Art, Artist and Artistry in K Viswanath’s Cinema
A detailed analysis of art, artist and artistic elements in K Viswanath's cinematic corpus
Here’s a Recommended List of Indian Movies Based on Srimad Ramayana
A partial list of some of the best films made in various Indian languages based on Srimad Ramayana.
Sanctifying Cinema: An Appreciation of K. Viswanath’s Artistry
The first part of a new series exploring the art, craft and aesthetics of K. Viswanath's acclaimed body of cinema. This is The Dharma Dispatch's tribute to the legend who joined the ranks of the immortals today.
”Naa Adicha Nee Sethuruva!” - Dissecting Nayagan
A critical analysis of the 1987 Tamil film, "Nayagan," which is widely regarded as one of the best movies of Maniratnam and Kamal Hassan.
From Independence to the Emergency: The Sordid Journey of the Downfall of Indian Cinema
The downfall of Indian cinema can be traced with a cutoff point: the Emergency of 1975 and its aftermath.
The Destruction of the Indian Aesthetic Tradition has Culminated in Artistic Famine in Indian Cinema
The Indian aesthetic tradition based on universal principles, was systematically destroyed and has left its pernicious imprint on Indian cinema as well.
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
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.
Jai Bhim is a Communist-Periyarist Farce Garbed as a Fight for Tribal Justice
A detailed analysis of the recent Tamil film, Jai Bhim, exploring its underlying politics and ideological propaganda.
A Tribute to K.Viswanath: The Last of the Masters
An appreciation of the art, craft and legacy of K.Viswanath, one of the greatest masters of Indian cinema