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On Shashi Kapoor's birth anniversary, remembering actor’s top films, from Deewar to Shaan
Trendingdesk • 3 years agoShashi Kapoor began his acting career as a child actor in his brother Raj Kapoor's directorial Aag
Sandip Ray on working with Shashi Kapoor on Satyajit Ray Presents telefilm: 'He was a thorough perfectionist'
Ashoke Nag • 3 years ago“Shashi Kapoor is a very adept actor, and a thorough professional," Satyajit Ray told son Sandip when the latter expressed his apprehension of directing a huge Mumbai star for their Doordarshan telefilm.
Aparna Sen and Madhabi Mukherjee on Satyajit Ray, the man, and his enduring legacy
Arshia • 4 years agoOn Satyajit Ray's 100th birth anniversary, his leading ladies Aparna Sen and Madhabi Mukherjee weigh in on the political significance of the man and his legacy, even 29 years since he breathed his last.
As Yash Raj Films turns 50, listing the production house's underrated gems, from Doosra Aadmi to Titli
Devanshsharma • 5 years agoYash Raj Films has churned out over a dozen blockbusters since 1970 but it has also offered many films that were equally good yet less successful.
Sanjna Kapoor, known for reviving Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre, awarded French honour for her contribution to performing arts
• 5 years agoIn 2012, Sanjna Kapoor co-founded 'Junoon', an organisation that works towards increasing the reach of theatre and the arts to wider audiences through innovative initiatives.
A decade in theatre: Barring a few troupes, India's dramaturgy didn't quite mirror the tumult in nation's polity
Vikram Phukan • 5 years agoArguably, one feature of theatre eco-systems across India, with some exceptions like those fostered by the Budhan Theatre or the Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch or the still buoyant Jana Natya Manch, is how cosily they seem to be ensconced in their liberal echo chambers, whirring along insulated from the political heave-ho outside their turf.
Farokh Engineer should be allowed his embroidered tales, as long as they're not malicious: A fan makes his case
Austin Coutinho • 5 years agoFarokh Engineer's anecdotes are famously peppered with some ‘Parsi masala’. Though he had no business taking Anushka Sharma's name to prove his point, which he regretted later, he was not wrong in pointing out the fact that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should be looking for more experienced cricketers as national selectors. His
Tushar Hiranandani on Bhumi, Taapsee and ageism, Saand Ki Aankh’s Shashi Kapoor connect, misogyny and why he won't do another Masti
Annavetticad • 5 years agoTushar Hiranandani defends his directorial debut Saand Ki Aankh, against allegations of ageism, and his past filmography that includes the Masti franchise.
From the Kapoors to Big B: B-towners share Shashi Kapoor's Dadasaheb Phalke Award moment at Prithvi Theatre
Fp Staff • 10 years agoShashi Kapoor's family members including nephew Rishi, grand-nephew Ranbir and other Bollywood celebrities attended the event in Prithvi Theatre where Kapoor received Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Here are the photos.
Veteran actress Nafisa Ali diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer, shares news on social media post
Fp Staff • 6 years agoNafisa Ali shared the news of her cancer diagnosis on Instagram.