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Not A ‘Pataka’ Or ‘Kaddu’: I’m Taking A Stand Against Bollywood’s Blatant...
Being called a “Pataka” or a “Tandoori Murgi” to be gulped down with alcohol. Not being allowed to go out past 10pm. Unrealistic standards of beauty. Downright evil fairness commercials. Brands...
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“फिल्मों में राजनीति का घालमेल राजनेताओं के लिए हथियार बन रहा है”
कहते हैं कि कोई भी साहित्य और सिनेमा अपने समय के समाज का आईना होता है। यह बात सोलह आने सच है। हमें किसी भी वक्त के समाज और उसके राजनीतिक, धार्मिक, आर्थिक ढांचे, परिस्थितियों इत्यादि के बारे में जानना...
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‘Close’ Review: Noomi Rapace Shines In This Film With A Predictable Plot
Blood, bullets, and a badass female bodyguard form the heart of Netflix’s latest offering titled ‘Close’. Starring Noomi Rapace as a no-nonsense war veteran who is hired to protect a millionaire’s...
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And This Is Why Schindler’s List Turned Into An Oscar Winning Film…
Leopold Page had a leather goods company in Beverly Hills. Every once in a while, when business was slow and there was nothing much to do, Page would pull out a set of documents from his safe, glance...
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5 Horrifying Errors In Mirror Now’s Report On The Murder Of A Trans Woman
On January 24, a report on the murder of a trans woman named Alka in Raipur, appeared in The Times Group’s ‘Mirror Now’. From its very headline to the last three words, it is one of the most offensive...
View ArticleKnow Your Constitutional Rights Through Cinema
Cinema is fun. And cinema can make you think! So, here are clips from one of the greatest movies made recently. The video will make you reflect upon our core constitutional values, and how we use/abuse...
View ArticleNo More ‘Indian’ Feminine: Why We Should Re-read Our Epics
We live in a country where Sita and Draupadi are idolized – not for their strength of character but for their submission to the male phallocentric order. This is a country where women are repressed,...
View ArticleThe Complicated Politics Of The ‘Gully Boy’ Soundtrack
Gully Boy is surely a revolutionary album in terms of the long term effects it would have on the music landscape of our country. Hip-Hop was meant to be a rebellious art form and that’s exactly what...
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Review: Kangana Brings Rani Laxmi Bai To Life In ‘Manikarnika’
“Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi” is the story of a fierce woman who fought till her last breath. Everyone knows about Rani Laxmi Bai, her stories are quite famous among Indians. Bravery, intellect,...
View ArticleThis Election Year, What On Earth Is Going On With Bollywood!?
Films like “Uri”, “The Accidental Prime Minister” and “Thackeray” have made a brazen attempt to influence voters before the 2019 General Elections. All three movies are helmed by people connected to...
View ArticleIs Isha Kopikar Not Apologetic Like Esha Gupta After Joining The BJP?
If one Bollywood actress Esha Gupta remains apologetic for making racist remarks against the Nigerian footballer Alexander Iwobi by saying that she did not “realise it was directed towards racism,”...
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What Is Buddhism And What Do Buddhists Believe In?
Buddhism is one of the main religions in the world in terms of adherence, geographical distribution and socio-cultural influence. Born as an Eastern religion, Buddhism is seeking an influential and...
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‘Balak Times’ Portrays The Gorakhpur Hospital Tragedy In An Interesting Way
By Shawn Sebastian: -How a group of young independent filmmakers, journalists, and social activists came together to make a rural investigative film, employing non-professional child actors from the...
View Article‘Khatoon Ki Khidmat’ Makes For A Delightful Watch
The sun was shining on the last weekday of the first month of the fresh year. Taking advantage of the warm weather, I decided to spend 26 minutes of my time viewing a short film called “Khatoon Ki...
View ArticleDoing These 5 Things May Not Necessarily Change Your Life
“Do these five things and your life will change“; “Top ten self improvement tips for a successful life” or “This morning routine can bring you success“. We read such blogs, watch videos and listen to...
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Lights, Camera, Propaganda!
“Jab sarkaarein badalti hain, toh sabse pehle badalta hai syllabus, aur phir badalta hai media.” (Meaning: When governments change, the first thing that changes is syllabus and then it is the media.)...
View ArticleWhy Manikarnika Is The Uncompromising Female Hero Bollywood Needs
It goes without saying that popular Hindi cinema serves as a medium to convey cultural meaning and identities. For over a century now, commercial Bollywood cinema has been a primary agent of...
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Distancing The Masses From Reality Is A Potential Threat To A Democracy
Democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. It suggests the formation of a government elected by the people to work for the country. The essential element of a democratic...
View Article‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’ Lets Love Be, And How!
Hindi cinema has been quite successful at unraveling the overarching meaning of love. Love is an emotion that transcends boundaries of the temporal life and resides in eternity. While this definition...
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“बाल ठाकरे की राजनीतिक विचारधारा का एक सजीव डॉक्यूमेंट है फिल्म ठाकरे”
हिंदी सिनेमा में बायोपिक का चलन इन दिनों ज़ोर पर है। आज का ज़माना बायोपिक का ज़माना है। हर मिज़ाज की बायोपिक बन रही है। दर्शकों की च्वाइस का बेहतरीन दौर चल रहा है। अभिजीत पानसे की ‘ठाकरे’ इसी सिलसिले की...
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