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Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Dilip Naik, the Hindi film industry musician you had heard even before you heard of him
The remarkable journey of the guitarist who played on the iconic Hindi film songs ‘Aaja Aaja’ and ‘Jaan Pehchaan Ho’.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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Why 1992 is the year the song changed in India
The arrival of AR Rahman coincided with the efflorescence of Indipop.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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In book on early Indian cinema, a look at the romance and risk that went into filmmaking
Debashree Mukherjee’s ‘Bombay Hustle: Making Movies in a Colonial City’ studies the the transition from silent films to the talkies.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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Remembering Yash Chopra, the friend, philosopher and guide who shaped careers
Veteran filmmaker and theatre personality Ramesh Talwar looks back on his association with the founder of Yash Raj Films.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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Sound stories: Narinder Singh on his collaborations with Basu Chatterjee and Gulzar
The acclaimed sound recordist goes behind the scenes of ‘Sara Akash’, ‘Shatranj Ke Khilari’ and ‘Ijaazat’.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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To ‘the blossoms in the dust and the red rose’: The quirkiest and most heartfelt film dedications
From Smita Patil to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Jawaharlal Nehru to Sanjay Gandhi.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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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Sound stories: How BN Sharma helped create some of Hindi cinema’s biggest musical hits
Music for such films as ‘Madhumati’, ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ and ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ was recorded at Bombay Sound Services.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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Sound stories: How the Western Outdoor recording studio influenced the Indian music scene
Set up by Suresh Nanavati, Western Outdoor in Mumbai soon became the go-place for the best Indian musical talent.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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Where are the jobs? We’re not quite sure, but here are the film songs about them
Unemployment and the quest for work have inspired filmmakers and lyricists down the decades in fascinating ways.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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From ‘Mujhe Jeeno Do’ to ‘Sonchiriya’: When outlaws go on the run, the music follows
Abhishek Chaubey’s ‘Sonchirya’ is the latest film to weave songs around outlaws.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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How a Mumbai scientist helped bring together India’s obsessive record collectors
After amassing records over five decades and building a community, Suresh Chandvankar is introspecting: ‘What is this passion? Where does it come from?’
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
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Film flashback: In Mrinal Sen’s ‘Kharij’, a young boy dies and nobody cares (except the director)
The 1982 production marked a shift in the prolific Bengali director’s career.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final