I fell in love with cinema during a late-night screening of Bicycle Thieves at a dingy Delhi theater in 2017. What started as casual movie-going turned into an obsession with understanding why some films stay with you long after the credits roll, while others fade before you’ve left your seat.
Over the past eight years, I’ve been writing film reviews and cultural commentary, building a dedicated readership who appreciates honest, thoughtful criticism. My reviews have sparked debates, changed minds, and occasionally made filmmakers very angry – which I consider a mark of honest criticism.
I specialize in the intersection of commercial Indian cinema and artistic merit, particularly how South Indian films are reshaping Bollywood’s creative landscape. My academic background in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia Islamia grounds my analysis, but it’s my genuine love for the medium that drives my writing.
When I’m not watching films, I’m collecting vinyl soundtracks from Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman, or rewatching Nayakan for the hundredth time, still discovering new layers in Mani Ratnam’s storytelling.
I believe cinema is our most honest mirror – reflecting who we are, who we were, and who we aspire to be. My job is to help you see not just what’s on screen, but what it reveals about the world around us.