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Tag Archives: Jaya Bhaduri
As the country’s most popular celebrity enters his 83rd glorious year, author, film historian and archivist SMM Ausaja takes a look at some of the stunning magazine covers featuring...
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,...
A Silhouette Special centenary tribute to master filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Ratnottama Sengupta pens a heartfelt piece on her 'Hrishikaku' with an exclusive pen and ink sketch by...
STARDUST MEMORIES: This article, written by Taroon Coomar Bhaduri, The Statesman's correspondent in Bhopal for many years, was...
Amitabh Bachchan, one of the finest actors and easily among the biggest stars ever to have graced cinema, has played a myriad range of roles, moods and characters in his illustrious career....
In the third part of the series, Saumya Baijal looks at Guddi and Bawarchi. Two beautiful, endearing films, replete with Hrishida’s trademark style of...
While Abhimaan asks us to identify where our politics lie, Mili gives Amitabh Bachchan’s angry young man a new dimension.
Majrooh Sultanpuri and Dada Burman were both born October 1, 13 years apart. Dada was born in 1906 and Majrooh in 1919. Destined to come together and create magic for music lovers in Hindi cinema, they partnered...
Be it the tragedies like Anand, Mili and Satyakam or the hilarious comedies, Hrishida handled both genres with ease. He was the master of the masquerade. If Amol Palekar doubles up as twins in Golmaal,...
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...
In a brief repertoire, Asit Sen left an indelible mark in Hindi cinema with a handful of masterpieces that are brilliant examples of bold, women-centric themes, outstanding performances, tight and expert direction and...
