There’s been a special place in the world of cinema and streaming entertainment for the Indian political thriller. Given the country’s colourful, if also chequered, political history, it’s hardly surprising that filmmakers…
The drama of real life has conventions that are more dramatic than any scripted drama.” When actual events rife with corruption scandals, power grabs, and take-’em-out tactics are translated into book,…
When Politics Becomes Cinema Drama, emotion, spectacle Indian cinema has always been about the larger-than-life. But in the past 20 years, a new form has arisen that combines fiction with reality: the…
When Real Politics Turns Into Reel Thrill India’s politics is a veritable mine of drama, emotion, ambition and power struggle. Both sensational scandals and clandestine power plays have provided fodder for some…
Real-life India continues to be a fertile ground for political thrillers. They mix melodrama, corruption, espionage and deeper socio-political truths. For viewers who are looking for more than mere distraction, these films and…
Whether we realize it or not, fame, so long mystified by the glitz of the limelight, carries with it a shady underbelly where ambition crosses paths with obsession, and adoration becomes…
When Reality Meets Reel Indian cinema is not only about song and dance and drama it is also a tool that can bring many a real-life mystery to life. From chilling…
A Thrilling Genre on the Rise Indian Filmmaking has always been known for its storytelling, culture, and emotions. Over the last few years, however, a potent subgenre has blossomed and audiences and…
The Real Stories Gripping a Nation There has been an enormous change in the taste of Indian audiences in recent years. So even as escapist fantasies and romantic dramas flourish, a new…
When Real Life Is Stranger and More Thrilling Than Fiction Biopics have been a regular feature of Indian movies, which are known for emotional depth and inspirational narratives. But a new…