Topic: Films
Pakistani Islamic group now goes after a film on a bearded man and Imran Khan caves
The Imran Khan government has all but surrendered to Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan by telling producer Sarmad Khoosat to delay release of ‘Zindagi Tamasha’.
Prime Video is playing the long game in India, while Netflix is leaning on Bollywood for help
Netflix India projects itself as a cutting edge platform. But all it has produced recently is Bard of Blood, Chopsticks and the lacklustre Ghost Stories.
Bollywood Khans not silent. They speak up through films – Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali to Chak De!
Deepika Padukone standing in solidarity with JNU students has made Indians question Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir over their silence. But look closely at their films.
Why it’s time to break up the Disney empire
Disney is willing to lose money in order to generate market power that the company can later use, often against consumers.
Why Bollywood needs a Parvathy Thiruvothu — an actress not afraid of the F-word
Parvathy Thirovothu called out Arjun Reddy’s misogyny on Film Companion, as Alia Bhatt fidgeted with her nails and Deepika Padukone made sure lipstick didn't stain her teeth.
Article 15 takes off on Badaun, Una cases, stirs debate on depiction of trauma in Bollywood
ThePrint speaks to filmmakers, victims' families and psychologists to understand why films on real-life traumas are made and their possible impact.
CDs & DVDs killed the VCR — but not before it gave Indians Hollywood, porn and memories
The VCR had to die with the advent of CD and DVD players but it would always remain a small step in technology, but a giant leap for Indians.
Girish Karnad, the prolific filmmaker and actor whose movies mirrored society
Some of Girish Karnad’s remarkable award-winning movies both as a director and actor are Vamsha Vriksha, Samskara, Nishant, Iqbal and Manthan.
Sunil Dutt, the legendary actor & director who joined politics on Rajiv Gandhi’s request
On his 14th death anniversary, ThePrint remembers Sunil Dutt, his path-breaking films and political career.
Kesari sees Akshay Kumar’s rebirth as an action hero as the actor dies
We are all well aware of Akshay Kumar’s knack for taking on social themes, but in Kesari he delivers an entire syllabus on social and political justice.
China has definitely crossed India’s Lakshman rekha but it won’t lead to 1962 again
Modi govt has brushed China's construction in Doklam under the carpet. Indians have managed to sustain the fiction of ‘victory’ at Doklam.
Does Trump help or harm India’s interests when he offers to mediate with China, Pakistan?
US President Donald Trump Wednesday offered to mediate between India and China over the "raging border dispute".
Defence
Chinese aggression in Ladakh also a message for domestic and external audience: Experts
International experts say the timing is troubling as it comes at ‘a critical phase in India's internal difficulties with the Covid-19 pandemic’.
PM, CM, DM: India’s 3 big power centres have been exposed by one disaster
The prime minister, chief minister and district magistrate are the three engines of India’s governance, but their handling of the coronavirus pandemic is going awry.