Tag: Cinema
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In Memory of Syed Gulrez: A Talent Revered in Film, Poetry and Music
Syed Gulrez, a noted multi-talented writer and poet, passed away at his home in Los Angeles on November 4, 2023. The 74-year-old outstanding lyricist and poet was the son of the renowned novelist Adil Rashid. Syed Gulrez collaborated with composers such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Bappi Lahiri, Naushad Ali, Viju Shah, Anu Malik, Bapa…
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Bollywood and its divisions
Recently in an interview for a television channel, actor and director Parambrata Chatterjee lamented, “We now have a mutual admiration society which meets at premiers of Bengali films. Each pat the others’ backs and shower words of praise. But films are released and vanish without a trace. This was certainly not the scene during the…
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Uttam Kumar’s romanticism had a sublime charm that only Dev Anand could match
The Uttam Kumar and Aparna Sen Pair lit the silver screen with their grounded romanticism and uninhibited performances. Though senior in age to Aparna, Mahanayak adjusted well with her on screen. Uttam Kumar had the rare ability to match any actress be it Suchitra Sen, Arundhuti Devi, Supriya Chowdhury or Madhabi Mukherjee. His romanticism had…
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Jury and delegation, but not a single Indian film is in any of the competitive sections of Cannes
In its 75th year of independence, India is the Nation of Honor at the Mecca of film festivals Cannes. Led by Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting a delegation of reputed personalities like A R Rahman, Sekhar Kapur, Prasoon Joshi and Vani Tripathi Tikoo among others were present at the Red Carpet at Cannes…
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Ali Akbar Khan: A Musical Centenary
Ali Akbar Khan was recording the bhajan, Ghanshyam Ki Aakhen for Aandhiyan (1952) rendered by Laxmi Shankar. Writer, and director, Chetan Anand asked his Alubhai (the sarod maestro to add a traditional rhythm to the devotional song. The ustad obliged with the use of a khol in the song which created the desired effect. For his debut, Aandhiyan Ali Akbar Khan roped in…
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Rishi Kapoor will always remain a romantic hero
Barely had the nation come to terms with the news of Irrfan’s untimely death when the devastating news of Rishi Kapoor’s sudden demise, in the morning of April 30, shook the film world and the entire nation to its core. Two great actors breathed their last within 24 hours; they were still young enough to…
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Short films help young actors, directors in flying high at world of cinema
Kolkata: Short films have not only taken film industries across the world by storm but have also slowly and gradually become the voice of youngsters across India. More and more students and film enthusiasts from across the world have taken a fancy to the shorter format of filmmaking. Not just because it is more economical…
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Why is this place has great significance for Usha Uthup?
Kolkata: If a place can change anyone’s fortune then Trincas has been the same for playback singer Usha Uthup. “I belong to Trincas and Trincas belong to me,” said the Padma Shri awardee singer Usha Uthup on a lazy humid September noon as she was reminiscing her 50-year-long association with the iconic night club at…