And so, to my film of the decade, Article 15. To call it a hard-hitting hit sounds a tad oxymoron-ish, especially in 'Let's play it safe' Bollywood. But there it is, this powerfully-messaged movie is a certified box office success. Many thoughts crossed my mind while watching this pacy, crime thriller. Here they are, in no particular order of consciousness:

1. Article 15 combines political cinema with popular fare. It's the first time I've seen this: no chest-thumping, very little preaching. Do we perhaps have a template, where current themes can be gift-wrapped in a way that's potboiler-ish enough to be entertaining for the family? The decision to package the theme using the genre of a pacy, crime thriller? Totally top drawer.