'You come out of the theatre feeling happy, inspired, with moist eyes and in awe.'
Celebrating the maestro, who turned 52, January 6, and his music.
Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.
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The list comprising old and new fiction as well as non-fiction deals with the intrinsic issues that continue to affect Africa today.
The gifted actress passed into the ages on January 21, 1965.
'There were any number of Congress leaders who disliked Sonia Gandhi, but they were very close to Ahmed Bhai and he would listen, and give a shoulder to cry upon.'
'My age? It keeps changing every year. I can't remember it. I don't like ageing at all,' dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai, who passed into the ages on Thursday, told Jasmine Shah Verma in October 2004. Reproduced with kind permission from Harmony - Celebrate Age magazine.
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'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'
Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.
Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'
'What guides Monsoon Wedding through and through is Mira Nair's openness as a film-maker,' observes Sreehari Nair.
Take a cue from showstopper Sayani Gupta, who made a stunning bride in a gorgeous deep red lehenga.
Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?
His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.
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From flared pants to cutesy bomber jackets, knee-length stockings to cheerful dresses, these are our favourite looks.
'I didn't want to be the bottom-most in the food chain of a commercial film.' 'I'd rather do something experimental and learn and hope that this translates into somebody noticing me.'
These hotties have been the toast of the fashion world this year. Vote for your favourite.
Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.
B-town celebs spotted at Global Indian Music Academy awards.
Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.
Tips from the best-known Indian mixologists.
Simran Multani, Founder of Ovenderful puts her passion for baking classic bakes in raising funds to help abandoned and maltreated animals.
The camaraderie between the Genie and Aladdin is expressed in Hindi, a language that only the two of them can use to communicate with each other. The rest of the cast speaks in English, making Hindi the indigenous aspect of a globally loved tale.
Apeksha Bhattacharya has dedicated her life to popularising ballet.
Oscar tips for Priyanka Chopra!
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With a perfect mix of folk and fusion songs, Ram Leela's music stands out from the rest and is a sure shot winner.
God bless Ritesh Batra, raves Sukanya Verma.
Fading Gigolo is evidence that a movie doesn't have to mumble to be modest.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
Maleficent ends up disappointing after a decent start, says Paloma Sharma.
In its 13th season, the reality series -- known for getting its kicks by throwing a bunch of wayward celebrities and argumentative commoners under the same roof while numerous cameras capture their every single move -- continues its downward spiral, feels Sukanya Verma.
A journey that can teach us all a thing or two about resilience.
Sharmila Tagore was just 25 years old when she played mom to Rajesh Khanna in Aradhana!
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