Salaam Bombay
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Reema Kagti on bringing an outsider's gaze to her films, and co-writing with Zoya Akhtar
Devanshsharma •Filmmaker Reema Kagti talks about the 'supernatural' element in her films, and why they often deal with the theme of coming to terms with loss.
Hollywood's Great Indian Picture of Clichés
Vinayakc •Despite talk of political correctness, western cinema's treatment of India and Indian characters continues to be ridden with stereotypes
Why Salaam Bombay, Mira Nair's directorial debut, remains unmatched 30 years after its release
Manik Sharma •Salaam Bombay never feeds on brutality, but finds in the friction of life, moments of learning, and doomed love
Pather Panchali to Masaan, five Indian films that were celebrated at Cannes
Parulsharma •Five Indian movies that were critically acclaimed at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival
Oscars 2017 countdown: Why Indian movies don't make the cut for Best Foreign Language Film
Gautam Chintamani •Oscars 2017 won't have an Indian entry in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Why have we failed to consistently crack the code?
Why Tamil film 'Kaaka Muttai' is the most praiseworthy movie of 2015
Subhash •There is so much in Kaaka Muttai that’s an unalloyed triumph
Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay to re-release this March
Fp Archives •"It's absolutely thrilling to bring 'Salaam Bombay!' to a new generation of young people. The story is as alive today," Nair said in a statement.
Christie's latest auction to support Indian NGO Salaam Bombay
Fp Archives •A dazzling array of magnificent jewels, from flawless diamonds to rare gemstones, natural pearls and signed jewels from the finest makers including Indian designer Viren Bhagat will go under the hammer at a sale here that will benefit the Salaam Bombay Children's Fund.