Opinion

Opinion | Imran Khan, And The Perils Of Having An 'Opinion' In Bollywood

The reality of the industry is quite grimy. More often than not, its inhabitants have been fairweather friends, happy to sing the praises of whoever is in a position of authority.

Blog | Nana Patekar, And The Sharp, Lasting Sting Of His 'Plain-Speak'

"Subah ghar se niklo, bheed ka hissa bano..." Nana Patekar's characters often spoke with the bluntness of men who had little patience for pretence. Just like Nana himself.

Opinion: LSR, Astha Kunj And The Unfinished Fight For Women's Right To Public Spaces

Last year, five young women from the Cities for Youth Programme in Ajmer decided to set up Apno Thiyo, pop-up chai stops, not just to serve tea, but to create a safe, open, and public space for women to gather and chat. "It was a case of making women visible over something as simple and basic as hanging out over a cup of tea, an image we usually...

Blog | Katrina Kaif, And The Very Indian Problem Of Too Much 'Audacity'

The remarkable thing about many Indian trolls is not that they have opinions, but that they expect - get this, Katrina Kaif, no less - to care about them.

Opinion | Satluj To Santosh To Padmaavat, How Getting Offended Became India's Favourite Hobby

There are three reasons why films based on real incidents or beloved myths depart from the truth

Blog | Asha Bhosle Is Gone, But Her 'Bad Girl' Anthems Live On

It is extraordinary how Bhosle's voice has been part of the cultural landscape of changing India, signifying freedom, independence, and risk-taking. Forever brilliant, forever bubbly, forever young, she will be missed.

Opinion | Dhurandhar, And The Enduring Ghosts Of Kashmir Valley

Dhurandhar is a story of the relentless war waged by Pakistan against India, not all of Pakistan but the terrorists it harbours, and the agenda it upholds.

Opinion | In 'Dhurandhar', More Gang Wars Than Spy Wars

It's a massacre at a grand wedding in Karachi, as two gangs, one led by a Baloch, another by a Pathan, turn their guns on each other.

Opinion | Dharmendra: The 'Pehelwan' Who Was A Poet

Dharmendra described himself as a 'mitti ka beta' (son of the soil). But some of his most memorable roles were those of a man of words, a teacher or a poet.