Naam Gum Jayega, Part I - Jaidev

Naam gum jayega, chehra ye badal jayegaMeri awaz (Mere saaz) hi pehchaan hain, gar yad rahe… I am not talking about the forgotten heroes who are only a part of our subconscious. Rather, this is an attempt to remember those whose names have been almost erased from the pages of history. Like a diligent archaeologist, I am on a path to dig deep through the layers of time and refresh our memories. Who amongst us has not been enthralled by the...

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Bombay & Bollywood Songs

Bombay. Bambai. Mumbai. This city doesn't need any introduction. Some call it मायानगरी while some call it "City of Dreams". Some hate the fast pace of this city while some just don't want to leave this city. Such is the vibe of this city. You can never be in two thoughts about this city. You either LOVE IT or HATE IT. Born and brought up in Bombay (I still love calling it that), this city has been an integral part of my life. The city has...

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On Hitch's BirthDay

Even if you have never seen a film by Alfred Hitchcock, you will most probably still be aware of the man. He has become a popcultural icon in the film industry. You may recognise him because of his gaudy frame or maybe because you are aware of the shower scene from Psycho or the crop dusting scene from North by North West.  'The Master of Suspense' as we know him, was born on 13th Aug 1899. Concocting masterful mysteries and top-notch...

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The Essential Robin Williams

The world woke up today with the unfortunate news that it is now a poorer place with the departure of Robin Williams, comedian extraordinaire. He had been a part of our lives through his films for over three decades. He made us laugh, made us cry, made us think, and in some ways changed the way of our life through some of his films. Filmy folklore states that a lot of Robin Williams' on-screen antics were ad-libbed. This is quite plausible since...

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