Historically, Bengali cinema (the Kolkata-based “Tollywood”) is widely regarded as the home of social realism in India. While many industries like Hollywood or the Telugu industry often focus on larger-than-life “escapist” entertainment, Bengali cinema built its global reputation on reflecting everyday life, poverty, and political struggle. Why Bengali Cinema is Seen as “More Real” The… Continue reading Is Bengali cinema more realistic?
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Tropes and Indian TV
Finding tropes(what is called as formulas/masala in India) in movies—recurring themes, plot devices, or character archetypes—involves identifying patterns across genres. The most efficient method is using online databases, primarily TV Tropes, which categories thousands of examples from media. Other methods include analyzing common character types (e.g., “The Chosen One”), identifying cliches in dialogue or action,… Continue reading Tropes and Indian TV
Was Swami Vivekananda – Saivite or Vaishnavite?
Swami Vivekananda was not a Śaivaite or Vaiṣṇava in the sectarian sense. If you have to classify, he was closest to Śākta (Kali-worship tradition), but even that is incomplete because he rose above all sects. Here is the accurate breakdown: ✔️ 1. Raised in a Vaishnava household • Vivekananda (Narendranath Datta) was born into a… Continue reading Was Swami Vivekananda – Saivite or Vaishnavite?
Some good Malayalam movies
Maheshinte prathikaram,Manichitrathaazhu, Iyobinte pustakam,Innale,Parava, Banglore days, Ustaad hotel, Aattam, Nayaattu and Mukundan unni associates. Vaishali, my dear kuttichathan, sadayam, kireedam, manichitrathaazhu, CID moosa, ustad hotel, Bangalore days, kumbalangi nights, thondi muthalum drisaakshiyum, north 24 kaatham, aattam, maheshinte prathikaram, angamaly diaries, jallikkettu, aamen, iyobinte pusthakam, urumi, neelakasham pachakadal chuvanna bhoomi, great Indian kitchen, trance, aarkariyaam, naayattu,… Continue reading Some good Malayalam movies
Love thought experiments and (mostly Indian) films
Kadhal Desam: (1996) What if the person you love is also loved by your close friend? ——— Sandakozhi:(2005) What if your friend and your sister love each other? What if your friend beats a don and then turns out to be another don’s son? ———— Alaigal Oivathillai:(1981) What if you love a girl from other… Continue reading Love thought experiments and (mostly Indian) films
Indian flash who drives home
What is special about Minnal Murali(2021-Indian movie), who is struck by a lightning? He survives the lightning and because of some scientific reasoning, gets super powers. It is like Greek god Zeus transferred some of his powers to two people in the movie in Indian subcontinent- Kerala. Is the movie worth watching? That depends on… Continue reading Indian flash who drives home
I called no one- so, please don’t answer!
This article is about, ‘Karthik calling Karthik'(2010) Hindi movie. Starting with the title credits; it rolled like ‘The Matrix’ movie title credits, with phone numbers changing to names. It had some good music by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy. Plot: A person is suffering from schizophrenia, hallucinations, and multiple personality disorder. If the movie is allowed to roll continuously… Continue reading I called no one- so, please don’t answer!