Reads the editorial in the Indian Express today. Can the work of a woman really be mapped ? She is remembered only due to her absence. Never credited for the work done. As Betty Friedan says ,’ The only way for a woman…. to find herself, to know herself as a person, is by creativeContinue reading “Mapping a Star”
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Perfect Match
Rated at 7.7 is better than many shows. The premise of a widowed mother with five unmarried daughters is not new. But the treatment is. It is genuinely humorous. It also has a few values to be learnt in between. Mrs Li , whose vivacious nature earned them the notorious nickname ‘The six Tigers ofContinue reading “Perfect Match”
Our Blooming Youth ( 2023)
It is a South Korean TV series. Directed by Lee Jong-jae. Starring Park Hyung -sik, Jeon So-nee, Pyo Ye-jin. Yoon Jong-seok & Lee Tae-sun. Crown Prince , Lee Hwan, already under suspicion in the poisoning death of his older brother, receives a mysterious prophecy regarding his own death. He crosses paths with noblewoman Min Jae-yi,Continue reading “Our Blooming Youth ( 2023)”
Take a Break!
Coming back from the Andamans. Visiting the islands was a 30 year old dream. My aunty had been there & had said ‘you got to go there once in your lifetime! It’s a paradise on earth. Lush green vegetation, Blue clear seas & zero pollution’. It was definitely at the back of my mind butContinue reading “Take a Break!”
Shyam ho gayi…
Aisi Shaam jiski koi subah nahi.. ( It’s evening… an evening which has no morning… ) We lost Shyam Benegal (14 December 1934 – 23 December 2024 ) yesterday. He was an Indian film director, screenwriter & documentary filmmaker. Often regarded as the pioneer of parallel cinema, he is widely considered as one of theContinue reading “Shyam ho gayi…”
Savarkar
The name is enough to fill our hearts with respect. But I am referring to his better half today. Mai Savarkar! Today is her 136th birth anniversary. Diwan Ramchandra Trimbak alias Bhaurao Chiplunkar of Jawhar & his wife, Laxmibai were her parents. Born as ,their eldest daughter, Yashoda, she had four brothers & seven sisters.Continue reading “Savarkar”
