Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Omkara’ remains a remarkable achievement, a deep dive into the human psyche against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh’s turbulent politics. The film masterfully blends Shakespearean tragedy with the …
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Shoojit Sircar’s debut film, *Yahaan*, offers a compelling exploration of love amidst the turmoil of Kashmir. Cinematographer Jakob Ihre’s use of blue-tinged lenses beautifully captures the valley’s duality of beauty …
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Casting Couch Controversy: How #MeToo and the Hema Committee Exposed Sexual Harassment in Indian Cinema
The Indian film industry, spanning Bollywood, Mollywood, and beyond, faces renewed scrutiny due to the #MeToo movement and the Justice Hema Committee report. Recent allegations against Kollywood star Vijay Sethupathi, …
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Anjan Dutt’s ‘Bow Barracks Forever’ offers a gritty portrayal of the declining Anglo-Indian community in Kolkata. Unlike Aparna Sen’s ’36 Chowringhee Lane,’ which focused on intimate tragedy, Dutt’s film is …
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Legendary Actress B. Saroja Devi, Remembering Her as an Icon of Indian Cinema
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the passing of veteran actress B. Saroja Devi, who died at the age of 87. Her career spanned over six decades, leaving …
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Amazon’s *Uppu Kappurambu* is a challenging film to fully appreciate. This dark comedy features Keerthy Suresh in her first attempt at physical comedy. Suresh’s performance, as Apoorva, the head sarpanch …
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Following intense speculation about his involvement in ‘Border 2’ due to the controversy surrounding his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in ‘Sardaar Ji 3,’ Diljit Dosanjh has addressed the …
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Raam Shetty’s ‘Army’ marked the only cinematic collaboration between Sridevi and Shah Rukh Khan. In the film, Khan plays a deceased army officer, which leads to a poignant scene where …
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Producer D. Rama Naidu’s cinematic offering, a rustic drama, garners some appreciation for its sincerity. Evoking the village-centric narratives of filmmaker L.V. Prasad, ‘Kuch Tum Kaho…’ celebrates rural virtues, presenting …
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The Indian film industry saw the release of two major movies in 2025: ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ and ‘Kuberaa’. Both films generated significant buzz due to their intriguing narratives and star-studded …