Mansi Dutta

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‘Black Is Beautiful’ Documentary: A Unique, Engaging Attempt That Deserves a Watch

Black is Beautiful takes us into the lives of visually impaired children, familiarising us with…

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#FlickStrips: Behind The Oscar Gaffe

“What PWC didn’t tell us…” Originally published on March 3, 2017 Illustration copyright: FLICKSIDE To have…

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Oscars 2017: Humor, Politics & A (La La) Land Of Confusion

Well there’s that. The Oscars are finally here bringing an end to the fervent speculation…

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The Birth Of ‘Maroon’: Filmmaker Pulkit Writes

Today, director Pulkit, who made a remarkable debut with Maroon last year, takes us through…

6 Must Watch Indian Documentaries On Netflix

(Updated: August 22, 2020) From politics to culture, films to social issues, here are 6…

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Raees Review: Shahrukh, Nawaz Make It An Engaging Watch

Inspired from the real-life story of gangster Abdul Latif, Raees chronicles the rise of a small-time bootlegger who…

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12 Indian Indie Films You Shouldn’t Miss From 2016

The Indian independent scene is looking vibrant than ever, with new storytellers and unique ideas surfacing in the space.…

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Meet The Patels (2014) Review: Finding Love, The Indian Way

Meet the Patels is the closest you’ll ever come to knowing what actually goes behind…

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Lessons For New Filmmakers: 6 Mistakes To Avoid

This article is part of an ongoing knowledge series on ‘lessons in filmmaking for aspiring…

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Tips For New Filmmakers: 6 Directors Share Advice

You might be a bundle of anxiety and, understandably so, before you set off to…

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11 Best Bollywood Movies Of 2016, Ranked

(Updated: January 17, 2020) 2016 was a year when mega stars played outside their larger-than-life…

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‘Lapachhapi’ Director Vishal Furia: On Making Your First Film

“My three Ps: passion, patience, perseverance. You have to do this if you’ve got to…

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Before Sunset: The Bollywood Connection

I’ve lost count of how many viewings I’ve had of Richard Linklater’s second film in…

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Dear Zindagi (2016) Review: Love, Life & Lessons In Between

Gauri Shinde’s stories come from a space of strained relationships. English Vinglish, she said in…

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Side A Side B (2016) Preview: Lyrical, Evocative, Refreshing

A musical train journey, a 20-something couple in love, romance, ambitions, confessions, heartbreaks and everything in…