The Posthumous Iconisation Of Celebs

The Posthumous Iconisation Of Celebs

Celebs are larger than life and live life King-size.  Ordinary people envy their lives but in reality, their lives are ‘good from far but far from good’.  Yet, however imperfect their lives may be, celebs inspire awe, passion, frenzy and a huge fan-following during their lifespan; but in death, they zoom to an iconic position, thanks…

Film Review: Mom

Film Review: Mom

In her first Hindi film in five years–‘English Vinglish’ in 2012 being  her last– Sridevi turns out to be as impressive and charismatic, if not more. ‘Pink’ and ‘Maatr’, in recent times, have underscored the aftermath and trauma of a sexual assault on a hapless victim and her family. In ‘Mom’ we have Devki Sabharwal…