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Kaira From Dear Zindagi Embodies The Modern Indian Woman
Kaira is so real and raw as a character, that it is impossible to not be rooting for her throughout the film despite all her flaws
Abhishek Chaubey On His Standout Short From Netflix’s Ankahi Kahaniya
The director of Ishqiya and Udta Punjab on his new film, the charms of old Bombay, why short films are great news for filmmakers, and how art changes the world.
40 Breakthrough Indian Directorial Debuts
On the 20th anniversary of Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai, we look at directorial debuts that changed the game
Ray Is An Anthology Too Uneven To Do Satyajit Ray's Stories Justice
Like most anthologies, Ray is a mix of dazzling and mediocre. The master deserves more sparkling filmmaking.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Udta Punjab
As the film completes five years of release, director Abhishek Chaubey and writer Sudip Sharma speak about its scripting, making and more
How Abhishek Chaubey’s Films Rely On Real Locations To Set The Mood
The reward of this ‘no corners cut’ approach translates into films that carve out a place in the hearts of the viewer: they make the viewer feel things
A Case For Rajkumar Santoshi, An Overlooked Filmmaker
Some filmmakers get recognised in their lifetime and some have to wait a little longer. One hopes that the latter fate doesn’t befall Rajkumar Santoshi.
25 Great Movies To Stream On Netflix
It can be difficult to decide what to watch on Netflix. That is why we’re bringing you a list of 25 great movies currently streaming on Netflix India (as of April 2021)
10 Screenplays Every Writer Should Study
Creator of Paatal Lok, Sudip Sharma, on the scripts he learnt most from
Tandav, Censorship, And The Way Forward For Political Stories
As strict censorship laws for the web look imminent, writers are figuring how to continue telling important stories
Casting Directors On The Hardest Role They Had To Scout Talent For
Picky directors, suspicious actors and…head lice? Casting directors talk about their biggest challenges
70 Of The Best Movies On Netflix
It can be difficult to decide what to watch on Netflix. That is why we’re bringing you our list of 70 of the best movies currently streaming on Netflix India (as of October 2020).
I Never Saw Arjun And Kabir As Toxic Guys: Sandeep Reddy Vanga
In a free-wheeling conversation, the director with two blockbusters speaks about remaking his Telugu hit in Hindi, reacting to criticism and why minute things matter to him.
Casting Director Honey Trehan On Making His Directorial Debut
Honey Trehan on his debut film Raat Akeli Hai, why whodunnits are so rare in Hindi cinema and the art of casting
Raat Akeli Hai: A Middling Social Thriller, Moving Coming-Of-Age Drama
The writing of Raat Akeli Hai makes up in perspective what it lacks in sharpness
First Shot Last Shot: Abhishek Chaubey’s Udta Punjab
The director talks about the opening and ending scenes of his 2016 drama, starring Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh
A Spoiler Interview With Paatal Lok Creator Sudip Sharma
In a spoiler-filled discussion, Amazon Prime Video’s Paatal Lok-creator Sudip Sharma on the show’s powerful commentary, that hopeless ending, and the possibility of a second season.
How Paatal Lok got the Casting of its Transgender character right
Casting Directors Abhishek Banerjee and Anmol Ahuja talk about making unusual choices in the Amazon Prime show, and why they changed a male character on paper to a female character on screen
Paatal Lok Review: The Type Of Storytelling That Streaming Platforms Were Made For
Paatal Lok is a tightly knit thriller with every episode ending on a cliffhanger, which forces you to keep bingeing. The suspense doesn’t flag but our perception of the characters shifts as the story unravels so that it becomes impossible to decide the good, bad and ugly
