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Cinestaan Curates: Mast Qalandar is a coming-of-age film that explores the quiet rebellion of a young boy
Directed by Divij Roopchand, the short has been screened at several film festivals across the world
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We have to reach every kind of audience through films, says Kriti Film Club founder Aanchal Kapur
The 20-year-old organization's Rising Gardens Film Festival is currently underway.
Article Hindi
50 years of Gambler: An unremarkable film that shines with Dev Anand’s colossal talent and charm
Dev Anand draws you into every scene even when his co-artiste is hopelessly hamming his or her way through the dialogues.
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: Step Out examines mental health and domestic abuse in the lockdown
Directed by Hridaye Nagpal, the film stars Neha Dhupia, who is also one of the producers.
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: Oye Teri is a hilarious cautionary tale for errant, workaholic husbands
Directed by Anand Tiwari, the short film stars Sumeet Vyas and Shivani Tanksale.
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: Inaam urges us to think about our choices and remember our humanity
The short film, released ahead of Republic Day this year, makes us think of ways in which violence can be avoided.
Review Hindi
Living On The Edge: Deglamourizing Bollywood review – Exposing the squalor behind the glamour
Opender Chanana’s hard-hitting documentary exposes the dismal reality of working conditions in the Hindi film industry.
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The dream is to disrupt the traditional ecosystem, says Cinemapreneur co-founder Gaurav Raturi
Gaurav Raturi, co-founder with Rupinder Kaur of the indie-focused OTT platform Cinemapreneur, talks about its genesis and the journey thus far.
Article Hindi
50 years of Kati Patang: Shakti Samanta’s musical hit is a cautionary tale for free-spirited women
The film, released on 29 January 1971, delivered a triple delight with Asha Parekh’s nuanced performance, Rajesh Khanna’s magnetic charm and RD Burman’s mellifluous tunes.
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Cinestaan Curates: Syaahi paints a subtle portrait of a child's innocent desire and its unintended consequences
Directed by Varun Tandon, the short film won a special mention at the 63rd National Film Awards
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80 years of Padosi: Impassioned plea for communal harmony at a time of turmoil
V Shantaram’s last project for Prabhat Films portrays the friendship between communities in the face of fraying ties between Hindus and Muslims.
Article Chhatisgarhi
A Dog And His Man is about pain and, probably, love, says director Siddharth Tripathy of his first feature
The Chhattisgarhi film examines the displacement of villagers as coal mining eats up their land and way of life, forcing them to leave their homes.
Review Malayalam
Cinestaan Curates: Exploring the contours of sexual freedom in Freedom@Midnight
Directed by RJ Shaan, the short Malayalam film stars Anupama Parameswaran and Hakkim Shahjahan
Review Hindi
Jaadoo review: A comment on regimented learning and the power of imagination
The film will be premiered in India at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
Review Marathi
Cinestaan Curates: Tyson investigates work-life dichotomy in the context of domestic violence
Directed by Sanjay Bhatia, the short film stars Bhuvnesh Shetty and Manjushree Kulkarni.
Review Hindi
Cinestaan Curates: The thought-provoking Suno makes us assess our prejudices
Directed by Shubham Yogi, the short film stars Amrita Puri and Sumeet Vyas.
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All events that were organised only for media and publicity will collapse, says Riju Bajaj on future of film festivals
The founder of the LIFFT India Filmotsav & Awards – World Cine Fest 2020 talks about the challenges in organising a film festival amid a pandemic and the way forward.
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The pioneering films of Chetan Anand – Centenary special
Strangely, the visionary filmmaker and his work have not received the prominence that they deserve.
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Cinestaan Curates: Nawab is an endearing film that reminds us of the joy that pets bring
Starring Aparshakti Khurana, Geetika Vidya and Mallika Dua, Nawab draws attention to our responsibility as pet parents and the heartlessness with which people are willing to cast them aside.
Article Hindi
50 years of Dastak (1970): Navigating morality and social mores in Rajinder Singh Bedi’s tale
The classic film, starring Sanjeev Kumar and Rehana Sultan, makes one think about the stifled life of a woman and how society is hell-bent on labelling her.