Pinch Review: Sharp Humor Meets Social Reckoning
Uttera Singh’s Pinch (2025) arrives as a confident first feature from a multi-hatted creator who writes, directs and plays Maitri,...
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International Cinema Correspondent and Senior Entertainment Writer at Gazettely, specializing in Bollywood and global film analysis.
Holds a Master’s Degree in Film Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), with research focused on the evolution of parallel cinema in India and its relationship with global film movements.
Experience
Vimala Mangat is a renowned international cinema correspondent and film critic, known for her expertise in bridging the gap between Eastern and Western cinematic traditions. Her work delves deeply into how Indian cinema influences and is influenced by global filmmaking trends, particularly through the lens of cross-cultural storytelling. At Gazettely, Vimala creates insightful reviews and analyses that make Bollywood cinema accessible to international audiences while preserving the cultural richness that defines these films.
Beyond her writing, Vimala serves as a cultural consultant for international film festivals, curating Indian cinema selections and conducting workshops that help global audiences understand the nuances of Indian storytelling. She also lectures at film schools on cross-cultural film analysis, sharing her insights into how films can transcend cultural boundaries to create universal connections.
Education
Vimala holds a Master’s Degree in Film Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi. Her academic research focused on the parallel cinema movement in India, exploring its relationship with global film trends and its role in shaping modern Indian storytelling.
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