Article Hindi

25 years of Oh Darling Yeh Hai India! (1995): Irreverent, piercing film about the state of the nation

Ketan Mehta's film, which was released on 11 August 1995, is an entertainingly exaggerated take on socio-political issues and the formulaic films of 'Bollywood'.

7 hours ago — Sukhpreet Kahlon

Review Bengali

Kayantar review: Poignant reflection on art, religion and gender

The thought-provoking film foregrounds the realm of art, artistic expression, desire and freedom, examining how a divisive society systemically thwarts individual dreams and choices.

14 hours ago — Sukhpreet Kahlon

Article Marathi

Sunday is as much about loneliness and lack of intimacy as about sexuality: Arun Fulara on his debut short

Sunday will be screened on 16 August as part of the upcoming Bengaluru International Short Film Festival being held online this year.

15 hours ago — Sukhpreet Kahlon

Review Hindi

Pareeksha review: Well-meaning drama on the right to education

The emotional film by Prakash Jha points out the stark differences in opportunities available to those with privilege and those without.

3 days ago — Sonal Pandya

Review English

Cinestaan Curates: Detour is a charming snippet on finding solace in unexpected places

Starring Vikrant Massey and Sayani Gupta, the short film conveys the hope that is rekindled as two strangers share a few moments together.

4 days ago — Sukhpreet Kahlon

Review Hindi

My Client’s Wife review: Anjali Patil leads this baffling mystery about an abused woman

Writer-director Prabhakar ‘Meena Bhaskar’ Pant fills the film with misdirection that will have you either surprised or weary by the end.

5 days ago — Sonal Pandya

Review Hindi

Bandish Bandits review: Ambitious musical that tries to include too much

The web-series, created by Amritpal Singh Bindra and Anand Tiwari, has a splendid soundtrack but falters in its storytelling when it veers between a romance and a family drama.

5 days ago — Sonal Pandya