Marijke Desouza

Marijke Desouza, a name that pops up in some of the more interesting corners of Indian cinema, has a filmography that’s honestly kind of wild if you look at the range. She’s part of Sheer Qorma (2021), which, let’s be real, is not your typical Bollywood fare. That film dives deep into the messiness and beauty of queer love—imagine a moving, small-scale drama that doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable family dinners, lingering glances, and the heavy stuff people don’t really talk about out loud. The performances are raw, the writing’s got teeth, and you walk away feeling like you’ve just witnessed something actually real, not just movie-world fluff. Then there’s This Youth Is Crazy (2013)—yeah, the title alone gives you a hint. It’s got that high-energy, youthful chaos vibe with more dance numbers than you probably need but, hey, that’s Bollywood for you. Love triangles, college drama, over-the-top romance, and those songs that refuse to leave your head afterwards. It’s glossy, it’s loud, it’s a full-on masala flick, and Marijke fits right in, bringing a spark to the ensemble that you don’t always get in these big commercial projects. And let’s not forget Brahmastra Part One: Shiva (2022). Now, that’s a blockbuster in every sense—think visual effects, epic storylines, gods and magic, and a cast stacked with A-listers. Marijke’s presence, even if it’s not front-and-center, adds another layer to that universe. Altogether, her career’s a patchwork of bold indie choices and big, shiny mainstream hits. Not bad, honestly.