Pique of paean | Mohammed Rafi: The voice that dances across decades
Mohammed Rafi, the inimitable doyen of Indian playback singing, immortalised his art through an unparalleled blend of versatility, emotive depth, and timeless melodies that continue to resonate across generations
Threaded by thoughts | Michael Corleone: Loneliness of a lionheart
Michael Corleone’s transformation from a measured, stoic young man to a cold, detached, and vengeful patriarch is a Shakespearean tragedy, wrought with betrayals, moral decay, and the suffocating solitude of unchecked power
Murmur of musings | The Godfather Part II: Story of a father’s rise and his son’s fall
Half a century since its release, The Godfather Part II remains a timeless cinematic masterpiece, a brooding elegy that explores the inescapable cost of power, familial fracture, and the haunting solitude of betrayal
Murmur of musings | The Aviator: Scorsese's telling of the high flying story of Howard Hughes
Released on 17 December 2004, The Aviator deftly explores the turbulent life of aviation pioneer and Hollywood mogul Howard Hughes, chronicling his rise to fame, his obsessive-compulsive struggles, and the fine line between genius and madness
Faced with criticism, Mehazabien apologised and tore the poster of 'Priyo Maloti' at TSC
While the actress and the entire team are now busy promoting the movie, they created a sudden controversy by placing a poster over graffiti at the Student-Teacher Center (TSC) of Dhaka University (DU) of Sohagi Jahan Tonu on Wednesday.
No quitting: Aamir Khan wants to keep acting
"It was in the middle of Covid and I was... thinking of a lot of things, and I suddenly felt that I had spent all of my adult life in this magical world of cinema," Khan told AFP in London, draped in a heavy purple shawl and sporting a handlebar moustache.
Pique of paean | Zakir Hussain: Tabla beats transcending time
Zakir Hussain, the iconic tabla maestro whose artistry transcended cultural and musical boundaries, passed away at 73, leaving behind a timeless legacy that continues to inspire and redefine the world of rhythm and melody
Murmur of musings | Raj Kapoor: Centenary of the showman
Raj Kapoor, the quintessential showman of Indian cinema, masterfully intertwined artistry with emotion, crafting timeless narratives that resonate across generations and borders
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, music legend, dies
Zakir Hussain died from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement, reports Times of India.
Murmur of musings | Jaun Elia: Lonely quill that coloured inner chaos
A man of contradictions, Jaun Elia—born on 14 December 1931, in Amroha, India—was a master of coupling erudition with vulnerability, despair with humour, and the ethereal with the mundane
Saudi Arabia’s film industry thrives as Red Sea festival highlights growth
This transformation was celebrated when Roula Dakheelallah, star of *My Driver and I,* received the Chopard Emerging Saudi Talent award on Thursday.
Renowned poet Helal Hafiz passes away at 76
Helal Hafiz, a revered voice in Bangladeshi literature and symbol of poetic defiance, passed away in Shahbagh at the age of 76, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's cultural and political landscape
Allu Arjun arrested in connection with stampede at ‘Pushpa 2’ premiere
South Indian actor Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with a fatal stampede during the ‘Pushpa 2’ premiere in Hyderabad, which claimed one life and injured several other
Murmur of musings | Frank Sinatra: The man of his way
Born on 12 December 1915, Frank Sinatra is one of music’s most celebrated crooners, enriched with his iconic lyrics and an in-depth analysis of his artistry
Renowned singer Papia Sarwar passes away at 68
Ekushey Padak-winning Rabindra Sangeet exponent Papia Sarwar succumbed to cancer at a private hospital in Dhaka on Thursday morning, aged 68
Papia Sarwar on life support
The Ekushey Padak-winning revered singer has been battling cancer for the past three years, said her husband Sarwar Alam.
Murmur of musings | Lawrence of Arabia: Epic in scope, intimate in spirit
Premiering on 10 December 1962, Lawrence of Arabia unveils its grandeur, psychological intricacies, and enduring legacy as a cinematic juggernaut that straddles the line between myth and man
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