cinema
Dysfunctionally Functional
Kaveree Bamzai
What seems progressive in one era may well seem retrograde in another
Daily Heroes
Three documentaries—about pioneering women journalists, brothers who rescue birds, and the lookalikes of Bollywood stars—are getting international recognition
Madhuri Dixit: The Return of the Queen
Madhuri Dixit set the template for the modern-day heroine in Bollywood and now she is back to challenge it in a new series that casts her as an ageing diva
KPAC Lalitha (1947-2022): A Cultural Icon
Among the greatest actors of Kerala, she leaves an indelible imprint on the Malayali mind
The Godfather at Fifty
The Godfather embodies the American dream, which is not merely about money and the immigrant making it big, but also keeping the family together while doing so
The Depths of Deepika
Deepika Padukone is reshaping the idea of the Hindi film heroine and of the Indian woman, one movie at a time
Bappi Lahiri (1952-2022): Dancing to His Own Tune
He composed memorable songs in forgettable movies but the remix revolution has kept his music alive
Paying It Forward
Shakun Batra is happy to describe himself as a team player who is eager to share credit
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