Alternative Entertainment

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: THE FILMMAKER, THE ETERNAL SEEKER

As it completes a 50-day run, Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri looks at Srijit Mukherji’s Padatik and how it stands out in the barren landscape of Indian biopics. Padatik, masterf...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: REVISITING A REEL MOTHER

Kaviyoor Ponnamma’s nuanced portrayals of motherhood reflected the complex realities of Kerala's changing society, going beyond stereotypical maternal roles to reveal de...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: TRUTH IN THE POST-TRUTH ERA

Namrata Datta’s Lakshahira is a powerful documentary that preserves the life and legacy of Dr. Lakshahira Das, standing firm against the commercialization of media in to...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: MITA VASHISHT - TRANSPORTED

"Mita Vashisht, the acclaimed NSD alumna, returns to her alma mater after 29 years, directing Chekov's 'Three Sisters' while reflecting on her journey, theatre's power, and ch...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: STUDYING IN INDIA CHANGED MY ARTISTIC PERSPECTIVE

Tharindu Ramanayaka, an independent filmmaker from Colombo, Sri Lanka, has carved a niche for himself in the world of cinema with his unique storytelling approach. His latest ...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: SATTRIYA DANCE LEGACY

Discover the dedication and journey of Prerona Bhuyan and Madhusmita Bora in promoting the 500-year-old Assamese dance form, Sattriya. Utpal Datta explores… In my excl...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: ROLLING THUNDER REVUE CAPTURES DYLAN'S BRILLIANCE

“Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story (2019) by Martin Scorsese - A documentary masterpiece, is what I experienced and recommend that, if you are a fan of Dylan&rsqu...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: UNLIKELY BONDS

"Before Life After Death" explores the struggles of a young pregnant woman and a grieving gynecologist in Singapore. It sheds light on societal stigmas, urban poverty, and hid...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: EXPLORING UNSPOKEN DEPTHS

Director Mrunal Mestri discusses the evocative power of silence and visual storytelling in 'Malti,' a black-and-white cinematic masterpiece exploring the emotional turmoil of ...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: SHYAM BENEGAL’S MANTHAN

Thanks to the efforts of the Film Heritage Foundation, Shyam Benegal’s masterpiece has reached a new generation, proving cinema’s power to educate and inspire soci...

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POLITICS: CONGRESS’S PLURALISM IS KEY TO VICTORY

Congress’s commitment to pluralism is vital for maintaining the trust of minoritie...

October 10 2024

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: THE FILMMAKER, THE ETERNAL SEEKER

As it completes a 50-day run, Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri looks at Srijit Mukherji’s Pa...

October 9 2024

THOUGHT FACTORY: LOVE LANGUAGES GUIDE TO MOHABBAT KI DUKAAN

Discover how to express and receive love through the five love languages, nurturing rela...

October 8 2024