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Aruna Vasudev: Icon. Scholar. Mentor. Friend.

Vasudev, “the mother of Asian cinema’’, brought a much-needed global focus to films of the East by building institutions and supporting future leaders

Aruna’s incredible journey is made all the more admirable by the fact that she was a woman born in 1936 when professional pursuits by women were rarely encouraged and hurdles were even more numerous than today.

Opinion

Published on Sep 16, 2024 06:16 PM IST

ByAnna MM Vetticad

Rapture and frustration for Indian indie cinema

For every Aattam coming to Indian theatres and online against all odds, scores of cinematic gems like Sthal and Rapture are yet to get there.

Anand Ekarshi’s Aattam is streaming on Prime Video India

Opinion

Published on Jul 30, 2024 08:46 PM IST

ByAnna MM Vetticad

Heading to the Oscars, a Kerala story of survival

2018 is different in form and scale from both the loud South Indian blockbusters such as RRR and the low-key Malayalam New Wave cinema

opinion

Published on Oct 01, 2023 12:13 AM IST

ByAnna MM Vetticad

Mollywood, misogyny and the Kerala conundrum

The battles of a pioneering women’s collective in the Malayalam film industry, formed after the rape of a star, mirror the social contradictions in Kerala, a state outsiders often believe to be progressive

In February last year, a female Malayalam star was abducted and subjected to sustained sexual violence. Superstar Dileep has been chargesheeted by the police as a conspirator in the case.(Alamy Stock Photo)

india news

Updated on Jul 28, 2018 06:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAnna MM Vetticad

I love Gurgaon: Concrete jungle where you can be free, run wild

This city is not bereft of prejudice, but the anonymity in its high-rises spells more freedom, especially for a single women, than intimate residential colonies afford

The city’s high-rises offer a freedom from the nosy and judgemental neighbours of close-knit residential communities.(Parveen Kumar/HT File Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 08, 2017 02:40 PM IST

ByAnna MM Vetticad

Let’s talk about racism | North Indians are ‘gora-chitta’, dark skin is for the South

Anna MM Vetticad writes for HT’s new series, Let’s Talk About Racism, against a culture that fixates on white-skin colour and differentiates in its own country.

india news

Updated on May 24, 2017 05:11 PM IST

ByAnna MM Vetticad

Salman’s controversial remarks have served as publicity for Sultan

Ever since the media and members of the public spoke up against Salman Khan’s insensitive comparison between the plight of a rape survivor and his own gruelling preparations for the role of a wrestler, the actor has doggedly avoided comment or any expression of contrition.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan waves to his fans during Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Mumbai.(PTI Photo)

analysis

Updated on Jul 14, 2016 11:17 PM IST

ByAnna MM Vetticad

Bollywood Shollywood

The Western media'scoverage of Indian cinema remains largely confined to mainstream Hindi films and exotica

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 15, 2013 06:54 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByAnna MM Vetticad

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Anna MM Vetticad

Vasudev, “the mother of Asian cinema’’, brought a much-needed global focus to films of the East by building institutions and supporting future leaders

For every Aattam coming to Indian theatres and online against all odds, scores of cinematic gems like Sthal and Rapture are yet to get there.

2018 is different in form and scale from both the loud South Indian blockbusters such as RRR and the low-key Malayalam New Wave cinema

The battles of a pioneering women’s collective in the Malayalam film industry, formed after the rape of a star, mirror the social contradictions in Kerala, a state outsiders often believe to be progressive

This city is not bereft of prejudice, but the anonymity in its high-rises spells more freedom, especially for a single women, than intimate residential colonies afford

Anna MM Vetticad writes for HT’s new series, Let’s Talk About Racism, against a culture that fixates on white-skin colour and differentiates in its own country.

Ever since the media and members of the public spoke up against Salman Khan’s insensitive comparison between the plight of a rape survivor and his own gruelling preparations for the role of a wrestler, the actor has doggedly avoided comment or any expression of contrition.

The Western media'scoverage of Indian cinema remains largely confined to mainstream Hindi films and exotica

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