Masaan

Looking beyond the rose-tinted glasses: Has all the romance in Hindi cinema gone or evolved?

Cinema for change is significant, and love stories that explore the real side of it are gladly welcomed, but is it greedy to want the best of both worlds? Is it asking too much, if I desire over-the-top romances, and rooted love stories as well?

Watch: Shireen Mirza drops throwback video of ‘acting school days’ with Vicky Kaushal

Shireen Mirza, who went to acting school along with Vicky Kaushal has shared a throwback video on social media which has now gone viral . Check video here:

Indian cinema and the Dalit identity: How Masaan confronts us with a truth caste norms would have us negate

In post-constitutional India, the meeting points of two castes or of people from two historically opposed castes, has become a vantage point for understanding the process of society’s democratisation.

Masaan turns 5: How Neeraj Ghaywan-Varun Grover’s film tries to break the cycle of caste, gender discrimination

Watching Masaan for the first time, it’s Vicky Kaushal who instantly impresses. He imbues the film with its narrative momentum, and walks away with all the compelling emotional bits.

Hardik Mehta on how Kaamyaab originated, directing Roohi Afzana, and how he made inroads into the industry

Hardik Mehta talks about how he belongs to a very 'filmy' family, experimenting with the horror genre in Roohi Afzana, and will to dabble in various genres.

As Angrezi Medium releases, ranking the top 8 single-father daughter films, from Mili, Masaan to Somewhere, The Descendants

Angrezi Medium revolves around a single father (Irrfan Khan), his relationship with daughter (Radhika Madan), and their quest to get her education overseas.

Richa Chadha on reprising role in Inside Edge season 2: I'm not as ambitious as my character Zarina Malik

Richa Chadha discusses how her character of an actress in Inside Edge 2 is poles apart from her real-life personality, and attempting stand-up comedy.

Varun Grover on adapting Sacred Games, and why pro-establishment comedy is against Indian culture

Varun Grover talks about the 'existential crisis' in Sacred Games, and why the comedians today should not 'waste' their voices through pro-establishment comedy.

Pankaj Tripathi on reprising Guruji in Sacred Games 2: He has a crucial role to play in unravelling the mystery

Pankaj Tripathi talks about the intrigue around his role of Guruji, and how he prepared for arguably his toughest role yet, in Sacred Games Season 2.

Anurag Kashyap, Neeraj Ghaywan on directing Sacred Games 2, and why Netflix Original will get more riveting now

While Anurag Kashyap has directed Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Ganesh Gaitonde track, Neeraj Ghaywan has helmed Saif Ali Khan's Sartaj Singh track in Sacred Games 2.