Revisiting Neecha Nagar
The Hindu
Chetan Anand’s directorial debut is the only Indian film to win the Palme d’Or thus far
(Hindi, 1946)
Chetan Anand
Rafi Peer, Rafiq Anwar, Uma Anand, Kamini Kaushal, S.P. Bhatia, Hamid Butt, Mohan Segal, Zohra Sehgal
Written and directed by Anukalp Goswami, Kapil Sharma's Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 is a surprising blend of over-the-top gags, which quietly accentuate its progressive themes
On December 19, at The Hindu’s Kannada Cinema Roundtable, hosted at Mannheim Craft Brewery, come listen to talented voices from the Kannada film scene, including new directors Punit Rangaswamy and JP Thuminad, actors Shaneel Gautham and Chaithra J Achar, and film critic Kairam Vaashi
Bhakti Vaani, a rare curation of Carnatic and Hindustani music, will present prayer and poetry in an unusual format
From India, Harlem’s journey began when four musicians realised that the sounds they grew up with carried too much energy and soul to remain unexpressed. At the helm is pianist Izrael Harlem, whose commanding presence guides the group’s dynamic shifts. Guitarist Stevie Dave brings his own precision and flair. Bassist Kaleb holds the ensemble together with weighty, fluid lines, while drummer Wungrito drives the pulse of the band with his musical beats.
The four-day festival aims to bring together architects, interior designers, artisans and students, under one roof
French photographer Anne Garde's photography exhibition at Maison d’Art Banjara in Hyderabad brings 1980s rajasthan to life
Honey Trehan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte discuss Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, why it is important for Radhika to know her collaborators, how Nawazuddin differentiates his cop characters and more
Mnav Kaul talks about his show Real Kashmir Football Club, his association with the Valley, its recent representation in films and literature, and ‘She & Hers’, the English translation of one of his best works
Director Sandeep Raj shares insights on his debut theatrical release, 'Mowgli', blending romance, action, and spirituality in the jungle.
How AI helps to redraw the Margazhi map
Malavika Sarukkai on supporting and mentoring young dancers
‘Train Dreams’ movie review: For all its breathtaking craft and a mesmeric turn from Joel Edgerton, Clint Bentley’s transcendent woodland dream keeps brushing the dirt off the very history it stirs up
The song, Chamakta Sitara, was released on 3 December at the IIM Bangalore campus and bears a message of inclusivity