Naomi Datta, Author at Arré

C U Soon Review: Fahadh Faasil Makes a Fairly Satisfying Thriller Even Better

You see versions of people on social media, but know nothing about them. That’s the premise of the new Malayalam release, C U Soon, a fairly satisfying thriller made during the lockdown. While Fahadh Faasil is predictably good, it is the female lead Darshana Rajendran who turns in an excellent performance.

Naomi Datta May 29, 2016

Pop Culture

Why Are Women Going Gaga Over “Unconventional” Malayali Actor Fahadh Faasil?

In an industry that is obsessed with perfectly sculpted appearances, Fahadh Faasil has a receding hairline, no six pack, and painfully regular looks. He is not trapped by any notions of hyper-masculinity. In his films, like Super Deluxe, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, and Kumbalangi Nights, Fahadh is man enough to not be a man.

Naomi Datta April 23, 2016

People

Arnab Goswami and Television of the Absurd

Arnab Goswami believes English news viewers also crave the drama of a Hindi news channel. The over-the-top theatrics of Republic TV seem to be the culmination of his vision.

Naomi Datta April 2, 2016