The Lipstick PoliticoJun 191 minQueer South Asian books for Pride Month 2022We present our LGBTQIA+ book recommendations, from the fun fiction fantasies of Adiba Jaigirdar to the life lessons of activist Urvashi Vaid
The Lipstick PoliticoMay 226 minThree Women Who Shaped Love: A Review of Shyam Benegal’s The Seventh Horse of the SunMythily Nair reviews Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda, a 1992 Shyam Benegal film follows a man and the women he meets in his lifetime.
The Lipstick PoliticoApr 234 minThe Tragic Fate of Trying to Escape: A Review of Neeraj Ghaywan’s MasaanAt its heart, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan is a film about space, writes Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel.
The Lipstick PoliticoApr 35 minA Look into the Intergenerational Family: A Review of Archana Phadke’s About Love Arpita Mallick reviews the documentary, About Love.
The Lipstick PoliticoMar 256 minMeet the Sharma Sisters: Bridgerton Season Two Takes on Duty versus DesireBridgerton is back, and here’s our spoiler-free review on season two.
The Lipstick PoliticoDec 6, 20216 minA Gift That Speaks a Thousand Words: Reading Burnt Sugar with my Mother Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel reviews Avni Doshi’s Booker Prize-shortlisted novel Burnt Sugar.
The Lipstick PoliticoJul 29, 20218 minThe Inconvenient Writers' RoomNamah Bose discusses the show Kim's Convenience and why representation matters in the writer's room.
the lipstick politicoJul 4, 20217 minLove as a Revolution: Reclaiming Media Narratives by Defying Social NormsMythily Nair discusses three films that have truly elucidated the essence of love as a revolution.
The Lipstick PoliticoJun 13, 20216 minThe Disciple: A Severe Lesson in Balance by Chaitanya TamhaneRaviakash Deu reviews The Disciple, highlighting the familiar struggle of “trying to make it” as a serious artist in classical music.
The Lipstick PoliticoApr 18, 20217 minWhat Happens When Movies are Produced Past their ‘Best Before’ Date: A Review of Amy Poehler’s Moxie'Dear Moxie, 1992 called - they’d like their feminism back. Sincerely, We’ve Moved On', writes Swonshutaa Dash as she reviews Moxie.
The Lipstick PoliticoMar 21, 20216 minOn Bechdel Tests and Bindis: Lessons for Bollywood from its Southern SiblingsMythily Nair discusses why Bollywood is still far behind its contemporary industries in producing films with nuanced female characters.
The Lipstick PoliticoFeb 24, 20215 minWhy Jeo Baby’s “The Great Indian Kitchen” is a timely reminder of unequal labour structures at homeMythily Nair reviews the new Malayalam film, The Great Indian Kitchen, which takes an unflinching lens into the Indian household.
The Lipstick PoliticoJan 27, 20219 minFrom Regency to Reality: Viewing South Asian Culture from the Mirror of Bridgerton Despite completely different contexts, cultures and time periods, Bridgerton mirrors the ideas of patriarchy present in South Asia.
The Lipstick PoliticoJan 13, 20215 minRedefines the Archetypical Tamil Alpha hero: Suriya in Soorarai PottruMythily Nair’s piece exploring the depiction of masculinity in Sudha Kongara’s movie Soorarai Pottru, and the subversion male hegemony.
The Lipstick PoliticoDec 16, 20206 minStar-Crossed Lovers on the Secular Streets of Mumbai: Gitanjali Rao on her film Bombay RoseGitanjali Rao in conversation with Pahull Bains about her debut feature-length animated film Bombay Rose.
The Lipstick PoliticoNov 22, 20209 minFeminist and Lovely: A Casting Call for Male (Role)Models in Supporting RolesPresenting the antithesis of prevalent masculinity archetypes. A few worthy men who aren’t sticking to the script. TLP’s Top Bollywood Baes
The Lipstick PoliticoOct 18, 202010 minPanikar and Nawab on their groundbreaking film “Bodies of Desire” An open conversation with the filmmakers asking them about their stories, their lives and the way in which this film came together.
The Lipstick PoliticoSep 25, 20204 minDisney, China and the Art of Cancel CultureWhy #BoycottMulan, is different from your typical cancel culture moment.
The Lipstick PoliticoAug 8, 20203 minIndian Matchmaking, Caste and ColourismThe word “fair” is used just four minutes into the first episode of Netflix’s ‘Indian Matchmaking’.
The Lipstick PoliticoJul 2, 20201 minReview: "Bulbbul"is a thought provoking, dark yet beautifully woven feminist fable. 'Bulbbul' is the story of a scorned woman with a painfull past that reflects upon some grave realities of a patriarchal society which...