'Balraj Sahni was a misfit in filmdom'On his birth centenary on May 2013, veteran actor Balraj Sahni's grandniece, Malavika Sangghvi, recounts his extraordinary but sad life.The world knew him as Balraj Sahni, the celebrated actor, humanitarian and litterateur. But for me, he was always Balrajji or Mamaji, my maternal grandmother's younger brother and hence my granduncle. In many ways, he defined our family and gave the clan its moral fibre and its mythology, its deep unspeakable sadness and its great leaps of sunshine. ... Rediff.com, 5 days ago |
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Politics as action and dramaSahmat (Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust), a Delhi based progressive cultural organisation which aims "to evaluate the life and work of those who were involved in the creative field in the cause of social transformation," held a three-day symposium in ... The Hindu, 3 weeks ago
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Litterateurs say new Hindustani Academy chief not fit for postLiterary associations here have questioned the alleged lack of any significant contribution by Jogi in the field of literature. They have launched a signature campaign demanding that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who finally approves ... Express India, 1 month ago
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Weaving wisdomIt was an inspiring evening organised by Bhartiya Natya Sangh to observe World Theatre Day at Sammukh auditorium, National School of Drama, on March 30. What made the evening specially memorable was the presentation of "Kabira Khada Bazar Mein" ... The Hindu, 1 month ago
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