Category Archives: Bollywood
Rockstar: The Music and the Movie
‘Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.’ – is a one-line, reductive message one can construe from Imtiaz Ali’s latest movie Rockstar. But as I mull over this well-crafted, brilliantly edited movie with an astounding soundtrack … Continue reading
Filed under A R Rahman, Bollywood, Music n Lyrics
A R Rahman or R D Burman?
I had some engaging discussions with friends recently about who the greatest Indian music composer is. For the most part, the debates revolved around two legends: A R Rahman and R D Burman. (Due to our limited knowledge of Tamil … Continue reading
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Gandhi’s Rendezvous with Movies
I thought Ram Rajya (1943) was the first and only movie that Gandhi had ever seen. So I was quite surprised when I found out that it was not the only movie that he had watched. Moreover, it appears that it … Continue reading
No One Talks Like That
In an old post on Sulekha, Abbas Tyrewala (the director of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na) mulls over the frustrations of a contemporary scriptwriter who tries to make dialogues written in Hindi work (i.e. sound genuine). The subtitle of his … Continue reading
Road, Movie
I am a fan of actor Abhay Deol, who has consistently delivered fantastic cinema in last 5 years. In a very short time period, his name quickly became synonymous with quality cinema, powerful scripts and understated yet commendable performance. All … Continue reading
Zindagi Ek Safar
The day before yesterday (August 4th) was the 80th birth anniversary of the great playback singer Kishore Kumar. Below is a two-hours long documentary Zindagi Ek Safar narrated by Ameen Sayani (in 10 parts).
Filed under Bollywood, Music n Lyrics
Jai Ho!
Being an ardent fan of his music, it was an enthralling experience for me to see A R Rahman accept his Academy Awards in the Best Song and Best Original Score categories. (I was even more out-of-control than Anil Kapoor!) Many congratulations to him, … Continue reading
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The Second Chance (Ghajini movie review)
Thoughts on Hindi movie Ghajini starring Aamir Khan, Asin and Jiah Khan. Directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Music and background score by A. R. Rahman. Continue reading
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The Sanjay Dutt Verdict
.Sanjay Dutt is sentenced for 6 years for buying and possessing ammunition from an associate of Mumbai Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim – this was allegedly linked with the main consignment that was used in the tragic 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. … Continue reading
