Breaking Taboos, One Bindi at a Time
The other day, a neighbour came over for a chat. She’s a Muslim and a communist. I mention both because it helps explain the situation. Despite coming from a deeply religious and conservative family, she’s personally quite liberal. She told me how her daughter landed in trouble for posting a photo on social media wearing…
Keep readingWhen Did Millennials Get So Serious?
So I’m in my 40s now, and one thing I’ve noticed lately is just how serious many of my peers have become. Of course, the reason is obvious – life happened. Careers happened. Marriage, kids, ageing parents, bills, responsibilities… they all have a way of changing you. It’s not like our 20s when many of…
Keep readingAn Ode to Feminichi Fathima
Feminichi Fathima is a Malayalam movie I had been waiting to watch for a long time. The film received strong appreciation at several film festivals. Many critics also spoke highly of it in their reviews. Now that it has finally released on OTT, the wait feels worth it. After watching the film, I can say…
Keep readingI Watched Homebound… and Ended Up Thinking About India Beyond the Film
I waited a while before watching Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound on Netflix. Even with glowing reviews and friends urging me to watch it, I knew it wouldn’t be an easy experience. It’s heavy in more ways than one, because the film doesn’t just explore caste discrimination, it also shines a light on the prejudice faced by…
Keep readingNobody Wants This: Exploring Conversion & Interfaith Relationships in India
I recently watched Nobody Wants This Season 2. If you haven’t seen Season 1 of this Netflix series, I really think you should. It deals with a topic that most interfaith love stories never touch — conversion. It’s a sensitive issue, especially among Abrahamic religions. So it felt quite bold that the makers decided to…
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The Monkey Dilemma 