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Shiv Inder Singh
Special: How Film and Music Connect Punjabis on Both Sides
31 Aug 2021
“Khoon Khanne da vee ohee khoon Lahore da vee ohee, Khoon Layalpur vaale Ludhiyane bolade Sadde ekko hai zubaan, sadde virse vi ekko
Azhar Moideen
As Malayalam Film Industry Struggles, Kerala Govt Moots Plan to Launch OTT Platform
28 Jul 2021
With the pandemic-induced lockdown restrictions crippling the Malayalam film industry, Kerala government has initiated plans to start its own OTT streaming platform to support small films.
Jeroo Mulla
We Need More Films Like Sherni
18 Jul 2021
Sherni (2021) is directed by Amit Masurkar. “Sherni” means lioness, but in this context, it’s a tigress. Of course, it’s about a man-animal conflict and how politicians are involved in the process of…
PTI
National Award-Winning Film and Theatre Actor Surekha Sikri Dies at 75
16 Jul 2021
Sikri, known for her films "Mammo", "Badhaai Ho" and TV show "Balika Vadhu" was attached with NSD Repertory Company performing in hit productions such as "Sandhya Chhaya", "Tughlaq" and "Adhe Adhure…
PTI
Cinema Legend Dilip Kumar Dies at 98, Tributes Pour in
07 Jul 2021
Kumar, born Yusuf Khan in Peshawar on December 11, 1922, was known for classics such as “Mughal-e-Azam” and “Devdas”, is survived by his wife Saira Banu.
The Leaflet
Filmmakers, Academics and Civil Society Concerned About Cinematograph Amendment Bill
30 Jun 2021
The proposal to amend the Cinematograph Act comes two months after the Centre dissolved the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) in April 2021.
Azhar M
Unaroo: Mani Ratnam’s Call to Malayali Youth to Wake up and Transform into Zombies Toiling for Capitalists
29 Jun 2021
Although much has been written about the politics of Mani Ratnam’s films, specifically, the espousal of hyper-nationalist sentiments and romanticisation of upper-caste endogamous practices in them, a…
Amulya Anita Gurumurthy
The Cartography of Communal Conflict: A Critical Analysis of Earth
29 Jun 2021
The film explores Partition through the realm of the personal.
PTI
Noted Film-Maker and Kerala’s First Press Photographer, Sivan, Passes Away at 89
24 Jun 2021
Sivan was the first press photographer in Kerala. He was also the still photographer of the classic Malayalam movie 'Chemmeen' and has won several awards.
Jeroo Mulla
Reading Pariyerum Perumal
11 Jun 2021
In the film, we see that the village elders push Perumal to study Law and he applies to a Law College in the city.