Adieu Nana Patekar. The Mosquito Dialogue Hero
This article is a personal tribute to Nana Patekar, praising his ability to command the screen through unforgettable, high-impact dialogue and a versatile acting range that spans f…
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Adieu Jeffrey Archer – The Writer Who Made Millions by being the guest of Her Majesty the Queen.
Jeffrey Archer was an immensely popular author in India, celebrated for his accessible and engaging storytelling that made him a staple of casual reading. While his prose was simpl…
Plus ça change – The more things change …..
The author recounts a nostalgic journey to connect a vintage 1970s Philips radio with a Rotel record player to recreate a pure analogue listening experience. After navigating techn…
Bobby the Blockbuster – I stopped at drowning.
The author reflects on a decades-long misconception that the Hindi film *Bobby* was a tragedy, a belief stemming from stopping a serialized version of the story at the wrong point.…
A Forty-Five-Year Fascination with Nagumomu
The author recounts his lifelong, deep connection to the song "Nagumomu" by the legendary Carnatic musician Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, which has accompanied him through every era of…
Galt, Godfather, Godard and Ganesha
Reflecting on his upbringing in culturally rich Chennai, the author explores how diverse and seemingly contradictory influences shaped his worldview. He traces his intellectual evo…