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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Article Hindi
Mehboob Khan’s Aan (1952): A visual spectacle that captured the imagination of the West
We revisit the Dilip Kumar-starrer, which was a lavish experiment with colour, on its 70th anniversary.
Review Punjabi
Khaao Piyo Aish Karo review: Ranjit Bawa is impressive in this amusing but rambling story
The Punjabi-language film has a meandering plot that keeps losing its way and focus.
Article Punjabi
This has been turned into a big issue: Ammy Virk on Sher Bagga's clash with Television
The two Punjabi-language films went head to head last week, resulting in the Television team hitting out at film distributors.
Review
After Word review: An ode to Delhi and the inventiveness of the street
Mallika Visvanathan’s short documentary examines the hidden histories and stories embedded in the city.
Review Urdu
Murder Tongue review: A reminder of the many-faced monster of identity politics
Ali Sohail Jaura’s short film conveys the helplessness of common people at a tumultuous time in Pakistan’s history.
Article Hindi
Amrish Puri was full of beans, humour and life, says biographer Jyoti Sabharwal – Anniversary special
On Amrish Puri's 90th birth anniversary, the veteran journalist and writer remembers the actor who redefined villainy in commercial Hindi cinema.
Review Kashmiri
Trans Kashmir review: An incisive look at a community relegated to the margins of society
Surbhi Dewan and SA Hanan’s feature documentary sensitively captures the hardships, beauty and resilience of a beleaguered group.
Review Punjabi
Posti review: Slow-paced, muddled lament for drug addicts
Rana Ranbir’s issue-based Punjabi feature tries to weave in several tracks without much clarity.
Review Hindi
Chhoti Shameez review: A joyous exploration of what women want
Shruti Vohra’s short film sheds light on female desires through a tiny piece of clothing.
Article Punjabi
We should not run away from the truth, says Manmohan Singh on his film PR
The Harbhajan Mann-starrer exposes the ugly reality immigrants experience when they reach the land of their dreams.
Review English
The Sorrow Of Love review: A study of grief and finding the will to move on
Sohag Sen’s short film traces the pain of losing a loved one.
Review Hindi
The Broken News review: Jaideep Ahlawat steals the show in this newsroom drama
Vinay Waikul’s series has its moments and hits some right notes but is wanting in its execution.
Article Hindustani
We have to be truthful to what we are trying to say, says Anamika Haksar on Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Ja Riya Hoon
The writer-director has adopted a unique model of taking her film to the street people and labourers whose lives are brought alive on the silver screen.
Review Gujarati
Dal Bhat review: Innocence lost and courage regained in an arid landscape
The Gujarati-language short by Nemil Shah is a touching story about gender identity.
Review English
Seyran Ates: Sex, Revolution And Islam review – Tracing the long fight for freedom from patriarchy
Nefise Özkal Lorentzen’s documentary traces the life of the activist who is carving a more inclusive space in a conservative religion.
Review Bengali
X=Prem review: A fascinating love story with a sci-fi twist
Srijit Mukherji’s Bengali feature captures the headiness of young love while delving into the realm of memory and emotions.
Review Marathi
Haemolymph review: Sincere film marred by heavy-handed treatment
Sudarshan Gamare’s film raises awareness about a pertinent issue but is impeded by a protracted narrative and choppy performances.
Article Kannada
Nothing is apolitical for me, says Pedro filmmaker Natesh Hegde
The young director who considers Ritwik Ghatak, G Aravindan and Abbas Kiarostami his film school, talks about his debut feature.
Article Hindustani
Prithviraj Kapoor, the shahenshah of Bombay cinema
On the 50th death anniversary of the founder of Hindi cinema's most famous family, a look at the cinematic dominion of the actor par excellence.
Article Kannada
I wanted to showcase our dance form to the world, says Dollu filmmaker Sagar Puranik
The Kannada-language feature revolves around the Karnataka folk art Dollu Kunitha.