Pluto in Dil Dhadakne Do

By Rachel Thomas Dil Dhadakne Do marks the first use of a dog as an active narrator in a Hindi movie. The dog, named Pluto Mehra, is introduced not just as a pet but as the fifth member of the Mehra family. Pluto knows all about the families flaws and craziness and is shown as…

The Human and the Animal world in The Lion King

By Triveni Goswami Lion King has had a long lasting impression on the public’s mind across generations be it in the field of Disney animated movies, Broadway shows or well, well, Cam’s entry in Modern Family. Lion King is a complex movie, a perfect example of the many intricacies that children films put forth and…

Throwback: Life is Beautiful (1997)

By Vidhi “This is a simple story… but not an easy one to tell.” How often do we hear of a film that is both funny and heart-wrenching? Not often, I presume. “Life Is Beautiful” is an Italian film directed by and starring Roberto Benigni. Released in 1997, the film went on to win several…