When the nation listened to the song Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki, Na Jane Tum Kab Aaogi, people were struck by the freshness in the voice. It was very distinct and different from the nasal twang popularised by K.L.Saigal. By the end of 1940s, an era was ending in Hindi Cinema. Partition made some irreversible changes... Continue Reading →
This post is dedicated to the sweet little Jhansi ki Rani who was our host during our stay in Jhansi The train slowly pulled up and I pushed my head out of the door to see the name of the station painted in black on the yellow background, the ubiquitous pattern of the Indian Railways.... Continue Reading →
Every scene of this movie has a legend behind it, every dialogue carries the sharpness of a sword, every song touches your heart like the silken tresses of a maiden and every emotion still resonates in every love story that comes out of the stable of Bombay cinema till date. A strange mixture of fact... Continue Reading →
The much awaited Mani Ratnam production Raavan has finally hit the screens to mixed reviews. Mani Ratnam has turned to Hindu epics even before for inspiration. His 1991 blockbuster Thalapathi was a modern day retelling of the Arjuna-Karna legend from the Mahabharata. Both the epics have always provided food for thought for filmmakers in the... Continue Reading →
