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Nasreen Munni Kabir
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RD Burman archival interview: ‘Only if you have a rapport with the director do tunes come to you’
In a conversation with Nasreen Munni Kabir from 1983, the renowned composer revisits his formative years.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
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Javed Akhtar on how cinema has changed: ‘Improved on the form though lost out on the context’
Nasreen Munni Kabir’s conversation book ‘Talking Life’ follows ‘Talking Films’ and ‘Talking Songs’.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
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How Lata Mangeshkar learnt to read and write (despite having gone to school for only a day)
In these edited excerpts from a conversation book, the acclaimed singer remembers her formative years.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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From the archive: Dilip Kumar on how the studio system made way for independent directors
The 1950s saw ‘the great upsurge of independent talent that could not be contained by the studios’, the legend observed.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
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Being rather than doing: Why Dilip Kumar is one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema
He was a director’s actor as well as an actor’s actor.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
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How Saroj Khan approached choreography: ‘The words tell us what the story is’
Excerpts from an archival interview from 1999 reveal the renowned choreographer’s methods.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘May I touch you?’: When kathak legend Sitara Devi met Hollywood royalty Marlene Dietrich
Antonia Minnecola remembers her guruji, her loves, hates and fascination with Hollywood.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
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Madan Mohan tribute: ‘Each word of the lyric gained significance through the way he tuned the song’
Sanjeev Kohli provides a rare look at his father’s early years, his struggles in the Hindi film industry, and his professional relationships.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
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‘He was ahead of his time’: Fazal Qureshi on the genius of his father, tabla maestro Ustad Allarakha
In the centenary year of Allarakha’s birth, his son talks about their music school and carrying forward an immense legacy.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
The Reel
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘I suggested we keep the chorus in Malayalam’: Gulzar on the making of ‘Jiya Jale’ from ‘Dil Se’
The renowned lyricist tells Nasreen Munni Kabir about the story behind the song and many others in a new book.
Nasreen Munni Kabir & Gulzar
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Kalpana Lajmi revisited: ‘It’s up to a few of us to try and inject something new and appealing’
An archival interview from the 1980s reveals the filmmaker’s views on breaking the glass ceiling. Kalpana Lajmi died on September 23 at the age of 64.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
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Film flashback: How the staircase played a starring role in Indian cinema
Legendary archivist PK Nair explains how an element of set design has been used to depict affluence and the ups and downs of characters.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final