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Friday, November 28, 2025
TopicHindi cinema

Topic: Hindi cinema

Saroj, the Khan who made Madhuri and Sridevi the dancing queens of Bollywood

Samira Sood -
Saroj Khan is called the mother of Indian film choreography for how she changed the game using Kathak and folk elements.

Veteran Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan dies at 71

PTI -
Khan was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital last Saturday after she complained of breathing issues. The mandatory Covid-19 test done at the hospital showed a negative result.

Mirza Ghalib: The movie was the perfect marriage of the poet’s words with Suraiya’s voice

Samira Sood -
When Jawaharlal Nehru told her she had brought Ghalib's soul back to life with this movie, he was not exaggerating.

The legendary Suraiya: Actor by accident, singer by design & heartbroken by circumstance

Kairvy Grewal -
The multitalented performer ruled Hindi cinema for decades before quitting it as suddenly as she joined it.

5 performances by which to remember Sushant Singh Rajput — from Kai Po Che! to Chhichhore

Samira Sood -
Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai home Sunday. The 34-year-old was known for his energetic performances of relatable roles.

Salaam Bombay! is a haunting exploration of child labour in India

Samira Sood -
The proceeds from the movie were used to set up Salaam Baalak Trust, an NGO that works for the welfare of street children.

Remembering Jeevan, Indian cinema’s favourite villain who also played Narad Muni 61 times

Fiza Jha -
Actor Jeevan Kumar played countless roles in his prolific career, never failing to evolve in his craft.

Writer, filmmaker, journalist — Khwaja Ahmad Abbas was master of all trades

Pia Krishnankutty -
With 74 books, 90 short stories, 3,000 journalistic articles, 40 films and several plays to his name, Abbas was as prolific as he was progressive.

Raj Kapoor’s Awara is all the more relevant in the context of India’s migrant crisis

Samira Sood -
The movie, known for bringing Charlie Chaplin into Bollywood, is a gripping drama that shows the vicious circle of crime and poverty.

Basu Chatterjee told simple, heartfelt stories that had no heroes, only people like us

Samira Sood -
Even as action & masala took over the '70s, Basu Chatterjee gave us extraordinary films about ordinary people with ordinary lives.
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Opinion

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

Faisal Mahmud -
The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

The world won’t just know Made in Bihar, it will demand it. This is Bihar’s moment to lead

Bengal is more Tagore than Bankim, more Marx than market

Economy

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

Sharan Poovanna -
The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

Defence

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

National Interest

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

Shekhar Gupta -
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.

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