Meet Manisha Basu, Bollywood’s First ‘Intimacy Supervisor’
An intimacy supervisor has the power to stop filming, if he/she gets a sense that either of the lead actors are uncomfortable during a scene.
Author: Tatsam Mukherjee
Kesari: Two Historians Tell Us What Bollywood Won’t About The Battle Of Saragarhi
Like most wars documented in history, the Battle of Saragarhi is more complicated than Akshay Kumar-starrer, Kesari might suggest.
Rasika Dugal’s ‘Hamid’ On Kashmir’s ‘Disappearing Locals’ Is Both Courageous & Stunning
Set in Kashmir, Aijaz Khan's Hamid closely examines the society's atrocities through a child's 'naive' (and pointed) questions.
Devdas To Jodha Akbar: All The Films The ‘Kalank’ Teaser Reminded Us Of
Aapko pehle bhi kahin dekha hai...
This Assamese Film’s Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival Is A Big Win For Regional Cinema
After Rima Das put Assam on the international film festival map, it's heartening to see Aamis being showcased alongside 103 films at this year's Tribeca.
Brie Larson Shines As ‘Captain Marvel’ In An Origin Film That Cares About The Good Fight
On her journey from Carol Danvers to Captain Marvel, Brie Larson injects a vulnerability into a character that doesn't have the luxury of being 'quirky'.
Sanjay Bhansali’s Film On Abhinandan: Is Bollywood Sensitive Enough To Make War Films?
Looking at Bollywood's shameless hurry to turn Abhinandan's life into a film, we can be rest assured that it won't bother with a nuanced perspective.
The Trigger-Happy Daakus of ‘Sonchiriya’ Teach Us The Futility Of Violence
In Sonchiriya, where blood is shed over the tiniest assault on 'honour & pride', it's refreshing to see characters coming to terms with mindless violence.