“It all began looking at the plight of children torn between parents, who can no longer get along and are …
Memories Of Tirthahalli…
It was 1991. I was still a student of Film Direction at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), …
Girish Karnad: A Personal Reminiscence
I have this vivid childhood image etched in my memory of Girish Karnad riding a scooter (Bajaj I think), with …
Actors’ Notes: Ek Betuke Aadmi Ki Afrah Raatein
Sharad Raj’s Ek Betuke Aadmi Ki Afrah Raatein has been through quite the trip from its inception to its crowd …
Director’s Note: Ek Betuke Aadmi Ki Afrah Raatein
It was around the Spring of 2014 when my tenure as a television professional came to an abrupt end and …
The Joy Of Dilip Kumar – An Admirer’s Reverie
It was his cadence that gave so many of us a first inkling of the strength called for to live …
Naach Bhikari Naach
Across the state of Bihar and in eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh, men, primarily those occupying the lower rungs of …
The 24th Kolkata International Film Festival: A Preview
What makes a film festival different from the rest? Considering that numerous film festivals have mushroomed all across the country, …
Director’s Note: Yadav Ji
It was only about a year ago at age 24 that I finally had complete clarity about Documentary filmmaking being …
One-on-One With Hemanti Sarkar
She is one of the finest editors in the film industry today, who has lent her immense skill and artistry …