Bedroom (2012) – An Urban Bengali Drama
Among the vast number of regional films produced in India, mostly commercial, very few manage to catch viewers’ attention beyond their specific regions. Director Mainak Bhaumik’s Bengali drama Bedroom is one of those rare exceptions, standing out with its exceptional content and universal appeal. It features characters that represent urban Indians and their modern-day relationships. […]
‘Sholay’ & Spaghetti-Westerns
For those, who have known about Hollywood’s “Spaghetti-Western” films, would surely bet on the fact that one of the most popular Hindi films Sholay (1975) was actually inspired by that sub-genre of filmmaking. While Sholay was more on the lines of Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai” and John Sturges’ “The Magnificent Seven,” there are many more […]
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) – Truly Inspirational
The day I first watched the trailer of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the first thing I wanted to imagine is to replace Farhan Akhtar in the lead but did not find the right choice. As I watched the movie in the theatre and witnessed his fabulous performance, I became sure that no one else, but Farhan […]
Ghanchakkar (2013) – A Bollywood heist black comedy
Ghanchakkar is a unique suspense film mixed with witty comedy that may or may not drive you to that zone of a comedy thriller. With a good cast which includes Emraan Hashmi, Vidya Balan, and Rajesh Sharma, director Rajkumar Gupta tried to bring some lighter moments but somehow failed to make it an edgier and […]
Dookudu (2011) – A Typical Telugu Action Flick
DOOKUDU is a typical Telugu action-comedy starring an ensemble cast of the South Indian film industry, including Mahesh Babu, Prakash Raj, and Sonu Sood. Ever since its release, this film has garnered rave reviews and a huge fan following across India with various dubbed versions: in Tamil as “Athiradi Vettai”, in Hindi as “The Real […]
‘Love in India’ (2009) – A Film by Director ‘Q’
When a filmmaker doesn’t hesitate to expose his/her personal life before the camera, you can only expect justice to what he or she eyes for. This documentary “Love in India” shows the grim reality and deep-rooted conservative character in Indian society when we talk about sex. “Love in India” depicts the irony of Indian people […]