mistake; The Namesake is not niche in any sense of the word. It’s as universal a movie as …
Black
When you exit a screening of Black, you can’t help but think that here is a film that forcefully reiterates …
Tell Them The Tree They Had Planted Has Now Grown
Tell Them The Tree They Had Planted Has Now Grown, a powerful film made straight from the heart, is a cinematic …