Blog 2019

LEGENDARY ROMANTIC ACTORS: INDIAN CINEMA Romance has been paramount and predominant segment of Indian cinema since its inception, expressed in different dreamy imageries, illustrations of pleasure /pain, emotional presentation with nostalgic sensitivity, curious mystifying complexity and subjective psyche. The amazing virtuosity of actors and film makers, their commendable visualization and portrayal of romance has influenced the society through the ages, at times bringing about significant behavioral and social changes. Classical romantic movies have brought artistic facility, drama, poetry, music and inflection of soul in Indian cinema.  In contemporary cinema,   some of charismatic Indian film stars such as Rajesh Khanna, Rekha, Shahrukh Khan with their emotive, empathetic and beautiful performances intensified   romance on screen and epitomized their famous predecessors Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Nargis and Raj Kapoor with their original style, these Bol...

COMEDIC TRENDS IN INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY Many actors in Indian film Industry are hesitant to take up comedy, arguably ‘tricky’ artform, for their steady progress, at times they intentionally bring out same factitious gestures and banal comic performance. Yet, the strength of first-rate comedy is to maintain perfect timing, exciting and remarkable thrill, genuinely to keep the curiosity of inquisitive audience. Certainly, a good actor presents spontaneous and unscripted framework of comedy, the actual power of a performer tremendously depends on competence and craft for comedic roles. The instantaneous comedy has modified the path of some actors favourably, with effortless craftsmanship and on the spot imaginative improvisation, they repertoire their inherent skills with brilliance. Undoubtedly, comedy is keystone aspect of an actor’s creativity in overall performance, an essential part of cinema entertainment with its credible influence on masses. There are actors who empower s...

SANIA MIRZA – AN INDOMITABLE LIFE The immense popularity of brilliant Tennis ace Sania Mirza, an exceptional persona that lives to its name with striking personality and simple memorable feminine nose ring accelerated in mid 2000's with the ultimate talent and genius on tennis courts, her outstanding performances and achievements portrayed Sania as an inspiration for youth as she emerged as a National sports Icon. Her success quickly galvanized the girls in that period into different games as traditionally, they were confined to certain sports like athletics, hockey etc, however very few attained fame, as earlier lawn tennis in India was restricted to few men, thereafter propelling women in badminton, boxing, wrestling, shooting etc. The meteoric rise in the International women’s ranking (both in singles and doubles), the first for an Indian, eclipsed some of the Indian male tennis stars of the time, confident Sania aggressive and tough, with excellent reflexes, remark...

THE RISE OF ACTION GENRE – INDIAN ACTRESSES The gradual progress of female action-oriented movies in Indian cinema started in late 80’s. The fundamental problem about the popularity and acceptance of heroine lead action movies in 80’s, continues to arise even at present, it is understandable with limited and prejudiced perception of audience about women in the dominant action roles, curtailed by the significant consideration extended to leading actors, with super heroes status, maintaining typical action formula. The quality of action-oriented film with inherent challenge requires natural talent with plausible personality and character. But it is only a decade since we are witnessing long delayed female action movies in modern times. At present, there are few female actresses, with merit, grit and determination to portray heroic roles and deserve ample opportunities to act in supreme performance action-centric movies. The debut of female ‘action act’ in Indian cinema was in...

           A DAWN OF GLAMOUR : INDIAN CINEMA                             An electrifying phenomenon, GLAMOUR, sheer magic, blossomed in the Indian Film Industry in early 70’s, an era with elegance, style and subtlety with a genuine eternal appeal, paved the way for today’s fashion trends. If we evaluate 70’s-80's period and current times, the comparison regarding glamour is apparent as earlier times, it symbolized modern formidable fashion trends with modesty, leading to popular cultural evolution which was appreciated without any exaggerated support from media, we fondly reminisce, pursue and preserve even now. In Hollywood, fashionable Audrey Hepburn made waves with capri pants, skinny jeans and different dresses in her typical iconic style, her glamourous moments are immortal. Though Hollywood had celebrity fashion brands; Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin...

A MORASS OF NEPOTISM – BOLLYWOOD There is a grey blot of nepotism that continues to scar the Indian film Industry since last few decades, leading to occasional debate, but no genuine or succinct narrative has emerged over this unfair practice. There may be an actor, without obvious talent, from a famous Bollywood family, getting a mega break and trying to remain in film frame routinely, compelling audience to remonstrate and contemplate the performance with embarrassment. However, some performers, from similar film lineages are exceptionally talented, be it in acting, direction or production, their performances are constantly admired by viewers and critics alike. The practice of nepotism is prevalent almost in every profession and discipline, but it becomes more controversial in a country, where people are fixated with film actors, obsessed to the point of worshipping and idolizing them.  Nepotism, a faulty practice of favouritism to promote relatives and friends, especi...