Neha Jha

Neha is a storyteller, podcaster, and movie buff who also loves music and dance. She read books and keeps a look-out for good adaptations on screen. Let her know if there’s something good in the horror genre ‘cos she loves to explore the spooky!

July 14, 2026

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…

July 5, 2026

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…

July 3, 2026

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…

February 6, 2026

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…

January 2, 2026

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…

November 10, 2025

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…

August 12, 2025

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…

July 19, 2025

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…

July 4, 2025

Ladies Night 009

After a chaotic primary discussion of “fangirling” the ladies continue to break down this industry phenomenon, discussing what it means to be…

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