Siya Ke Ram – Painting Ramayana with a Feminist Brush

The TV show Siya Ke Ram on Star Plus , inching towards a sombre closure, delivered a strong statement last week. In the episode that aired on 25th October, Lord Ram, who has carried the ‘Maryada Purushottam” epithet since time immemorial, was reprimanded by his wife Sita in no uncertain terms. By re-igniting the age old debate surrounding Ram’s credentials as a husband, the show … Continue reading Siya Ke Ram – Painting Ramayana with a Feminist Brush

Nach Baliye 7: The “Too Much” worked just enough

When ‘Nach Baliye 7’ proclaimed it was going to be different this season with the ‘too much’ tagline, little did anyone know it meant real business. It is a very daring experiment to mix different genres of Reality TV into one and if you go by the numbers garnered by NB this season, the risk has definitely paid well. As any casual TV viewer would … Continue reading Nach Baliye 7: The “Too Much” worked just enough

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Hard Work Never Fails: Gautam Rode

While most people are quick to lust after the glamour the profession of acting ostentatiously showcases, few  choose to look at the hard work and toil demanded continuously and relentlessly from actors. The success stories are enviable and illustrious, but  often, tales of glistening sweat and perseverance are left behind into the shadows cast by the bright shimmering glory of fame and adulation. The moments of thinning hope and … Continue reading Hard Work Never Fails: Gautam Rode

Mahabharat of Star Plus : By Akanksha

MAHABHARAT -MY DEBUT REVIEW Ever since Star Plus aired  the first promo of one of it’s most ambitious shows till show, I was waiting with bated breath for the date of its airing – The principal reason being that  Krishna( playing flute in the promo) was to be portrayed by the one I adored in “Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev)-Saurabh Raj Jain. Yes the show was “Mahabharat” … Continue reading Mahabharat of Star Plus : By Akanksha

Mahabharat on Star Plus : On the Watch Radar

                              “What is found herein may also be found in other sources, What is not found herein does not matter.”  Through these lines, Mahabharata defines itself succinctly. If epic was not already a word, it would have to be invented to describe this 100,000 stanzas long collection of Sanskrit verses compiled … Continue reading Mahabharat on Star Plus : On the Watch Radar