Becky Blab

I just saw the Mira Nair film ‘Salaam Bombay!’ Though it was made twenty years ago, it is still a poignant reminder of the challenges facing India. For the Hindi speakers, this shows three clips from the film: Some of the film’s proceeds went towards the founding of the Salaam Baalak Trust, which has since [...]

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Besides the horrible way this article refers to the actresses, I just wanted to highlight that two upcoming films will be featuring women on motorcycles, and here’s what they have to say about it: “Riding a bike was liberating. It was something I always wanted to do — it’s feminine, fiesty and fun. The thrill [...]

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I wanted to discuss another documentary film I recently saw called ‘Chitti Hatia’ or White Shops. It was a brief (one hour) but moving film about a man’s search for his grandfather’s home in what is now Pakistan. About humanity and humility, simplicity and forgiveness. From the film’s blog: Chitti Hatia, the story of Bittoo [...]

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