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The Whitewashing of Captain Nemo and the Return of an Indian Hero That Hollywood Erased

For over a century, Captain Nemo has been one of literature’s most enduring characters—a brooding…

‘Heads of State’ : A Glossy Global Romp Where Priyanka Chopra Jonas Does Not Play Third Fiddle to the Male Leads

“Heads of State” kicks off in the thick of geopolitical chaos, with a distractingly cheesy…

‘Sarangapani Jathakam’ and ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’: Two Timely Tales from Tollywood and Bollywood

Two recent movies about love and marriage in contemporary India caught my attention for the…

The ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ Controversy: When Cross-Border Casting Sparks Geopolitical Tensions

Diljit Dosanjh, one of India’s most prominent Punjabi entertainers, finds himself at the center of…

‘Second Chance’: Subhadra Mahajan’s Debut Feature Offers a Masterclass in Quiet Storytelling

In an era of cinema dominated by spectacle and noise, Subhadra Mahajan’s “Second Chance” emerges…

Ancient Epic Meets Modern Theater: A Completely Reimagined Mahabharata Conquers Lincoln Center

In an era when theater companies often struggle to bridge cultural divides and temporal distances,…

From Mahabharata’s Gandhari to HBO’s ‘Succession’ : Meet Akram Khan, the Master of Movement and Storyteller of Our Time

The New York Times describes the opening of Akram Khan’s latest work “Gigenis: The Generation…

‘Vilayat Mahal’ is a Moving Play About Exile, Identity, and a Woman’s Pursuit to Reclaim Her Family’s Dignity

I had the privilege of attending “Vilayat Mahal,” the final production of Naatak’s 29th season—and…

Growing Up With Frederick Forsyth : My Voracious Adolescent Years of Pulp Fiction

The last book of Frederick Forsyth’s that I read was back in 1992. I did…

Karan Kandhari’s Debut Feature ‘Sister Midnight’ is a Feral, Feminist Fable From Mumbai’s Streets

Karan Kandhari’s debut feature “Sister Midnight” is a film that defies easy categorization, and that’s…

Jeopardy Masters 2025: Yogesh Raut’s Historic Victory Demonstrates His Remarkable Resilience and Strategic Prowess

In a thrilling finale that aired on June 4, 2025, Yogesh Raut emerged as the…

Breaking Bread: ’Once Upon a Time in Lahore’ Hauntingly Depicts the Tragic Dimensions of Hate and Friendship

I first met Sanjay Arora at the Atlanta Indian Film Festival in September 2024, where…