Film1982Islam in IndiaIslam and India have a long-standing symbiotic relationship, integrating their culture, poetry, architecture, and tradition into existing Indian traditions, resulting in a beautiful syncretism.Open details →
The Master: Shyam BenegalFilm★ 4.02022The Master: Shyam BenegalA personal portrait of director Shyam Benegal, made by his collaborator, Khalid MohammedOpen details →
Series★ 10.02011KaafirKaafir revolves around a girl named Izzat , who is an outspoken strong soul. On other hand Shahan, a strong and powerful channel head who considers himself a God and is a kaafir. Things take a worst turn where Shahan gets humiliated by Izzat and the latter swears revenge from her.Open details →
Film2011Pride of India: Shama ZaidiThe film starts with the earliest form of cinema and how Shama Zaidi became an integral part of the evolution of Indian Cinema.Open details →
Film★ 7.01973Garm HavaIn post-Partition India, a Muslim businessman and his family struggle for their rights in a country which was once their own.Open details →
Film★ 5.020231947: Brexit IndiaThis feature length documentary sheds a light on British presence in India from 1609 till 1947. The documentary aims to focus on the factors behind India getting Independence apart from the Freedom Movement by the National leaders.Open details →
Film★ 6.52023Mujib: The Making of a NationBiopic on the father of the nation of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The film will showcase his growing up as a child to his standing up against all injustice in his youth to fighting for the independence of his country. How he led a country to it's independence with his inspirational presence and fight for the justice.Open details →
Film★ 10.02015JaanisaarA period drama set in the year 1877 that narrates the love story of a revolutionary tawaif.Open details →
Series2014Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of IndiaHow the constitution of the largest Democratic Republic in the world was created.Open details →
Film★ 7.52005Bose: The Forgotten HeroAfter resigning from the presidential post of the Indian National Congress, Subhas Chandra Bose plays an important role in India's freedom struggle during World War II.Open details →
Film★ 6.02000Hari-BhariThe film revolves around the story of five women, belonging to different generations, each looking for emancipation and the right to run their lives their own way. The film's main theme is the issue of women's 'fertility rights' empowerment.Open details →
Film★ 8.41996Sardari BegumThe police were called to investigate the death of a woman who was killed during a riot by a stone thrown by an agitated person. She was known in the community as "Sardari Begum", a popular singer and courtesan in her time. This story chronicles her youth, her contacts, and her lifestyle.Open details →
Series★ 9.41988The Discovery of IndiaBharat Ek Khoj is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru, that dramatically unfolds the 5000 year history of India from its beginnings to the coming of independence in 1947. The drama was directed, written and produced by Shyam Benegal with cinematographer V. K. Murthy in 1988 for state-owned Doordarshan. Benegal's regular script collaborator Shama Zaidi also co-wrote the script.Open details →
Film★ 8.51987SusmanA story about the "Ikat" handloom weavers of Pochampally through the master weaver Ramulu and his family struggle in time of mass-production.Open details →
Film★ 9.01983SookhaBased on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Kannada as Bara, which was released in 1982.Open details →
Film★ 6.61983MandiThe denizens of a brothel deal with internal drama, as well as pressure from greedy land developers and an anti-sex work politician to leave town.Open details →
Film★ 9.01983ArohanHari, a poor farmer, is a victim of the prevailing agricultural system and faces abject poverty after getting exploited.Open details →
Film★ 8.01982BaraBased on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Hindi as Sookha; that version was released in 1983.Open details →
Film★ 6.01981Umrao JaanAmiran is sold to a brothel by a corrupt cop after her father testifies against him. Many years later, she grows up to be an accomplished poetess and a renowned courtesan, Umrao Jaan.Open details →
Film1979Khandavideko MamsavidekoMovie starring Roopa, Jayamala, Suresh Heblikar, B S Achar and is directed by P Lankesh.Open details →
Film★ 9.01975Charandas The ThiefCharandas, a petty thief with a sense of integrity, ends up making four vows to his teacher that ultimately wreak havoc in his life.Open details →
Film★ 7.01973Garm HavaIn post-Partition India, a Muslim businessman and his family struggle for their rights in a country which was once their own.Open details →
