The Kerala Story still not in multiplexes after SC lifts ban

The Kerala Story

The makers of the contentious Hindi film The Kerala Story made a stop in Kolkata on May 19 to address the city’s media, one day after the Supreme Court overturned the ban on the film’s showing in Bengal. The film’s sensitive subject matter, potential consequences if screened in the state, and the controversy surrounding it […]

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut music album – Sukoon

sukoon - sanjay leela bhansali

The album Sukoon is out now! Sanjay Leela Bhansali once again creates magic with his music. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s musical efforts have always been as grand as his films. Given how invested he feels in every aspect of composing music, it’s no wonder that music dominates Bhansali’s entire Cinema. The songs of Bajirao Mastani are […]

Nepotism is not the monopoly of Bollywood

Nepotism - Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant Singh Rajput is no more with us. But after his demise, the nation is sprouting on nepotism and the topic has been going round in social media for over a week now. Preferential treatment of offsprings, relatives, friends, associates and acquaintances have been practised for ages. It does exist irrespective of forms of society […]

Bollywood & the portrayal of psychological issues

Bollywood & the portrayal of psychological issues

Until a few decades back, mainstream Bollywood was hesitant to take a pragmatic view on a subject like a mental disorder. Although certain movies revolving around the theme were box office successes. The filmmakers were sceptical of realistic depiction of mental disorder. There are several reasons for such scepticism, of which the apprehension of the […]