Feature Stories - Hindi Cinema
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The cinematic journey of ‘Lady Changez Khan’ Ismat Chughtai – Anniversary special
A look at the feisty and celebrated Urdu writer's tryst with Hindustani/Hindi cinema, on the of...
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40 years of Yaarana (1981): Rajesh Roshan’s music and Amitabh Bachchan’s superstardom elevate this convoluted buddy film
Directed by Raakesh Kumar, the film is etched in popular memory for Bachchan's lit costume for...
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Shammi Kapoor’s debut film Jeewan Jyoti (1953) is a gripping domestic drama and poignant tale of yearning
On the star’s 90th birth anniversary, we revisit the classic that boasts of a fine performance...
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55 years of Teesri Manzil (1966): 5 reasons why the film remains a classic
The musical thriller, released on this day, was another blockbuster idea from producer Nasir Husain....
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25 years of Rani Mukerji’s shocking debut, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat
In her very first film in Hindi cinema, the actress portrayed a cringeworthy character who falls in...
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How being a newsreader helped Smita Patil bag her first short film – Anniversary special
On the actress's 66th birth anniversary, veteran sound designer Hitendra Ghosh recalls how he on...
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When Aamir Khan travelled to the Mahabharata: Bijon Das Gupta tells the story of Time Machine...
And how Shekhar Kapur's shelved sci-fi fantasy film had some moments that would have transformed...
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90 years of Sound: The flow and ebb of Hindi film music
Songs have been an integral part of Hindi cinema, existing not only in musicals, but also as a in of...
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From 83 to Ram Setu: Every Hindi film that will arrive in theatres this year and in 2022
The announcement pertaining to the reopening of cinema halls in Maharashtra has spurred producers of...
Article Bengali Hindi
Remembering Asit Sen through the performances of his stars
Yesterday marked the 99th birth anniversary of the filmmaker who made acclaimed and successful films...
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50 years of Guddi (1971): The movie that lifted the veil on the Hindi film industry's secrets
The Hrishikesh Mukherjee film saw Jaya Bachchan play a star-struck teen who is besotted with...
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Durga Khote’s feisty turn as a pirate in Amar Jyoti (1936) – Special
On the 30th anniversary of the death of the pioneering and regal actress on 22 September 1991, a at...
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The serene abstraction of Prasoon Joshi's lyrics – Birthday special
As the lyricist turns 50, a look at some of the songs that capture the abstract flight of his Hindi...
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5 years of Pink (2016): How the tense court scenes were constructed
Originally, the ending of the drama wasn't going to go in favour of the young women. It was on...
Article Hindi Silent
JBH Wadia, the man with a vision – Birth anniversary special
A look at the extraordinary career of this pioneer of Indian cinema who was born on 13 September 120...
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30 years of Saajan: How the love triangle became a game-changer for Sanjay Dutt
Authors Yasser Usman and Ram Kamal Mukherjee have analysed the film's impact in their respective...
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20 years of Dil Chahta Hai: The landmark film for every urban Indian millennial
On this day in 2001, writer-director Farhan Akhtar broke through with a film that changed Hindi on...
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Milan (1946): The film that introduced Dilip Kumar to method acting
Released on 9 August 1946, the Bombay Talkies film was based on Tagore’s famous story,...
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30 years of Saudagar: How Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar were cast in the Subhash Ghai film
The generational family drama and love story was released on 9 August 1991....
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11 things you might not have known about Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s films
The filmmaker’s autobiography, co-written with Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta, reveals the long behind...