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Film Reviews

Bancharamer Bagan: Between Parable and History in the Postcolony

Bancharamer Bagan: Between Parable and History in the Postcolony

Jatugriha and Ijaazat: Love in Fragments

Jatugriha and Ijaazat: Love in Fragments

Khaniker Atithi and Zindagi Zindagi: Two Sides of One Coin

Khaniker Atithi and Zindagi Zindagi: Two Sides of One Coin

Kabuliwala Champions a Humanity That Transcends Superficial Differences

Kabuliwala Champions a Humanity That Transcends Superficial Differences

Retrospective

Bancharamer Bagan: Between Parable and History in the Postcolony

Bancharamer Bagan: Between Parable and History in the Postcolony

The Cinema of Tapan Sinha — Literary Synthesis and Cinematic Demarcation

The Cinema of Tapan Sinha — Literary Synthesis and Cinematic Demarcation

The City, Crime and Middle Class Vulnerability in Tapan Sinha’s Films

The City, Crime and Middle Class Vulnerability in Tapan Sinha’s Films

Jatugriha and Ijaazat: Love in Fragments

Jatugriha and Ijaazat: Love in Fragments

Interviews

'His First Release in Bombay was 'Anand', Not 'Saat Hindustani'' — SMM Ausaja, Author of THE BACHCHANS

‘His First Release in Bombay was ‘Anand’, Not ‘Saat Hindustani” — SMM Ausaja, Author of THE BACHCHANS

Director’s Chair – Hindi Cinema’s Golden Age: In Conversation with Manek Premchand

Director’s Chair – Hindi Cinema’s Golden Age: In Conversation with Manek Premchand

How Suhas Met Mr Bhuvan Shome

How Suhas Met Mr Bhuvan Shome

'He Only Wanted to Make Films About People He Had Direct Contact With': Kunal Sen Remembers His Father Mrinal Sen

‘He Only Wanted to Make Films About People He Had Direct Contact With’: Kunal Sen Remembers His Father Mrinal Sen

Critique

The Cinema of Tapan Sinha — Literary Synthesis and Cinematic Demarcation

The Cinema of Tapan Sinha — Literary Synthesis and Cinematic Demarcation

The City, Crime and Middle Class Vulnerability in Tapan Sinha’s Films

The City, Crime and Middle Class Vulnerability in Tapan Sinha’s Films

Director’s Chair, 'Sui Generis': A Book in a Class of Its Own

Director’s Chair, ‘Sui Generis’: A Book in a Class of Its Own

Book Review: Amitabh Bachchan as the Other

Book Review: Amitabh Bachchan as the Other

Music

50 Songs of Lata Mangeshkar

50 Songs of Lata Mangeshkar

Zindagi Ka Safar: Songs on Life and Its Journeys

Zindagi Ka Safar: Songs on Life and Its Journeys

Shakeel Badayuni: The Eternal Romantic

Shakeel Badayuni: The Eternal Romantic

Yeh Jeevan Hai: Songs on Life and Its Myriad Hues

Yeh Jeevan Hai: Songs on Life and Its Myriad Hues

Ray@100

Meeting Ray: The Nawab of Sight and Sound

Meeting Ray: The Nawab of Sight and Sound

My Journey with Feluda

My Journey with Feluda

Dancing with Ray... An Unparalleled Celluloid Experience

Dancing with Ray… An Unparalleled Celluloid Experience

Hirak Rajar Deshe: The Diamond King Had a Great Fall

Hirak Rajar Deshe: The Diamond King Had a Great Fall

Mrinal Sen@100

Mahaprithibi: Mrinal Sen’s Ultimate Realization about Art, Politics and Society

Mahaprithibi: Mrinal Sen’s Ultimate Realization about Art, Politics and Society

How Suhas Met Mr Bhuvan Shome

How Suhas Met Mr Bhuvan Shome

Mrinal Sen’s Matira Manisha – Family at the Crossroads

Mrinal Sen’s Matira Manisha – Family at the Crossroads

'He Only Wanted to Make Films About People He Had Direct Contact With': Kunal Sen Remembers His Father Mrinal Sen

‘He Only Wanted to Make Films About People He Had Direct Contact With’: Kunal Sen Remembers His Father Mrinal Sen

Anuradha Warrier on Khaniker Atithi and Zindagi Zindagi: Two Sides of One Coin
I guess (sobering thought!) Bengali directors thought Hindi-speaking audiences lacked the subtlety to appreciate nuances. I wonder whether that was...
Dustedoff on Khaniker Atithi and Zindagi Zindagi: Two Sides of One Coin
Thank you so much, Anu, for your kind words! And yes, I totally agree with that bit about why everything had to be so emphasized, so dramatic, in Hind...
Anuradha Warrier on Khaniker Atithi and Zindagi Zindagi: Two Sides of One Coin
I haven't watched Zindagi Zindagi, but have viewed - and loved - Khaniker Atithi but I loved how you compared the two, and how the latter, even if dir...
Anuradha Warrier on Kabuliwala Champions a Humanity That Transcends Superficial Differences
Thank you, Madhu. It means much, coming from you. I laughed when I read your comment about my blog; I know our writing is pretty similar, but this i...
dustedoff on Kabuliwala Champions a Humanity That Transcends Superficial Differences
What a fabulous piece of writing this is, Anu. I echo Monica Kar in saying "may your pen never run dry". BTW, another compliment I must pass on to y...

Latest in Silhouette Magazine

Bancharamer Bagan: Between Parable and History in the Postcolony

Indian Film Reviews

Critique and analysis of the cinema of Tapan Sinha

The Cinema of Tapan Sinha — Literary Synthesis and Cinematic Demarcation

Amitabh Bachchan - birthday special interview with SMM Ausaja (Silhouette)

'His First Release in Bombay was 'Anand', Not 'Saat Hindustani'' — SMM Ausaja, Author of THE BACHCHANS

Indian Film Personalities

Adalat O Ekti Meye Atanka Antardhan review

The City, Crime and Middle Class Vulnerability in Tapan Sinha’s Films

Jatugriha and Ijaazat - film review

Jatugriha and Ijaazat: Love in Fragments

Indian Film Reviews

What They Say

Adoor GopalakrishnanRenowned filmmaker

The idea of restarting the Web Magazine Silhouette is most welcome. There is not a single serious publication on cinema in our country. We are occasionally lamenting about nothing new happening in Indian cinema. The absence of any serious debate or even appreciation of good efforts has been responsible for this situation. I hope you will be able to fill up at least a portion of the big gap. Wishing Silhouette well.
Shoma A ChatterjeeNational Award winning film critic and scholar

“Serious, in-depth writing on cinema is almost a rarity in these days of star-centric and market-driven film journalism. Several serious journals and magazines on cinema have stopped publication. In this dark scenario, Silhouette is reborn and brings the hope of that elusive rainbow at the end of a dark tunnel. As a contributor to Silhouette and a constant reader of this journal, I feel it works ideally not only for throwing up original and unique perspectives on cinema, but also as a frame of reference for students of film studies and for filmmakers across the English-speaking literatti now and in the future.. Here is wishing Silhouette a long, healthy and productive life for the sake of cinema lovers everywhere.”
SMM AusajaFilm Historian and Achivist at Osianama Learning Experience

"In these times of information overload all over the net and otherwise, when analytical and critical reasoning without sounding academic is rare, Silhouette Magazine is coming up with articles that are objective and informative at the same time. There are very few magazines which cover Indian cinema's uniqueness and blend it with World Cinema. The design is neat and the format is easy to read. I wish all success for the relaunch. Keep up the good work!"
Dheeraj AkolkarFilm maker and director of Liv & Ingmar

"It is necessary to have public forums that celebrate and investigate deepest corners and chasms of art with keenness, vision, fearlessness, genuine thirst and knowledge. In that invaluable position I place The Silhouette Magazine - amongst the few places where readers can find challenging and stimulating closeness to art. My best wishes on its relaunch!"
Bikas MishraEditor of Dearcinema.com and Film Director of Chauranga

"In the crowd of countless glossy and shallow film magazines, Silhouette shines for its in-depth analysis, insightful interviews and incisive film reviews. Kudos to Amitava Nag and the entire team!"