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Tag Archives: Jaya Bachchan
SMM Ausaja's THE BACHCHANS: A Saga of Excellence published by OM Books International is a seminal work on the family, the...
Abhimaan, the 1973 classic by Hrishikesh Mukherjee is a case-study in the art and craft of cinema. One of the best films ever made, Abhimaan's treatment of its theme, the performances,...
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is a magnificent spectacle of opulence, colour and music topped with dollops of emotion and tears. A Silhouette review.
Directed by Ratnottama Sengupta, And They Made Classics goes behind-the-scenes through an interview with Nabendu Ghosh that was taken in 2005 where he talks about his association with Bimal Roy. The film...
The challenge of Nadiya kinare in Abhimaan was to create a supremely classical yet rustic song. SD Burman's music, Majrooh Sultanpuri's lyrics, Lata Mangeshkar's voice along with Jaya Bhaduri and...
Jaya Bachchan is a name synonymous with endearing, real and honest characters in Hrishikesh Mukherjee films. However, the acting powerhouse has much more to her than her image. Her subtleties, mastery of craft and the ability...
'She always knew that it would be challenging to sing under my direction. She was always prepared for that and all along she has been an example of perfection. In my career of 30 years in music I have not...
Literature and cinema have had a close relationship for decades, perhaps since the very inception of the cinematic medium. Several films that have been path-breakers in cinema have drawn their story ideas...
