Kartar Singh is set in a village in Punjab, India; a ‘symbolic village’ inhabited by Sikhs, Muslims and Hindus who …
Of Dahi Misal, Vada Pav and Marathi Films
I have absolutely not been able to understand the ridiculing jokes being made about the Marathi cinema diktat. Yes, I …
Savithri
Whenever a poll has been conducted to name the best actress ever in Tamil and Telugu cinema, one name has …
Nayakan
A political activisit is killed by the police. His son attacks the cop and runs away to Bombay. In Bombay, …
Parinda
Kishen (Jackie Shroff), the henchman of a psychotic don, Anna (Nana Patekar), tries to keep his younger brother Karan (Anil …
Whiplashed: Terrence’s Tempo
PR agent Ray (Bateman) insists that his new client, a troubled alcoholic superhero called Hancock (Smith), wins over the public …
Suchitra Sen
Suchitra Sen was easily the most popular actress that Bengali Cinema has ever seen. Her ethereal beauty coupled with her …
P Bhanumathi
Paluvayi Bhanumathi, who was truly among the most multifaceted film personalities of South Indian Cinema. The ‘Grande Dame’ of Tamil …
Piravi
In a little village in the state of Kerala in South India, a frail but dogged old man Chakyar (Premji) …
Bakshi vs. Bakshy – A Reader’s Review
From someone who has read all the books and seen all the shows: Overall, this is a must watch for …