Decades ago, when the troika of Dev Anand, Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar reigned supreme, there were movies like ‘Do Bigha Zameen’, ‘Boot Polish’, ‘Dosti’, which were successful movies and are still reckoned as classics. Having produced ‘Boot Polish’, which…
Cinema, by its inherent nature, has been about being immersed in a whole new world which can either be far from the world you inhabit or close to reality. Until a year-and-a-half ago, the best way to experience cinema in…
The pandemic and the ensuing shutdown of theatres and multiplexes has raised many questions about the distribution model of films in India. For a nation that’s super obsessed with films, India has fewer screens than 10000 for a population of…
Virtual production or v-prod is a new technology that promises to change the way we conceive and create films. It uses digital technology to help filmmakers with pre-production. In virtual production, directors and production houses create a film’s set virtually,…
Recently, the central government announced its decision to abolish the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT). This abolition has raised much discussion and debate over its impact on the industry. Let’s look at the pros and cons of FCAT and how…
Some of the leading stars of regional cinema have found a new formula for success: shooting high-budget multi-lingual films, often with different actors for niche appeal. Previously, filmmakers would create a film in one regional language and dub it in…
Cinema is one of the most powerful vehicles for culture, education, propaganda, and lifestyle. Prime Minister Nehru had once stated that “The influence in India of films is greater than newspapers and books combined.” The unique experience of enjoying a…
Cinema or filmmaking is often called the highest form of art. Ever wondered why? Because as a medium, movies incorporate every form of art possible. Think about it. From writing, story, photography, drawing, painting, concept art, visual effects, acting, music,…
When finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the 2021-2022 budget on February 1 recently, it was met with great disappointment within the film industry. Considering the critical times the industry is facing, there was a high expectation from this year’s budget…
One of the biggest competition that cinemas business faces right now is the number of people subscribing to streaming services. With the pandemic and stay-at-home orders, this number has increased exponentially in the past year. In such a scenario, many…
