Sukhpreet Kahlon
Head of Research
Sukhpreet Kahlon believes there is a treasure trove of films waiting to be discovered and brought to the fore in India. She gave up her love for teaching English literature to pursue film research. She has worked with prominent film festivals and likes to keep her finger on the pulse of the growing independent cinema movement. At Cinestaan.com, she writes on cinema and various film personalities. She also makes sure she never misses a Diljit Dosanjh film.
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Review Hindi
Maharani (Season 2) review: Huma Qureshi is commanding as a self-assured politician coming into her own
The battle for Bihar intensifies in the engaging political drama created by Subhash Kapoor
Review Marathi
Goshta Arjunchi review: Triggering conversations about mental health
Anupam Barve’s short film urges people to talk to their families about what they are going through
Article Punjabi
Kanwar Grewal song ‘Sarbat Da Bhala’: Eco-conscious song that warns about the future
The Punjabi-language song looks at the destruction of nature and urges us to mend our ways.
Review Punjabi
Beautiful Billo review: Middling situational comedy with underwhelming performances
The Zee5 release stars Neeru Bajwa, Rubina Bajwa and Roshan Prince
Article Punjabi
Yaar Mera Titliaan Warga trailer: Gippy Grewal, Tanu Grewal seek romance post-marriage
The Punjabi-language feature is due to be released in theatres on 2 September.
Article Hindi
Revisiting Aarti (1962): Powerful portrait of a working woman driven by her ideals
We revisit the family melodrama, released on 10 August 1962, which was Rajshri Pictures’ first production.
Review Punjabi
Jind Mahi review: Harry meets Lado in this underwhelming romance
Sonam Bajwa dazzles in this tragic love saga with a faltering screenplay.
Article Hindi
Victims of Article 35A's dreams had been stolen: Kamakhya Narayan Singh on his National award-winning documentary
The film Justice Delayed But Delivered was adjudged Best Film On Social Issues.
Review Hindi
Masaba Masaba (Season 2) review: Mother-daughter duo face their challenges with courage and spunk
The buzzy Netflix web-series has heart and this time around, soul as well.
Review
Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya review: Ambitious historical drama about early Sikh migrants
Amrinder Gill’s directorial debut humanizes the struggles of early migrants in British Columbia.
Article Punjabi
Whenever we look at women’s tales, they are stories of struggle, says Jass Grewal on Bajre Da Sitta
In an exclusive interview, the writer-director speaks about the inspiration for his feature and his fascination with the past.
Article Kannada
Sagar Puranik opens up on controversy surrounding his National award-winning film Dollu
The filmmaker said he didn't consider his Kannada-language feature, which won the National Award for Best Audiography, to be a sync sound film.
Article Punjabi
Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya trailer: A historical drama about the fight for rights
The Punjabi period film, which marks the directorial debut of actor Amrinder Gill, will be released on 29 July.
Review Punjabi
Majajan Orchestra review: A predictable exploration of an important social issue
Navneet Kaur Drall’s film leaves much to be desired in this superficial study of the plight of women in orchestra groups.
Review Hindi
RK/RKay review: When the creator and his creation collide
Rajat Kapoor’s thought-provoking, meta film questions the limits of art and the lure of imagination.
Article Punjabi
We will keep trying to give something different to audiences, says Ajayvir Singh of Chaupal OTT
In an exclusive conversation, the platform's programming head speaks about how distribution and exhibition practices have been transformed.
Review Punjabi
Bajre Da Sitta review: Exquisite, emotional story about following one's dreams
Through the musical journey of its protagonists, Jass Grewal’s film pays tribute to the rich tradition of Punjabi folk music.
Article Punjabi
We should be happy and proud that our industry is growing, says Punjabi film producer Manmord Sidhu
The founder-director of White Hill Studios spoke exclusively with Cinestaan.com about the film distribution and production scenario in Punjab.
Review Hindi
Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt. Ltd. review: Amruta Subhash is the soul of this affirmative, coming-of-age series
The Zee5 original series about a woman finding her feet is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki.
Article Kashmiri
It was overwhelming for me, says SA Hanan on audience response to Trans Kashmir
The filmmaker and his co-director, Surbhi Dewan, talk about their feature documentary, which sheds light on a marginalized group.