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Films Being Reborn on OTT; Why It Happens?
Box office is a menacing beast. A Goliath that every David needs to fight without any certainty of winning over. Let's tweak that a bit, shall we? The numbers have usually spoken for themselves. About 200 films having theatrical releases, and barely 6 to 8 (being optimistic) garnering the moolah in a calendar year. These are petrifying odds for any filmmaker who, wanting to tell a story, also needs to deal with the logistics and business aspect of making a movie. Enter OTT revolution. Not only did the advent of OTT manage to accentuate the importance of entertainment but also provide | Click Here...
Indigenous representation in Indian cinema: Shedding light on ‘Sonchiriya’, ‘Dhabari Quruvi’, ‘Apu Trilogy’ and others
Embarking on a cinematic voyage that entwines Indigenous representation with the colourful threads of Indian cinema is like unearthing a treasure trove of narratives that sparkle with cultural authenticity. Imagine diving into a movie world where vibrant characters from tribal landscapes burst forth, not just as celluloid figures but as vessels of heritage and societal reflection. Indigenous communities, custodians of rich traditions and narratives, have found their stories woven into the fabric of cinema, reflecting their struggles, triumphs, and unique way of life. T | Click Here...
Sushant Singh Rajput: King of sad expressions
Sushant Singh Rajput was one of the finest actors in Bollywood. He started his journey with popular serials such as Kis Desh Main Hai Meraa Dil and Pavitra Rishta. He seamlessly made the transition from television acting to the silver screen and found instant success with his debut film Kai Po Che. The star essayed a number of characters, including real-life hero MS Dhoni. Sushant left for his heavenly abode leaving everyone teary-eyed. He was found dead at his Bandra apartment on June 14. Even after one year of Sushant’s passing away, fans remember him and often old videos of him | Click Here...
Dear Sushant, I Can’t Believe You Are Gone
What is happening to the world? Irrfan, Rishi Kapoor…and now Sushant Singh Rajput???!!! How can Sushant be gone? I am still trying to process the information hoping it is untrue. Flashes of our conversation play in my mind. Those long conversations where you held forth on your ideological commitment to staying true to your beliefs. “I will never sell myself to commercial success,” you said to me more than once with grating righteousness which at that time I thought was overdone. But your dedication to your roles was beyond anything I had seen in any actor of your generation. | Click Here...
Vote Now: Best Hindi film of 2019: Gully Boy, Chhichhore, URI, Article 15, Super 30…?
It has been another wonderful year for Bollywood in 2019, with lovely movies and performances. While the biggies of Bollywood haven't really managed to make it big yet, the new-gen stars have ensured that they take the legacy forward. Article 15, Uri: The Surgical Strike, The Sky is Pink, Chhichhore and many more are some of the top films of the year. Below is the list of the Top Hindi Films of the year. Check out the poll to vote for your favourite so that we get to know which is the Best Hindi Film of 2019. | Click Here...
Year-Ender 2019: Top 10 Hindi Films
It was a year of mixed blessings. 2019 was another year filled with 100-crore plus hits. But some of the best films of the year failed to impress the audience. On the other hand, some films like Kesari and Kabir Singh which I had liked during the first viewing left me with mixed feelings when I returned to them. Here are the 10 that stayed with me as the year came to an end. Article 15: In one word, Article 15 is spellbinding. It is everything that cinema was always meant to be. Thought-provoking, questioning, disturbing and ultimately cathartic because the cop-hero | Click Here...