Kavi Pradeep

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Kavi Pradeep, our national poet – Death anniversary special

On his 20th death anniversary, we remember the poet who instilled a sense of nationalism during times of great struggle. Kavi Pradeep understood the pulse of Indians like few others did. It earned him the immortal appellation of 'national poet' from prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Dec 11 2018 — Shriram Iyengar

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Questioning faith in turbulent times – IS Johar’s Nastik (1954)

Revisiting early Hindi films that dealt with India's independence, we take a look at Nastik, a film that was banned for a while for its attack on organized religion.

Aug 14 2018 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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Birth anniversary special: Remembering C Ramchandra

Reviewing the life and career of one of Hindi cinema's most accomplished composers on his 99th birth anniversary today (12 January).

Jan 12 2017 — Sonal Pandya