So, the missing of two brides or their swapping while stepping into their new homes is no big deal in a patriarchal society like the one we live in. And Laapataa Ladies effortlessly, smoothly and with lots of tongue-in-cheek humour manages to bring this to our notice.
Author: Shoma A. Chatterji
As an actor, I go into every element of a film, says Prosenjit about 40 years in cinema
Prosenjit Chatterjee has been nominated for the Best Actor Award by the Critics Guild of India for his magnificent performance in Shesh Pata. He talks about his cinematic journey of four decades.
“Each film has its own genesis”: Sriram Raghavan
Sriram continues to make headlines with his thrillers, the latest release being the acclaimed murder mystery Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. However, his next film Ikkis breaks away from the thriller genre to focus on the heroism of a young soldier, aged 21, who died in combat and became the youngest recipient of India’s highest military honour, Param Vir Chakra.
Manoj Bajpai: Actor and forever rebel in search of the right audience
His film Joram, the story of a man fighting the system that threatens to crush him, received many awards last year, including the Best Actor Award at the Durban International Film Festival 2023 for Bajpai.
Movie Review: Masterful performance by Vicky Kaushal propels Sam Bahadur
Making a fictionalised feature film on an international, glamorous, real-life hero was an uphill climb. But Meghna Gulzar has nailed it right and proper, aided by the wonderful support of her team evident right through the film.