The ethereal, dreamlike visuals of Bulbbul gave the film an iconic look, with each frame like its own work of art. And that’s because, very often, it is. Filmmaker Anvita Dutt was heavily inspired by classical works of art, in particular, the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, often modelling shots directly after some of his more striking pieces. Bulbbul sitting, fanning herself with peacock feathers, heavily draws on “Damayanti,” while the composition and coy playfulness of “Stolen Interview” are mi