What Made Fire a Landmark Moment in India’s Understanding of Queerness?

Why was the release of Fire an important moment in Indian cinema? Shohini Ghosh, media scholar, explains.

What Led to the Debate on Vulgarity in 1990s India?

Why was there a moral panic over cinema in India in the 1990s? Shohini Ghosh, media scholar, explains.

How does love in Bollywood challenge social norms of marriage? Dr. Ulka Anjaria, professor of English, explains.

How did 1960s colour films make travel aspirational for Indians? Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar, film scholar, explains.

The larger problem lies with our persistent reliance on formulaic plots, rather than with franchising itself.