Film makers in Hindi cinema have mostly dished out period films from the Mughal and British eras. Many of these like Taj Mahal, Umrao Jaan, Pakeezah, Sahib Biwi aur Ghulam, Jodha Akbar and Mughal-e-azam have not only tasted success at the box office, but also have stood the test of time. Ancient India has seldom been touched upon... Continue Reading →

 Very rarely do you have films which influence you so deeply that you take a leaf out of it and make its philosophy a part of your life. Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Anand was one such film in my life, whose message I internalised completely. The man who delivered this message for me is no more today.I... Continue Reading →

It has been 20 years since the master film maker passed away. Bengali cinema has never been the same after him. It is remarkable that a man with no training in film making (even as an assistant) went on to become the face of Indian cinema across the globeAkira Kurasawa once remarked, “Not to have... Continue Reading →

There was something mystical about Mehjabeen Bano, which told you many tales at once of her tragedy and yet, it seems she still refuses to reveal her real self. She eludes everyone like an enigma and yet engages you with her nuanced performances. There isn't much known, even today, about Meena Kumari, except for many... Continue Reading →