Shruti Das

Three cheers for world cinema

Three cheers for world cinema

We are in the age of global cinema – where films aren’t bound by region, territories or linguistic barriers anymore.…

December 2, 2020

Real Housewives of B-town

Netflix’s Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives lacks authenticity, but has the elements of entertainment in place “Why the f**k should…

December 1, 2020

Lucky Ali’s nostalgic treat to millennial hearts

With an impromptu acoustic rendition of his 1996 song O Sanam, Lucky Ali takes the internet by storm “Samjhe zamaana…

November 23, 2020

“I wanted to narrate a story that was real”

Tarun Jain’s Kaala, a film on racism, makes its way to the Oscars. The filmmaker gives an insight into the…

November 16, 2020

Content is king – or slave?

The OTT platforms in India fear the looming danger of censorship after government’s new move Imagine watching Sacred Games –…

November 16, 2020

Gatham review: A forgettable psycho saga lacking thrills

Telugu film Gatham attempts to create a Hollywood-style thriller, but leaves no lasting impact “Every human being has a bit…

November 9, 2020

Finger on the trigger

Do films glorifying crime, sexism and toxic masculinity, impact society in a negative way? Film-makers plead that they have creative…

November 9, 2020

Are OTT platforms the new ‘big screen’ amid pandemic?

The streaming platforms has emerged as an ever-important source of entertainment for those stuck at home “Cinema halls are opening…

November 3, 2020

Kaali Khuhi Review: Strong storyline, yet fails to create impact

Kaali Kuhi, starring Shabana Azmi, tells the tale of an insidious age-old practice through paranormal lens An ancient well situated…

November 2, 2020