Aseem Trivedi and the guardians of good taste

The problem with the debate on freedom of speech and expression in India is that we don't debate what is "reasonable restriction" and what is censorship. We examine every cartoon, painting, film......

Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

A big cast engaged in tons of bungling, glowering, scrambling and tomfoolery amidst twists and turns of madcap proportions, Anees Bazmee's brand of entertainment is all for lack of restraint. The......

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot. The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh has been made for a Western audience, who would not......

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's......

Life Hill Gayi Review: Groan-Worthy

Vinay Pathak, Divyenndu Sharma and Kusha Kapila are comfortable enough in their comic skins to play their parts with ease, observes Deepa Gahlot. Anybody who wants to make a comedy about a loony......