Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it. Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of funds and wondering which item to mortgage next, Satyajit Ray was explaining Indians to themselves, discovers Sreehari Nair.
Amid a storm surrounding his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has taken to social media with a cryptic message.
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'
'I was so full of josh, with all my friends cheering me on, I gave it everything from the get-go.' 'By nightfall, the pain had set in. My legs were aching, my back was on fire and I was in tears.' 'I turned to my mom and said, "I can't do this."'
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
'I am still trying to understand the gravity of what's being done.' 'How can someone else decide how to conclude my film?'
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.
Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.
After starring in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, Jannat is getting ready for another exciting reality show, The Traitors.
The two leads are looking confident in the trailer, but whether their chemistry will translate into a convincing love saga is something that remains to be seen, notes Mayur Sanap.
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A major controversy has erupted in Odisha after Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress was found selling doormats featuring the image of Lord Jagannath, sparking outrage and prompting police complaints and demands for an apology.
Kamal Haasan stoked a controversy during the audio launch event for his film Thug Life in Chennai, by remarking that Kannada was born out of Tamil.
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Karnataka government to take action against those obstructing the screening of Kamal Haasan starrer Thug Life in the state.
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
Glimpses of artistes, who will accompany the tableaux during the Republic Day 2023 Parade, getting ready for the media preview on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
'It's there in everyone's heart. That's the beauty of masterpieces.'
Tamannaah dazzled not in one but two outfits for Designer Rahul Mishra.
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'We will take all necessary steps to ensure that Abir Gulaal is not released in India.'
A flag-hoisting ceremony is planned for the Ram temple in Ayodhya in November, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to be the chief guest. The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust has shortlisted two dates in November for the event, with preparations gaining momentum.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday graced the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives as the guest of honour, signalling a renewed warmth in bilateral ties after a spell of unease.
'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'
From event planning to digital arts, career coach Nayagam PP offers a list of exciting courses you can pursue after Class 12.
One of the key attractions of the park, which houses a wide array of plant, animal and bird species besides ancient caves, the revamped toy train is set to provide an elating and exciting experience to visitors, especially children.
'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.'
Vir Das' comedy amuses even those who didn't expect to be amused in the first place, discovers Utkarsh Mishra.
In a massive blow to India's medal chances, cricket, field hockey, badminton, wrestling, among others, have been dropped from the programme for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, which will be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026.
Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket with yet another outstanding overseas tour
'You have become a big star. How can you play a secondary role to Meena Kumari?'
'The second Sunday after Sholay's release, Amjad and Shehla had taken Shadaab to Juhu beach. They were strolling leisurely when, to Shehla's shock, he suddenly picked up their son, grabbed her hand and pulled her along, urging her to run. They raced towards their car and had just managed to get in and lock the doors when all hell broke loose. Hundreds started banging on the car, shouting, 'Gabbar Singh bahar niklo!''
'I make films which I think have the possibility of being liked by a majority of people, and you present it with the right emotions.'
As long as music is alive, he will live through his songs
Boycott slams ECB over underperforming Woakes, Crawley
Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.
'Whatever he has shot or directed and left with us over the last few decades have so much depth and emotion that we can cherish them for generations to come.'
