In a recent webinar, directors Hansal Mehta and Vetrimaaran discussed the problems of glorifying police violence in commercial cinema
5 min read13 Jul 2020Hansal Mehta's 'Omerta' is a chilling biopic, but one that reveals little that's new about Omar Sheikh
3 min read4 May 2018Hansal 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 2018Kangana Ranaut is masterful in Hansal Mehta's uneven dramedy
4 min read15 Sep 2017Each 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 2016The actor on juggling stage and screen, and why he doesn't mind the 'new villain' label
4 min read11 Mar 2016Like 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 2016Indian audiences do keep ratings in mind, but the 'A' certificate has not always had an impact on the business
5 min read4 Feb 2016SC'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 2016As 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 2015The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared