Over a decade ago, at Alliance Francaise de Bangalore, I spoke with a youthful conviction on why Hindi cinema must never be dismissed as just another drug to keep the masses oblivious to the real issues of governance, poverty, disenfranchisement, corruption and more. When gently asked by the moderator, why Hindi cinema could not be […]
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They Are Not Accountable?
Madhuri Dixit recently received a notice from the Haridwar Food and Drug Administration for endorsing the nutritional value of Maggi, after the UP government found dangerously high levels of lead in a batch of noodles. While a debate rages about whether brand ambassadors can be held responsible for the quality of products, there is another side to the […]
The Baap Of Glorious Cliches
Bbuddhah Hoga Tera Baap opens with the iconic AB poster from Deewar silhouetted against the credits and those who grew up in that era, instantly feel the rush of blood going to their head. There was nothing, NOTHING like watching Amitabh Bachchan in 70 mm or Cinemascope, in the 70s and 80s, in flesh and […]