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 …
Director’s Note: Neeli Raag
Some years ago, I read an article about an elderly dyer from Andhra Pradesh, who dyed with natural indigo using …
Film Preservation & Restoration Workshop India 2018
It is the fourth edition of the workshop held annually since 2015 and the most ambitious and comprehensive one yet. …