MURTAZA ALI KHAN
Murtaza Ali Khan has been a film critic since 2010. He has curated and presented retrospectives and film festivals for various embassies and high commissions in New Delhi. He has also served on the jury for a variety of film festivals. He tweets at @MurtazaCritic
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Aeon Oz: A cinematic journey beyond storytelling
A breathtaking fusion of movement, music, and light, Heinz Kaspar’s Aeon Oz invites audiences into a dreamlike world that transcends conventional cinema, offering a poetic meditation on nature, spirituality, and human connection
Resonance of resilience: A night of Ukrainian music and defiance
In a stirring performance at Triveni Kala Sangam, Ukrainian musician Taras Filenko used the art form to tell the story of resistance, loss and hope
Delhi: A puppetry festival bringing global traditions to life
The 21st Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival promises a mesmerising blend of heritage and innovation
Exiled author Kader Abdolah’s journey through language at Jaipur Literature Festival 2025
Driven out from Iran, the writer found a new home in Dutch literature, using language to bridge cultures and identities
Thai Massage Netflixing muscles
Gajraj Rao talks on Thai Massage that has found a new lease of life on OTT platform and elevated him to stardom despite it being a character role
Next movie speaks for the present generation: Kashyap
In an exclusive interview, director Anurag Kashyap talks about his upcoming project Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat and why many Indian directors are reluctant to wait and premiere their movies at international film festival
‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride’
Indian cinema plays a big part in helping Indians imagine themselves as an entity bound together with a common culture. Though themes and tastes have changed, there is no doubt that our films are larger than life and aspirational, showing us what we want to be rather than who we really are
‘India has great creative potential’
Walk of Courage is a thrilling short film that resulted from an Indo-German collaboration. It was made for the ongoing ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrating 75 years of India’s independence. In this interview, Johannes Olszewski talks about his creative vision and the challenges he faced while making it