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The Making of Do Bigha Zamin

Nabendu Ghosh recaps in his autobiography, Eka Naukar Jatri/ Journey of a Lonesome Boat, vivid memories of the making of Do Bigha Zamin, which was to initiate a new chapter in Indian Cinema. Plus,...
Indian Cinema Retrospectives

Nazir Hussain, the INA and the Long March of Kadam Kadam

Nazir Hussain's experiences with the INA were immense inspiration for his friends — and it formed the basis of Nabendu Ghosh's last novel, Kadam Kadam. Ratnottama Sengupta...
Indian Cinema Retrospectives

The Elusive Nanda

Nanda’s sweet innocence made her the nation’s favourite. On her 10^th death anniversary, Anuradha Warrier revisits some of her best performances

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