Sharmila Tagore

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30 years of Mississippi Masala: How Mira Nair’s film examined race, migration and loss of belonging

On the filmmaker’s birthday today, we revisit Nair’s follow-up to her Oscar-nominated Salaam Bombay! (1988). The film was recently restored in 4K digital by The Criterion Collection.

Oct 15 2021 — Sonal Pandya

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Remembering Asit Sen through the performances of his stars

Yesterday marked the 99th birth anniversary of the filmmaker who made acclaimed and successful films in Bengali as well as in Hindi.

Sep 25 2021 — Roushni Sarkar

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Yasser Usman's book on Rajesh Khanna gets Audible version on former superstar's 9th death anniversary

The audio book offers a sneak peek into the life and times of one of the most celebrated stars in Hindi cinema.

Jul 19 2021 — Our Correspondent

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When Sharmila Tagore learnt some important life lessons – Satyajit Ray centenary special

The veteran recalls how her entry into cinema as a teenager under the auteur's guidance became a turning point for her in more ways than one.

May 03 2021 — Shoma A Chatterji

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