Gajra Kottary is an Indian screenplay and television writer. She was awarded with the gold medal for topping the journalism course in Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). She has been behind the award-winning show, Astitiva—Ek Prem Kahani. Gajra has also worked on television shows like Balika Vadhu, Godh Bharai, Buddha, Jyoti amongst many others. She has won major writing awards for television including the Indian Television Academy Award, RAPA award, Indian Telly Award, Apsara Award, and the Global Indian Television’s Best Writer Award.

Healing at the Movies: How Indian Films Can Educate and Sensitise Us by Gajra Kottary

Popcorn tub ready. Phone on silent. Back reclined. Lights dim. Let the magic begin!   The Indian cinema has a power over us like no other. Be it the cast, the songs, the story, or the message, film-viewing as an experience is much more than just for ‘entertainment, entertainment, and...