Why Gulzar learnt Bangla
Gulzar learnt Bangla because having read the translations, he wanted to read Rabindranath Tagore’s writings in their original form.Continue Reading →
Suchitra Sen unofficial Google doodle
Suchitra Sen (April 6, 1931 – January 17, 2014) "I am to be seen only on screen because I am…
Prem Nath as Gabbar
When Danny Denzongpa refused, Salim-Javed had thought of casting Prem Nath as Gabbar, but many in the Sholay team were…
Hum Aapke Hain Koun and piracy
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) is possibly the first Bollywood movie to be CamRipped. Pre-HAHK films had simultaneous theatre/VHS releases.Continue Reading →
According to eBay, Blue Dart can go back in time to deliver packages
Like many of you, I haven’t had the best of experiences with courier services and the situation is now such…
The Sholay scene that didn’t follow the script
The only Sholay scene that didn’t follow the script is the one in which Veeru asks Jai to talk to…
Happy birthday, Fearless Nadia – the original Hunterwali
January 8, is Mary Evans’ (later Mary Evans Wadia) 106th birth anniversary. She, who we better know as Fearless Nadia, was Indian cinema’s original stunt queen. From a chorus girl…Continue Reading →
Sholay 3D: The unofficial Google doodle
That film, that we have watched uncountable times, has been re-released in 3D. That I want to watch Sholay in…
2014 calendar (one-page, A4 with Indian festivals and holidays). Grab your free copy
2014 is here and so is the 8th edition of Cutting the Chai Calendar. This year the calendar’s got a…
My #2013 on Twitter
My bio on Twitter begins with “Internetaholic,” but the rehab treatment in the form of a two-year-old son has been…
Congress Ka Haath, Aam Aadmi Ke Saath. Indeed.
“Don’t underestimate the power of a common man” How Congress’ 2004 Lok Sabha elections campaign slogan turned true in Delhi…
