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Laapataa Ladies: Of lost women and women we lose every day
March 07, 2024 08:01 IST
Kiran Rao’s film asks us to lift our veils and confront the injustice and discrimination that we have normalised over generations.
Thu, Mar 07, 2024
Will Ranveer Singh’s sexual wellness brand generate some self-awareness in television industry?
February 16, 2024 08:05 IST
Gorilla suitors and outer space rescue missions: Will Ranveer Singh’s sexual wellness brand generate self-awareness in TV industry?
Fri, Feb 16, 2024
Will machismo spell the end of mohabbat in Indian Cinema?
February 14, 2024 18:25 IST
Valentine's Day special: As action films replete with violence set the cash registers ringing, the exquisite pain of falling in love has been replaced by the exquisite joy of beating up others and making straight men great again.
Wed, Feb 14, 2024
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal isn’t about papa’s neglect, it celebrates the type of masculinity that makes our world unsafe
December 14, 2023 08:15 IST
While Animal is all the buzz now, problematic parent-child relationships in Bollywood are common to the point of being cliched.
Thu, Dec 14, 2023
Sam Bahadur Vs Animal: Will the beast triumph over the bahadur at the box office?
November 30, 2023 17:30 IST
Animal’s advance bookings have far surpassed that of Sam Bahadur proving yet again that bad boys mean good business at the box office.
Thu, Nov 30, 2023
Koffee with Karan Season 8: Reheated coffee, a new couch and lots of yawn-versations
November 26, 2023 07:56 IST
From the inappropriate questions on the sex lives of his proteges to lengthy monologues that he struggled to deliver, the conscience with a k had done his consumer research and an in-depth study of the comments section on social media.
Sun, Nov 26, 2023
Aishwarya Rai, Anushka Sharma, Parineeti Chopra: Why Bollywood actresses are subjected to endless trolling, public scrutiny?
October 24, 2023 08:58 IST
Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan, all closer to 60 than 50, remain our biggest stars, while actresses have to face unnecessary trolling for their appearance even today.
Tue, Oct 24, 2023
No country for Jawan or not so Jawan women – Is Bollywood falling into a testosterone trap?
September 30, 2023 07:53 IST
The sidelining of female characters is not limited to Jawan alone. None of the other films that have made the big bucks this year have been able to avoid the testosterone trap.
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani shows Karan Johar’s skill at reworking his own kahaani
August 04, 2023 07:57 IST
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: Karan Johar's film blends nostalgia and progressive storytelling, redefining love in Joharland's signature style.
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
Satyaprem Ki Katha and why do survivors in Bollywood films need mansplaining saviours?
July 04, 2023 07:55 IST
Satyaprem ki Katha: Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani's thought-provoking film tackles consent but falls into regressive tropes, highlighting the need for progressive storytelling.
Tue, Jul 04, 2023
How OTT gets its actors right: From Scoop to The Family Man, casting directors open up on getting the right fit
June 25, 2023 08:02 IST
Streaming platforms created a parallel universe, a good Upside Down of sorts where artists could explore genres and human experiences more fearlessly.
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
Dahaad to Gully Boy: Women in Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti’s world are raw, real and unapologetic
May 18, 2023 08:02 IST
Why do women created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti roar? Here’s exploring the feminism of their work.
Thu, May 18, 2023
We have the perfect Mother’s Day gift: What Bollywood taught us about the Maa in cinema
May 14, 2023 08:35 IST
If it is the perfect Mothers Day gift that you are looking for, we have just the thing for you -- read till the end!
Sun, May 14, 2023
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ka Anna: Salman Khan film makes a mockery of pan-India filmsSubscriber Only
April 25, 2023 08:08 IST
Dancing in veshtis and calling them lungis, portraying Hyderabad like a cute village from the 90’s, using random Telugu words in songs which have no significance are just a few of the many blunders committed by Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.
Wed, Apr 26, 2023
Besharam Rang: Do we need to boycott Bharat Matrimony or those who harass women?
March 15, 2023 08:06 IST
The better question here is why Bharat Matrimony is creating ads that have nothing to do with the service they offer, quite like the face bleach ad that attempted to advocate LGBTQ rights.
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Able, not abla: On-screen portrayals we need to do away with this Women’s Day
March 08, 2023 07:23 IST
This Women’s Day, the entertainment business can perhaps make a pledge to do away with character stereotypes that have no place in 2023.
Wed, Mar 08, 2023
Privacy in the times of paparazzi culture, can they ever coexist?
February 24, 2023 08:06 IST
Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Aditya Roy Kapur and Ranbir Kapoor witnessed people stepping into their space and infringing their privacy.
Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Toxic munde to marriage material boys, which Bollywood hero is your type?
February 14, 2023 08:02 IST
This Valentine's Day, as we celebrate the emotion that continues to fascinate and confound us, let’s look at the most common Bollywood boyfriends.
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
An open letter to Shah Rukh Khan, the man who taught us to love and get back on our feet after stumbling
February 03, 2023 08:11 IST
In an age where people are constantly seeking validation and are looking to create the perfect image, Shah Rukh Khan's confidence in himself and his truth made us fall in love with him all over again.
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
16-hour work hours, no creative inputs: Did Radhika Madan speak the uncomfortable truth about TV industry?
January 27, 2023 08:07 IST
At a time when OTT shows and digital content are slowly eating into television viewership and people are growing tired of the sanskaar, sindoor and suhaag trinity, is it time we looked long and hard at the future of the daily soap?
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Who’s afraid of Deepika Padukone?
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 concerned
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 illness
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 brew
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
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