Behind the ‘new normal’ scenes

In the post-pandemic world, regular film shoots have come to resemble Sci-Fi storyboards   Not too long ago, film sets were spontaneously interactive places bustling with production crews, seamless energy and round-the-clock activity. Since the onset of the pandemic, film sets have become ultra-sanitised, hyper-vigilant spaces that seem to mimic science fiction rather than real […]

“OTT platforms are a boon for actors”

Actor Anshumaan Pushkar talks about his early struggle and newfound success post-Jamtara   The journey from Mor Mokama to Mumbai hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk for Anshumaan Pushkar, but with each new performance he is slowly but surely cementing his place as a promising actor working in the Mumbai film industry. His consistently good performances […]

Shades of Modern Love

Netflix anthology Feels Like Ishq has a fresh take on romance   What’s that one theme that sells like hot cake, every single time – in plays, movies, shows or any other medium? It’s love! Romance has been a genre that has been explored on-screen gazillion times. So much so, that whenever there’s a new […]

“I am creatively satisfied now”

With a film career that spans over a decade, actor-writer Sonal Sehgal reflects upon her journey so far — while talking about her craft and creative projects   Actor-Writer Sonal Sehgal has had a fascinating journey in the film industry. Her career began in television with two of the most unconventional shows – Saara Akash […]

Indian Picture via Western Lens

Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking earning an Emmy nomination makes us question the depiction of India — to, by and for the western world, yet again   When Elizabeth Gilbert’s life falls apart, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. And what’s better than India – the “land of yoga, religion and spirituality” – for such a […]

“No story can survive without the emotional content”

Screenwriter Imteyaz Hussain speaks about his latest project, Satish Kaushik directorial Kagaaz   Starting his career in theatre as a playwright and director, Imteyaz Hussain has gone on to become one of the most prominent screenwriters in Hindi cinema with titles like Parinda (1989), Dil Aashna Hai (1992), Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996), Ghulam-E-Musthafa […]

Yoodlee Films ventures into Punjabi cinema 

The film arm of Saregama India is venturing into the world of Punjabi cinema with their upcoming movie, starring Punjabi superstar Amrinder Gill and directed by Simerjit Singh After successfully dabbling in the regional movie-scape with films in Tamil and Marathi, Yoodlee Films,  the film arm of Saregama India , is now venturing into the […]

‘Being a producer, I believe that the content must be appreciated by the audience’

Anand Pandit talks about the uncertainty created by the pandemic, the rationale behind releasing a film on OTT, the growing differences between the producers and theatre owners and more  With cinemas remaining closed or running with limited capacity under Covid-19 restrictions, it has been a difficult time for everybody in the entertainment business. The Indian […]