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Village Rockstars Film Review: Poetry And Feminism In One Frame

By Subhalaxmi Borah 2nd December, 2019

Rima Das’s Village Rockstars is a refreshing departure from the traditions of film making. Set in the quiet village of Chhayagaon in Assam, i...

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Chitrangada: A Crowning Wish Review – The Privilege Of Having A ‘Family’

By Jhilam Gangopadhyay 6th June, 2019

In a society which denies recognition to queer families, the significance of family rests in the eyes of the beholder.

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Charulata And Nastanirh On What Society Does To A Woman’s Potential

By Debarati 24th May, 2019

Tagore's work explored the banality of our society's hyper-moralism and hypocrisy when it came to treating women, and the women in his stories, in ...

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Nagarkirtan Film Review: Holding Up A Much Needed Mirror To Society

By Debarati 14th May, 2019

It’s not often that one comes across a film that makes you flinch from a scene unfolding before you. Thanks to the outstanding performances, there’...

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Saheb Bibi Golam Review: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

By Jhilam Gangopadhyay 19th April, 2019

For the past few years, after having resettled in New Delhi from Calcutta (yes, I’m one of those Bengalis who would any day prefer ‘Calcutta’ over ...

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‘In this vast and great city, is there place for working women?’ Asks Satyajit Ray’s Mahanagar (1963)

By Jhilam Gangopadhyay 8th April, 2019

For a Bengali, and even an Indian, the name Satyajit Ray brings nothing but pride and certainly for good reason. He is known to have directed some ...