S. D. Burman News
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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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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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45 years of Mili (1975): Celebrating the childlike exuberance of Jaya Bhaduri
Hrishikesh Mukherjee returned to the theme of his own Anand (1971) but ended Mili on a note of hope...
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Guru Dutt, the light that burned twice as brightly: Birth anniversary special
When Guru Dutt died, allegedly of an overdose of sleeping pills, in 1964, few would have guessed the...
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Revisiting Bandini: Bimal Roy's most complete film with Hindi cinema's first independent woman
Bandini was the first Hindi film to depict the story of a woman imprisoned for a murder that she and...
Article Bengali Hindi
Excerpt: SD Burman's craze for football and East Bengal – Birth anniversary special
On the music legend's 112th birth anniversary (Sachin Dev Burman was born on 1 October 1906), an...
Article Hindi
Tagore's eternal music and its influence on cinema – Death anniversary special
Cinema offers probably the ideal medium to render a Tagore literary piece for the consumption of a...
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Obit: Gopaldas 'Neeraj', last of the romantics
The Padma Bhushan awardee Hindi poet and film lyricist died in New Delhi on Thursday. ...
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Director Satyen Bose and his comedy classic Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi – Death anniversary special
On the 25th anniversary of the director's death (he passed away on 9 June 1993), we revisit hit,...
Article Bengali Hindi
Manna Dey, the man who lived for music – Birth anniversary special
Though his older uncles wanted young Manna to become a lawyer, it was the support of his youngest KC...
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60 years of Nau Do Gyarah: The emergence of Vijay Anand
As the classic film starring Dev Anand and Kalpana Kartik completes its 60th anniversary, we go back...
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10 iconic songs in SD Burman's own voice – Death anniversary special
Apart from being a prince and a master composer, SD Burman was gifted with a unique voice that was...
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Jewel Thief golden jubilee: Masterful whodunit with intricately woven web of deceit
With its enigmatic plot and stellar performances, Jewel Thief, which was released 50 years ago this...
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Birth anniversary special: 10 magical partnerships of SD Burman and Majrooh Sultanpuri
On their common birth anniversary (1 October), we look at some compositions that stand testimony to...
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Can't thank listeners enough for bearing with me for 70 years: Lata Mangeshkar
In an interview with the news agency IANS on her 88th birthday, the legend recounted her struggles...
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The mini-war between Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar for Gambler
On the eve of Rafi's 37th death anniversary (31 July), a look at the battle between the to...
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The timeless music of SD Burman on Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Abhimaan
The 1973 feature film was produced under the banner of Amiya Productions, a joint project by the wed...
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10 songs that showcase Geeta Dutt’s versatility
On her 45th death anniversary (20 July), we look back at some timeless hits which show the gifted of...
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Book excerpt — Bimal Roy’s Madhumati: Untold Stories from Behind the Scenes
Starring Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala and Pran, the reincarnation-themed drama won nine Filmfare as...
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10 immortal Hemant Kumar songs: Birth anniversary special
Winner of two National awards for Best Male Playback Singer, Hemant Kumar was steeped in music. On...