Sukhpreet Kahlon
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The Jujurana’s Kingdom review: Following the trail of the King of Birds
The film will be screened as part of the ongoing virtual Rising Gardens Film Festival.
Review Odiya
Thengapalli review: Celebrating the might of tribal women as eco-warriors
The short documentary will be screened as part of the virtual Rising Gardens Film Festival.
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: Ghar Se is a dark film about women taking matters into their own hands
The film, which is centred on a woman's relationship with her daughter-in-law, was a finalist for the Filmfare Short Film Awards 2021.
Review Nepal
Raasaleela review: Discovering devotion in nature conservation
The short fiction film will be screened at the upcoming virtual Rising Gardens Film Festival.
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The younger lot thinks eating Maggi and chips is better than eating jowar, says Akash Basumatari
Basumatari's documentaries, Mhari Topli Ma: Basta and Mhari Topli Ma: Phang, which explore shifting food trends among tribals, were screened at the Rising Gardens Film Festival.
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Cinestaan Curates: Gandharvan is an ode to two legends, their artistry and humility
Directed by Akhil Sathyan, the short film captures a brief meeting between two masters, movie star Mohanlal and legendary artist Namboodiri.
Article Hindi
80 years of Khazanchi: Landmark film that shaped contours of mainstream Hindi film music
Moti B Gidwani’s pre-Partition blockbuster, which was released on 5 April 1941, showcased the magic of Ghulam Haider.
Article Hindi
40 years of Kudrat (1981) – Chetan Anand’s meticulously crafted reincarnation thriller
Watching the film 40 years after its release on 3 April 1981 provides some incidental nostalgic pleasures as well.
Article Assam
Against all odds: Revisiting the making of the first Assamese talkie Joymati
Celebrating 90 years of talkies, Cinestaan looks at the remarkable tale behind the film by the multi-hyphenate filmmaker and cultural activist Jyoti Prasad Agarwala.
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: Sunday is a gentle, heart-warming film about imagined possibilities
The film won the Riyad Wadia award for Best Emerging Indian Filmmaker at the Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival.
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Wanted to tell a story that is a tribute to street children, says German filmmaker Jan Philipp Weyl
Weyl was inspired by Salaam Bombay (1988) and Slumdog Millionaire (2008) for his film Running Against The Wind, which is set in Ethiopia.
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We look up to the West for films like Lord Of The Rings, but we also have fantastic stories, says filmmaker Abhishek Chandra
Chandra's short film Ladybug examines familial relationships in the face of the loss of a loved one.
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Animation has become synonymous with visual effects, says animator Nina Sabnani
The artist and storyteller opened up about curating animated films at the Asian Women's Film Festival and the changing trends in animation.
Review Malayalam
Cinestaan Curates: Discovering a room of one’s own in Women’s Day
Written and directed by Tom J Mangatt, the film was released around Women’s Day
Review Nepal
Bare Trees in the Mist review: An emotional, layered drama about a mother’s despair
The Nepali language short film directed by Rajan Kathet was screened as part of the virtual Rising Gardens Film Festival.
Article Hindi
And then there was Sound: 90 years of the first Indian talkie, Alam Ara (1931)
Celebrating this milestone in Indian cinema, we take a look at the developments leading to the making of the first talkie and the changes it spurred.
Review Hindi
Bombay Begums review: Alankrita Shrivastava’s series raises crucial issues but is a laboured watch
With an inadequate script and turgid dialogues, the web-series does not allow its striking elements to resonate with the audience.
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The festival feeling has not lessened, says Asian Women's Film Festival director Deepti Khurana
The annual festival, which began yesterday, is free and taking place virtually this time. It ends tomorrow, but the films will be open for viewing for 48 hours after they are made available.
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: Cuddly is an endearing ode to the unwavering love of mothers
Directed by Karan Shetty, the five-minute short film captures the nuances of a mother-daughter relationship.
Article Hindi
40 years of Love Story (1981): The flash-in-the-pan stardom of Kumar Gaurav
The dream launch of Rajendra Kumar's son catapulted him to success that could never be repeated, effectively sealing his fate.