Five Best Mira Nair Films
Most of my writing about films begins with a cinema-related memory. A well of first experiences, I go back to…
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What “English Vinglish” Reveals About Adult Learning in Indian Cinema
Why is a middle-aged woman learning English treated as unnecessary, even laughable, while a young man failing exams is heroic?…
Joubone Amoni Kore 2 (2026) Movie Review: An Underwhelming Sequel that Betrayed its Own Legacy
In 1998, Ashok Kumar Bishaya’s “Joubone Amoni Kore” became a defining moment in the history of Assamese cinema, as it…
Hrithik Roshan’s Birthday Special: 4 Films Now Streaming on ZEE5 Global
Hrithik Roshan is not just an actor, but a phenomenon who reshaped the idea of the modern Bollywood hero. Ever…
The 25 Best Indian Movies of 2025
This final January 2026 update reflects late festival releases, reordered rankings, and a clearer critical picture of Indian cinema in…
Days and Nights of Love and War: “Ikkis” is the Warm Hug This Country Needs
I had a year full of commitments to write and, at times, deliver talks on Ritwik Ghatak in 2025 as…
15 Great Movies About Caste Discrimination, Dalit Resistance, And Ambedkarite Politics In India
Cinema in India has long mirrored the country’s social hierarchies, often reinforcing dominant-caste narratives while rendering Dalit experiences invisible. Yet,…
The 15 Best Marathi Movies of the 21st Century
Marathi cinema has come a long way from introducing the Indian audience to the medium of film. One of the…
Kalyug (1981) Movie Review: A Stark, De-Mythologized Mahabharata Powered by Karna
This December marks a year since the passing of Shyam Benegal, a great filmmaker whose storied career saw him move…