Mani Kaul is a pioneer of the Indian New Wave and undoubtedly the Indian filmmaker, who, along with Kumar Shahani, …
A Requiem for Mani
A Requiem for Mani. For Shambhavi, Ribhu. Track in zoom out, zoom in track out… Mani Mama, Mani Mama, Mani …
Delly Belly
First things first. Delhi Belly is a little gem. Well, not so little – with Aamir Mamu backing yet another bhaanja-starrer. Nevertheless, …
Bansi Chandragupta
Bansi Chandragupta is the person who not just changed the very look of Bengali films but his influence as the …
Aaranya Kaandam
The impact of Aaranya Kaandam on me is almost on par with Hollywood’s The Godfather and Bollywood’s Company. I think the …
Shaitan
INT. DILAPIDATED FLAT – DAY Deep within the confines of a Dharavi-style slum (ref: Slumdog Millionaire (2008), Aamir (2008)), Inspector …
Ready
You know it’s that time of the year again when Anees Bazmee releases back-to-back films within a month of eachother …
Engeyum Kaadhal
The basic story line of Engeyum Kaadhal seems to be a straight rip off from Billy Wilder’s Love in the Afternoon, made way …
Ko
Ko is a stylish well made film no doubt. The film, mounted lavishly, boasts of some smart dialogue, well designed set …
Dum Maaro Dum
Dum Maaro Dum tries extremely hard to be a gritty, stylish action thriller set amidst the drug cartel in Goa …