Movie Review: How Homebound Unveils India’s Societal Concerns?

he title resonates aptly with the movie, as at several stages, characters find themselves in a dilemma between leaving home in search of a livelihood and wishing to return to fulfil their responsibility toward their family. The movie deftly weaves up issues related to discrimination based on caste and religion, exploitation from the upper class and position, the red tapism and corruption, critiquing the government, migration of youth from villages to cities in search of jobs, the poor living conditions of workers in industries and factories and ultimately the hardships related to the havoc created by Covid 19 pandemic.

Panchayat 4: The Story So Far

Panchayat stands apart from this herd mentality or a formula-based entity. This show is miles away from the dazzle of the city and the widespread glamour, the unrealistic action and obscenity. That's why it shouldn't come as a surprise that it is one of the few most-loved shows. It's a testimony to the fact that any show can still succeed even if it doesn't have these elements.

A Guide to Delhi’s National Rail Museum

Railway termini are our gates to the glorious and the unknown. Through them we pass out into adventure and sunshine, to them, alas! we return. -E.M. Forster The National Rail Museum had been on my bucket list since I was in Delhi. Even after spending some 6.5 years in the metro city, I couldn't make … Continue reading A Guide to Delhi’s National Rail Museum

Bidesiya: Insights into Bihar’s Folk Theatre

Bidesiya

I have been fascinated by this folk play since I read about it, and I have had the ardent desire to watch its staging. Luckily, I got the chance to watch it while I was pursuing my 'Theatre Appreciation Course' at the National School of Drama (NSD). The year I pursued my course (2025), it … Continue reading Bidesiya: Insights into Bihar’s Folk Theatre

Engaging Satirical Comedy Play: Tajmahal ka Tender at NSD

To encourage viewership on stage, I've decided to write honest reviews of whatever play I watch so that it'll be easy for you to plan for a theatrical performance on weekends. Also, I'll suggest everyone at least visit the theatre not to watch a movie but a theatrical play and see the actors in Flesh … Continue reading Engaging Satirical Comedy Play: Tajmahal ka Tender at NSD

Book Review: Urdu ki Prasiddha Kahaniyaan

Title: Urdu ki Prasiddha Kahaniyaan Genre: Short Stories Author: Multiple Authors (mentioned below) Publisher: Rekhta Books Price: MRP Rs 199/- (Usual discount 10- 20%) Click here to buy on amazon. An attempt to revive my reading habit with 'Kisses' as motivation Whenever I attempt to read quotes, Shayari, stories related to Urdu, I am quite … Continue reading Book Review: Urdu ki Prasiddha Kahaniyaan