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Finally got to watch Singham Just the kind of movie that doesn’t tax your brain. which holds your attention for the two odd hours that it runs. Singham – after Wanted and Dabangg – is a back to basics film. Totally Desi….
There is no special reason for this post – no birthday or death anniversary, except that a person I know and respect greatly asked me for one on Madan Mohan. And since, I do love Hindi music, and love the music of…
Today is the birthday of Mukesh – for the younger generation stumbling across this blog , he was the grandfather of Neil Nitin Mukesh. To be honest, Mukesh was not my favorite singer. I much preferred the voices of Mohammed Rafi, Manna…
Yesterday was a strange day. a Good day but a strange day. Morning was lectures at Sophia’s…interactions this term is on “Features & Opinions” and yesterday’s scheduled activity was film viewing. I had a list of serious documentaries to show them, but…
This morning I read an article that put my life in perspective. Generally I find Arun Shourie tedious to read. While he makes brilliant points, that get me thinking, his writing has never touched me. i find it tough to get past, not…
From the Proposed Cinematograph Bill 2010 9. Principles for guidance in certifying films. – (1) A film shall not be sanctioned for exhibition if, in the opinion of the authority competent to grant the certificate, the film or any part of it is…
Technology is an amazing thing and, if used well, it enhances creativity. My good friend – Anand Sivakumaran and his friend Elivis D’silva have shot a brilliant short film on the Cannon 7D. Picture quality is mind blowing as is the clarity…
Today is Dev Saheb’s Birthday – the original Peter Pan of Indian films. The man who refused to grow up. In fact the films that he made in his first 5 years were far more mature than the films he has made…
Kishore Kumar was a genius. His repertoire varied. and his legacy phenomenal. He was perfectly at ease with all kinds of music from the fun & frolic (my name is anthony gonsalves); to the melancholy (manzilen apni jagah hai); from the soft…
Cogito Entertainment’s first Marathi Feature Film “Jhing Chik Jhing” releases on the 11th of June 2010. Promotion and Publicity are in full swing. The partners are all over Maharashtra holding Press Conferences. The promos will hit the TV channels by the end…