Govind Nihalani’s ‘Party’ is a portrait of comfortable people performing political engagement while carefully avoiding risk. It feels more legible now than ever.
Part of what cemented Maachis's cult status is the fact that Gulzar refused to make it a film about villains and heroes. The story isn’t black or white.
The film, directed by Sathyan Anthikad, doesn’t dismiss the importance of politics. Instead, it cautions viewers about the perils of getting into politics as a way to serve yourself.
The film, released in 1972, features Neeta Thakur, played by Jaya Bhaduri and Vijay Anand, played by Randhir Kapoor. This film also marked debut of Kader Khan as dialogue writer.
Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan—a Kishore Kumar classic—not just echoed the friendship between the characters in the movie, but also how the duo stood by each other in real life.
Bachchan’s characterisation of Vicky Kapoor, the spoiled child of a wealthy businessman who becomes a raging alcoholic—but without a mean streak—cemented his cult status.
Sharmila Tagore’s winged liner, little black dress, sarees paired with knotted blouses to her bikini and puffed hairstyle, everything was on point. Even Shammi Kapoor’s tailored suits, or his colourful shirts were tasteful.
The ‘Amar Pujo, Amar Starbucks’ campaign also created Bhetki Bhaja Sandwich and Sorse Chicken Burger, but Bengalis drew a line when they saw aloo posto being butchered.
The regulator says insurance distribution has become too commission-driven. Its new proposal seeks to make sales more transparent, accountable and aligned with customer needs.
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh has ruled out a separate drone force, saying that UAVs must operate with fighters and other existing technology.
Modern India might have been conjured up in the image of Gandhi. But India was never a Gandhian state. Founders of the Republic, be it Nehru or Patel, nursed zero such notions.
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