Articles by Santanu Das
Romantasy is the new rage: 5 exciting new novels to start reading now
Romantasy is not a new genre, but Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns has reignited the genre like never before. If you are looking where to begin, read ahead.

Published on Jul 04, 2024 11:54 AM IST
Anant Ambani spotted wearing ₹12.5 crore watch with just 30 pieces in world
Anant Ambani watch collection: Anant Ambani wore a rare watch from the house of Richard Mille

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 01:40 PM IST
House of the Dragon Episode 3 review: Reason is secondary as battle bells toll
Spoiler alert: House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 approaches the history of the long-standing rivalry between the two ends with passive results.

Published on Jul 01, 2024 10:49 AM IST
The Bear Season 3 review: Ayo Edebiri directs the best episode of the series
Every second counts, as they say, in Season 3 of The Bear, which returns with compelling performances and ambitious tonal swings.

Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:30 AM IST
I Am Celine Dion doc review: Deeply moving and unflinching portrait of an artist
I Am: Celine Dion finds the singing icon facing the camera at her most vulnerable moments, as she comes to terms with the diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome.

Published on Jun 25, 2024 11:56 AM IST
House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 review: Vengeance runs wild
House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 sees Rhaenyra Targaryen facing the blame of the horrific murder of King Aegon's son Jaehaerys.

Published on Jun 24, 2024 09:12 AM IST
I Am Celine Dion director Irene Taylor: ‘I did not make the film for the fans’
In this exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, Irene Taylor shared how Celine Dion wanted to make a film which would include only her voice.

Published on Jun 24, 2024 06:09 AM IST
My Lady Jane creators Gemma Burgess, Meredith Flynn on feminist retelling
In this exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, the creators of My Lady Jane talk about capturing the distinct tone of the source material for the new series.

Published on Jun 20, 2024 06:32 PM IST
Federer Twelve Final Days review: A tennis legend bids an emotional farewell
Federer: Twelve Final Days provides a respectable snapshot of the career of Roger Federer, in the wake of his announcement of retirement in 2022.

Published on Jun 20, 2024 04:38 PM IST
When Aishwarya Rai walked as reigning Miss World once last time. Watch
Aishwarya Rai charmed the audience as she made an entrance in an ethnic outfit for crowning the next Miss World in 1995.

Published on Jun 18, 2024 04:49 PM IST
House of the Dragon's latest episode climax was far worse, horrible in the book
Fans of the book are pointing out how the second series of the HBO series took a different turn in the Blood and Cheese murder scene in its first episode.

Published on Jun 18, 2024 12:49 PM IST
The Godfather to The Dark Knight: 7 best movie sequels ever made
Some sequels live up to expectations, some transcend them. Take a look at some of the best sequels ever made.

Published on Jun 18, 2024 06:10 AM IST
House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 review: A strong return
House of the Dragon Season 2 Ep 1 ‘A Son for A Son’: Still brutal and unforgiving, the first episode lays the groundwork for inner demons of the key characters.

Published on Jun 17, 2024 08:01 AM IST
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 review: Nicola Coughlan shines bright
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 returns with unexpected complexity and growth, delivering a triumph for Netflix and its heroine- Nicola Coughlan.

Published on Jun 14, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal confirm their wedding in leaked audio invite
Sonakshi Sinha will reportedly marry her longtime boyfriend, actor Zaheer Iqbal, later this month. A leaked audio invite has now surfaced on Reddit.

Published on Jun 13, 2024 09:11 AM IST
Hit Man review: Glen Powell delivers a star-making performance
Hit Man, directed by Richard Linklater, finds the alluring spot between comedy and noir, boosted with a charismatic turn from actor Glen Powell.

Published on Jun 08, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Prosenjit Chatterjee exclusive interview: ‘What is Commercial Cinema?’
Ahead of the release of Ajogyo, Prosenjit Chatterjee talked about working in a range of films, and why he considers Pather Panchali to be a commercial film.

Published on Jun 06, 2024 06:03 AM IST
After Mr and Mrs Mahi, watch Kony: A sports drama starring Soumitra Chatterjee
Weekend Ticket: This Bengali film classic stars the great Soumitra Chatterjee as Khitish Singha, who trains a titular slum girl to become a swimmer.

Published on Jun 03, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Divya Prabha exclusive interview: ‘Hoping to see more Indian films at Cannes'
In this exclusive interview, All We Imagine As Light actor Divya Prabha said that she believes Payal Kapadia's win at Cannes Film Festival will be pathbreaking.

Published on Jun 01, 2024 08:31 AM IST
Kani Kusruti exclusive interview: ‘Payal Kapadia really deserved the win’
In this exclusive interview, All We Imagine As Light actor Kani Kusruti talked about watching the film at the premiere, and the moment it won the Grand Prix.

Published on May 29, 2024 09:45 AM IST
When Gauri said, ‘I respect Shah Rukh’s religion, but that doesn't mean…'
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan tied the knot on October 25, 1991. They are parents to three children – Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan and AbRam Khan.

Published on May 28, 2024 02:20 PM IST
Indian cinema had a watershed moment at Cannes 2024. Is the industry watching?
With All We Imagine As Light winning the Grand Prix at Cannes, it is time to celebrate, but also to reflect on the precise contributions to this honour.

Updated on May 26, 2024 04:57 PM IST
Cannes Film Festival: All We Imagine As Light wins Grand Prix
All We Imagine As Light is the first film in three decades to enter the Main Competition section at the Cannes Film Festival.

Published on May 25, 2024 11:15 PM IST
Furiosa A Mad Max Saga review: Anya Taylor-Joy leads this episodic origin story
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga finds writer-director George Miller weaving Furiosa's backstory split into five chapters, spanning over two decades.

Published on May 23, 2024 08:34 PM IST
After Srikanth, watch Ship of Theseus: A complex portrayal of disability
Weekend Ticket: Ship of Theseus opens with the story of a blind photographer coming to terms with her skills as an artist when her eyesight is restored.

Published on May 19, 2024 01:23 PM IST
10 films premiering at Cannes Film Festival 2024 that we cannot wait to watch
New films from Francis Ford Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos and an Indian feature in Competition after decades-long absence has us excited for this year's edition.

Published on May 18, 2024 04:04 PM IST
Bridgerton Season 3 review: The wallflower finally gets to shine
Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1, with the first four episodes, finds the most fascinating heroine in the form of Penelope Featherington.

Published on May 17, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Aavesham has a lot to say about Fahadh Faasil's Ranga, but not much on bullying
The Fault in Our Films: Aavesham packs a punch with Fahadh Faasil's superb turn, except for its indifference to the reality of ragging in academic institutions.

Updated on May 13, 2024 11:29 AM IST
After The Idea of You, watch May December: A sordid film on age-gap relationship
Weekend Ticket: In Todd Haynes' May December, a Television actress heads to study the life of a woman infamous for her romance with a much younger man.

Published on May 12, 2024 01:47 PM IST
In Anu, a woman is forced to come to terms with her grief in isolation
Pulkit Arora's Anu, now available on MUBI, is a short film that revolves around how a middle-aged woman deals with loneliness during the covid-19 pandemic.

Published on May 11, 2024 03:06 PM IST