Shubhra Gupta

Shubhra Gupta, a respected film critic for The Indian Express, dives into the entertainment highlights of 2024, discussing record-breaking hits like 'Pushpa 2' and the unique appeal of horror comedies. She emphasizes Bollywood's narrative evolution, stressing the need for storytelling over star power. Gupta also celebrates Indian cinema's success at international festivals, including 'Girls Will Be Girls' at Sundance. As she looks ahead to 2025, she notes shifts in audience expectations and potential formula fatigue in popular genres.