The Grey Area of Nepotism in Bollywood – Has It Gone Too Far?
In 2017, acclaimed Bollywood actress and vocal activist Kangana Ranaut waged war with kingpin director and producer Karan Johar calling him the flag bearer of nepotism in Bollywood....
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Gems of Nostalgia from Local Television’s Past That We Wish Could Be Revisited Online
More than half a year on and the post-pandemic future still seems as unclear as when it started. It’s perhaps in today’s ever-uncertain environment where the coziness of...
The Right-Wing Hindu, Hypernationalist Politics of Mani Ratnam’s Films
In July 2019, an open letter was written by 49 celebrities to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that included eminent filmmakers and actors expressing concern over the growing incidents of mob...
Commemorating The Hardship of Singapore’s Forefathers – How Do Singapore’s Television Series Remember The Japanese Occupation?
On 15 August 1945, the Japanese surrendered to the Allies, bringing the end of the Second World War. For Singapore and Malaysia, the surrender also marked the impending...
Charting and Celebrating Singapore’s Film History With Picks From Netflix’s Collection of Local Classics
Although this year’s National Day celebrations will lack a bit of the usual oomph, having to be holed up at home might present the perfect opportunity to celebrate...
The Creative Space Within the Indian Diasporas – What Exactly Is the Tamil Film Industry of Singapore and Malaysia Like?
Singapore and Malaysia are two countries that share a lot more than a border, having been one country (Malaya) previously anyway. Both have similarities in food, demographic and...