Ardeshir Irani: The Man And His Bombay Movies

Let me put things in perspective. 1905. A brand new century had just begun! India was waking up from her stupor. A long, tough battle,...

How The Marlboro Man Made Marlboro The Biggest-Selling Cigarette In The World?

When Leo Burnett, who (along with David Ogilvy) is considered to be a pioneer of modern advertising, was approached to "reposition"...

The Indus Valley Civilisation Has A Message. And It's Important.

“Dancing Girl” was found buried deep where once teemed the Indus Valley Civilisation. She rose to tell just how daring those early days...

Why Do We Tell Stories?

Of all beings on earth, man is the only creature who tells stories. Ever since we are born, and all through those years till we reach the...

How One Of The Most Iconic Images Was Created?

When Marilyn Monroe signed The Seven Year Itch, little did she know that one of the visuals of the movie would go on to become the most...

Cabaret: An Art-form That Used To Rock

Cabaret is an artform featuring music, song, dance, and drama, usually performed in restaurants, pubs, and nightclubs. In India, Cabaret...

1975 and Bombay Movies

1975 has to be the most prolific year for Hindi cinema. Movies that are now considered classics – Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi, Mausam, Chhoti...