Shaizine

Shai Hussain's Web Magazine – Reviews, interviews and articles on Bollywood, Independent South Asian Cinema, Brown Britain and a few topical rants inbetween.

Film Review: PK

PK tells the story of an alien (Aamir Khan), who has landed on Earth to observe humans and report back his findings. However, on his first day of landing – nangu in the … Continue reading

December 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Remade For India

  With Anil Kapoor’s Indian remake of popular thriller 24, what other hit TV series deserve a Desi Makeover… THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR Original Concept: A sitcom about … Continue reading

September 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

Rani by Name and Nature: An Interview with Rani Mukerji

After seven years, Rani Mukerji made her long-awaited reunion with Aamir Khan in Reema Kagti’s Talaash. She plays housewife to Aamir’s Inspector Shekhawat, in a high-profile thriller that opened to a … Continue reading

December 6, 2012 · Leave a comment

Film Review: Talaash

An impressive suspense thriller prevented from becoming a masterpiece from an unfortunate lack of focus. Read the full review at the-nri.com.

December 1, 2012 · Leave a comment

Filmmaking Has No Gender: An Interview with Reema Kagti

In the 1970s, the bar for screenwriting in Indian cinema was raised significantly by a creative duo whose work has rarely been surpassed. With an amazing legacy films such as Sholay, Zanjeer, Deewar and Mr.India, … Continue reading

November 21, 2012 · Leave a comment

Why The Oscars Don’t Like Indian Cinema

56 years of Oscar nominations. A total of 280 nominees. 3 Indian contenders. No winners. Read the full article at the-nri.com.

February 24, 2012 · Leave a comment

Film Review: Dhobi Ghat

A photographer from New York comes to India to take snapshots of the real Mumbai, but finds herself besotted when she has a one night stand with a successful but … Continue reading

January 31, 2011 · Leave a comment