Balraj Sahni

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55 years of Waqt (1965): The film that created the Yash Chopra imprint

The first colour film from BR Chopra's banner, Waqt brought together picturesque locales, cosmopolitan fashion, glitzy cars, travel and a suave style that became the hallmark of Yash Chopra.

Jul 30 2020 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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Ismat Chughtai and her message in Sone Ki Chidiya – Death anniversary special

On her 27th death anniversary today (she died on 24 October 1991), we look at the rebellious writer and examine what message her mainstream commercial film, Sone Ki Chidiya, has for us.

Oct 24 2018 — Anita Paikat

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'Desh ko tumhari zaroorat hai' – The patriotic zeal in Chetan Anand’s Haqeeqat (1964)

In revisiting early films with themes around the country and its freedom, we look at one of the early war films, Haqeeqat, a salute to the soldiers who protect our country and ensure that our freedom remains secure.

Aug 17 2018 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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50 years of Sunghursh: Dilip Kumar, Balraj Sahni wage age-old family feud

A look at HS Rawail's melodramatic multi-starrer, set against a distant backdrop of the thuggee cult, which was released 50 years ago today (26 July).

Jul 26 2018 — Sonal Pandya