Sarojji, you were a legend and one of a kind. A heartfelt salute for countless moments of cinematic joy and moves, for making a mark as a female choreographer in Hindi cinema - despite the odds stacked against you. Saroj Khan's life and 60 plus years of career were defined by her natural talent and… Continue reading Power and behold: The dancing legacy of Saroj Khan
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The 10 Great Movies of 2018
Women shone in Hindi cinema, the Khans sobered down, solid scripts made their mark, and character actors rocked big along with stunning lead performances in 2018. Returning to mainstream with a solid presence, women made ample use of significant screen time devoted to them. Six movies with female-driven plots made it to top ten performers… Continue reading The 10 Great Movies of 2018
Nandita Das: Manto’s view of women and the dignity he gave to them is rare
Nandita Das does not need an introduction. Her body of work speaks for her. She is known for her unique acting, and now directing choices. She quietly defied moulds with expert performances in Fire, Earth, Kannathil Muthamittal, Azhagi, Kamli, Before The Rains and Ramchand Pakistani. Her directorial debut Firaaq, which she co-wrote with Shuchi Kothari, was… Continue reading Nandita Das: Manto’s view of women and the dignity he gave to them is rare
Goodbye Sridevi
I will miss you, Sridevi. Thank you kindly for all those deeply satisfying, funny, sad, happy, magic moments on screen. All fire, epitome of grace she was an acting institution. The actress did all kinds of cinema with superb conviction - commercial, B-grade, A-grade, critical in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages. From thunder… Continue reading Goodbye Sridevi
Goodbye Shashi Kapoor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX8KbMy17A8&feature=youtu.be This is how I shall always remember Shashi Kapoor. Him riding a bike in Kala Patthar, carefree and full of life, singing: Ik raasta hai zindagi, Jo tham gaye to kuchh nahi, Yeh kadam kisi muqaam pe, Jo jam gaye to kuch nahin... Every time I watch this song, my heart does triple somersaults.… Continue reading Goodbye Shashi Kapoor
Happy 60th, Dimple Kapadia
The nation is still panting. Less than 5 months before I was born, in September 1973, one woman redefined and mainstreamed female sexuality for Hindi cinema. We still haven't recovered... This song, Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Band Ho Aur Chaabi Kho Jaaye, of course, played a huge part in that. Although the lyrics were… Continue reading Happy 60th, Dimple Kapadia
Happy 50th, Madhuri Dixit
Happy 50th, Madhuri Dixit. The one who dazzles Hindi cinema with sheer joy and fire in her performances. Her smile has an infectious energy that could add a sparkle to the day and a spring in your step. She was the original Queen who not only worked with the three Khans but also gave them… Continue reading Happy 50th, Madhuri Dixit
Goodbye Vinod Khanna
He was the sexy sanyasi with a swagger. With that unforgettable cleft chin, those delicious good looks, solid screen presence and earnest acting, movie punters of yore were convinced that Vinod Khanna was Amitabh Bachchan's only real competition. Khanna himself was pragmatic about it and didn't think much of that analogy. He was at… Continue reading Goodbye Vinod Khanna
The fight scene that convinced Prakash Mehra to cast Amitabh Bachchan in Zanjeer
“Destiny stands by sarcastic with our dramatis personae (characters) folded in her hand.” George Elliot's quote from Middlemarch perfectly fits Amitabh Bachchan's situation and his casting in Prakash Mehra's Zanjeer - written by Salim-Javed - the movie that created the angry young man phenomenon and gave Hindi cinema its most successful and lasting superstar to… Continue reading The fight scene that convinced Prakash Mehra to cast Amitabh Bachchan in Zanjeer
Goodbye Om Puri
"You would fall in love with him. He has this wonderful warmth. He was the guy who would have the big feasts. He would cook Indian food for everyone, and make a family feeling on the set... His nature is fun, funny and unbelievably warm. I hate to use the word teddy bear, but he… Continue reading Goodbye Om Puri
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