Cinema
‘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
Looking into a mirror: In conversation with Rajat Kapoor
It can’t be a coincidence that the title of Rajat Kapoor’s film is a play on his own initials. So is the depiction of his own struggles in the film world an exercise in narcissism or a genuine theme that film-goers will find relatable?
Actor Pratap Pothen dies at 70, celebrities pay tribute
Following the demise of actor-filmmaker Pratap Pothen on the morning of 15 July, prominent personalities on social media poured their hearts out in his remembrance
Not funny, just queer
The queer community is now being cast in a better light in Indian cinema. Not just indie films, Bollywood too is embracing the assertion of different sexual identities and the multitudes of character portrayals that spring from it
‘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
Literary tête-à-tête: French LitFest 2022
The mutual love for books, that India and France share, came alive at the French LitFest 2022 with eminent French authors and novelists bringing forth a literary extravaganza filled with round tables, debates, and insightful interactions
Habitat International Film Festival: A cinematic extravaganza
In its third edition, the Habitat International Film Festival will run till May 15th at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, featuring a line-up of over 60 films from India as well as across the globe
Amazing to be performing in India: choreographer Hans Pierre
American hip-hop group The Invisibles is on a tour of India with live shows in Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Goa and Chennai. The series of workshops they are holding are bound to inspire Bollywood to give the genre an airing in future movies