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Sholay

As the iconic Hindi film turns 50, we find it has relevance & is unique after so many action films churned out. I had written a blog on ‘Gabbar Singh’ in 2021, but I still have something more to say. A film titled ‘Gabbar is Back’ created curiosity & Akshay Kumar made it a boxContinue reading “Sholay”

KPop Demon Hunters (2025)

It is an American animated musical fantasy film. Directed by Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans. Screenplay by them with the writing team of Danya Jimenez & Hannah Mc Mechan. It is based on a story conceived by Kang. The film stars voices of Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo seop, May Hong, Ji young Yoo, Yunjin Kim,Continue reading “KPop Demon Hunters (2025)”

The Man & the Artist

Alaka Sahani comes up with a beautiful article. Ahead of the filmmaker Guru Dutt’s centenary on July 9, how his life & personality are reflected in his protagonists in Pyaasa & Kaagaz Ke Phool. What if Guru Dutt had lived a hundred years ?? What his films would be like ?? What would Bollywood lookContinue reading “The Man & the Artist”

Safar ( 1970)

Trans. Journey. It is a Hindi romantic drama. Produced by Mushir -Riaz duo. Directed by Asit Sen. It is based on a novel by Bengali writer Ashutosh Mukherjee. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore & Feroz Khan. Even though Avinash is in love with Neela, he insists that she marry another man.Continue reading “Safar ( 1970)”

Hum Laaye Hain Toofan Se

Sung by Mohammad Rafi. From the Hindi language film ‘Jagruti’ 1954. Still is as relevant as then. Years ago. The Pahalgam attack once again is nothing but a wake up call. Again the arms are raised & the battle field is close. The soldiers are on alert & the people more so. When everything isContinue reading “Hum Laaye Hain Toofan Se”

Rewriting the Score

Suanshu Khurana’s article highlights the Oscar winning documentary that speaks of classical music’s gendered world. In the 1960s, noted conductor Zubin Mehta was at the peak of his professional eminence, he made a remark about women musicians in classical orchestras. ‘A woman’s life in the orchestra is not as long as a man’s; she isContinue reading “Rewriting the Score”

Ron Kamonohashi

Episode 6 ‘The case of the Genius Composer Abduction’ has a singer abducted by a ‘Humming bird’. He has abducted many a geniuses. But there is no complaint. Ron visits her house which has a studio at the top. It has two windows & one door. They lock the singer inside. But later find thatContinue reading “Ron Kamonohashi”

Laila Majnu (2018)

It is an Indian Hindi language romantic drama film. Directed by Sajid Ali. Presented by Imtiaz Ali. Co-produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor & Preety Ali. Starring Avinash Tiwary & newcomer Tripti Dimri. A contemporary retelling of the legendary Arabic tragedy Layla & Majnum, It follows two star crossed lovers, Laila & Qais Bhatt whoContinue reading “Laila Majnu (2018)”

The Sound of Music (1965)

It is an American Musical drama film. Produced & directed by Robert Wise. Screenplay by Ernest Lehman. Starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood, Charmian Carr, Eleanor Parker. The film is an adaptation of the 1959 stage musical composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II & a book by LindsayContinue reading “The Sound of Music (1965)”

Farewell, Ustad

Zakir Hussain Allarakha Qureshi ( 9 March 1951 – 15 December 2024) was an Indian Table player, composer, percussionist, music producer & film actor. He was known for bringing classical Indian music to a global audience. He was the eldest son of tabla player Alla Rakha. He had won four Grammy awards. He was awardedContinue reading “Farewell, Ustad”