So the genie of Jinnah is once again out of the lamp of history, placing the entire nation of hypocrites that we are, at discomfort of the highest level. The BJP is groping in the dark cave to find the Aladdin who let this out. The writer in Jaswant Singh has come to haunt the... Continue Reading →
Magnificent havelis, scintillating fountains, men in shervanis, women decked in ornate jewellery, music and poetry flowing like honey with umpteen shers and shayris belted out as repartees at every turn, energising qawwalis, which was the musical battlefield of the cultured; the gentle gesture of the palm being lifted to the forehead as the characters uttered... Continue Reading →
In 1953, when Do Bigha Zameen was released and became an instant classic, winning rave reviews across the world, Raj Kapoor remarked “How I wish I made this film!” This July 12 marked the centenary of Roy. It is easy to ride on a trend and come out successful. But it is a legendary feat... Continue Reading →
Manthan was second in the series of rural trilogy of Shyam Benegal, the other two being Ankur and Nishant. With the most unconventional idea and the most unconventional sources of fund at hand, Shyam Benegal made this rural drama showcasing the success of cooperative dairies in Gujarat.Inspired from the life of Varghese Kurien, Manthan talks... Continue Reading →
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