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Who’s afraid of Deepika Padukone?Subscriber Only
January 05, 2023 10:04 IST
On Deepika Padukone's birthday today, tracking how her opinions, waistline, necklines and hemlines have caused offence over the years. As they say, with great success come great controversies.
Thu, Jan 05, 2023
RRR, KGF 2, Kantara: 5 of the top 8 films of this year fail miserably in this very important test, and we should be concernedSubscriber Only
December 24, 2022 11:45 IST
Let’s take a look at some of the most profitable or discussed films of 2022 and how they performed on the Bechdel test.
Sun, Dec 25, 2022
Besharam Rang row: How a two-piece swimming costume has created one holy messSubscriber Only
December 21, 2022 10:31 IST
As Deepika Padukone’s allegedly saffron-coloured bikini gets more coverage than it offered Deepika, it makes one wonder if Besharam Rang would be an appropriate term for the men not just segregating colours and creating dangerous religious symbolism, but also poisoning cinema with sectarian thought.
Fri, Dec 23, 2022
As Qala and Freddy release, here’s looking at Hindi cinema and the portrayal of mental illnessSubscriber Only
December 02, 2022 17:13 IST
This December, two films have released on leading streaming platforms that have protagonists battling mental health concerns--Qala and Freddy.
Mon, Dec 05, 2022
Koffee with Karan report card: Amid nepotism, sex playlists and play-it-safe guests, Karan Johar serves the same brewSubscriber Only
September 27, 2022 08:04 IST
Koffee with Karan has always been a light-hearted and unabashedly frivolous show, something loyal viewers actually love about it.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
Delhi Crime: Changing the constructs of gendered Indian contentSubscriber Only
September 25, 2022 08:19 IST
Cinema and popular culture have always portrayed female cops more as diluted versions of male cops. They walk differently, act aggressive, wear dark glasses, and actively work towards distinguishing themselves from regular women with their mannerisms and attitude.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
11 films that reveal the secret to being happy in Mumbai: Sharing dreams in the city that never sleepsSubscriber Only
August 18, 2022 08:06 IST
Mumbai, like love, ‘is a many splendored thing’. It’s a city where people arrive to work, fulfil their dreams, improve their financial fortunes and try their luck at the great Indian dream.
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Brahmastra, Sita, Ponniyan Selvan: Mythology and historical films in Bollywood are a fad or financial gamble?Subscriber Only
August 14, 2022 08:32 IST
We are going to watch Ponniyan Selvan or PS1, Adipurush, Sita featuring Kangana Ranaut, and Chanakya in the months to come.
Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Koffee Koffee hota hai: What is it about Karan Johar’s brew that has audiences asking for one more cuppa?Subscriber Only
July 06, 2022 08:08 IST
After two years of bad news, devastating loss and global pandemonium, perhaps we all need a cup of Koffee with Karan.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Samrat Prithviraj to Runway 34: A-list movie stars, B-grade box office revenues, what is ailing Bollywood?Subscriber Only
June 23, 2022 13:08 IST
Why are A list Hindi movie stars unable to make audiences say Kuch Kuch Hota Hai?
Fri, Jun 24, 2022
Geetanjali Kulkarni: Filling her Gullak of achievements with every new projectSubscriber Only
May 29, 2022 08:34 IST
Geetanjali Kulkarni made her OTT debut with a small role in the series Selection Day on Netflix. Her big digital breakthrough moment came with Gullak on Sony Liv, where she won hearts as Shanti Mishra and made people really sit up and notice her versatility as an actor.
Mon, May 30, 2022
Will Pushpa, KGF 2, RRR’s mega-success bring back casual sexism, toxicity in cinema?Subscriber Only
May 04, 2022 08:52 IST
What is common to Pushpa The Rise, KGF and RRR is a return to regressive tropes that Bollywood has been struggling to leave behind.
Wed, May 04, 2022
4 women, 4 stories: Breaking through the barriers, within and withoutSubscriber Only
March 16, 2022 19:23 IST
Filmmaker Arati Kadav, composer Alokananda Dasgupta, director Leena Manimekalai, comic Sumukhi Suresh on being a part of BAFTA Breakthrough India and their journey in the entertainment industry.
Wed, Mar 16, 2022
Fame Game to Aranyak: Why successful women are depicted as cautionary tales on screenSubscriber Only
March 08, 2022 08:19 IST
Whether it’s The Fame Game, Human, Aranyak, Bombay Begums, or even international films and shows like The Devil Wears Prada, How to get away with Murder, and The Intern; a successful woman is never allowed to truly enjoy her achievements.
Tue, Mar 08, 2022
Now Stree-ming: Sumukhi Suresh – Funny, fearless and fabulousSubscriber Only
December 09, 2021 08:09 IST
Sumukhi Suresh talks about her brand-new company Motormouth, why there will be no Season 3 of Pushpavalli and her dream of becoming India’s Shonda Rhimes.
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
Meenakshi Sundareshwar is an inauthentic, stereotypical take on Tamil culture. So, what’s new?Subscriber Only
November 11, 2021 08:38 IST
Meenakshi Sundareshwar showcases South Indians from a Bollywood lens and gets most of it wrong. It joins a long list of culturally inauthentic films, brought to you by the Hindi cinema.
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Dabur ad controversy: You can either glow with pride or bleach the rainbowSubscriber Only
October 31, 2021 12:24 IST
Instead of engaging in a debate about why Dabur's Karva Chauth ad was considered offensive by some, the brand was attacked for deliberately offending Hindu sentiments.
Sun, Oct 31, 2021
Aryan Khan and the endless trolling: Our dysfunctional relationship with Bollywood stars and their stardomSubscriber Only
October 20, 2021 08:23 IST
There was an assumption of Aryan Khan's guilt and a lot of moral grandstanding about how the supposedly rich brat and his cronies had it coming. The now standard vitriol against star kids and their parents was regurgitated and savoured.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Being Neena Gupta: ‘Whether I am a vamp, sati savitri or dharmic character, it doesn’t matter’Subscriber Only
August 05, 2021 14:46 IST
As Neena Gupta makes our skin crawl in Dial 100 trailer, here’s looking at the bindaas actor and the mountains she wants to climb next. Spoiler alert: She wants to play a cop.
Fri, Aug 06, 2021
Hum shaadi kar chuke sanam: Why Bollywood insists women see rab in men they are married to?Subscriber Only
August 01, 2021 08:16 IST
In so many Bollywood films over the years, the girl falling in love is just Act 1 of the story. It’s marriage that finally forces her to come of age.
Sun, Aug 01, 2021
Are OTT shows using love, sex and dhokha as a safe bet?Subscriber Only
June 26, 2021 15:28 IST
Amidst the many shining moments and clutter breaking content we have seen in the past, there seemed to be a growing trend of making shows that kept falling back on the themes of love, sex and dhokha.
Tue, Jul 27, 2021
From Permanent Roommates to Delhi Crime, Rasika Dugal charts her own course: Now Stree-mingSubscriber Only
June 13, 2021 13:31 IST
Rasika Dugal has been a part of web series like Mirzapur, Out of Love, Delhi Crime, Made in Heaven and short films like Chutney.
Sun, Jun 13, 2021
Shefali Shah’s best is yet to be: Now Stree-mingSubscriber Only
May 16, 2021 12:49 IST
It’s amazing how after spending almost two decades in the business, filmmakers and audiences are truly realising Shefali Shah’s immense potential now.
Sun, May 16, 2021
Carry on Carry: How Ajey Nagar turned into YouTube sensation CarryMinatiSubscriber Only
April 08, 2021 16:15 IST
As YouTuber Carry Minati makes his debut as a playback singer in The Big Bull, we talk to the rapper, singer, gaming and roasting specialist.
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
Now Stree-ming: From Pagglait to Permanent Roommates, Sheeba Chaddha on her brave new journeySubscriber Only
April 05, 2021 08:23 IST
Meet women actors who have been giving us some amazing performances in films and series on OTT platforms in our new series Now Stree-ming, beginning with the very talented Sheeba Chaddha.
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
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