Rani Mukherjee Archives

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

POV

Hardik Pandya Might Become a Better Celebrity, But it’ll Take More than Our Outrage to Change Him

Men like Hardik Pandya are simply by-products of decades of patriarchy that has always seen women as somebody’s property – not somebody. And they will continue to air their dirty mindsets in private even after their public censuring.

Purba Ray April 23, 2016

Pop Culture

Hichki and Bollywood’s New-Found Sensitivity

Hichki just might be what Bollywood needs; a renewed vigour in portraying impediments on screen with sensitivity, instead of exploiting it for punchlines. It’s essentially a trend that started this year with Jagga Jasoos.

Arré Bench April 13, 2016