Notes, interviews and stories on creativity, inspiration and pushing past boundaries.
2022 Leaps List
What I learnt in 2022, plus my fave films, shows, books and more of the year.
I Was Dead and It Was Chris Killip’s Fault
In memory of photographer Chris Killip, my Harvard professor, advisor and mentor.
Inspire Me: Aradhana Seth
I chat to Aradhana Seth about her roles as production designer and art director on films from 'The Darjeeling Limited' to 'West is West', with many more in between.
Dolly, WALL-E and me
When a film is a great deal more than a film: a story of memories, loss and everlasting impact.
Inspire Me: Himani Mehta Dehlvi
I chat with Himani Mehta Dehlvi about designing costumes for film and theatre.
Inspire Me: K Anis Ahmed
I chat with author K Anis Ahmed about the creative and practical process of writing his novel, The World in My Hands.
Written on the Pulse
How reading Bangladeshi authors writing in English has moved, educated and thrilled me.
Ode to: If Tomorrow Comes
The cheesy melodrama and atrocious '80s fashion combine to form deeply fun revisited old American mini-series from my youth.
Film Therapy for Love
Feeling doomed about love? Disillusioned about finding someone special? No faith in relationships? Try some film therapy.
Books: First Person Accounts
I read these memoirs in the spirit of fiction, but I love knowing that (almost) all of it actually happened.
Films: Cheer Me Ups
The cure for anything, as far as I'm concerned, is a film. When a bit down and needing a guaranteed pick-me-up, I turn to one of these.
Films: Love Stories
Sizzling screen chemistry in my favourite cinematic love stories, including romantic comedies, weeping tragedies and good old classics.
Films: Indian
A list of wonderful Indian films from a person who grew up watching American and European cinema.