Sampooran Singh Kalra, more famous by his pen name ‘Gulzar’, is renowned as a man and master of letters, in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi, with over seven decades of rich contributions to the literary arena as well as Bollywood. On Saturday, Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, Sanskrit scholar, spiritual leader and educator, were declared the recipients of the coveted 58th Jnanpith Award-2023.
For Gulzar (89), this is yet another feather in his artistic cap brimming with an Oscar Award, a Grammy Award, five National Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award (Urdu), Padma Bhushan, and 22 Filmfare Awards. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Central University besides being decorated with many more honours and accolades.
Born in Dina, Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), Gulzar started coining and penning couplets and ‘shayris’ from an early age, earning his father’s ire over his passion.
Post-Partition, when his clan also suffered a split,...
For Gulzar (89), this is yet another feather in his artistic cap brimming with an Oscar Award, a Grammy Award, five National Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award (Urdu), Padma Bhushan, and 22 Filmfare Awards. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Central University besides being decorated with many more honours and accolades.
Born in Dina, Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), Gulzar started coining and penning couplets and ‘shayris’ from an early age, earning his father’s ire over his passion.
Post-Partition, when his clan also suffered a split,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The reason is not difficult to ascertain. Ghazals, in the days before mass media and mass dissemination of knowledge, were only known and spread by recitation in public events like ‘mushairas’ where prevailing social norms did not allow the attendance of women, leave alone their participation. There were women who wrote — but this was a most private endeavour and they usually remain obscure.
And there was "rekhti". Said to originate in early 18th century Lucknow with then Urdu poetry’s "enfant terrible" Insha Allah Khan ‘Insha’, and his cronies like Saadat Yaar Khan ‘Rangeen’, Meer Yaar Ali ‘Jaan Sahib’, it was an earlier form of "feminist" poetry, where male poets made use of women’s voices, idioms, mannerisms, and, even accents, to talk about issues from the female viewpoint — or what they imagined it to be
While ‘rekhti’ was an affectation that generally fizzled out as decadent living declined, the...
And there was "rekhti". Said to originate in early 18th century Lucknow with then Urdu poetry’s "enfant terrible" Insha Allah Khan ‘Insha’, and his cronies like Saadat Yaar Khan ‘Rangeen’, Meer Yaar Ali ‘Jaan Sahib’, it was an earlier form of "feminist" poetry, where male poets made use of women’s voices, idioms, mannerisms, and, even accents, to talk about issues from the female viewpoint — or what they imagined it to be
While ‘rekhti’ was an affectation that generally fizzled out as decadent living declined, the...
- 3/5/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
From a family of prominent lawyers, he was expected to follow in their footsteps, but instead chose a career in the fledgling Hindi film industry – and uncharacteristically, not as a hero. Virtually dragooned by his legendary boss taking over a lead role, despite the director’s opposition, he, in his first-ever take, muffed up a simple scene with the heroine, and then, left the villain with a fractured leg.
That, in 1936, was the rather farcical start of the career of Ashok Kumar, who was born on this day in 1911.
Undaunted, he went on to establish himself not only as Hindi cinema’s first superstar as the 1940s began, but also one who was known for his air of naturalness and his willingness to reinvent himself and experiment with playing morally ambiguous or anti-hero roles.
At the appropriate time, he moved on to playing more mature roles in line with his age,...
That, in 1936, was the rather farcical start of the career of Ashok Kumar, who was born on this day in 1911.
Undaunted, he went on to establish himself not only as Hindi cinema’s first superstar as the 1940s began, but also one who was known for his air of naturalness and his willingness to reinvent himself and experiment with playing morally ambiguous or anti-hero roles.
At the appropriate time, he moved on to playing more mature roles in line with his age,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 17 (Ians) "Lihaaf: The Quilt", a cinematic representation of Ismat Chughtai's classic short story, was screened at the Virtual Canteen conducted by the Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum. The film features Sonal Sehgal and Tannishtha Chatterjee.
Sonal was present for a discussion after the screening and was joined by Advocate Malavika Rajkotia and Dr Megha Anwer (Clinical Asstant Professor of Purdue University) as the speakers of the session.
"Discussing censorship in art and cinema, the lawyers pointed out that how, even after 70 years of Independence, we are still fighting for the freedom of speech like the recent arrests of stand-up comedians and artists. Similarly, at that time, Ismat Chughtai was also penalised for writing about homosexuality, which was a criminal offence under British rule," Sonal said.
Added filmmaker Rahat Kazmi: "Cinema, nevertheless, impacts society to a great extent and it's a matter of pride when such...
Sonal was present for a discussion after the screening and was joined by Advocate Malavika Rajkotia and Dr Megha Anwer (Clinical Asstant Professor of Purdue University) as the speakers of the session.
"Discussing censorship in art and cinema, the lawyers pointed out that how, even after 70 years of Independence, we are still fighting for the freedom of speech like the recent arrests of stand-up comedians and artists. Similarly, at that time, Ismat Chughtai was also penalised for writing about homosexuality, which was a criminal offence under British rule," Sonal said.
Added filmmaker Rahat Kazmi: "Cinema, nevertheless, impacts society to a great extent and it's a matter of pride when such...
- 5/18/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 17 (Ians) "Lihaaf: The Quilt", a cinematic representation of Ismat Chughtai's classic short story, was discussed at the Virtual Canteen conducted by the Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum. The film features Sonal Sehgal and Tannishtha Chatterjee.
Sonal was present for the discussion and was joined by Advocate Malavika Rajkotia and Dr Megha Anwer (Clinical Asstant Professor of Purdue University) as the speakers of the session.
"Discussing censorship in art and cinema, the lawyers pointed out that how, even after 70 years of Independence, we are still fighting for the freedom of speech like the recent arrests of stand-up comedians and artists. Similarly, at that time, Ismat Chughtai was also penalised for writing about homosexuality, which was a criminal offence under British rule," Sonal said.
Added filmmaker Rahat Kazmi: "Cinema, nevertheless, impacts society to a great extent and it's a matter of pride when such an honourable and...
Sonal was present for the discussion and was joined by Advocate Malavika Rajkotia and Dr Megha Anwer (Clinical Asstant Professor of Purdue University) as the speakers of the session.
"Discussing censorship in art and cinema, the lawyers pointed out that how, even after 70 years of Independence, we are still fighting for the freedom of speech like the recent arrests of stand-up comedians and artists. Similarly, at that time, Ismat Chughtai was also penalised for writing about homosexuality, which was a criminal offence under British rule," Sonal said.
Added filmmaker Rahat Kazmi: "Cinema, nevertheless, impacts society to a great extent and it's a matter of pride when such an honourable and...
- 5/18/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Puja Basu
The repealing of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was definitely a moment of monumental significance in contemporary Indian history. Even though the provision was a legislative relic of the British colonial government, the government of the United Kingdom had revoked this provision in their own country, much before India did the same. The struggle for equal rights and opportunities for people belonging to the LGBTQ+ spectrum in India is far from over; however, the past decade has seen some interesting trends in terms of representation of queer characters in Indian cinema.
For a society that still refuses to condone sex education because the subject continues to be taboo, the cinematic medium becomes an interesting means of initiating conversations on the matter, given its reach and capacity for mass engagement. It’s been over two decades since the release of Deepa Mehta’s “Fire”, which had created...
The repealing of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was definitely a moment of monumental significance in contemporary Indian history. Even though the provision was a legislative relic of the British colonial government, the government of the United Kingdom had revoked this provision in their own country, much before India did the same. The struggle for equal rights and opportunities for people belonging to the LGBTQ+ spectrum in India is far from over; however, the past decade has seen some interesting trends in terms of representation of queer characters in Indian cinema.
For a society that still refuses to condone sex education because the subject continues to be taboo, the cinematic medium becomes an interesting means of initiating conversations on the matter, given its reach and capacity for mass engagement. It’s been over two decades since the release of Deepa Mehta’s “Fire”, which had created...
- 6/24/2020
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
Pooja Bhatt and Aamir Khan starred in Mahesh Bhatt's Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin. They never came together again. Never saw eye-to-eye. Now with Aamir condemning the 'Roast' with Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, Pooja has spoken up against Aamir. Pooja's sister Alia Bhatt was also present at the Roast. Says Pooja, "FIRs have been filed against us film artistes from time-immemorial. Everyone from Raj Kapoor to Ismat Chugtai has faced it. I've faced it. Now it's my sister Alia and others' turn. One needs to take it in one's stride and not give in or cave in. Finally justice will prevail. I singlehandedly fought an obscenity case against my film Rog for ten long lonely years. It was frustrating. But I did not yield. Ultimately my patience paid off and I got justice. As for Aamir Khan's stance against the Roast, Aamir needs to remember that old adage.
- 2/17/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Seven Islands and a Metro
What:
Screening of documentaries:
Seven Islands And A Metro
And the Stars Look On
At fd Zone.
When:
29 March. 4 Pm.
Entry:
Free and open to all.
Venue:
Rr Theatre
10th floor
Films Division
24, Pedder Road
Mumbai-400026
About the event:
And The Stars Look On
Direction: Omprakash Sharma
(Music, B/W, 12 min, 1968)
Night comes to give peace and rest to the tired soul. But in modern cities bubbling with industrial activity, it is not rest for all. How different sections of the community spend their hard-earned and well-deserved rest, is depicted in this short documentary.
Seven Islands And A Metro
Direction: Madhusree Dutta
(Hindi, English, Urdu and Bombaiyya, Colour, 100 min, 2006)
To the seven goddesses who reign over Bom Bahia / Bombay / Mumbai.
The multilingual Bombay, the Bombay of closed mills, of popular culture, sprawling slums and real estate onslaughts, the metropolis of numerous ghettos, the El Dorado.
What:
Screening of documentaries:
Seven Islands And A Metro
And the Stars Look On
At fd Zone.
When:
29 March. 4 Pm.
Entry:
Free and open to all.
Venue:
Rr Theatre
10th floor
Films Division
24, Pedder Road
Mumbai-400026
About the event:
And The Stars Look On
Direction: Omprakash Sharma
(Music, B/W, 12 min, 1968)
Night comes to give peace and rest to the tired soul. But in modern cities bubbling with industrial activity, it is not rest for all. How different sections of the community spend their hard-earned and well-deserved rest, is depicted in this short documentary.
Seven Islands And A Metro
Direction: Madhusree Dutta
(Hindi, English, Urdu and Bombaiyya, Colour, 100 min, 2006)
To the seven goddesses who reign over Bom Bahia / Bombay / Mumbai.
The multilingual Bombay, the Bombay of closed mills, of popular culture, sprawling slums and real estate onslaughts, the metropolis of numerous ghettos, the El Dorado.
- 3/27/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Last week, the co-producers of Dedh Ishqiya - Shemaroo, hosted a screening of Dedh Ishqiya for the Lgbt (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual trans-gender) community at the PVR Juhu. A first for any mainstream commercial Hindi film. Earlier Onir's I Am and Viacom 18's Bombay Talkies which also dealt with homosexuality, never got around to screening the films specifically and exclusively for gay-transgender communities. The response to Madhuri Dixit and Huma Qureshi's alluded lesbianism in Dedh Ishqiya was overwhelming during the Lgbt screening of the film. Now one hears the producers want to further tap the non-mainstream alternate-sex market by screening the film in different cities and then abroad for the gay community. Says Ketan Maroo of Shemaroo, "We are quite overwhelmed by the response to the film from every community. We are happy the Lgbt community has embraced the film. Dedh Ishqiya has also been loved by female audiences. Audiences...
- 2/11/2014
- BollywoodHungama
Recently, the 13th Annual New York Indian Film Festival (Nyiff) announced the lineup for their “100 Years of Indian Cinema” series presented by Incredible India! Ever since pioneer filmmaker D.G Phalke released his first feature film Raja Harishchandra on May 3, 1913, India has continued to be the most prolific and diverse film industry in the world. To mark the global celebration of 100 years of Indian Cinema, Nyiff is featuring an exceptionally compelling array of films preceding Cannes. The lineup includes three rarely seen masterpieces from different time periods, as well as two world-premiere documentaries that explore different facets of Indian filmmaking.
These classic films will celebrate recent efforts at film restoration, which are bringing some of India’s greatest cinematic treasures to an international audience. According to Film Festival Director Aseem Chhabra, “In the recent years, many scholars, film programmers and archivists have expressed deep concerns about the state of old Indian films.
These classic films will celebrate recent efforts at film restoration, which are bringing some of India’s greatest cinematic treasures to an international audience. According to Film Festival Director Aseem Chhabra, “In the recent years, many scholars, film programmers and archivists have expressed deep concerns about the state of old Indian films.
- 4/22/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Actor-singer-musician Ali Zafar was elated as he heard the news of Naseeruddin Shah traveling with his plays based on Ismat Chugtai's work to Lahore. The actor who was to travel on work, made a delay to ensure he was part of the audience to watch Naseer perform live.Divulges Ali, "I delayed my travel plans just to be present for Naseersaab's performance, I am a huge fan but never got the opportunity to see him live in his plays. I admire his passion for his art and the...
- 12/7/2012
- GlamSham
After Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro it’s the turn of M.S. Sathyu’s Garam Hawa to be re-released after restoration. The film has been restored, its soundtrack has been digitally re-mastered to Dolby stereo format, and it is all set to be released on January 18, 2013, on 100 screens across India by Dar Films. The 1973 Hindi-Urdu film was based on an unpublished Urdu short story by Ismat Chughtai and adapted for screen by Kaifi Azmi, who also wrote its lyrics. The film was the last film of the late Balraj Sahni. It was India's official entry to the Academy Award's Read More...
- 11/26/2012
- Bollywood Trade
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