HerStories and HiStories by Francesca Miller
Writer | Culture Folklorist | Mythologist | Copywriter Specialising in Diversity and Inclusion
First published in October 2006 It’s been the festive season and of course some of Bollywood’s best super productions of the year are released….DON starring SRK has been must see these last two weeks, but I decided to start by seeing the one that had been totally eclipsed by the Bollywood Baadshah’s blockbuster first: Jaan… Continue reading Jaan E Mann – Entertaining but Underwhelming Directorial Debut
First published in November 2006 You sometimes wonder whether there is a serious shortage of inspiration for our script writers for new and original stories. Over the last few years remakes seem to be the hype in Bollywood …Let’s see, what we’ve had : Devdas a couple of years ago, earlier this year the remake… Continue reading Umrao Jaan: Journey of a Woman’s Fate as a Courtesan
May 2008 U Me aur Hum is the story of a husband whose gentle ministrations take his Alzheimer’s stricken wife from her absentminded youth to blanked-out old age and how they both go through this trial as a couple. For a directorial debut, Devgan’s U Me au Hum is a a jewel to enjoy time… Continue reading U Me Aur Hum – a Directorial Debut on What Love Really is About
March 2007 Vijay (Amitabh BACHCHAN) is a photographer who leads a peaceful with his daughter and wife. One day, his daughter brings her friend Jiah (Jiah KHAN) with her to spend the holidays at home. Vijay’s life slowly shatters into pieces as a strong bond builds up between him and Jiah, till they inevitably fall… Continue reading Nishabd – Ram Gopal Verma’s Adaptation of Nabokov’s Tale
March 2007 Mira Nair’s new film is to be released later this month in cinemas worldwide. It is inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name that was published in 2003 and written by Jhumpa Lahiri – the contemporary Indian (Bengali) American writer. The film is the story of the Ganguli family, evoking a… Continue reading The Namesake : a Story that Hits Home
2006 has had great hits: Fanaa, Rang de Basanti, KANK, Dhoom 2, Krrish, DON… However, one cannot help but notice a lack of family movies. The festive season has had two major family ones, Vivah and since Friday, Baabul. Both have: addressed traditional social issues, had a star studded cast and a great promotion. On… Continue reading Baabul An Aspiring Progressive Movie
August 2006 I am sure you have all heard of Karan Johar’s very much talked about latest movie that was released earlier this month. I always consider the coming out of his movies as a huge event that deserves a proper celebration: gang of friends or sisters to go and watch it, along with a… Continue reading Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna – A Controversial Summer Gem
September 16th, 2006 On Thursday afternoon, the entrance of the most enchanting store in London was packed by hundreds of Indians and the English press awaiting an event packed with Bollywood glitz and glamour. The event, to celebrate the launch of Bollywood Legends Dolls, saw hundreds of fans gather outside the doors of Harrods to… Continue reading Bollywood Comes to Harrods
HerStories and HiStories by Francesca Miller 