There lived a superstar who created a whirlpool of his own stardom. His fans were sucked into it with every blockbuster he released year after year, as they cherished his mannerisms, dialogue delivery, style and held unflinching faith in him and his brand of cinema. Oh did I forget to mention, film after film, he... Continue Reading →
Her name was synonymous with playback singing for several decades in south Indian cinema. I met her a few weeks back to do a story for The Times of India's 8th anniversary edition in Chennai, where she shared some fond memories of her musical journey and the city that became her home – Chennai. you... Continue Reading →
It's been more than 90 years since Subramania Bharati passed away. He found some acclaim while he was alive but it was only after his death that the world understood his genius. Today, his works are being brought under one roof with the efforts of his granddaughter and great granddaughter, who are making all efforts... Continue Reading →
Two days back, many online articles and radio shows remembered Guru Dutt, whose 90th birth anniversary fell on July 9. What struck me most in those programmes was the complete focus on melancholy and tragedy, painted in a tinge of disillusionment and despair. There were references to the pain he endured in his personal life, which... Continue Reading →
