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,...

The Martian Shows What It Means To Be A Man

After making such magnificent movies like Blade Runner and Gladiator (and a string of other laudable films), Ridley Scott is showcasing...

Sanjeev Kumar: Why So Underrated?

When Aandhi was released in 1975 (the classic starred Sanjeev Kumar and — how should I say it? — the magnificent Suchitra Sen!), Sanjeev...

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...