Himanshu Rai

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Shiraz (1928) is a timeless, exotic love story that is mesmerizing even 92 years after its release

Directed by Franz Osten and starring Himanshu Rai, the classic film was restored by the British Film Institute (BFI) National Archive and screened as part of the We Are One: Global Film Festival in collaboration with YouTube.

Jun 03 2020 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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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 bring it to a wider audience.

May 16 2020 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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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, Bombay Talkies, influenced the very form of commercial Hindi films.

May 16 2020 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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Impact and fame of Devika Rani, first lady of the Indian screen

On her 25th death anniversary (she died on 9 March 1994), we examine the films and influence of the 'First Lady of the Indian screen' on Hindi cinema.

Mar 09 2019 — Sonal Pandya