We love a good patriotic film, but this Independence Day we must ask, what differentiates a patriotic film from a jingoistic one — a Swades from a Parmanu? A Gunjan Saxena from an Uri?
Hungama 2 director Priyadarshan’s journey began in the 80’s with the superhit Malayalam comedy Poochakkoru Mookkuthi. One of India’s most prolific hitmakers, he has worked actively in four languages with films across genres. Slotting his films based on success and originality, here’s a fun exercise to better understand a fascinating career.
Dil Dhadakne Do anoints Kabir as the unwilling centre of the film’s cynical universe, but the way he goes about his business reflects his childlike being
On the film’s 10th anniversary, its cast and crew talk about the long struggle to find a producer, the jokes that got cut and what went into creating that fake tatti
From Dabangg to Barfi to Andhadhun, Padda has made some of the most memorable Hindi films promos in the past 20 years. It all started with Lagaan (and Dil Chahta Hai).