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‘Param Sundari’: All the Beauty of Kerala Cannot Compensate for the Lack of Emotional Depth in the Romantic Fare

“Param Sundari” on Netflix is directed by Tushar Jalota and produced by Maddock Films under…

‘Baahubali: The Epic’ – A Grand, Imperfect, But Ultimately Triumphant Reimagining of a Modern Indian Cinema Milestone

Ten years after S.S. Rajamouli redefined Indian cinema, the kingdom of Mahishmati rises again. “Baahubali:…

The Birth Centenary of a Revolutionary Maestro: How Salil Chowdhury Transformed Indian Music

Salil Chowdhury’s birth centenary falls on Nov. 19. The composer, songwriter and revolutionary (1925-1995) was…

Geeta Gandbhir’s ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ is a Devastating Documentary That Exposes the Deadly Cost of Stand Your Ground Laws

There’s an infuriating inevitability to “The Perfect Neighbor,” Geeta Gandbhir’s searing new documentary now streaming…

When Carnatic Meets the Cosmos: Agam Remains India’s Most Visionary Progressive-Rock Collective

Their Grammy-submitted third album bridges time, tradition, and transcendence — reaffirming why Agam remains India’s…

‘Good Fortune’ Review: Aziz Ansari’s Directorial Debut Delivers Laughs But Stumbles On Landing

After years of delays and setbacks—including the suspension of his first planned directorial effort “Being…

All That Glitters: New York’s South Asian Elite Celebrate Diwali as a Cultural Moment

The grand staircase of the Lotte New York Palace hotel sparkled with mirror work and…

Rajasthani Short Film ‘Ru Ba Ru’ (Face to Face) is a Touching Saga of Sisters’ Grief, Grace, and Rebellion

I saw “Ru Ba Ru” at the 7th Atlanta Indian Film Festival in September 2025.…

King of the World: Shah Rukh Khan Becomes First Bollywood Billionaire, Surpasses Hollywood’s Elite

In a historic milestone that reshapes the global entertainment landscape, Shah Rukh Khan has officially…

Akshay Shirke’s ‘Louis’ is a Meditation on Loss, Memory, and the Invisible Threads That Connect Us

“Louis,” a haunting short film by talented filmmaker Akshay Shirke, seeps deep into the viewer’s…

Atlanta-Based Filmmaker Sanjay Arora’s ‘2 Khet’ (Two Farms) is a Devastating Tale of Land, Labor, and Loss

Inspired by true events, “2 Khet” (Two Farms) is a quiet but powerful short film…

Poetic Realism: Why Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ Will Win the Academy Award at the 98th Oscars

In the vast landscape of cinema, some films entertain, others provoke thought, and a rare…

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