Films - Different Truths

July 24, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Cinema, Films, Reviews

Maayer Biye: Can Love Conquer Societal Pressures on Single Mothers?

For Different Truths, Ruchira exclusively reviews the Bengali comedy “Maayer Biye,” which is based on Aparna Sen’s life and is about single mothers finding love. Against a parochial social...

April 3, 2024
Shormita Bose
Advocacy, Films, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Literature

Love is Love: Evolution of LGBTQIA+ Rights in India

Shormita explores LGBTQIA+ issues in India: stigma, family rejection, and rising visibility in media, exclusively for Different Truths. Homosexual relationships are highly stigmatised in Indian culture and society. In...

March 30, 2024
Sukanya Basu Mallik
Cinema, Films

‘Arthur’ and ‘Shaitaan’ Offer Adventure and Thrills

Sukanya reviews “Arthur the King” and “Shaitaan,” two films, exclusively for Different Truths. “Arthur” is a heartwarming adventure, while “Shaitaan” is a supernatural thriller with intense performances. “Arthur the...

March 6, 2024
Sukanya Basu Mallik
Cinema, Films, Reviews

How Rivers Narrate Time, History, and Secrets in Films

Sukanya’s reflection on Indian cinema, influenced by the Ganges Canal in Roorkee highlights the diverse landscapes and emotions captured by rivers. exclusively in Different Truths. Following my recent journey...

February 24, 2024
Sukanya Basu Mallik
Cinema, Films

Focus: Tiger 3, the Adrenaline-Fuelled World of Espionage

Tiger 3 brings back Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif as Tiger and Zoya, respectively. Some critique the lack of originality in the story. It delivers the anticipated thrills of...

February 10, 2024
Sukanya Basu Mallik
Cinema, Films, Reviews

Focus: From Fighter’s Thrill to Dream Scenario’s Social Commentary

Sukanya dives into two diverse films for Different Truths: Fighter delivers action thrills, but some raise questions about Deepika Padukone’s character depth. Dream Scenario tackles the dark side of instant fame through Paul Matthews’...

January 27, 2024
Sukanya Basu Mallik
Cinema, Films

Focus on Two Films: Gritty Espionage vs. Fumbled Fright

Sukanya dives into two contrasting cinematic experiences: the adrenaline-pumping hostage rescue mission of “The Point Men” and the chilling creature feature, “Monster Grizzly.” Buckle up, cinephiles, as we navigate...

December 2, 2023
Sukanya Basu Mallik
Cinema, Films

The Powerful Narratives of Mission Raniganj and Saw X

Sukanya embarks on a cinematic journey of two films, ‘Mission Raniganj, which chronicles real-life heroism, and ‘Saw X’, which revives the horror legacy in a gory sequel, exclusively for...

November 30, 2023
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Cinema, Films

A Dive into Marginalised Lives on the Big Screen

Bengali films provide a unique perspective on Indian society, contrasting mainstream commercial cinema with socially relevant content, highlighting domestic helpers, transgender struggles, and dwarfism. A review by Ruchira, exclusively...

July 6, 2023
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Cinema, Films, Reviews

When Kids Made Films That Left Footprints on Sands of Time

Ruchira reports a two-day film festival exclusively for children. It was hosted on the premises of the prestigious Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts in New Delhi – an...

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