‘Indian Matchmaking’ needs a trigger warning: ugly truths, toxic memories ahead
The regressive arranged marriage system is no longer a guilty Indian secret. It is now out there in full glory, glamorized on screen, endorsed by the elite.
Category: Films
“I’m glad to be living in these times when women can be fearless” – Aahana Kumra
A wide oeuvre of bold, memorable roles and a clutch of awards – actor Aahana Kumra is certainly having her moment in the sun.
From tax chief to artist-filmmaker, the uncommon journey of Sangeeta Gupta
Artist, filmmaker, patron of the arts – Sangeeta Gupta has had an exceptional life outside of her public role as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax.
When you are trolled instead of your namesake, Ekta Kapoor
Being confused with THE Ekta Kapoor on social media has been something of an amusement all these years. But this time, things have become nasty.
6 courageous celebs who spoke up about their mental health issues
May being Mental Health Month, we salute these heroes who have bravely traversed the journey to mental wellbeing.
A model-turned-writer, a child Nazi, and an Oscar-winning film
Author Christine Leunens on Nazi atrocities, the inspiration behind her book that was made into an Oscar-winning film, and fanaticism in today’s world.
The screenwriter of ‘Four More Shots Please!’ on flawed women, feminism and political oppression
As Season 2 of ‘Four More Shots Please!’ creates both controversy and a new set of fans in urban India, screenwriter Devika Bhagat shares her take.
When your book is made into a Bollywood film
Author of three novels, Parinda Joshi’s latest novel ‘Made in China’ was adapted into a Hindi feature film starring Rajkummar Rao. She shares the experience of writing books versus screenplays.
“A gig that terrifies you and gives you purpose”: what it takes to direct MAMI Mumbai Film Festival
Artistic director of the prestigious MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, Smriti Kiran has turned around its fortunes in the past few years.
“Marriage makes us one but not equal”: why both men and women need to see ‘Thappad’
It is a bold film that lifts the lid off silent, crushed and repressed female dreams in a thought-provoking and inspiring way.
A few good women: the glaring gender gap among Indian cinematographers
Only a fraction of cinematographers in Mumbai’s film industry are women – how does the skewed ratio play out in their career growth?
“There’s no such thing as balance, there are priorities” – actor-author Lisa Ray
Actor, author, cancer survivor and mother of twins Lisa Ray bares her story – with its little and large successes, failures and leaps of faith.
Her films document indigenous people and human-animal conflict in the Nilgiris
Documentary filmmaker Jyothy Karat has been at the junction of man-animal conflict and ecological justice for several years through her work.