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Exodus opens in the fraught atmosphere of Turkey following the 2016 attempted coup, a period when the very fabric of society was being re-written. The film plunges the audience directly into this environment of paranoia and suspicion, where ordinary lives are shattered by state decree.

It chronicles the sudden fall from grace of citizens from all walks of life—academics, journalists, and civil servants who are abruptly branded as traitors. The narrative is driven by an unnerving sense of persecution, capturing the feeling of a world turned upside down overnight.

We follow the intersecting paths of archetypal figures: the intellectual whose lecture on democracy makes him a fugitive, and the police officer whose conscience is tested by the brutal new orders he must enforce. These characters, stripped of their names and histories, become vessels for a story about forced displacement.

The film establishes itself not as a political thriller, but as an intimate,...

Subhash K Jha turns the focus on Naseeruddin Shah’s directorial debut, 2006’s Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota in another feature in his This Day That Year series.

Naseeruddin Shah’s only directorial Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota which completed ninteen years on July 21, was a sensitive film that climaxed at the Twin Towers. It was such a nightmarish experience for Naseer he swore never to direct again.

In an interview with this writer on the eve of the film’s release, Naseer answered questions on why he chose direction so late in his life. “For the simple reason that it didn’t seem right earlier on. I remember myself as a typical kid with dreams of directing a film starring myself. I had some ideas at 19, which I’d still like to direct. But I never wanted to become a filmmaker earlier. I only wanted to act. I had no statements to make,...

When we talk about the most popular nepo-babies of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Konkona Sen Sharma, Shabana Azmi, and more are brought up. But Abhishek Bachchan, for some reason, is always considered to be one of the worst products of nepotism. I mean, it’s not like the aforementioned names don’t have bad movies in their filmography. And, sure, it’s tough to reach the stature of the one and only Amitabh Bachchan and the equally legendary Jaya Bachchan. However, it’s kind of unfair to ignore all the good performances he has delivered in the last 2 decades, some of which not only eclipse his contemporaries but also his parents. He was phenomenal in Yuva. He went toe-to-toe with his dad in Bunty aur Babli, Sarkar, Sarkar Raj, Kank, and Paa. His performances in Guru and Raavan remain unmatched. I...

Why Did Abhishek Bachchan Calls Actors “Well-Paid, Pampered Puppets?” ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Abhishek Bachchan is a prominent name in Indian cinema, and much of this is due to his versatility and grounded personality. The son of legendary actors Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, he carved a niche in the tinsel town with movies like Guru, Yuva, and Dhoom. As the son of a great star, Abhishek has always had to prove his own merit.

His recent film, I Want To Talk, directed by Shoojit Sircar, has been earning praise from the critics for his compelling portrayal of a terminally ill man grappling with existential questions. While the movie is going great within itself with all its content and storytelling, Bachchan has hit the news in reality for his recent comments on actors.

Abhishek Bachchan Believes Actors Should Not Think Of Themselves As Stars

Following his latest release, I Want To Talk,...

Abhishek Bachchan has expressed his gratitude for being cast in Mani Ratnam’s film Yuva, which was released 20 years ago. In a recent interview, Abhishek recalled how he initially thought Mani Ratnam wanted to contact his father, Amitabh Bachchan, through him.

When Mani Ratnam approached him for the film, Abhishek was surprised to be offered the role of Lallan Singh. He said, “I thought he wanted to get in touch with Dad through me.” Abhishek praised Mani Ratnam for writing his character and credited the director for his effective performance.

The film was a breakthrough for Abhishek, and he won the Stardust Award for Actor of the Year – Male for his performance. Amitabh Bachchan also praised his son’s performance, calling it the “best” and sharing a throwback picture of them at an award ceremony.

The film’s co-stars, including Ajay Devgn, Vivek Oberoi, and Rani Mukerji, were also praised...

National Award-winning filmmaker Mani Ratnam, who last directed the magnum opus, the two part ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, shared an anecdote from his schooling days, when he would watch a film on the pretext of studying with friends.

The filmmaker who is known for films such as ‘Roja’, ‘Thiruda Thiruda’, ‘Bombay’, ‘Iruvar’, ‘Alaipayuthey’, ‘Yuva’, ‘Guru’ and others, recently spoke with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali during the Masterclass of Mami Mumbai Film Festival.

He spoke about his childhood days and also shared when his interest in cinema turned into a passion.

Mani Ratnam said: “Before I got into films I was just a cinema-goer, because I liked this world of films. I never thought I would choose cinema as a profession. I just used to go theatres every Friday and tell my parents that I’ll be away for group study with my friends but I would be in theatres watching a movie during that time.