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Letter from Jadoo: Why Koi Mil Gaya is a Horror Film

It’s been 15 years since we were introduced to Jadoo, Hrithik Roshan’s alien best pal in Koi Mil Gaya. But the family-friendly film takes a much darker note when Jadoo writes a letter describing the harsh reality behind the story we thought we knew.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 23, 2016

Bollywood

17 Years of Veer-Zaara: An Ode to the Time When Bollywood Made Music Instead Of Churning Remixes

Like Veer and Zaara’s love story, the movie’s music stands the test of time. “Main Yahaan Hoon” became the ballad for an entire generation. Fifteen years on, it makes us pine for eternal love even when we find ourselves in an age where regularly liking someone’s Instagram posts is the zenith of commitment.

Jackie Thakkar July 8, 2016

Bollywood

15 years after its release, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna feels more of an opportunity missed to debate infidelity

Karan Johar’s film was ahead of its time in terms of context, but conservative, ultimately in its tropes and education. It could have been so much more had the director not felt apologetic for broaching the topic in the first place.

Tia Basu July 1, 2016

Modern Family

How To Survive a Long-Distance Relationship with Your Parents

Nobody told me that moving out of the house would mean enduring a long-distance relationship with my extremely inquisitive parents. Mom calls me every day at 7.30 am to gossip about the neighbours. Dad, in a pretence at being fake-casual cool, pings to find out what am I up to after work.

Shreya Ramakrishnan May 4, 2016

POV

Hey Bollywood Darlings, Here’s How NOT to Respond to #MeToo Questions

In recent months, as #MeToo has scorched Bollywood – but only a little bit – our celebrities have responded in the most underwhelming ways. Priyanka Chopra is the latest one to indulge in whataboutery. Seriously, Bollywood, here’s how you should be responding to #MeToo-related queries.

Sonali Kokra March 14, 2016