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    Chhapaak: Making a splash quietly

    By Anshu / January 12, 2020

    The visuals have ended. The screen has turned black. All you hear is Arijit Singh’s soulful voice. The movie has finished. Yet more than half the audience remains seated. Unstirring. Silent. I haven’t seen a movie end…

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    The Jaipur Literature Festival: A carnival to remember

    By Anshu / February 8, 2019

    Resplendent peacocks welcome you as you enter the gates of Diggi Palace. And then you are subjected to an airport style scan and frisking — only done a lot more politely and quickly. The vibrant colours of…

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  • Events,  Films,  People

    Jiya jale: Gulzar and his lyrics

    By Anshu / January 28, 2019

    Writing subtitles for Hindi film songs can lead to hilarious situations. Famously, the song from Mangal Pandey: The Rising called ‘Mangal mangal’ was translated as ‘Tuesday, Tuesday’! But imagine the chagrin of the person who has to…

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    Gulzar: A wizard with words

    By Anshu / August 18, 2018

    It is very difficult for me to describe what makes Gulzar stand out. He uses everyday words, and then weaves magic out of them. Gulzar is a writer who can make the most mundane things seem extraordinary…

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