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Sajeev Varghese
6 days ago9 min read
Reimagining Indian Cinema: The Shift to a Story-first Mindset to Become a Global Storytelling Powerhouse
The world wants Indian stories—but they must be told with universal depth, narrative discipline, and artistic mastery.
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Sajeev Varghese
7 days ago10 min read
A24: The Blueprint for Indian Cinema’s Next Chapter
The future of Indian cinema will not be shaped by the remnants of a broken system but by those who dare to reimagine it.
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Sajeev Varghese
Mar 99 min read
The Dharma Productions Debacle & Bollywood’s Existential Crisis
Dharma Productions, once a symbol of Bollywood’s dominance, is now a cautionary tale of its downfall. Audiences have walked away from it.
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Sajeev Varghese
Mar 29 min read
Could Chhaava (2025) have Been Oscar Worthy? 🎬🏆
Every year, the Academy Awards remind us of one brutal truth: Indian cinema is capable of greatness, but it keeps falling short.
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Sajeev Varghese
Feb 287 min read
Indian Cinema 2.0 - Filmmaking for Global Success
The audience is waiting. But will India’s film industry seize this moment of transformation, or continue its slow descent into irrelevance?
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Sajeev Varghese
Feb 258 min read
Real Film Producers are MIA? How the Indian Film Industry Lost Its Backbone
Indian film directors run unchecked, studios chase vanity projects, and actors turn films into personal branding exercises.
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Sajeev Varghese
Feb 2210 min read
The Great Indian Cinematic 🎞️ Reset: Storytelling 🎥, Craft 🎭 & Global Success 🏆
What comes next is inevitable: The National Indian Film Industry. A unified, AI-powered, story-first ecosystem.
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Sajeev Varghese
Feb 198 min read
Bollywood’s Self-Destruction – Why India’s Film Industry Needs an Overhaul
Today, Bollywood stands at the edge of irrelevance. Its decline is not merely a cyclical downturn—this is an industry in existential crisis.
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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
Jan 309 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 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 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 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 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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Sajeev Varghese
Dec 30, 20244 min read
"A Dark Sanctuary" - a Speculative Movie Script For Your Consideration
A Dark Sanctuary is more than a thriller—it's a riveting exploration of human fragility, resilience, and redemption. A Spec-Script!
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Sajeev Varghese
Dec 27, 20248 min read
Stories Without Borders: Inspiring Indian Cinema Through Golden Globe Glory
Learnings from this transformative moment in global entertainment: embrace authenticity, innovate boldly, & tell stories that cross borders.
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Sajeev Varghese
Dec 25, 202410 min read
The Abominable Modus Operandi of the Indian Film Industry
By blending genres, pushing technical boundaries, and crafting universal themes, filmmakers can elevate their stories.
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Sajeev Varghese
Dec 22, 20245 min read
The Farce of “Stars” and their “Stardom” – The Indignity of Indian Cinema
For Indian cinema to reclaim its rightful place on the global stage, it must dismantle this toxic culture of manufactured stardom.
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Sajeev Varghese
Dec 9, 202423 min read
Breaking the Bollywood Hype Machine - To Highlight The Real Show-Stealers
Dismantling Bollywood’s echo chamber is not about diminishing its legacy but about ensuring it evolves as a part of something greater.
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