All posts by Deepa
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Sheila Chaman – Doordarshan Diaries: The Golden Era of Television
Circa 1980-90, Doordarshan was at its peak. Everyone was glued to their or their neighbours, television, watching Ramayan,...
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Ravi: His Tunes Were Characterised by Simplicity – Manek Premchand
In the constellation of Hindi film music, some of the composers occupy a permanent place, a special one...
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The Rare Gulzar: Ten Hidden Lyrical Gems
His poetry blends simplicity and profundity. His penchant for introspective lyrics and lines make him popular amongst poets...
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There is a Lata beyond what is played on the Radio
When a book pertaining to music begins with a chapter titled – Who is Lata Mangeshkar, you know...
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Bappa Sarkar Aaye Hain – Ganpati Bappa Morya
Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival which is celebrated with utmost enthusiasm and happiness. A ten-day spectacle which is celebrated...
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Chhoti Si Kahani Se – Ijaazat – The Monsoon Blossom
As the summer season matures into unbearable fullness, the parched and exhausted earth anticipates the arrival of monsoon....
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The Repeat Value of Nasir Hussain Songs
Long time ago, I watched a serial on Doordarshan (I don’t remember its name, actors, main story or...
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Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi – Aandhi – Autumn Amour
Autumn – the transition of monsoon to winter. Crisp, clear and cooler days. The foliage boasts of spectacular...
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Ye Neer Kahan Se Barse – Rambling Reflections – Prem Parbat
The best thing one can do when it is raining is to let it rain – H. W....
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I would love to do a negative role – Sumeet Raghvan
Lambi lambi taangon waala Tez dimaag waala Ye Faster Fene hai Faster Fene hai Fa Fe, Fa Fe,...