Aankhon Dekhi

Only 3 Indian films selected at Berlin Festival but Youngistaan does India proud

India has only three films at Berlin this year (last year there were as many as 12 Indian films). Of course, selection depends on the quality of films produced worldwide in any year, so it’s quite a feather in Nagesh Kukunoor’s cap that his Dhanak (Rainbow) has been selected in Berlin’s Generation section (for children and young adults).

Top 10 Bollywood films of 2014: Queen, Dedh Ishqiya, Haider and more

This past year was a mixed bag for Bollywood. It started off with a bang, and made us hold out hope that the reign of nonsensical, regressive commercial masala may be coming to a close.

Film Bazaar in Goa: where the dream of Indian indie cinema lives on

Started in 2008, Film Bazaar takes place alongside the International Film Festival of India and is a place that connects filmmakers with producers, distributors and critics.

Aankhon Dekhi review: a beautiful film about a wise old fool

The best films are those that subvert your expectations as a viewer. It’s impossible not to have expectations, of course, as we now walk into movie theatres after being bombarded by teasers, trailers and interviews; all of them trying to force us to reach a pre-determined opinion for any upcoming release.