It is never easy to say 'no' to a specific project, says Netflix India's Srishti Behl Arya
Srishti Behl Arya, Director International Originals, Netflix India leads the films division, and admits she has her hands full with the increasing number of direct-to-digital releases.
Netflix India is dialling up the diversity with its new 2020 slate, says Monika Shergill, VP-Content
Monika Shergill talks about how the lockdown has benefited streaming, and how they maintain inclusivity and quality control at Netflix India.
In Anvita Dutt's Bulbbul, echoes from stories surrounding Rabindranath Tagore's family home Jorasanko
Aruna Chakravarti's Jorasanko gives fascinating insight into the lives of the Tagore women, from which many aspects take centre-stage in Anvita Dutt's Bulbbul.
Bulbbul and the 21st century global Gothic: How the Netflix Original imbibes the genre's characteristic tropes
Throughout its 90-minute runtime, Bulbbul engages with many different tropes of the Gothic genre.
With Bollywood heading straight to home, box office may no longer remain the primary criterion of success
The suspension of theatrical releases during the lockdown has come as a blessing in disguise since the films are no longer merely judged by box office pull.
Revisiting Satyajit Ray's Devi: The enduring relevance of the film's biting critique of dehumanisation of women
In Devi, the 'goddess's' listlessness and immobility in the face of burgeoning oppression was a metaphor for patriarchy at its diabolical worst.
Bulbbul, Axone, Kadakh, Chintu Ka Birthday: Tracing the popularity of content-driven films on OTT platforms
Freedom from pressures of box office release and mainstream limitations has drawn smart filmmaking and writing talent to generate content for OTT first.
Tripti Dimri on her breakout performance in Bulbbul: It’s motivated me to do more work with honesty
Bulbbul is a breakout performance for Tripti who conveys the innocence of a child bride growing into a confident and coquettish young woman ready for vengeance against marital abuse and the hold of patriarchy.
Tripti Dimri recounts director Anvita Dutt described Bulbbul's character as 'complete': 'She doesn't need a soulmate'
Tripti Dimri says she felt 'suffocated' playing the initial Bulbbul as she was a 'people pleaser' herself
Anushka Sharma on backing Bulbbul: 'Always wanted to show strong, independent women through cinema'
Anushka Sharma says has dared to produce never seen before, clutter-breaking cinema through Clean Slate Filmz.
Anvita Dutt on her directorial debut, the Netflix film Bulbbul: I was always drawn to darker fairy tales
Anvita Dutt's first directorial, Bulbbul, is a fantastical 19th century tale with its roots in folklore set in and shot in Bengal that explores and humanises the concept of 'chudail'.
Anushka Sharma posts a 'red sky' picture to promote release of Netflix film Bulbbul, produced under her banner
Bulbbul, bankrolled by Anushka Sharma's banner Clean Slate Films, started streaming on Netflix from 24 June
Bulbbul movie review: Anushka Sharma's continuing interest in the paranormal yields compelling results
Bulbbul combines what appear to be Anushka Sharma’s two primary interests – feminism and the paranormal.
With Bulbbul, Pataal Lok, the idea is to tell stories true to their respective worlds, says producer Karnesh Ssharma
Karnessh Sharma, who owns Clean Slate Filmz with actress-sister Anushka Sharma, discusses the switch to streaming services with Pataal Lok and Bulbbul.
Bulbbul, Anushka Sharma's Paatal Lok follow-up as a producer, to premiere on 24 June on Netflix
Touted as a tale about self-discovery and justice, Bulbbul will be Anushka Sharma's second production venture into digital platforms