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Tag Archives: Cinema of India
Bulbul Can Sing
Every year I get to see some really interesting independent Indian films at the London Indian Film Festival. This year I saw Rima Das’ “Bulbul Can Sing” which later won the national award of the Best Assamese film. The story … finish reading Bulbul Can Sing
Review of Tamil film “’96”
This is a film that was waiting to be made and C. Prem Kumar was the man who actually went ahead and thought of writing this script and directing the film as well. The difficult part about writing this review … finish reading Review of Tamil film “’96”
Review of the film “Sir”
This film was appreciated at Cannes last year and received many good reviews. So I knew that if I got a chance I would surely watch it. The London Indian Film festival gave me this opportunity. The screening theatre was … finish reading Review of the film “Sir”
Film Review – Mission Mangal
This film celebrates the Indian woman scientist who has remained largely unknown. While we were all admiring the movie stars the Indian scientist remained in the shadows doing her work quietly. She is an expert in rocket science but she … finish reading Film Review – Mission Mangal
Film Review: His Father’s Voice
I just saw “His Father’s Voice” and it fills me with hope for the future because it shows that Indian cinema is now closer to being global cinema in its content and expression. There are all kinds of viewers in … finish reading Film Review: His Father’s Voice
Konttho (Bengali Film) review
If you have had a smoker in your family you will appreciate this film more than those who don’t know what it is to see someone destroy himself with cigarettes. Directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee the film is … finish reading Konttho (Bengali Film) review
Film Review Gully Boy
I am not at all familiar with the rap culture so I started watching the movie without any expectations. But hardly had I been ten minutes into the story I realised this wasn’t only about the Indian rap scene but … finish reading Film Review Gully Boy
Film Review: Projapoti Biskut
Bengali cinema is now in such an interesting phase that I watch out for any recent releases and I am often pleasantly surprised by the content. This film is produced by Shibo and Nandita who are usually seen as directors. … finish reading Film Review: Projapoti Biskut
Book review of “Bimal Roy – The Man who Spoke in Pictures”
I have just finished reading a very enjoyable book. It is a collection of essays on Bimal Roy, the filmmaker. Edited by his daughter Rinky Bhattacharya and his granddaughter Anwesha Arya, the book is a new edition of the previous … finish reading Book review of “Bimal Roy – The Man who Spoke in Pictures”
Review of Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (available on youtube)
This summer I attended a short course, actually it was a series of lectures, at the British Film Institute which was about the screen adaptations of books in Hindi Cinema. The selection of films which were discussed was good and … finish reading Review of Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (available on youtube)
Uma by Srijit Mukherjee
I am really sorry to say that this is not my favourite Srijit Mukherjee film. The idea is good but it has been stretched a bit too much. The screenplay is based on a true story of a Canadian boy … finish reading Uma by Srijit Mukherjee
Two star kids
The publishing scene in India has changed so much in the last 15 years that nothing is as before. The days when only literary fiction was considered worthy of being printed are over. We have now moved into a scene … finish reading Two star kids
Screening of Raja Harishchandra (silent film) at the BFI
On Saturday 20th May, Dada Saheb Phalke’s film “Raja Harishchandra” was screened at the British Film Institute. But it wasn’t an ordinary screening. The silent film was screened with live music and a presentation about the early years of Indian … finish reading Screening of Raja Harishchandra (silent film) at the BFI
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Tagged Cinema of India, Film, film review, Indian cinema, Raja Harishchandra
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DVD Review – Kadambari (Bengali film) 2015
This film was released last year and I had been eagerly waiting to see it. So I watched it with great eagerness and I wasn’t disappointed at all. The film stars Konkona Sen Sharma and Parambrata. Both are among my … finish reading DVD Review – Kadambari (Bengali film) 2015
Bela Seshe
This film just shows how far Bengali Cinema has progressed when it comes to themes and stories. Bela Seshe is about an old couple who are going to complete 50 years of married life when the man announces that he … finish reading Bela Seshe
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Tagged Bengali film, Cinema of India, Indian cinema, Soumitra Chatterjee, Swatilekha Sengupta
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Udta Punjab – killing three birds with one stone
Abhishek Chaubey’s Udta Punjab has opened a new chapter in the history of Indian cinema. It set out to expose the drug abuse problem in Punjab but actually it has also exposed the outdated mindset of the Central Board of … finish reading Udta Punjab – killing three birds with one stone
Bombay Velvet
This is not really one of my usual reviews. This piece is for those who have already seen the movie. I am just sharing my experience. This was a film I was really looking forward to seeing. In fact, I … finish reading Bombay Velvet
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Tagged Anurag Kashyap, Cinema of India, film review, Indian cinema, Ranbir Kapur
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Noukadubi (Bengali film) – a review
I must thank the friends who have encouraged me to write about films and particularly Bengali films because thanks to them I have seen the works of many directors I had not seen earlier. I didn’t watch Bengali films for … finish reading Noukadubi (Bengali film) – a review
Review of “Autograph” (Bengali film)
This film was presented at the London Indian Film festival last year but I didn’t see it then because I was busy with an exhibition. When the DVD came to my hands I was eager to see what made the … finish reading Review of “Autograph” (Bengali film)
Do Dooni Char
The National Awards this year seem to have brought a few question marks to people’s minds. The one film, however, that seems to have got everyone’s nod is “Do Dooni Char”. I was convinced for all these years that Rishi … finish reading Do Dooni Char
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