Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Smita Patil died 36 years ago today, December 13, leaving behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role. IMAGE:......

Adoor Gopalakrishnan: The 10 Greatest Indian Films

As Indian cinema turns 100, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, one of India's greatest directors, lists some of his personal favourites. AnkurDirector: Shyam Benegal It marks the beginning of a major......

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Om Puri, who gave countless memorable performances in movies of diverse genres, died at his Mumbai home on Friday morning after a massive heart attack. He was 66. "He passed away this morning due......

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.Jyoti Punwani draws memories from her interviews......