Writers’ Corner with Aseem Arora
We speak to screenwriter Aseem Arora (Nanhe Jaisalmer, Heroes, Kya Dilli Kya Lahore), an Indian-Army ex-aspirant who has steadily built his career in B-town over the last decade.
Film Review: LAAL RANG
Our review of the very intriguing and interminably long Randeep Hooda starrer, LAAL RANG.
The Conflict Of Creation
An anonymous independent Indian producer writes his take on a recent B-town feud that troubled many film enthusiasts.
“My Bible for Kapoor & Sons was ‘Monsoon Wedding’.”
We speak to man-of-the-moment Shakun Batra, the young director of one of the year's better Hindi films, 'Kapoor & Sons.'
REEL to REAL
A new contributor to iiF writes about a recent "real" Bollywood trend, and how we need more of it.
Film Review: Kaafiron Ki Namaaz
A review of the direct-to-youtube 140-minute independent film, Kaafiron Ki Namaaz.
Review: Kya Dilli Kya Lahore (2014)
We look back on actor Vijay Raaz's directorial debut 'Kya Dilli Kya Lahore' -- an anti-war chamber piece with two performers at the top of their game.
“Bombay is where people can change the screenplay of their lives.”
We track down the elusive and iconic Sudhir Mishra to have a quick chat about his films, early years and the changing landscape of Hindi films.
Wanted: More Action
An analysis about why the contemporary Hollywood 'actioner' genre needs a desperate boost of originality and freshness.
Genie, You’re Free
Film critic Rahul Desai writes a brief, moving tribute to iconic actor/comedian Robin Williams -- the clown who forgot how to smile.
Knocking On Open Doors
An interview with Prashantt Guptha, the eloquent actor behind one of the most enduring faces on the ill-fated Pan Am Flight 73 in Ram Madhvani's NEERJA.
Love At Last Sight
A film critic writes evocatively about how he fell in love with the movies -- and not at first sight.
“Darkness is easy. Happiness is what’s difficult to enact.”
An extensive, charming and honest interview with Rasika Dugal -- a talented actress (Kshay, Qissa) still navigating her way through the lanes of her craft.
Album Review: Bollywood Diaries (2016)
Music critic Rohit Mehrotra discovers the joy of a little-known album, and shares it with us -- song by song.
Conversations With Baradwaj Rangan
Tanul Thakur and Rahul Desai set out to interview -- and explore the vast intellect of -- film critic and 'The Hindu' Senior Deputy Editor Baradwaj Rangan, one of Indian cinema's foremost thinkers and definitive voices.
AAMIR NE TERE KO BAAP BANA DIYA
Vipin Sharma, who many recognise even today as Mr. Awasthi (Ishaan's father in 'Taare Zameen Par') writes a heartfelt piece about the film and superstar that changed his life.
Death Of A Gentle Man
An Op-ed piece (and not quite a review) of the events surrounding and shaping Hansal Mehta's remarkable new film, Aligarh.
Film Review: Bollywood Diaries
Our review of the Hindi film, 'Bollywood Diaries', a surprisingly passionate, superbly acted and well-crafted tribute to struggling artistes across the country.
