priyanka chopra Archives

A Tweet Can Burn Your Career to a Crisp. Ask Chef Atul Kochhar

When Atul Kochhar was fired as the head chef of JW Marriott, Dubai, it became apparent that an insensitive tweet can indeed end your career. It’s a fascinating case for a country like India where hate speeches are sold by the dozen.

Damian D'souza July 29, 2016

Pop Culture

Ranveer Singh Can Play Anybody

Bollywood may just get redemption for its infamous reputation of miscasting actors when it comes to biopics. Ranveer Singh being cast as Kapil Dev in 83, could finally be the gamble that’d pay off.

Arré Bench July 24, 2016

Pop Culture

This is Your Brain on Dudebro

I wasn’t expecting much out of Baywatch. But beneath the testosterone-porn that the film disguises itself as, I’ve realised it is actually a riveting documentary about a world dictated entirely by dudebros.

Poulomi Das July 13, 2016

Pop Culture

Trevor Noah and the Lazy Art of Mistimed Racial Stereotypes

Reducing India to outdated jokes about Bollywood dancing and funny accents is what American pop culture does best. Even as we see marginally better representations thanks to stars like Mindy Kaling, it’s still rare to see desis outside the context of “funny”. Trevor Noah is no different.

Kahini Iyer July 7, 2016

POV

Why Priyanka Chopra Should Stop Apologising for Quantico

In admitting that the Quantico episode showing a fictional Hindu being a terrorist was inaccurate and implying that she prioritised nationalism over everything else, Priyanka Chopra did the opposite of what we’ve come to expect out of her: taking a stand.

Poulomi Das July 4, 2016

Bollywood

Can Salman Khan Stop Mocking Priyanka Chopra and Start Talking About Bharat?

It’s now been almost a year since Priyanka Chopra decided to no longer be a part of Bharat but Salman Khan seems to have been unable to get over her decision. The digs he has taken at her since then are a prime example of how the Indian male’s ego is unable to process a simple “no” from a woman.

Poulomi Das June 25, 2016

Pop Culture

Why Are Quantico-Loving Indians Suddenly Mad with Priyanka Chopra?

A recent episode of Quantico has irked Indians because it dared to imply Hindus are terrorists. Except that, their anger rests less with the show and more with Priyanka Chopra, for not representing India.

Arré Bench June 24, 2016

Pop Culture

Cannes Film Festival: That Time of the Year When B-Grade Bollywood Celebrities Become Relevant Again

There’s no getting away from the fact that Mallika Sherawat’s and Hina Khan’s connection to world cinema is tenuous at best. Yet they are gracing the Cannes red carpet. As for the rest of the Indian delegation? To paraphrase a modern statesman: We’re definitely not sending our best people.

Kahini Iyer June 24, 2016

Bollywood

The White Tiger Review: It’s Adarsh Gourav’s Show All the Way

Adarsh Gourav, in his debut feature film role, is up to the task of being the glue that holds The White Tiger together. His character is both the flawed hero and the unreliable narrator, existing on society’s underbelly first out of choice, and then out of compulsion.

Arré Bench June 24, 2016

Bollywood

What Dostana Meant For an India Where Homosexuality Was Still a Crime

Despite its glaring flaws, Dostana played a role in drawing the attention of a nation oblivious to the queer community and its struggles. The film went on to define the mantra of the LGBT community: sexy, fabulous, and deeply individual.

Kahini Iyer June 22, 2016