Drawn to perfection: On Studio Ghibli’s anniversary, seven must-watch animated films

June 15 marks the 36th anniversary of the path-breaking Japanese company. Some of their best movies are available on Netflix.

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· 7 hours ago

What ‘Sherni’ taught Vidya Balan about the human-animal conflict – and her approach to acting

She plays a forest officer in ‘Newton’ director Amit Masurkar’s new movie.

Udita Jhunjhunwala

· Yesterday · 10:30 am

‘Sunflower’ review: Murder, bias and agendas lurk in a Mumbai high-rise

Controversial director Vikas Bahl makes a comeback with a Zee5 web series starring Sunil Grover, Mukul Chadda, Ranvir Shorey and Girish Kulkarni.

Nandini Ramnath

· Jun 11, 2021 · 02:00 pm

‘Still indie filmmakers’: Raj and DK on ‘The Family Man’ and their two-decade-long journey

The filmmakers share insights into their working process and address concerns about the Amazon Prime Video series.

Devarsi Ghosh

· Jun 13, 2021 · 10:30 am

‘Shaadisthan’ review: A big-hearted ode to rebellion and freedom

Raj Singh Chaudhary’s debut feature stars Kirti Kulhari and Nivedita Bhattacharya.

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· Jun 11, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Feluda is one of Satyajit Ray’s greatest creations but is he too brilliant for the movies?

Although Ray’s version of ‘Sonar Kella’ is a fan favourite, ‘Joi Baba Felunath’ points to the perils of adaptation.

Nandini Ramnath

· Jun 07, 2021 · 10:30 am

Pavan Malhotra on Buddhadeb Dasgupta’s ‘Bagh Bahadur’: ‘Such films stay with us our whole lives’

The actor pays tribute to the director, who died on June 10 at the age of 77.

Nandini Ramnath

· Jun 12, 2021 · 10:45 am

Watch: In ‘Haseen Dillruba’, Taapsee Pannu plays a woman accused of killing her husband

Vinil Mathew’s film, written by Kanika Dhillon, also stars Harshvardhan Rane, Vikrant Massey and Aditya Srivastava. Out on Netflix on July 2.

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· Jun 11, 2021 · 09:47 pm

‘Why girls can’t watch a porn movie?’ Why is some of Indian web TV so lame?

Everyone wants a piece of the pie.

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· Sep 17, 2015 · 11:58 am

‘The Water Man’ trailer: A boy looks for a miracle to cure his ailing mother

David Oyelowo’s directorial debut will be streamed on Netflix on July 9. The cast includes Oyelowo, Rosario Dawson, Lonnie Chavis and Alfred Molina.

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· Jun 12, 2021 · 08:20 am

Press play (and wipe away the tears): The ultimate 1990s Indipop songlist

From ‘Paree Hoon Main’ to ‘Purani Jeans’ via ‘Made in India’ and ‘Tanha Dil’, it’s all here.

Devarsi Ghosh

· Dec 31, 2019 · 08:30 am

It’s 20 years since ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Gadar’ – and the contest between cricket bat and hand pump

The period dramas with nationalistic subjects endure in different ways 20 years after their release on the same day.

Nandini Ramnath

· Feb 21, 2021 · 09:30 am