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• The eternal ‘Uncle’ of Hindi Cinema

  by caruk guruk July 14, 2022
  Most lovers of 70s Hindi cinema would instantly recognise ‘uncle’ David, the endearing old man who was a constant fixture in every Hrishikesh Mukherjee film. But he was also an avid sports enthusiast, and he might have had something to do with Steven Spielberg’s 2005 film, Munich. ...

• Modern Love works because of its powerful ensemble

  by caruk guruk July 12, 2022
  Helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the show delivers plenty of screwball comedy and sentimentality, though not always with the desired level of conviction or consistency. Two months ago, we had the Mumbai edition of Modern Love that while working within the parameters of warm, feel-good stories around love...
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• At pains to balance out its feminism by humourising male infide

  by caruk guruk July 9, 2022
  Jugjugg Jeeyo’s apologetic feminism aims to cater to both feminists and conservatives. As a consequence, it is neither here nor there and may as well be nowhere. In some ways, the new Hindi film Jugjugg Jeeyo (Live Long and Prosper) reminds me of the recent Malayalam release Jo and Jo. The la...

• Anup Jalota walks down the memory lane

  by caruk guruk June 18, 2022
  Anup Jalota said, “Solah Baras Ki Baali Umar and Aisi Laagi Lagan were from two very different genres, but they established me as a singer.” It was a regular work day at Mehboob Studios. It was the early 80s and Bollywood’s famous composers Laxmikant-Pyarelal, lyricist Anand Baksh...

• first Muslim superhero seeks more than just 'representation'

  by caruk guruk June 8, 2022
  Cast members Mohan Kapur, Zenobia Shroff and Saagar Shaikh open us on their MCU debut and what makes Ms Marvel relatable. When Marvel Studios announced that they were bringing their first Muslim superhero on screen, many had a jaw-dropping moment. But Ms Marvel cast members -- Mohan Kapur, Zenobia ...