A roaring commentary on Indian Wildlife
In Amit Masurkar’s man-versus-wild thriller Sherni (2021), a disturbed tigress is on the loose, spreading alarm and fear. But, with critiques of industrialisation, politics, and greed, the film is instead a mirror reflecting the wilder side of humanity itself. By Nidhi Choksi Dhakan.
The Sacrifices of Matrimony in A Suitable Boy
Mira Nair’s limited series, A Suitable Boy—based on Vikram Seth’s novel—reveals even with changing times, many of our approaches to arranged marriage in India have remained the same. By Nidhi Choksi Dhakan.
The World According to Chippa
A coming-of-age story about a 10-year-old boy from the streets of Kolkata: Safdar Rahman’s film CHIPPA takes viewers through a memorable night of mystery, imagination, danger, and joy. Review by Nidhi Choksi Dhakan.
Her Favourite Colour: How a ‘small’ incident in THAPPAD reveals the complex roots of Indian marriage and patriarchy
Anubhav Sinha’s Thappad (2020) raises questions on our conditioning and deeply-ingrained patriarchy, reminding us that abuse in a relationship comes in all forms—physical, emotional, blind to class or caste. Review by Nidhi Choksi Dhakan.
In JAWAANI JANEMAN, Bollywood wrestles - and loses - with the idea of accepting an alternative lifestyle
Set out with potential to challenge Indian societal norms, Nitin Kakkar’s Jawaani Janeman instead ends up ‘settling down’ - in disappointing fashion. Review by Nidhi Choksi Dhakan
Why Netflix's LITTLE THINGS is a perfect showcase of Indian millennial relationships
The third season of Little Things forays into deeper issues in an Indian millennial relationship - writes Nidhi Choksi Dhakan