Baburao Patel

Article Hindi

Jwar Bhata (1944): When Dilip Kumar's performance got him a zero

On the 75th anniversary of the release of Jwar Bhata, Dilip Kumar’s debut film, we look at the legendary actor's shaky beginnings that eventually congealed into a luminous career through determined effort.

Nov 29 2019 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

Article Hindi

5 persistent myths about film criticism – KA Abbas death anniversary special

The film critic and journalist, who died on this date in 1987, wrote about the perils of the profession in an article published almost 80 years ago.

Jun 01 2018 — Sonal Pandya

Article Hindi

10 times Filmindia editor Baburao Patel gave a witty insight into the industry

On the acerbic writer’s 114th birth anniversary today (he was born on 4 April 1904), we delve back into some issues of the industry magazine to revisit Patel’s popular column where he answered readers’ questions.

Apr 04 2018 — Sonal Pandya

Article Hindi

The irrepressible Baburao Patel: Filmindia’s August 1947 issue

Remembering Baburao Patel's irreverence for the powers that be on India's Independence Day.

Aug 15 2017 — Sukhpreet Kahlon