Richard Attenborough

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Book excerpt: Sanjeev Kumar’s dedication to the craft of acting

Hanif Zaveri and Sumant Batra’s book, An Actor’s Actor, captures the man behind the enigmatic star Sanjeev Kumar.

Dec 08 2021 — Our Correspondent

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Bhanu Athaiya (1929-2020): A titan among costume designers

The doyenne of design, who made history by becoming India's first Oscar-winner, also played a role in cultivating the country's fashion sensibilities with her work.

Oct 16 2020 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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How Rohini Hattangadi lost weight to play Kasturba in Attenborough’s Gandhi (1982)

Dolly Thakore, the film's India casting director, also recalls Ben Kingsley's preparation for the part and how her then spouse, Alyque Padamsee, was upbraided by the director for showing up all of two minutes late.

Jan 29 2019 — Keyur Seta

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Hope Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli? is as impressive as Attenborough’s Gandhi, says Raj Thackeray

The MNS chief has only liked one biopic in his life, although he has seen many. 

Jun 12 2018 — Keyur Seta