Bollywood often gives us entertainment, music, dance, and romance. Sometimes, it provides much more, films that challenge outdated beliefs and encourage society to think differently. Over the years, many filmmakers have bravely confronted stereotypes that were accepted for decades, whether about gender roles, body image, disability, caste, or the LGBTQ+ community. These movies opened up new discussions in homes, schools, and online platforms. They changed how people viewed sensitive topics and encouraged audiences to approach the world with more empathy and understanding. Here are 10 Bollywood films that boldly questioned old mindsets and inspired meaningful change. Taare Zameen Par (2007)…
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Movie lovers are spoiled for choice this weekend, with plenty of fantastic streaming releases on Netflix. Whether you’re looking to check out an ambitious piece of coming-of-age cinema that was years in the making, a fantastic directorial debut from a familiar face, or a recent release that everybody’s talking about, Netflix has got you covered. The best movies on Netflix represent the full spectrum of everything you could want out of a streaming service, as the sheer level of variety offers something to suit all tastes. While whittling down these choices can be daunting, these standout picks make choosing your…
If you ask me, the real magic of any party happens around the snack table. There’s just something about a big spread of dips and appetizers that makes people instantly settle in – scooping, snacking, chatting, hovering for “just one more chip.” These dips and apps are the things I reach for over and over again when we have people over. The super-creamy ones that pile perfectly on a toasted baguette, the bright and punchy ones that snap you awake with herbs and lemon, the warm and melty ones that disappear in minutes. There’s no fussy prep, no complicated plating,…
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Two Detroiters tried (but failed) to will their hometown Lions to victory during the NFL team’s annual Thanksgiving Day game. Jack White opened his halftime show performance with “That’s How I’m Feeling,” from last year’s No Name, before bringing out Eminem for a mashup of the White Stripes’ “Hello Operator” and the rapper’s Eminem Show cut “’Till I Collapse.” Inevitably, the performance concluded with Elephant’s “Seven Nation Army.” Watch a replay below and on YouTube. The show has also been uploaded, as an EP, to streaming services; scroll down to listen.It should maybe not be a surprise that Eminem showed…
Sidharth Malhotra made his debut more than a decade ago with a role that instantly made his everyone’s favourite. Ever since, the actor has carved a distinct space for himself in Bollywood and has displayed his talent through his diverse filmography. From romantic dramas and to high-stakes action and biographical roles, Sidharth has shown a steady growth over the years and delivered performances that made him a bankable actor. Here are some of his memorable films that shows his range as an actor. Student of the Year Student of the Year marked Sidharth Malhotra’s charming debut. He played Abhimanyu Singh,…
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The third season of The Family Man has been released with the introduction of newer characters. Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur and more have joined the series. Opening up about her villainous role, Nimrat Kaur shared how she tried to focus on playing the self-assured character who operates ruthlessly in a male-dominated sphere. Speaking about the nitty gritties of playing such a role, she noted, “I think it’s fascinating that the writer’s room is all men. We are meeting a woman in a man’s world who is running a show like a man and is written by men. I find that…