Four years back, when Lingaa flopped at the box office, many voices came out to say that Rajini should now play different kind of roles and play his age. With Pa Ranjith’s Kabali, there was a new Rajini. He played his age. And while his true blue fans cheered him on, there was a sense... Continue Reading →
Singing into your heart: Vijay Yesudas
In close to two decades of singing, Vijay Yesudas has given anthems of love and longing to a generation of music lovers across languages. He talks about his relationship with his father, the legendary KJ Yesudas and his experience as a playback singer What are your earliest impressions of listening to your father? Right from... Continue Reading →
Where the heart is free – thoughts on Manto
During his stint in Amritsar, Manto stepped inside the office of the newspaper Musawat to meet his friend Abdul Bari Alig. He saw a press pass for a movie lying at Bari’s desk. Bari had no interest in the film and gave it to Manto on the condition that he pen a short piece on the... Continue Reading →
Ageless Wonder – Vyjayanthimala on cinema and dance in Madras
Vyjayanthimala has enjoyed superstardom on the screen and on stage. With an age defying grace, she continues to draw a full house when she performs on stage