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Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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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
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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
Trending
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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How a mysterious diamond trader inspired the first American novel on India
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Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel is a bestseller. Why does it matter that the actor didn’t write it?
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
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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
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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
Video
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Eco India, Episode 240: In an era of global heating, equitable access to renewable energy is crucial
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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Watch: New York streets, homes and metro stations heavily flooded after rain
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Watch: Skydiver makes cereal and eats it too while parachuting to the ground
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Watch: Meta and Ray Ban launch smart glasses with which to search, translate, livestream, and more
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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
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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
The Reel
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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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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
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Meet Franco from ‘Andhadhun’: Pune club owner on the screen and acclaimed drummer in real life
Here is the fascinating story of the man who plays the father of Radhika Apte’s character Sophie in Sriram Raghavan’s thriller.
Rudradeep Bhattacharjee
The Field
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India at Asian Games, Oct 1 schedule: Men's badminton team, track and field stars in finals
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Watch, Asian Games: Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale win India’s only tennis gold medal in Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Abhay Singh stars as Indian men’s team beat Pakistan to win squash gold
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WPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bangalore appoint Luke Williams as head coach
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: New Zealand outclass Pakistan, Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in warm-up