Cinema is one of the most powerful mediums of expression. Positive or negative, the influence is breathtakingly enormous. We will surely discuss these two faces of cinema in detail but first of all, we will talk about the sheer magic of the art.
“The Miracle Worker” is a 1962 biographical drama directed by Arthur Penn. It adapts William Gibson’s 1959 stage play, which was itself based on Helen Keller’s 1903 autobiography, The Story of My Life. It dramatises the early life of Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Keller was a blind, deaf girl who was unable
When I think about Meena Kumari, I always think of a beautiful, friendly face with heavy-lidded eyes who speaks for themselves and a compassionate smile, which gives the air of a friendly, kind woman, but thinking of her as a frail old lady is always difficult. For that sole reason, I stayed away from “Mere
Awtar Krishna Kaul’s “27 Down (1974)” stands as a singular achievement in Indian New Wave cinema. Released as his only directorial venture, the film adapts Ramesh Bakshi’s novel “Athara Sooraj Ke Paudhe.” It is a poignant exploration of urban alienation, personal sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. The film delves into the complexities of
“Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam“, a cinematic gem, directed by Abrar Alvi and produced by the legendary Guru Dutt. The film, released in 1962, is based on the Bengali novel “Saheb Bibi Golam” by Bimal Mitra. Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is widely celebrated as one of the most powerful films, Indian cinema ever produced. The film
In the realm of Indian cinema, there exists a shining jewel of great beauty. A film that transcends time and space and leaves a permanent impact on the hearts of “cinephiles—”Pakeezah.” This magnum opus stands not only as proof of the artistic genius of Kamal Amrohi. It is a testament to the ethereal grace of
Raj Kapoor, the showman, was an artist who weaves magic through his camera. Kapoor the showman had a signature style – larger-than-life movies with grand sets and grander music. But his best work comes in low-key films. One of them is “Jagte Raho,” written by legendary Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. Thespians Sombhu Mitra and Amit Maitra
