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Title sums up tragedy of the time: Joy Sengupta remembers Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa
Celebrating 20 years of the film, we spoke to the actor to relive the times when it was made and find out why such films have become history.
Article Hindi
How Joy Mukherjee brought joy through film songs — death anniversary special
On his sixth death anniversary today (9 March), we revisit five songs picturised on the tall, handsome mishti doi (sweet yogurt) of Hindi cinema.
Article Bengali Hindi
We answered in practically the same words: Aparna Sen on her tuning with Jennifer Kapoor
On the occasion of Jennifer's 85th birth anniversary, Sen remembers the actress who knew how to bring to life a character without using too many words.
Article Marathi
No age bar for Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar's love story – Valentine's Day special
Sachin and Supriya fell in love while shooting for Navri Mile Navryala (1984). The couple got married on 21 December 1985 when he was 27 and she 17.
Article Hindi
When Dilwale Shah Rukh and Dulhania Kajol set the screen on fire – Valentine's Day special
The stars were paired in several blockbuster films and came to symbolize love in the 1990s with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
Article Hindi
Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor from Tezaab to Beta – Valentine's Day special
While Tezaab had drama and action, Beta had 'Dhak Dhak' to complete the saga.
Article Hindi
Rekha and Vinod Mehra's Ghar: Less drama, more reality – 40th anniversary special
On the 40th anniversary of the film's release (9 February), we revisit the highly emotional and yet non-melodramatic feature on the most feared and hated crime — rape.
Article Hindi
5 Hindi film songs by the versatile Rekha Bhardwaj — birthday special
We take a look at Rekha's songs as she proves that she's not just a filmmaker-composer's wife but also a voice to reckon with.
Article Hindi
5 reasons Mahal made its way into the film buff's psyche: Kamal Amrohi centenary special
Mahal is considered Hindi cinema's first horror film. On Kamal Amrohi's birth centenary (17 January), we look at his first directorial and see what made the film the runaway success that it was.
Article Hindi
Rewind 2017: The 10 worst Hindi films of the year
While some, like Julie 2 and Haseena Parkar, did not raise any expectations, others, like Jia Aur Jia and Lucknow Central, surprised us in the way they failed.
Article Malayalam
IFFK 2017: Mainstream seeping into film festivals, redefining aesthetics, say Babusenan brothers
Satish and Santosh Babusenan speak of the bitter response at the first screening of their film at the recent IFFK, and the reasons why slow films are unpalatable to audiences today.
Article Hindi Malayalam
IFFK 2017: Dissent is built into art, say panellists at ‘Tradition of Dissent’ colloquium
The panellists included writer NS Madhavan, film scholar and historian Amrit Gangar, filmmaker Anup Singh, and Malayalam actor and activist Alencier Ley Lopez.
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IFFK 2017: Newton wins FIPRESCI Best Film and NETPAC Best Asian Film awards
The Lifetime Achievement award at the 22nd International Film Festival of Kerala was presented to veteran Russian filmmaker Alexander Sokurov.
Review Malayalam
Maravi (Lost) review: Realistic narrative trying to question the truth within us
However, as the filmmakers have themselves admitted, Maravi is meant for a limited audience that has the understanding and the patience to sit through a slow film.
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IFFK 2017: The Song Of Scorpions director Anup Singh recalls horrors of Partition, loss
The famed filmmaker was at the ongoing International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), where he spoke of identity, the perils of partition and the ideas behind his films.
Review Malayalam
Randuper review: Unexpectedly thrilling film noir feature from Malayalam cinema
While the story of the film is not one of its strong points, the dialogues and execution win your heart.
Review Malayalam
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum review: Power packed drama without a dull moment
The Fahadh Faasil-starrer has a bit of everything — pathos, humour, suspense, moderate drama and realistic action.
Article Malayalam
KIFF 2017: Cinema Vandi can sustain only if we continue in a consistent way, says Don Palathara
Cinema Vandi travels to villages with independent films. Cinestaan.com caught up with Palathara to speak about this movement, the public response, its sustainability, and online alternative exhibition platforms.
Review Malayalam
Karutha Joodhan review: Difficult to connect with this beleaguered Jew
Riddled with weak camera work, haphhazard editing and temporal ambiguity, the film is worth a watch only if you are a Salim Kumar fan.
Article Malayalam
IFFK 2017: Filmmakers today are driven by fear, says Aparna Sen at Aravindan Memorial Lecture
While the Bengali actress and filmmaker urged to stand up against the environment of fear, she also stressed on the importance of exposing children to good cinema from the very beginning.