Elevators in Hindi cinema
Pankaj Sachdeva returns with a fascinating trivia article about the use of "elevators" in Hindi cinema.
iiF Awards, Hindi Cinema, 2018
The fourth edition of our custom-made iiF Awards is here. Rewarding the best and worst of Hindi cinema in 2018.
The Circus of Cinema
Film essayist Pankaj Sachdeva delves into the depictions of the "Circus" - a dying art - in Hindi cinema.
Gulabi Gang: What questions to ask, and when
A throwback to Nishtha Jain's illuminating 2014 documentary GULABI GANG -- not to be confused with the vapid Madhuri Dixit starrer Gulaab Gang -- by award-winning film critic Tanul Thakur.
Mulk: When Your Own Disown You
Pankaj Sachdeva deep-dives into one of the most passionately argued, well-acted and progressive Hindi films of 2018.
The man of Shuttlecock Boys
We take a look at what the director of Shuttlecock Boys, Hemant Kumar Gaba, had to say about the making of his film and the independent-film landscape back in 2012. Much has changed, but so much remains the same.
Inside The Lunchbox
A deeper look into the "ingredients" of Ritesh Batra's masterpiece, The Lunchbox (2013).
Film Review: MASAAN (2015)
A throwback to one of the best Hindi films of 2015, MASAAN, directed by debutant Neeraj Ghaywan.
Call Me By Your Name: The Anatomy of Desire
A closer look at the beauty, meanings and soft poignance of Luca Guadagnino's CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, by the ever-observant Pankaj Sachdeva.
The Best Films of 2017
This is your definitive list. Our young critic Pranav Joshi lists down the BEST of 2017 in terms of World Cinema. How many have you watched?
The Knights of Comedy
A review of Assamese filmmaker Kenny Basumatary's charming Martial Arts comedy caper, Local Kung Fu 2.
What I Learned from Hindi Movies in 2017
Our film analyst Pankaj Sachdeva lists down his most cherished (and not-so-cherished) moment from Hindi cinema in 2017.
IIF Awards, Hindi Cinema, 2017
Our annual awards "show" across all categories for the best and worst of Hindi cinema.
SHALA: The Ethereal Pangs of Childhood
A lovely throwback to the sweet coming-of-age Marathi childhood drama, SHALA (2011), by film critic Tanul Thakur.
MAMI 2017: The film-wise Report Card
We list down the 41 films we watched at MAMI 2017 with quick ratings, so as to help you for future viewing purposes.
India In A Day: A Collection of Faceless Memories
We take a more intimate look at Richie Mehta's poignant Google-funded "India In A Day," India's first full-length crowdsourced film.
Jagga Jasoos and the Magical World of Anurag Basu
Pankaj Sachdeva delves deep into the themes and palettes of Anurag Basu's vivid, musical universe of Jagga Jasoos.
The Timelessness of Topi
Priya Bhattacharji introduces us to "Topi," a poignant animated Partition-era short film (2009) by Arjun Rihan.
