I still remember in the 1950s when I was still in school, Plaza theatre in Dadar, Bombay, was screening V …
Genie, You’re Free
I was around 8 years old when I saw my parents involved in a silly argument. It was past my …
When Bollywood Nearly Shutdown
Film trade magazines usually have a ‘this day in history’ sorta section full of useless interviews, facts, and box office …
Public Hai, Yeh Sab Janti Hai
When Mithun turns with eyes glowing like embers in Manmohan Desai’s “Ganga Jamuna Saraswati” and delivers – Ek artist ko …
West End of Cinema – Part 2
This is the owners’ story. West End Theatre in Pune was established by late Keki Modi, who was the youngest …
West End of Cinema – Part 1
West End theatre in Pune in its old form was a quintessential movie theatre. It was (and still is) in …
Where Are Those Happy Days?
Nostalgia places heart over head and overrides all sense of logic, sanity and practicality. So when I go and watch …