Tag Archives: Salil Chowdhury

Gautam Buddha had fascinated Nabendu Ghosh since his student days in Patna. The writer’s reverence for Buddha also inspired him to write a novel, Bichitra Ek Prem Gatha and make the film Trishagni (1988) which won him the National Award for the Best First Film by a Director. Kolkata International Film Festival commemorates the...

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, botany professor Dharmendra impersonates as a ‘linguist’ driver in Chupke Chupke. The universal values in Hrishida’s...

Some of the most enchanting, lilting, melodious, memorable songs are associated intrinsically with the gorgeous style icon Sadhana. A tribute to the renowned star.

Torrential rains may be submerging the major metros of India as water-logging hogs the media headlines yet again with expected regularity this time of the year. But when it comes to Hindi film music you can safely leave all waterlogging woes aside and enjoy the rains for what they stand for in cinema – romance, music, fun and friendship. Antara...

A journey of discovering and enjoying gold nuggets of Bengal’s music strewn in Hindi film songs - a presentation made at the Romancing the Song Meet in India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, November 14, 2015.

'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 known a singer of her capabilities.' Music maestro Salil Chowdhury in conversation with Peeyush Sharma speaks about his favourite singer Lata Mangeshkar....

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"Simplicity and generosity were his hallmark as a man, and the tunes had an innocence and sweetness that only he could have created. Steeped as he was in Rabindra Sangeet and classical music, he could transmute his grasp and knowledge in an uncomplicated way into his film compositions that made them utterly melodious, contributing to their instant appeal."...

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 everlasting music.

Having started her career in playback singing seven decades ago in 1942, Lataji has witnessed each transition and milestone of the Hindi film music industry, effortlessly attuning her voice, style and rendition with every change and progression in the industry.