The Subversive Genius of Om Shanti Om
In an era of celebrity diplomacy, few actors have the courage to laugh at themselves, fewer even to laugh at the idiosyncrasies of the industry…
What Do Ranveer and Deepika Have that Virushka, Nickyanka, & Sonam-Anand Don’t?
The Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone romance, captured in heartfelt confessions, mushy Instagram comments, and photos so sweet that they make singletons burst into tears, feels strikingly…
The Khaufnaak Maut of Horror Films
Ever since Ramsay Brothers and Ram Gopal Varma abandoned the Great Indian Horror Project, Bollywood has floundered in the genre. Where does one go to…
25 Years of Pulp Fiction: Why Vincent and Jules Are Gangsters You Can Relate To
The urban gangster was pictured in Pulp Fiction taking casual dumps and discussing the pros and cons of foot massages. The film cushioned its scenes…
Pandemic Wala Pyaar: Why Dating Feels So Different in the Time of Coronavirus
In this pandemic age, anyone you meet has to make you feel like they’re worth risking a lot more than a bad date, and to…
How an Indian Mother Celebrates the Monday After Mother’s Day
Much has been said about motherhood. “Motherhood is divinity” – I suppose that can be debated. “Motherhood is a job you can never quit” –…
Aadhaar Verdict: Time to Worry About the Ghosts of Your Data Past
The Supreme Court’s Aadhaar verdict has maintained that the database’s benefits outweigh its risks. But do they? Data is the new plutonium, a simple target…
Namaz, Iftar, and Badminton: The Little Rituals of the Ramzan of My Childhood
In most other places, people welcome Ramzan by hanging lanterns on their windows or lighting up the streets. But in Mumbai’s Byculla, children welcome the…
A Long Overdue Love Letter to My Big, Fat Body
I have so much to apologise to my perfectly imperfect body for. For all the times I caught your eye and looked away. For the…
The One Thing That Stops Baahubali from Becoming India’s LOTR
As you watch Baahubali: The Conclusion, prepare to be dumbfounded by its scale and grandeur. Then, ask yourself if you should expect more than just…