See much evil, hear no evil
Aankhon Dekhi, one of the finest Indian films of 2014, still shines bright in our minds. We explore and dissect the legend of 'Bauji' - brought to life by the inimitable Sanjay Mishra.
The Merchant Of Mumbai
Producer Shaan Vyas (Kshay, Masaan, Zubaan) gives us a rather impassioned insight into the world of film production, film festivals and globe-trotting.
“Making a film is like organising a wedding from the bride’s side.”
'Bhatukali' director Rohit Joshi speaks about how being an assistant director is crucial to direct your own film one day.
The Real Sound of Music
We chat with BBC Hindi's official music critic Rohwit - about his intriguing craft, and the sounds and tunes of contemporary Hindi cinema.
Film Review: ALGORITHMS
We review Ian McDonald's much-awaited documentary; a remarkable film about vision, and driven by vision.
Bioscope (2015)
Bioscope, a Marathi-language anthology of shorts directed by four acclaimed filmmakers, casts an umbrella over the different aesthetics and moods of Marathi cinema.
Keeda for All Seasons
We speak to 'Sulemani Keeda' director Amit Masurkar about the current Indie film scene.
Indie or Something Like It
Indie producer & professional multi-tasker Prerana Manker writes about her choices, life and career, and gives aspiring filmmakers some valuable tips about the craft.
Strangers in a Strange Land
Surabhi Sharma’s documentary Bidesia In Bambai is a sharp, gritty account of the numerous faceless Bihari migrants, writes Tanul Thakur.
5 Regional Films You Shouldn’t Miss
We list five remarkable regional Indian films - all of which released in 2015 - that should always be on your watching list.
From Noise to Sound
We speak to Bigyna Dahal, the sound editor in the national-award-winning team of Bengali film ASHA JAOAR MAJHE (Labour of Love).
Gulabi Gang (Documentary)
We look back at the fantastic national-award-winning documentary by Nishtha Jain.
Sulemani Keeda (2014)
We look back on a charming little home-grown indie from 2014, Sulemani Keeda - a definitive B-town film about struggling writers and their lives in the Mumbai suburb of Versova.
You write the cheque, I write the draft
Sudhish Kamath, who quit his job as a journalist and film critic with THE HINDU to develop scripts, writes about the perils and pitfalls of a screenwriting career in Bollywood.
2014: Little Pockets, Beating Hearts
Film Critic Rahul Desai looks back on some underrated works of conviction and truth in 2014; all of them largely independent, small and brave Hindi films that defied convention.
Ship Of Theseus (2013)
Film critic Tanul Thakur looks back at one of the defining Indian films of 2013.
My Moving Picture
Vivek Kumar, producer of 'Surkhaab', writes about a long journey that continues to throw him onto the shores of Mumbai.
“You can work with us only if the script excites you.”
Neeraj Ghaywan, director of MASAAN, speaks to us about his film on the eve of its release in Indian cinemas.
