Naam Shabana - More Than Just a Film

Over the last few years, shouts of women empowerment, feminism, and gender equality have taken a steep rise owing to the increase in tragic incidents involving females. As we all know that cinema is the so-called mirror of the society; whatever takes place in the society or whatever is happening in the society is sure to be made a film on. A couple of weeks back, a certain Bollywood film named "Naam Shabana" got released on the same lines. The only difference being the fact that it was made with an intention of bringing about a necessary change in the society.

Why Are Good Films Not Appreciated in India?

Films are something truly dynamical. They often change your perspective towards life and certain events happening around you. They do transform you sometimes and that can be both in the positive and the negative aspects. Our beloved country is highly influenced by the films and cinema we watch. We see any film and we gradually tend to do what the lead in the film does and mutually share his ideology in the real life.

5 Movies That Would Make Awesome TV Shows

Our Bollywood films are known to take inspirations from Hollywood films. But what if we take that inspiration to a new level and adapt them into TV shows?

With the audience slowly accepting different concepts, they might as well accept a desi touch to some of our favourite Hollywood films and since our television is ruled by women, the films I’m mentioning have female characters we can all relate to.

1. Monster In Law

Celebrating 11 Years of Rang De Basanti - Still Making An Impact

There are movies that leave an impact on your mind after coming out of the theatre. This impact actually makes you think about either yourself or about the world around you. These few movies are timeless and remain fresh forever. Rang De Basanti is one such movie which completed 11 years on 26th January this year. It was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra casting Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Kunal Kapoor, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan and Alice Patten while R. Madhavan appears in a guest role but also a major character.

Top 15 Bollywood Movies To Watch Out For in 2017

Cine-lovers, at the start of the year, always look forward to the films that would be released in the year ahead. Some of the notable films to watch out for in 2017 have been listed below:

#1. Raees

Changing Trends in Indian Cinema from 1950s To 2017

Bollywood is known to make a variety of films ranging from commercial masala flicks to the realistic cinema, from sci-fi superhero films to message-oriented films. A common pattern that one can observe in the films that release every year is the set formula on which most of the films are based. Filmmakers, here, try to follow a set formula in their films and don’t wish to experiment with new story and screenplay.

Bollywood: How Fickle Can Our Award Shows Be?

The season of popular award shows has come, and yet again the Indian audience has to bear the agony of sitting through another indistinguishable award show lacking originality, authenticity and credibility. Time and again, we witness stars dancing and walking away with awards in a scenario when it’s hard to even tell one award function from another.

Bollywood: Contrasting Tales of Two Magnanimous Filmmakers

The film industry has always been known to produce exceptional talents that last for a long time and leave a lasting impression in the audience’s mind. While a few of them come from a non-filmi background, a majority of them are a product of the industry only.

'Bahubali 2: The Conclusion' postponed, find out official release date

SS Rajamouli’s  ‘Bahubali- The Conclusion’ which is the sequel to one of the biggest blockbusters ‘Bahubali-The Beginning’ in India till date,  was initially rumoured to be releasing on April 14, 2017 but will now release on April 28, 2017 as confirmed by the Team as well as Karan Johar. The predecessor movie ‘Bahubali-1’ has been recognized by using world class graphics and animation effects to being alive a unique cinematic experience at a lower budget as compared to Hollywood movies.

Johnny Walker: The Drunkard who was a Teetotaller

The year 1950, Guru Dutt was planning his directorial debut in Navketan studio with his beloved friends Dev Anand, Chetan Anand and his script writer Balraj Sahni. The discussion was about ‘Baazi’. A drunkard entered the studio and started uttering nonsensical things as he was not in his senses. They started enjoying at first but after half an hour the guy was ordered to be thrown out. That very moment Balraj Sahni ordered ‘cut’ to the drunkard, “Badru Miyaan come back to your original identity.” Everyone was astonished to see a drunk guy turning sober in seconds! Guru Dutt instantly casted him in ‘Baazi’ and gave him a character of drunkard which was already written by Sahni. And Hindi cinema found a brilliant actor and the best comedian.

Musafir Hoon Yaaron: A journey of the song

He was a traveller who travelled around the whole world of music with leaving nothing behind that was supposed to be covered. And if we walk on the path of music he created it will be a never-ending journey. R.D. Burman, the emperor who ruled all the territories of music!

Dear Zindagi, A Message To Life.

Film: Dear Zindagi.
Cast: Alia Bhatt (Kaira), Shah Rukh Khan (Jug), Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi, Ali Zafar.
Director and Story: Gauri Shinde
Producer: Karan Johar, Gauri Khan and Gauri Shinde.

Lately, the content of the films is experimental. And Gauri Shinde's film Dear Zindagi is one of it. With the story of a working girl figuring out her life, Dear Zindagi is not a typical Bollywood film. Gauri Shinde creates magic when it comes to building character and leading them into a relatable story. And the same magic was felt with Kaira’s character to which any woman in her 20s and 30s will relate to. 

Remembering Dev Anand: God of Happiness

He was the ‘Jewel Thief’ who stole hearts of millions of audiences with his charisma. He was constantly working, always thinking about new experiments. He always stood at the peak of his life. He was forever young, evergreen who was meant to fill everyone’s life with joyfulness just like his name defined. Dev Anand – God of happiness and joy!

Cinema and its impact on Indian society

“Life is a movie! We all are different characters; Each one, whether having expensive dresses or no clothes;… the young lad polishing an old shoe in the footpath finds himself in the place of his favorite hero of an inspiring movie… it really happens, at least in India..”

Rock On 2 Review: Does it rock again?

It's been 8 years since the movie Rock On released in 2008, but it still remains so fresh in our memories due to a distinct genre of music, which is still a rare epicentre for movies in India. So, as an audience, the expectation from Rock On 2 becomes even higher.

Madhubala: Transit of ‘Venus’

14 February 1933, it was a day of love when God sent his most beloved and beautiful angel to the earth. This angel got vanished as swiftly as she arrived on this planet… Often perceived as ‘Marilyn Monroe of  Bollywood’, Madhubala, the ‘Venus’ is still adored by millions of fans and is an idol for leading ladies in the industry. She was a fantasy who ruled people with her fluorescent smile and mesmerizing eyes!

Is Regional Cinema outperforming Bollywood in content?

“Content is King” 

It’s been said and known that the content is the ultimate thing that can make or break. If the content is not good then whatever and however means may you use, it won’t bring out the successful or the desired results. It May work out initially or for short term but if you want to go for the long term, you have to make your content relative, creative and unique to give it the power to excel. It’s the same for Movies.

Is the hype around Pink legit?

Now the internet is no stranger to the new Big B starrer film, Pink, and as you may already know, everyone is flipping their tops and gushing over it and I'm not sure what to think.
And while it's a perfectly fine film- checks the boxes- a decent plot, good acting, it is, at best, mediocre in terms of everything else.

5 reasons why Amitabh Bachchan’s letter is for every daughter

Recently, the legendary artist Amitabh Bachchan penned down a heartwarming letter for his granddaughters- Aaradhya Bachchan and Navya Nanda. He poured his emotions and advice for his princess' in it. And the words in the letter are something which is relevant for not only the celebrities’ daughters but for every daughter in this world, irrespective of the privilege you owe, or the class you belong to. Here are the reasons why;

Bollywood: The 100 crore Fallacy

Bollywood is one of the largest producers of movies all over the world. With around three to four movies releasing at the box office, every Friday, the competition is fierce. A good way, as many of us believe it to measure the worth of a movie by its commercial success. However, what is altogether very surprising is that a lot of the Indian movies today are making it to the famous 100-crore club, despite lacking a story line, let alone a good one. So here, let us have a look at a few such stories.