Total Posts : 19 posts
Any nation’s power dynamics in global geopolitics is essential to how that nation’s society engages in the world. Movies and the Soft Power of a nation are inextricably linked! If the art of a nation is aligned to the national objectives with respect to international relations, then that
Diwali is the time for rejuvenation. Of relations, space and our very energies. For someone who has grown up spending every Diwali with the family, being alone on that day is a devastating thing. When I first came to US way back in 1997, it was in August as the
Bollywood is the only movie tradition in the world, which compulsively has songs. Indians just cannot do without songs in their movies it would seem to a non-Indian. And these songs are for most part truly over the top. The way the protagonists – the hero and the heroine – have behaved,
In a short movie that has gone viral now – Deepika Padukone, the Bollywood actress (shot along with many other women) – discusses her idea of freedom. That freedom is measured by her insistence of “My Choice”. > “My choice… to marry, or not to marry. To have sex before marriage. To have
Khan at Nokia Lumia 920 launch party (courtesy Wikimedia)Jiah Khan, a buddying actress in Bollywood, was recently found dead [http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2013/jun/04/bollywood-actor-jiah-khan-found-dead] in her apartment in Bollywood. The 25-year old’s body was found hanging in the apartment by her mother. She
Weapon Firms the world over are trying to sell their wares to India. French, American, Russian and Israeli are on the fore-front. Most use bribery and corruption in India to make their way through. Interestingly, an Israeli firm is using some creative juices to get India to buy their weapon
India’s media market, specifically the TV is increasing at a rapid pace. After China, it is the largest market. And it will keep at it. > With TV sets in 167 million households (second only to China) and a government plan [http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/govt-targets-600mn-broadband-connections-by-2020_596537.html]
I was watching the Filmfare Awards nite on Sony yesterday. Of course these days Filmfare or any other movie awards shows are not just about who won and who didn’t. They are more about performances and MCing. Well, in yesterday’s 2013 award show, I would say that Hrithik
Statement that the Indian Army Chief has come out with. And it is the same shit all over again. There is no meaning to what he is saying, for he doesn’t believe it and nor does anyone else. He is an organizational man and he is speaking more to
Are the Bollywood just being holier-than-thou when it comes to issues, while in their films they themselves showcase women as sex objects? People like Mahesh Bhatt, whose heart probably beats for every social ill, which he blames on Religion, is probably the shallowest of them all. No one has used
THe year 2012 was a great year for the Bollywood films. A phenomenon which had started with Ghajini a few years back – of megahits earning Rs 100 crores – suddenly became a rush. This year therefore brought several things into vogue that should change the way things are done in the
Today is Shailendra’s Death Anniversary (December 14). And it also happens to be Raj Kapoor’s Birth Anniversary! Dedicating this song to BOTH of them, which happens to be one of my all-time favorites! Shailendra (August 30, 1923 – December 14, 1966) was born Shankardas Kesarilal. He was by far
What was the world searching for in 2012 on Google [http://google.com]? Well, the results for India [http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=28.6133333333,77.2083333333&spn=10.0,10.0&q=28.6133333333,77.2083333333 (India)&t=h] are the most fascinating. What surprised me was that
For the Bollywood crazy country like India, Saif and Kareena’s wedding was a big event. One of the most important question that remained in everyone’s mind was – if Kareena Kapoor had converted to Islam on marriage. In Islam, this is mandatory so many thought it was obvious. While
Paris Hilton seems to be having fun in India – dancing around and doing some spiritual stuff for herself. > American Socialite Paris Hilton grooved to Kareena Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan’s song Chammak Challo at an orphanage in Mumbai on Monday. And soon after, deglammed and covered up quickly for
Zakia Jaffri was at Capitol Hill trying to lobby to deny Narendra Modi the US visa – as the US seems to have become a bit lenient with him and cozying up. > “If he (Modi) succeeds to become the Prime Minister, my hopes for justice, along with the hopes of hundreds
Madhubala was arguably the most beautiful actress to have come on the Indian film screen. Her fans can be found in today’s generation as well. She was not only good looking and glamorous in her cine Avatar, but also an exceptionally talented actress. Despite her personal life being extremely
This is a non-film song by one of the greatest Indian movie singers – KL Saigal. It was written, composed and sung by KL Saigal himself. Go through the lyrics and understand his genius. I have heard many great Saints and poets try to express this same sentiment.. but the beauty
Babul Mora is a Thumri in Raag Bhairavi, which was written by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. He was the last nawab of Awadh. On 11 February 1856, just after his 9th anniversary of the coronation, he was exiled by the British in a bloodless annexation of the kingdom. Shah was
Subscribe to get access to premium content or contact us if you have any questions.
Subscribe Now
