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Richa Chadha’s Madam Chief Minister Poster Reveals Bollywood’s Caste Blind Spot

Bollywood’s effort at telling tales of India’s caste problem seems insincere. The poster of Richa Chadha’s upcoming movie Madam Chief Minister is proof.

Sahej Marwah July 19, 2016

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Looking for a Sushil, Sanskari, Non-Toxic Bollywood Hero

Hindi cinema hasn’t completely disregarded the need for healthy male leads. Toxic protagonists are still seen as rule breakers – as underdogs who can win against the system and evoke sympathy. But a handful of films, like Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, October, and even Muqaddar Ka Sikandar have tried to change that.

Sayantan Mondal July 17, 2016

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No Fathers in Kashmir Review: A Necessary Film that Poses Questions that Can’t Be Ignored

Ashvin Kumar’s No Fathers in Kashmir, is a tender portrait of first love in the time of the Kashmir crisis. It’s a riveting narrative that feels novel, given that most of Hindi cinema’s love stories set in Kashmir remain completely unaffected by the state’s chaotic past and present.

Poulomi Das July 16, 2016

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What Ayushmann Khurrana’s Dream Girl Gets Right About Modern Masculinity

In many ways, Dream Girl feels like an antidote to the brashness of Kabir Singh. It is a film that confronts the vexations of modern-day masculinity. It briefly imagines men who listen, who empathise with vulnerability, and who must learn to relate to each other in ways that have long been socially assigned to women.

Kamayani Sharma July 16, 2016

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How Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein Acquired a Cult Following

Two decades on, Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein will have a sequel. But will it come close to the magic of the 2001 movie? After all, RHTDM amassed a cult following thanks to its wonderful music and inspired casting – especially the sincerity of R Madhavan.

Poulomi Das July 16, 2016

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What Shyam Benegal’s Hari-Bhari Gets Right About Women’s Right To Their Bodies

While films like Padman and Toilet: Ek Prem Katha have ended up looking like glorified public service cinema with a male saviour complex, Shyam Benegal’s Hari-Bhari is a fine example of building a compelling story about women’s autonomy.

Pragyan Mohanty July 15, 2016

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Luka Chuppi Review: Kartik Aaryan & Kriti Sanon’s Tips for a “Successful” Live-in – Sex, Maggi, Aur Do Cup Chai

If Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon’s Luka Chuppi is to be believed, all you need to be convinced about marriage, is live with your partner for 20 days, have sex, make Maggi, two cups of chai, and play catch inside the house. Even a meme conveys more about live-ins than this logic-defying, unfunny movie.

Poulomi Das July 15, 2016

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Why Ranbir Kapoor May Never Be the Real Hero of Sanju

The intense buzz around Sanju begs a fascinating question: Is the film riding on Sanjay Dutt’s cult reputation or on Ranbir Kapoor’s acting prowess? Dutt’s colourful life guarantees that the battle is already half-won, but will it be Kapoor’s physical acting that takes the biopic toward the finish line?

Kapil Talwar July 14, 2016

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Chupke Chupke: Parimal Tripathi & Family Are the Perfect Antidote to Our Lockdown Blues

If there were in fact a template of what feel-good movies should follow, Chupke Chupke, which turns 46 today, has all the cues

Runjhun Noopur July 13, 2016

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Jai Mummy Di Review: A Dated, Unfunny Film that Makes Punjabis the Punchline

Navjot Gulati’s Jai Mummy Di revolves around two love-birds trying to convince their warring mothers to resolve their issues with each other. It stretches a one-line premise until it’s devoid of any humour. The last thing Bollywood needs is yet another film that treats Punjabis as a punchline.

Pranay Dewani July 13, 2016