On Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Memoir, “The Stranger In The Mirror”
“The Stranger In The Mirror” (Rupa Publications) outlines Mehra’s life in the ad world, the highs and lows of commercial filmmaking, and his aspirations for world cinema
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How Amitabh Bachchan's Vision Inspired Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
An excerpt from Rupa Publications’ The Stranger In The Mirror, an autobiography by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra with author Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta
Toofaan Is A Novel Sports Drama That Invests In Its Relationships
While it follows the traditional beats and tropes of a sports drama, the sport is only a vehicle to carry the story
Toofaan Is A Predictable Sports Drama Redeemed By Farhan Akhtar
We’ve been here and seen this before, but Akhtar makes sure that the film is always watchable despite its inconsistencies
Toofaan Is A Dated Medley Of Underdog Tropes
Toofaan is nearly redundant to a generation that’s grown up on Hollywood sports dramas and underdog fairytales. There’s little else that it adds to the overcrowded genre
Toofaan Works Best When It Innovates Within The Boxing Movie Formula
Toofaan can’t match the emotional punch of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. But Farhan Akhtar’s tenacity and sincerity shine through.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra On Toofan
The director recalls shooting an advertisement with Amitabh Bachchan, getting the script of Mirzya from Gulzar and making Delhi 6 as a eulogy to this mother
Trailer Talk: Toofaan On Amazon Prime Video
The film stars Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Supriya Pathak and Vijay Raaz, and is set for a digital release on July 16
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: A Respectful Ode To The ‘Flying Sikh’
I will always remember it as a great and humble ode to the legend himself, Milkha Singh
The 30 Most Beautiful Hindi Films Of All Time
From Shree 420 to Bulbbul, a 1950s gothic romance to MF Hussain’s artwork in motion, here is a definitive list of the most beautiful Hindi films of all time
Teaser Talk: In Toofaan, Farhan Akhtar Must Make A Choice
The film, originally meant for cinemas, comes to Prime Video on May 21st
Rang De Basanti And The Political Awakening Of A Generation
The beauty of Rang De Basanti lies in its ability to relate to a young impressionable audience while still maintaining the gravitas of the larger theme of awakening to political realities
