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Rethinking the angry young cop in Indian cinema

In a recent webinar, directors Hansal Mehta and Vetrimaaran discussed the problems of glorifying police violence in commercial cinema

5 min read13 Jul 2020
Industry

Film Review: Omerta

Hansal Mehta's 'Omerta' is a chilling biopic, but one that reveals little that's new about Omar Sheikh

3 min read4 May 2018
Mint-lounge

The simplified terror in Omerta

Hansal Mehta's next film about Omar Sheikh tells us why the depiction of terrorism hasn't moved beyond the cold good-and-bad filter

4 min read14 Apr 2018
Industry

Film Review: Simran

Kangana Ranaut is masterful in Hansal Mehta's uneven dramedy

4 min read15 Sep 2017
Opinion

Five films that touch a chord with today's India

Each of the director has their own tone and treatmentSippy is youthful, Sarkar dramatic, Ali gritty, Mehta without artifice, and Gulzar displays a welcome sensitivity and lightness of touch

6 min read8 Apr 2016
Mint-lounge

Manav Kaul: The devil and the details

The actor on juggling stage and screen, and why he doesn't mind the 'new villain' label

4 min read11 Mar 2016
Mint-lounge

Aligarh hopes to follow in Neerja’s footsteps

Like Neerja, Hansal Mehta's Aligarh, hopes to start promisingly enough from the 400-450 cinemas it is being released in and gain traction through word of mouth

2 min read23 Feb 2016
Industry

Do adult ratings really impact a film’s fate?

Indian audiences do keep ratings in mind, but the 'A' certificate has not always had an impact on the business

5 min read4 Feb 2016
Politics

Supreme Court offers sliver of hope for gay rights

SC's decision to hear in open court curative petitions on Section 377 is an opportunity for it to rectify the mistake of re-criminalising homosexuality in the country

6 min read3 Feb 2016
Mint-lounge

Manoj Bajpayee: The original indie star

As Bheeku Mhatre in 'Satya', he lit a fire in Hindi cinema. When he catches attention, he grabs it hard, as he has done again with the most nuanced role of his career in 'Aligarh'

15 min read7 Dec 2015
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