Bollywood Under the Lens
Clips, interviews, statements and criticism from the world of Hindi cinema. Go beyond a headline: find a film, follow a theme, or examine the source behind a claim.
Gems of Bollywood brings satire and scrutiny to the screen—alongside lighter moments and useful conversations. This archive connects the material to the films, people and subjects it concerns.
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- Bollywood's Moral Compass
- Hinduphobia & Cultural Attacks
- The 'Urduwood' & Islamisation Agenda
- Nepotism & Celebrity Scandals
- Anti-National Narratives
- Propaganda & Woke Ideologies
- Problematic Gender Dynamics
- The 'Boycott Bollywood' Movement
- Bollywood's Creative & Ethical Failures
- Gems of Bollywood Investigations
- Podcasts & Interviews
- Shorts
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Clip Dossier: Documenting OTT Platforms' Worst Offences
A research compilation gathering clips from films and web-series cited in a white paper on the misconduct of OTT platforms — from crude stereotypes to disturbing content served up to audiences.
Essays & Investigations · Anti-Hindu Narratives
An Open Letter to Alia Bhatt, Gucci's ‘Vegan’ Ambassador
An open letter challenging the contradiction between Alia Bhatt's vegan, pro-animal image and her role as global ambassador for Gucci, a brand PETA has long campaigned against for animal cruelty.
Celebrity Watch · Essays & Investigations
‘Bawaal’ and Bollywood's Habit of Mocking Gujarati Hindus
A review arguing that 'Bawaal' continues Bollywood's pattern of caricaturing the enterprising Gujarati Hindu community, on top of a plot riddled with holes and unmotivated characters.
Anti-Hindu Narratives · Movie Reviews