Hathi Ram Chaudhary: Integrity in action

A character analysis of Hathi Ram Chaudhary (Paatal Lok) elucidates why he stands out as a unique protagonist in the crowded thriller genre on Indian streaming

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Breaking the blockbuster mould

The success of Stree 2 challenges the assumption that post-pandemic Bollywood blockbusters must be high on action, scale, and machismo

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Where are the mothers?

Popularity share of HGEC female protagonists in the highly-relatable motherhood life-stage has declined significantly over the last six years. But there's more to it than meets the eye

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The return of the Angry Young Man

The 1970s archetype of the Angry Young Man is back in a modern avatar, via characters like Rocky, Pushpa, Kabir Singh and Harshad Mehta. What makes this persona tick in today's times?

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The MARVEL-ous 6!

A new research report lists the most popular Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) characters in India

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Beyond the 'good looks'

On the occasion of International Women's Day, this analysis examines if the emergence of streaming content has changed the portrayal of women characters vis-a-vis Bollywood

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Collectively speaking: The secret formula behind Hindi GEC hits

An analysis of 1,400 scenes unearths a crucial difference in episodic screenplays of hit vs. flop Hindi GEC fiction shows

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The character factor: From enduring hits to instant hits

An analysis of 53 top-performing characters over the last 12 years reveals that the lifespan of popular Hindi GEC characters has seen a significant drop

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