Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Is A Slow But Rewarding Watch
The viewer is able to identify with Sandy and Pinky, and herein lies the filmmakers’ victory
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Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Studies A Society That Pedestalises Men And Oppresses Women
There is a clear allusion to how pregnancy in Indian society is seen as a worthy cause to treat a woman with more respect than she rightfully deserves
How Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Uses Subversion And Subtext In Its Narrative
The art of subversion that Dibakar Banerjee is known for becomes a whole beast in this film as he uses the style and structure of a cat-and-mouse chase thriller to talk about India’s rotten gender politics
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar: Men And Women Are More Than 2D Stereotypes
Neither Sandeep nor Pinky attempts to be an advocate or an ideal for their genders. Instead, they subtly highlight the sometimes silent and mostly outward sexism all genders face.
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar: How Do You Talk About Gender And Society?
Through the minimalism and hauntingly real storyline, Dibakar Banerjee forces us to think about the expectations we set for the gender binary
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Is A Takedown Of Indian Masculinity And Greed
The film revives flashes of the fire we saw when Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra first teamed up in Ishaqzaade
10 years on, Peepli Live Has Lost None Of Its Sting
Anusha Rizvi and Mahmood Farooqui’s satirical film is about how a tragedy is mined for political gains and the media helps amplify it
Durga Short Film Review: A Moving Tale Of Dreams And Lost Parenthood
Few Indian short films have been able to storify the circle of life the way Durga does.
Panchayat: A Refreshing Life In A Village Story
Panchayat is not about the big resolutions and grand endings you guys prefer. The Amazon Prime show has hardly any build-up that is aimed to prepare binge-watchers for what’s next only the assembly line.
The Humane Excellence of Raghubir Yadav
We, as a moviegoing culture, have belatedly recognized Raghubir Yadav’s legacy because his recent roles have featured people who have made peace with their own limitations
Panchayat Is An Affectionate Portrait Of A Life Most Of Us Don’t Know
The storytelling is understated but consistently funny. The dialogue is terrific and keenly observant
Top 50 Memorable Bollywood Characters: Loknath from Newton
In Raghubir Yadav’s deft hands, the character becomes the sort of good-natured uncle who would rather keep everyone entertained than endure the pointlessness of his profession
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