Parthshri Arora, Author at Arré

In Search of Krishna in Vrindavan’s Secret Forest

Legend says that every night, Krishna descends upon a forest in Vrindavan to dance with his gopis. But in a town dependent on its faith economy, does it even matter if it's true?

Parthshri Arora April 3, 2016

Pop Culture

We Need Moonlight More Than La La Land

La La Land works because we yearn to go back to a mythical happy place. Its grandeur is accentuated by the bleakness of our hearts. Moonlight is the bleakness of our hearts.

Parthshri Arora April 1, 2016

Pop Culture

Fantastic Beasts and How to Screw with Muggles

Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them is an exercise in how art and advertising screw with emotions, and an example of how we fall for it every time.

Parthshri Arora April 1, 2016

Pop Culture

Why I Refuse to Watch Justice League

After ruining Superman for my little sister and making the travesty that was Suicide Squad, Zack Snyder expects me to pay for Justice League. He might as well rob me at gunpoint.

Parthshri Arora March 27, 2016

Pop Culture

Who Had the Most Fun at the Virushka Reception?

Shah Rukh Khan did a “Chaiya Chaiya”, Ranbir was seen using sign language, and Bhajji-Yuvi slayed at bhangra at the Virushka reception. Who was the coolest guest at the party?

Parthshri Arora March 22, 2016

Pop Culture

Dunkirk: Christopher Nolan’s Finest Hour

Dunkirk is the last stand of the traditional blockbuster, trying to save a ship being torpedoed by sequels and superheroes. It’s less film, more event.

Parthshri Arora March 18, 2016

Pop Culture

Who Won the Game of Thrones?

The latest episode featured Time Travellers, potty-mouthed Greyjoys, and revenge stories. But there can only be one winner.

Parthshri Arora March 16, 2016

People

The Unsung Hero of the New Year’s Eve Party

Spare a thought for the Delhi bartender, that poor sod in charge of making your shots. This is the guy in the line of fire, when trigger-happy Dilliwalas set out to party.

Parthshri Arora March 15, 2016

Pop Culture

Bigg Boss’ Watershed Moment

Congratulations viewers. You’ve watched Priyanka Jagga piss on television. You only have yourselves to thank for whatever bestial things are coming up next.

Parthshri Arora March 10, 2016

People

The Ink Fades for Mumbai’s Last Letter Writers

Men who once traced their lineage to scribes from the Mughal era, the letter writers of Mumbai are now forced to pack parcels for a living.

Parthshri Arora March 9, 2016