Conversations Over Chai

Directed by: Basu Bhattacharya Music: Shankar-Jaikishan Lyrics: Shailendra, Hasrat Jaipuri Starring: Raj Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, If...

My love for old Hindi film songs is familiar to all those who have read my previous posts. And those who are familiar with my writing know t...

25.12.1919-05.05.2006 Naushad Ali. The name conjures up an old world aura, tehzeeb, and of course, scintillating melodies. From the footpath...

  Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee Music: Hemant Kumar Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi Starring: Sharmila Tagore, Tarun Bose, Dharmendra, Deven Var...

14.02.1933 - 23.02.1969 Madhubala. That one word is enough to evoke a memory of a dazzling smile, a trademark giggle, and an on-scre...

Directed by: Asit Sen Music: Salil Choudhary Lyrics: Yogesh Starring: Om Prakash, Jaya Bhaduri,  Anil Dhawan,  Krishnakant, Du...

I am sitting here waiting for a family friend to show up. His flight landed at a quarter to eight and here we are at a quarter to 11 and h...