One of Shyam Benegal’s many magical masterpieces, Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda is a nuanced performance in the age-old art of storytelling. Rajit Kapur in his very first performance for the screen is absolutely effortless in his portrayal of the mystical, layered Manik Mulla, while an ensemble cast of supporting actors make this film a deft spectacle of acting genius.
One of Saeed Mirza’s finest films, for sure. And one that leaves us thinking along with Arvind Desai, when he speaks to his Marxist friend, Rajan, about how the latter always seems so determined, so composed, so complete – and Rajan explains, “All one can do, my friend, is ask the right questions.” To which Arvind asks him, “And what about the answers?”
by Subhojit Sanyal Directed by: Anup Singh Starring: Irrfan Khan, Tillotama Shome, Tisca Chopra How far will you go to make sure that your lineage continues long after you are gone? That your blood still courses through the veins of your descendants, that you do not fade into obscurity without at least offering some sort…
With an amazing, and again, without any bias, background score by AR Rahman, titling camerawork by Anthony Dod Mantle, and crisp editing by Jon Harris, this movie is a whole package. Boy, are the Brits at it again. The mind-blowing use of a Handycam and regular standard cameras is a treat by itself. And along with that, throw in JAMES FRANCO, you got a winner!
by Subhojit Sanyal Rituparno was no ordinary man, he was just no ordinary creative genius, he was much more than just the reasons he was popularly known for. Rituparno Ghosh was a brave genius. He dared to dare. Everything. I went to Rituparno Ghosh’s school till class X, but of course, I had no clue…