Subhash K. Jha

Subhash K. Jha
Born (1959-11-02) 2 November 1959 (age 65)
London, England
Occupation(s)Film critic, journalist

Subhash K. Jha is an Indian journalist and film critic.[1][2] Based in Patna, Bihar,[3] he is currently film critic with The Times of India,[4] Firstpost,[5] Deccan Chronicle[6] and DNA News,[7] Rediff.com,[8] Free Press Journal,[9] besides TV channels Zee News[10] and News18 India.[11] In the 1980s, he was also book reviewer with The Illustrated Weekly of India, a publication of The Times Group.[12] Other past media outlets he wrote for include entertainment portal Bollywood Hungama.[13]

Jha is one of the leading and well-known film critics in India.[1][14][15][16][17] His book, The Essential Guide To Bollywood, was positively reviewed, with Rachna Singh of The Tribune writing, "The gloss and starry glitter notwithstanding, Jha’s book is a wonderful collection of 200 films spanning almost seven decades of Indian cinema.".[18] IndiaFM wrote, "Jha, a very recognized figure in the world of film journalism ends up giving up his personal favorite list of Bollywood films."[14]

  1. ^ a b Sisodia, Kirti (1 January 2017). Aamir Khan : A Social Spark (Prabhat Prakashan): A Social Spark. Prabhat Prakashan. p. 61. ISBN 978-93-5266-118-3. Subhash K. Jha, renowned film critic and author...
  2. ^ Gentleman, Amelia (11 April 2008). "Landmark film opens Indian eyes to life in Pakistan". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 February 2022. The Indian film critic Subhash K Jha
  3. ^ K. Jha, Subhash (13 June 2009). "Bollywood, via Patna". Open. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Subhash K Jha: Times of India Reporter". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Subhash K Jha, Author at Firstpost". Firstpost. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Subhash K. Jha". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Subhash K. Jha". DNA India. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  8. ^ "Subhash K. Jha". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Subhash K Jha". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Subhash K Jha". Zee News. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  11. ^ "SUBHASH K JHA: Exclusive News Stories, Articles, Top Stories by SUBHASH K JHA on Current Affairs, Events at News18". News18. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  12. ^ The Illustrated Weekly of India. Published for the proprietors, Bennett, Coleman & Company, Limited, at the Times of India Press. 1986. pp. 58, 59.
  13. ^ "Subhash K. Jha". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Book Review: The Essential Guide to Bollywood by Subhash K Jha". IndiaFM. IndiaFM News Bureau. 19 April 2006. Archived from the original on 20 November 2006. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  15. ^ Khdair, Dina (11 May 2020). Crossover Stars in the Hindi Film Industry: Globalizing Pakistani Identity. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-06960-0. prominent reviewer...
  16. ^ "Salman Khan, Race 3 and our habit of hero worship". National Herald. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2022. To quote senior film critic Subhash K Jha...
  17. ^ "Actress Sridevi was one of a kind". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2022. Subhash K Jha is an acclaimed film critic
  18. ^ Singh, Rachna (12 March 2006). "More Bollywood fare". The Tribune. Retrieved 2 February 2022.