Neha Jha

Lists

September 25, 2026 · by Neha Jha

7 Crime Shows We Can't Stop Watching

If you've asked the question, “Why can't women get enough of murder mysteries?” you'll know that the appeal isn't necessarily the violence it...

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Essays

September 25, 2026 · by Neha Jha

Why Women Can't Get Enough of Murder Mysteries

Women are obsessed with crime — this isn’t news to anyone. The internet is rife with articles and studies claiming that women's innate need t...

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Reviews

July 14, 2026 · by Neha Jha

BFF 2026: 'Ullozhukku' Flows Against the Undercurrent for Women’s Agency

Mother-daughter tropes are pretty common on screen. A terminally ill patient and caregiving struggles have been shown on screen in myriad for...

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Essays

July 5, 2026 · by Neha Jha

Her Name Was Never Bandini: Love & Bondage in Bimal Roy’s Classic

Bandini (1963) has been touted as a woman-centric film by acclaimed director Bimal Roy. It was his last film, set in the pre-partition milieu...

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Reviews

July 3, 2026 · by Neha Jha

BFF 2026 Review: ‘Konttho’ Finds Empathy, but Not Enough Complexity

Few illnesses alter a person's identity as profoundly as those that deprive a person of the ability to speak. For someone whose profession, c...

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Ladies Night

March 27, 2026

Ladies Night: Oscars Reflections & Women's History Month

Join us as we celebrate two years of Ladies Night, reflecting on women's roles in the film industry. As we celebrate Women’s History Mont...

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Essays

February 6, 2026 · by Neha Jha

Why India’s Films Can’t Afford Oscars (Even When They Deserve To)

It's that time of the year again when Indians collectively lament the loss of another chance at an Oscar nomination. Last year, India’s Oscar...

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Essays

January 2, 2026 · by Neha Jha

In-Between Lives: Why Do Audiences Love Characters Without Happy Endings?

It’s that time of the year again. Yes, first Christmas movie marathons and then comfort movie reruns, but also year-roundups and hits and mis...

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Essays

November 10, 2025 · by Neha Jha

When the Crowd Moves On: Shah Rukh Khan and the Anatomy of Fading Stardom

The night outside Mannat felt like a familiar film close: a patchwork of phone lights bobbing in the dark, hand-painted placards trembling wi...

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Essays

August 12, 2025 · by Neha Jha

Art, Agenda, and the National Awards: Who Really Wins?

Since their inception in 1954, the National Awards have been the gold standard for recognising artistic and technical excellence in Indian ci...

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Reviews

July 19, 2025 · by Neha Jha

Review: Anurag Basu Brings Back Bollywood with 'Metro…In Dino'

Recently, a major complaint against the Hindi film industry is the sheer number of sequels and remakes. Box offices across the Hindi belt hav...

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Reviews

June 17, 2025 · by Neha Jha

Review: The Reluctant ‘Prime Minister’–Jacinda Ardern’s Empathetic Portrait of Leadership

When you watch a documentary about Jacinda Ardern, you expect empathy and kindness woven into every frame. That's what New Zealand's former P...

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