Sukhpreet Kahlon
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Arabian Nights review: Refreshing, intriguing exploration of the glue that binds us
The Marathi short fiction film examines the ways in which human beings hold different beliefs and yet, intriguingly, coexist.
Review Hindi
Kashmiriyat review: Formulaic, unimaginative, tedious drama
The short film, written and directed by Divyansh Pandit, is intended as a tribute to the victims of terrorism in the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Review Hindi
Level 13 review: Unexpected ending makes this passable relationship drama worth a watch
Samir Tewari's short film, starring Annup Sonii and Sandhya Mridul, dwells on how the past comes back to haunt people.
Review English
Padmavyuha review: Plodding attempt to understand Hinduism in all its complexity
Raj Krishna's debut short film ends up obfuscating its own intentions in a half-baked exploration of faith and belief.
Review Marathi
Snakes And Ladders review: Agonizing film about power and its subjects
The Marathi short film is being screened virtually as part of the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2020.
Article Hindi
25 years of Oh Darling Yeh Hai India! (1995): Irreverent, piercing film about the state of the nation
Ketan Mehta's film, which was released on 11 August 1995, is an entertainingly exaggerated take on socio-political issues and the formulaic films of 'Bollywood'.
Review Bengali
Kayantar review: Poignant reflection on art, religion and gender
The thought-provoking film foregrounds the realm of art, artistic expression, desire and freedom, examining how a divisive society systemically thwarts individual dreams and choices.
Article Marathi
Sunday is as much about loneliness and lack of intimacy as about sexuality: Arun Fulara on his debut short
Sunday will be screened on 16 August as part of the upcoming Bengaluru International Short Film Festival being held online this year.
Review English
Detour review: Charming snippet on finding solace in unexpected places
Starring Vikrant Massey and Sayani Gupta, the short film conveys the hope that is rekindled as two strangers share a few moments together.
Review English
Take 2 review: Shallow exploration of the reigniting of relationships
Though the short film has its heart in the right place, it offers contrived solutions in this story about a disillusioned filmmaker rediscovering his creative spirit through his granddaughter.
Article Hindi
When a film-crazy boy held Madhubala's hand at the Mughal-e-Azam preview
Film historian Zafar Aabid Balani recounts his experience of watching a preview of the iconic film with the star seated right behind him.
Article Hindi
Remembering Ramesh Shastri, writer of the superhit 'Hawa Mein Udta Jaaye' from Barsaat (1949)
The Sanskrit scholar, whose birth anniversary falls on 2 August, had a short-lived career in films but will always be remembered for one of Hindi cinema's evergreen songs.
Article Punjabi
Gippy Grewal shares his first look from Warning
The film, written and produced by Grewal, is directed by Amar Hundal.
Review
The Gatekeeper review: A contemplation of time, isolation and imagination
With no dialogues, Atanu Mukherjee's short film reflects on what it means to perform a monotonous, mundane job day after day in relative isolation.
Article Hindi
Remembering Mohammed Rafi, the voice for all seasons: Anniversary special
On Rafi's 40th death anniversary, his youngest son, Shahid Rafi, shares memories of his father and notes that his fans only seem to be multiplying with each passing year.
Article Hindi
55 years of Waqt (1965): The film that created the Yash Chopra imprint
The first colour film from BR Chopra's banner, Waqt brought together picturesque locales, cosmopolitan fashion, glitzy cars, travel and a suave style that became the hallmark of Yash Chopra.
Review English
Shot In Bombay review: Reality is stranger than fiction in this film about the mad, tangled world of 'Bollywood'
Liz Mermin's documentary takes us behind the scenes on a fascinating journey through commercial Hindi cinema, crime and the chaos of moviemaking.
Article Hindi
Finding Badnaam Basti (1972): Accidental discovery that restored a piece of Indian cinematic history
Directed by journalist Prem Kapoor, the film was presumed lost for more than 40 years, till it was found by chance in an archive in Germany.
Article American Hindi
Hollywood actor John Saxon, of Enter The Dragon and Shalimar fame, dies aged 84
Saxon had featured in Krishna Shah's star-studded heist film with Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Sylvia Miles and Rex Harrison.
Article American Indian
We are about getting your film discovered, says MovieSaints COO Anupama Bose
This year, the New York Indian Film Festival has tied up with MovieSaints, an online box office for curated independent films, for its virtual edition.