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Sajeev Varghese
22 hours ago7 min read
The True Torchbearers of Acting in Bollywood: Rajkummar Rao & Sanya Malhotra 🎭
Acting in cinema is not a vanity project—it’s a craft, a responsibility, and an art form that demands surrender, not self-promotion.
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Sajeev Varghese
3 days ago5 min read
Chhaava (2025) – A Historical Biopic That Roars But Doesn’t Soar
Laxman Utekar’s Chhaava leans on grandiosity without the depth to match it. Despite its authenticity and scale, it struggles to transcend.
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Sajeev Varghese
6 days ago18 min read
Mrs. versus The Great Indian Kitchen: The Slow-Burning Truth of Gender Roles in Indian Homes
The Great Indian Kitchen (2021)—a quiet, simmering revolution in storytelling that refused to blink in the face of domestic patriarchy.
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Sajeev Varghese
Feb 914 min read
From Hype to Hook: Why Bollywood Must Rethink Its Trailer-making
Bollywood filmmakers have turned trailers into overcooked, high-decibel VFX showreels that prioritize sheer noise over narrative clarity.
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Sajeev Varghese
Feb 610 min read
Film Acting 101: It’s Not About You, It’s About the Character
Bollywood actors must shed their ego-first approach and embrace the character-first philosophy that defines truly legendary performers.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 306 min read
Sky Force (2025) – A Storytelling Analysis
Bollywood’s frequent disregard for research and historical accuracy results in an on-screen spectacle that, feels disconnected from reality.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 299 min read
🎬 Bollywood’s “Cinematic Universe” – Where Anything But Storytelling Is Paramount
Because in the grand Bollywood Cinematic Universe, anything is possible—except, of course, respecting the storytelling craft.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 269 min read
From Mediocrity to Mastery: What Satyajit Ray Teaches Today’s Filmmakers
Pather Panchali by Satyajit Ray stands as proof that the most extraordinary cinema comes from the most ordinary of lives.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 2412 min read
Filmfare Nominations: Why South Indian Films Deserve the Spotlight
The journey from spectacle to substance requires courage—from filmmakers to prioritize story over star power.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 238 min read
Oscar 2025 Nominations - What Makes a Best Picture?
From sweeping epics to intimate character studies, these films invite us into worlds that demand to be seen, felt and understood.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 205 min read
"Code Corrupted" - A Speculative Movie Script for Your Consideration
Code Corrupted isn’t just a script; it’s a call to action for Responsible AI, a wake-up call for the tech-driven era.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 1518 min read
Beyond the Hype & Stardom: Reclaiming Real Acting Craft in Indian Cinema
Actors and actresses must rise above the trappings of manufactured stardom and fandom, committing themselves to the craft of real acting.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 1414 min read
The Mimicry Problem: Why Indian Actors Struggle to Shine Globally
The potential will remain untapped as long as its actors prioritize stardom over craft, spectacle over substance, & mimicry over mastery.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 117 min read
Ranveer Singh's Acting: Raw Acting Talent or Expert Mimicry?
Bollywood’s future depends on dismantling its echo chamber & fostering a culture of storytelling craft, creativity, integrity, & excellence.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 87 min read
Restoring Credibility in Indian Cinema’s Critique Culture
Troubling reality: a lack of accountability, integrity, and commitment to the craft of filmmaking—fueled by a deafening echo of mediocrity.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 73 min read
Awards Season 2025 Storytelling at its Best – Shōgun
Shōgun demonstrates that storytelling transcends language & borders when it delves into the human experience with authenticity & emotions.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 63 min read
Awards Season 2025 Storytelling at its Best – Conclave
Conclave stands as a testament to the unifying power of storytelling. Stories illuminate the human condition, inspire change, & bridge devid
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 62 min read
Awards Season 2025 Storytelling at its Best – Emilia Pérez
By addressing universal themes of identity, transformation, and acceptance, Emilia Pérez reaffirms the unifying power of storytelling.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 62 min read
Awards Season 2025 Storytelling at its Best – The Brutalist
By exploring universal themes of resilience, ambition, and identity, The Brutalist reaffirms the power of storytelling to connect us all.
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Sajeev Varghese
Jan 212 min read
Why Indian Cinema Needs a Story-First Revolution
The world is listening, and the stage is set. Now is the time to rise, not just to entertain but to inspire the world.
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