He has redefined comedy in cinema and has been at the forefront of an active theatre culture in Chennai. Crazy Mohan talks about his inspiration, works and the city of Chennai. This interview was published in The Times of IndiaAs we settle for a conversation at the residence of Mohan Rangachari, he is brimming with... Continue Reading →

A review of Rajesh Khanna - The untold story of India's first superstar by Yasser Usman In a scene from Kati Patang, Rajesh Khanna says, on a rather philosophical and romantic note, to a gathering of pretty girls - Kavita banayi nahi jaati, ban jaati hai, apne aap.... Jab kisi ki sundarta, ankhon se hokar... Continue Reading →

Image: The Times of IndiaThere is nothing quite spectacular like the release of a Rajinikanth blockbuster in Tamil Nadu. His superstardom has got cemented with each successive release. This year, with his birthday coinciding with the release of his blockbuster Lingaa, the celebration cannot get bigger. The idea of First Day, First Show cannot be... Continue Reading →

Thanks to new TV channels like Zee Classic and Set Max2, a lot of old Hindi classics have gained entry into our drawing rooms yet again. During the Doordarshan days, we would invariably end up watching Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi on Aug 15 or Oct 2 every year. Yesterday, I happened to watch Upkar (1967) after many... Continue Reading →