Hindi Cinema

Essays

How Dhurandhar has Unravelled Pakistani Stooges in India

How Dhurandhar has Unravelled Pakistani Stooges in India

‘Dhurandhar’ is the first Indian movie that shows Pakistan as an Islamic theocratic state masquerading as a democracy and how it has cultivated a vast ecosystem of supporters in India

[Episode #87] Communism, Kothas and Woke Culture: The Anti-National History of Bollywood

[Episode #87] Communism, Kothas and Woke Culture: The Anti-National History of Bollywood

Listen to the first episode of a new series on the Dharma Podcast narrating the anti-national history of how Bollywood started as an art form and was infiltrated by Communists and Islamists.

The Perverse Psyche that Drives Movies like Adipurush

The Perverse Psyche that Drives Movies like Adipurush

An analysis of the psyche and phenomenon that drives movies like Adipurush.

The Bhaandification of Bollywood

The Bhaandification of Bollywood

In recent times, Bollywood has emerged as one of the most divisive forces hurting India. This phenomenon can be best described as the Bhaandification of Bollywood.

Stability as a Contemporary Metaphor in the Downfall of Indian Cinema

Stability as a Contemporary Metaphor in the Downfall of Indian Cinema

Stability is the bedrock of the Indian aesthetic tradition. Its gradual erosion is one of the singular factors contributing to the decline and downfall of this tradition. Nowhere is this more visible than in Indian cinema.

Niranjan Pal’s Passionate Appeal for Showcasing the Glory of Indian Culture through Cinema

Niranjan Pal’s Passionate Appeal for Showcasing the Glory of Indian Culture through Cinema

In a 1913 essay of great historical and cultural value, the pioneering Indian filmmaker, Niranjan Pal elaborates his vision for using the emerging medium of cinema to showcase the best aspects of Indian culture. Niranjan Pal was the son of the great freedom fighter, Bipan Chandra Pal.

Decoding Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: Where Brahmin-Bashing and Love Jehad Team up

Decoding Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: Where Brahmin-Bashing and Love Jehad Team up

A deeply scholarly analysis of how the 1999 Hindi film, "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" subtly promotes Love Jehad by using Brahmin-bashing as one of its premises. Also included is a detailed critique of the superhit song, "chand chupa badal mein."

Origins of the Islamisation of Hindi Cinema

Origins of the Islamisation of Hindi Cinema

An essay on how the foundation for the Islamisation of Hindi cinema was laid as early as the 1930s beginning with the film, "Alam Ara."

दीवार : बिल्ला क्रमांक ७८६ मार्गे हिंदूंचे खच्चीकरण

दीवार : बिल्ला क्रमांक ७८६ मार्गे हिंदूंचे खच्चीकरण

शिव हा एक शिक्षा देणारा देव आहे जो कधीही निरुपा रॉय यांच्या आजीवन प्रार्थना ऐकत नाही तर ७८६/ अल्लाह एक संरक्षण करणारा देव आहे

दीवार - नेहरूप्रणीत साम्यवाद यांच्या सर्वात वाईट भागाचा उदोउदो करणारे अभिजात चित्रपटविषयक पाठ्यपुस्तक -- भाग २

दीवार - नेहरूप्रणीत साम्यवाद यांच्या सर्वात वाईट भागाचा उदोउदो करणारे अभिजात चित्रपटविषयक पाठ्यपुस्तक -- भाग २

सरकारवर एकदाही टीका केलेली तुम्हाला आढळणार नाही. उलट, व्यापाराला आणि व्यापाऱ्यांना राक्षसी स्वरूप देण्याच्या सरकारच्या आर्थिक तत्त्वज्ञानाशी हे पूर्णपणे सुसंगत आहे

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