Indian Cinema is known for it’s songs and dance numbers, the songs however convey way more than what meets the eye to the viewer. Here’s an analysis to explore what the songs in Indian Cinema are able to achieve. The Thoughts Of Characters Songs are an excellent way to keep the audience engaged and entertained …
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My Name Is Khan: A Movie That Transcends Time
My Name Is Khan is perhaps the most impactful and moving drama bollywood has produced. It shows the journey of Rizwan Khan (a man with Asperger’s Syndrome) and his quest to meet the president to give a message after his life is turned upside down due to the 9/11 attacks. The Story Rizvan Khan (Shah …
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Bollywood: Why Low Budget Movies Do Better Than Big Budget Movies.
Recent movies like Andhadhun, Raazi, Badhaai Ho were made on a budget around 30 crores yet they seemed to earn above 100-150 crores recently while movies like Kalank which was made on a budget of 150 crores made only 142 crores. Why is this happening in bollywood? The Invasion Of OTT Platforms Netflix, Amazon Prime …
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Swades – A classic ahead of it’s time
Swades is a beautiful movie which was released way ahead of its time. It depicts the social norms and problems that people deal with in Rural India. The protagonist Mohan (an Indian who lives in America) is oblivious and naive about the condition of the people and starts to learn more about his village. The …
My First Blog Post
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Introduction
My name is Shaunak or Shaun (whichever you preferI am an absolute film fanatic, I love watching, and analysing movies. I love classics as well as modern movies.
The Silver Screen 