Govind Nihalani’s ‘Party’ is a portrait of comfortable people performing political engagement while carefully avoiding risk. It feels more legible now than ever.
The screenplay for Geet Gaata Chal, written by Sachin’s father Sharad Pilgaonkar along with Madhusudhan Kalelkar, was sent to Shantiniketan seeking adaptation rights, but the trustees turned it down.
The mansion used as Mohini’s oppressive home in the film went on to carve its own legend in Bollywood history. In 2001, it was purchased by Shah Rukh Khan and renamed Mannat.
While the 1980s were largely defined by the 'Angry Young Man' and rugged action, Ramesh Sippy's 1985 film Saagar emerged as a visual poem where the sea played a huge role.
Jackie Shroff made his debut with the film. But he was not the first choice for the lead. Subhash Ghai had initially approached Kamal Haasan and then Kumar Gaurav.
Amitabh Bachchan had already cemented his 'One Man Industry' persona by 1978. And Manmohan Desai brilliantly toned down his 'Angry Young Man' image by pairing him with Shashi Kapoor.
‘Chor Machaye Shor’ proved to be a breakout film for lyricist and music composer Ravindra Jain. It features the hit song, ‘Le Jayenge, Le Jayenge Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’.
The way Waaris focuses on land, identity, and community resonates strongly with the larger context of 1980s Punjab, a turbulent time in the state's history.
Shashi Kapoor’s charm made it believable that a rich heiress could fall for his character Raja. And he deftly portrays Raja’s patriarchal outlook, inner turmoil, and love for Rita.
Every Postcard hotel in Goa is located inland, including one in the village of Saligao, another that’s spread across 20 acres in the wildlife sanctuary of Netravali, and an ayurveda retreat in Old Goa.
Russian crude imports are expected to fall in August from around highs of 2.7 mbpd in June and July, but Moscow to remain India's largest single oil supplier
This two-week exercise includes field training, combat discussions, lectures, and demonstrations, culminating in a final exercise to test the troops' skills.
Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman
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