The Third Wheels of 2015
We look back at some of the best, under-the-radar supporting performances - both male and female - in Hindi films in 2015.
“The unspoken word is the most cinematic element of filmmaking.”
Perhaps the most experimental filmmaker in mainstream Hindi cinema, Imtiaz Ali speaks to us about his vivid movies, methods, collaborations, philosophy, literature and criticism.
Fandry: The Shame Of Being Different
Film critic Tanul Thakur writes about the charming little Marathi-language film, Nagraj Manjule's 'Fandry'.
In Conversation with Hansal Mehta
An honest and outspoken Hansal Mehta (Shahid, CityLights, Aligarh) speaks extensively about his journey, mistakes, changes, film criticism, politics, Anurag Kashyap, independence and much more.
Film Review: In Their Shoes (documentary)
We take a look at filmmaker Atul Sabharwal's personal and pleasantly informative documentary 'In Their Shoes' - about his roots, his family shoe business in Agra, and the gentle fading of one of the purest forms of craftsmanship.
For The Love Of Peddling
Vasan Bala, the talented filmmaker behind 'Peddlers' (Cannes Critics' Week 2012), speaks about his journey, frustrations, his stubbornness and vision, Bombay Velvet (which he co-wrote) and much more.
Film Review: Madhureeta Anand’s KAJARYA
Rahul Desai reviews the well-intentioned indie Kajarya, a perplexing cross between a low-budget docudrama and a silly potboiler.
Right Mood, Wrong Season
Review of the angsty, well-acted but tonally incomplete indie drama 'Coffee Bloom', which released in select Indian cinemas in March, 2015.
Eat, Earn, Make Film, Repeat
We speak to the very affable Ramchandra P.N., veteran filmmaker and FTII graduate, about his new two-character indie Haal-E-Kangaal, his journey and perpetual struggle to find an audience.
A Winner By Knockout
Rahul Desai breaks tradition and writes about something very close to his childhood and heart - the ROCKY spinoff 'Creed' - an engaging franchise addition to the boxer's enduring legacy.
Film Review: X – Past Is Present
A failure, but not for lack of trying. We review Drishyam Films' interesting new cinematic experiment, a collaborative film named X: Past Is Present, starring Rajat Kapoor, Anshuman Jha and many actresses who vary between passable and poor.
Sudhanshu Saria’s Labour of ‘LOEV’
We speak to filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria, whose first feature-length film LOEV has been selected to premiere at the prestigious Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2015.
“Now they’ve realised I’m not just a ‘Gandu’.”
An interview with one of India's most controversial and radical voices, filmmaker Q - who speaks about his latest film, his ideologies and the meaning of independence.
All Dressed Up And Nowhere To Go
Rahul Desai writes about 'The Threshold', starring Rajit Kapoor and Neena Gupta - a moving chamber piece that screened at this year's Mumbai Film Festival.
“Commerce dictates the art in films here.”
We have a quick chat with Nagesh Kukunoor, whose new film 'Dhanak' premiered in India at the JioMAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
“Futility of fundraising makes me want to quit.”
Mumbai Film Festival Golden Gateway winning filmmaker Gurvinder Singh speaks about 'Chauthi Koot', his methods, years of learning and the losing battle of fundraising.
“A director must help everyone achieve their dreams.”
Filmmaker Ruchika Oberoi talks about her debut feature (Venice FEDORA winner) 'Island City', which had its Indian premiere at the JioMAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2015.
JioMAMI 2015: A Haraamkhor in Mumbai
A quick chat with the talented Shlok Sharma, whose feature-film debut 'Haraamkhor' - starring Nawazuddin and Shweta Tripathi - will play at the Mumbai Film Festival 2015.
