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Khandhar is Mrinal Sen’s most poetic film. It’s a masterpiece of stillness and silence

Triya Gulati - August 10, 2025

Shatrughan Sinha was Bollywood’s villain. ‘Kalicharan’ made him a hero

Sunil Dutt sold 7 cars to make Reshma Aur Shera. It’s an Indian Romeo & Juliet story

With Aavishkar, Basu Bhattacharya turned his troubled marriage into a masterpiece

Mirza Ghalib: The movie was the perfect marriage of the poet’s words with Suraiya’s voice

Samira Sood - June 20, 2020

When Jawaharlal Nehru told her she had brought Ghalib's soul back to life with this movie, he was not exaggerating.

Salaam Bombay! is a haunting exploration of child labour in India

Samira Sood - June 13, 2020

The proceeds from the movie were used to set up Salaam Baalak Trust, an NGO that works for the welfare of street children.

Raj Kapoor’s Awara is all the more relevant in the context of India’s migrant crisis

Samira Sood - June 6, 2020

The movie, known for bringing Charlie Chaplin into Bollywood, is a gripping drama that shows the vicious circle of crime and poverty.

Sunil Dutt’s one-actor movie Yaadein is an oddly apt watch in these isolated times

Samira Sood - May 30, 2020

Sunil Dutt's National Award-winning directorial debut shows his prowess as an actor & filmmaker, and his willingness to take risks.

Sadma is an achingly beautiful story about a love that defies labels

Samira Sood - May 23, 2020

Balu Mahendra's Hindi remake of his Tamil classic, Moondram Pirai, was a milestone in his, Sridevi's and Kamal Haasan's careers.

Kaagaz Ke Phool is Guru Dutt’s masterclass in filmmaking and heartbreak

Samira Sood - May 16, 2020

Guru Dutt's classic, tragic film is brought to life by subtle performances and dialogue, gorgeous camerawork and Kaifi Azmi's haunting lyrics.

Raat Aur Din, directed by Satyen Bose, was the perfect swansong for Nargis

Samira Sood - May 9, 2020

Nargis Dutt's performance as a woman with an identity disorder in this 1967 film won her the first National Award for Best Actress.

With Bobby, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia set the bar for young love in Bollywood

Samira Sood - May 2, 2020

Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Hum Tum, Saawariya - all owe a debt to this1973 movie.

Gumrah, BR Chopra’s tale of a woman’s desire that challenged conventions back in 1963

Samira Sood - April 25, 2020

Gumrah, said to be inspired by the love story of Dilip Kumar and Kamini Kaushal, was refreshingly bold and managed to stand apart from the many adaptations that followed.

Jawani Diwani was candyfloss Bollywood, but it turned many stereotypes on their head

Samira Sood - April 18, 2020

Fun and frothy, this light-hearted rom com features songs that are on every party playlist even today

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Reel Take

Khandhar is Mrinal Sen’s most poetic film. It’s a masterpiece of stillness and silence

Shatrughan Sinha was Bollywood’s villain. ‘Kalicharan’ made him a hero

Sunil Dutt sold 7 cars to make Reshma Aur Shera. It’s an Indian Romeo & Juliet story

With Aavishkar, Basu Bhattacharya turned his troubled marriage into a masterpiece

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