Meher Manda
Meher Manda is a poet, short story writer, culture critic, and educator from Mumbai, currently living in New York City. She earned her MFA in Fiction from the College of New Rochelle. She is currently working on her debut prose-poetry collection. She specializes in teaching narrative-focused writing residencies.
A Year After CAA, India Doubles Down on Dissent
December 12, 2020, marked the one-year anniversary of the enactment of CAA. A global pandemic hasn’t stopped India from going after its own citizens.
December 21, 2020
25 Years of Rangeela, the Quintessential Ode to Bollywood
Armed with a brilliant cast and a glorious soundtrack by A. R. Rahman, the film is a tribute to Mumbai, moviemaking, and the filmiest of love stories.
September 10, 2020
"A Suitable Boy" is Lavish, But Far Too Hasty
The BBC adaptation of Vikram Seth’s 1993 novel boasts a solid cast and seasoned director, but feels rushed within the network’s six-episode format.
August 25, 2020
The Essential Legacy of M.I.A.
Her Brownness was palatable to the industry and their persistent search for a fresh eclectic star — but her politics were not.
July 14, 2020
The Complicated Exuberance of Rishi Kapoor
The iconic actor will be remembered not only for his on-screen vivacity but also for some uncomfortable off-screen moments.
April 30, 2020
The Evolution of Home in Bollywood
As we stay at home during coronavirus, a look at how Bollywood has depicted home in all its possibilities.
April 20, 2020
What is the Religion of Bollywood?
How the default lens of India’s most visible film industry others Muslims.
March 03, 2020
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