Feature Stories - Hindi Cinema
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Photographer Rana Lodh recalls the rare professionalism of Basu Chatterji
Rana Lodh, who worked with Chatterji in his later years, said the filmmaker ran a tight ship and and...
Article Hindi Malayalam
The moment I trust a creator, I am putty in their hands: Parvathy discusses her craft
Popular Southern actress Parvathy Thiruvothu discussed her craft at an engaging session, sharing her...
Article Hindi
15 years of Parineeta (2005): Time for a contemporary take on the silent, suffering protagonist
Pradeep Sarkar's film marked the impressive debut in Hindi cinema of Vidya Balan who delivered a...
Article Hindi
40 years of Red Rose (1980): Killing them not-so-softly in this psychological thriller
Rajesh Khanna played a psychopath in this remake of a Tamil hit that seemed more a horror movie than...
Article Bengali Hindi
Basu Chatterji (1927-2020): Filmmaker who found beauty, humour and stories in everyday life
The master storyteller who gave us films like Piya Ka Ghar (1972), Rajnigandha Si Baat (1975),...
Article Hindi
Paresh Rawal’s 10 underrated performances: 65th birthday special
As acting powerhouse Paresh Rawal turns 65 today, we look back at some of his less talked-about in...
Article Hindi
Yogesh (1943–2020): Underrated lyricist who will be remembered for his timeless songs
The songwriter from Lucknow arrived in Mumbai as a young man and through his perseverance some to of...
Article Hindi
We tipped our hat to Sholay with Alibaba Aur 40 Chor, recalls filmmaker Umesh Mehra
Alibaba Aur 40 Chor, which was released 40 years ago today, was the biggest hit among all the and...
Article Hindi
Anukul review: A contemplation on ethics in an increasingly mechanized world
Sujoy Ghosh's short film is based on a short story by Satyajit Ray and leaves one with a sense...
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Once Upon a Prime Time: Ananth Mahadevan's tribute to the stalwarts of Indian television
Part memoir, part history, the actor-filmmaker's book traces his television journey, offering a...
Article Hindi
15 years of Bunty Aur Babli (2005): A life of crime fuelled by small-town ambitions
Portraying a glamorized, easy life of crime, the film inspired some people to commit crimes in real...
Article Hindi Marathi
Shutdown Stories: Smita Tambe is using the break to return to her hobbies and watch the sunrise
The actress keeps up a rigorous daily schedule because she is "not someone who likes to just do...
Article Hindi
Feels great to play the lead and take charge: Jaideep Ahlawat on his turn in Paatal Lok
Ahlawat plays a washed-up police inspector, Hathi Ram Chaudhary, who is trying to unearth the behind...
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20 years of Kya Kehna: A refreshingly bold take on single motherhood
Preity Zinta turned in a fine performance as a single mother who chooses to tread an arduous path...
Article Hindi Silent
Himanshu Rai and Bombay Talkies were freedom fighters in their own way, says grandson Peter Dietze
Himanshu Rai's grandson speaks about his archive on Bombay Talkies and how he plans to it a...
Article Hindi Silent
The pioneering spirit of Bombay Talkies founder Himanshu Rai
On Himanshu Rai's 80th death anniversary, a look at the ways in which the studio he co-founded,...
Article Hindi
Cinestaan script contest fifth winner Neetha Syam: Slightest chance of being read by the jury felt like an opportunity too good to miss
The freelance writer from England took the fifth prize with a cash award of Rs3 lakh at the second...
Article Hindi
Row over digital releases: This too shall pass, say industry insiders
While several reports have suggested filmmakers and production houses are turning to OTT platforms a...
Article Hindi
Cinestaan script contest fourth winner Anubhav Chopra: Writing allows my mind to wander into spaces I wouldn't be able to otherwise
Chopra, originally from Punjab, won the fourth prize with a cash award of Rs5 lakh for his script...
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65 years of Uran Khatola: Fantastical romance remembered for its timeless melodies
The musical hit marked yet another collaboration between SU Sunny and Dilip Kumar and remains etched...