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
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Varun Grover
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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.
The Digital Intimacy Of Ali Sethi’s Instagram Live Concerts
When lockdown began in March 2020, Sethi, from his New York base held hour-long music sessions on Instagram that were both riyaaz, a rehearsal, as well as mehfil, a gathering
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
Varun Grover On Masaan's 'Yeh Dukh Khatam Nahi Hota' Scene
On the film’s 5th anniversary, its writer talks about how Vicky Kaushal’s performance in this scene made everyone on set cry
When Bollywood Lyricists and Writers called out Spotify and Netflix
Last week on Twitter, writers—of both song lyrics and films—took on streaming giants’ unfair crediting practice of leaving their names out
Bollywood Lyricists Discuss The Decline Of Songs In Hindi Movies
Lyricists Swanand Kirkire, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Varun Grover, Anvita Dutt and Kausar Munir on whether the age of streaming means could mean a future without songs in Hindi cinema
Karejwa: Varun Grover’s Political Comic Book Ode To Gulab Jamun
This doomsday story of a kid’s pursuit for Gulab Jamun gives Grover a chance to fully express his political proclivities
Varun Grover Curates A Music Playlist To Lift Your Spirits
If the COVID-19 scare is making you anxious while you observe social distancing, music may be a great way to calm your nerves. Here are National Award-winning lyricist and writer Varun Grover’s song recommendations
Writers, Directors And Critics On The Romantic Clichés They’re Tired Of Seeing I...
From the climatic dash to the airport to stop your one true love from leaving to harassing a woman to make her fall in love with you – here are the romantic tropes it’s time to retire
Songs, Poems And Films: A Playlist For Protest
The ongoing nationwide protests against the CAA/NRC have sparked off urgent, beautiful music and poetry
Howdy Modi Blacklists Hasan Minhaj And Then Celebrates Him: Satire and Irony
The silsila of satire that Hasan Minhaj and Varun Grover helm is now political discourse.
