A very early adaptation of crime and treason set in the backdrop of Second World War, Andha Naal (அந்த நாள்) was the first film noir in Tamil cinema. Even though it is heavily inspired from Kurosawa’s acclaimed ‘Rashomon‘, it was a landmark film that has since achieved a cult status. Inspiring performances from the leadContinue reading “Andha Naal – Classic Corner”
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Voice of God
I grew up listening to his maverick voice in the cassettes that Appa used to play in the vintage tape recorder that used to be our constant companion in those days. He used to hum the songs along with Rafi Saab’s inimitable flair and in turn, I used to hum them, along with Appa andContinue reading “Voice of God”
My Santa came in early..
This is happiness. Watching him grow, watching him smile, watching him enjoy all those super little moments, which when beautifully summed up, is called Life. We love you for making us smile, every day.
🙏 শুভ বিজয়া 🙏
The journey towards redemption, breaking barriers and to gather the spoils of civilisation has begun. The process to fight and requite evil continues.
Sunshine, Captivating
The advent of brightness is an interesting theory. Shining upon us over eternity, it’s existence is relative to our moods and repercussions. Often acknowledged, sometimes not.
Do we really celebrate Gandhi?
Many believe that he is not a Mahatma, a honorific bestowed upon him by the inimitable and peerless Rabindranath Tagore. Some, do consider him as an ambassador of peace, non violence and solidarity. World Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. found an inspiration and a reason to live in Gandhi’s devout and adamant ideologies. Worldwide,Continue reading “Do we really celebrate Gandhi?”
The Eternal Voice
If anyone across the globe has a fondness towards Tamil playback music and music in general, then SPB should be a regular feature in your playlist. Perhaps, the most versatile and mellifluous voice in the modern generation, his flair remains untouched and undisputed. Today, is a sad day. We have lost the voice. This PandemicContinue reading “The Eternal Voice”
Can we ever unmask?
Masks have become the order of the day. Thanks to the impending dangers of the pandemic, the way we indulge in our daily chores and commitments has drastically and phenomenally changed. In fact, the way our mornings begin, the way we dress up to work (again that is hugely subjective since WFH has become theContinue reading “Can we ever unmask?”
Omnipresence
We don’t go searching for eternal presence. It lives with us, within us. In some form, in some way, in a language that is beyond our comprehension. At unexpected places, in startling situations, like a ‘bolt out of the blue’. Watch out for the signs that ooze brightness in the dawn of darkness.
😢😢
A day to remember. A day to forget. Everything changed, yet nothing has changed.
Soulfully, yours.
A lazy, breezy and soothing soundtrack with a heart of gold. I am sure they will rekindle strings untouched, and will breathe hope in our lives. The title solo is a typical ARR, loaded with Rahman’s silky voice and peppy beats. Mohit Chauhan sizzles in ‘Taare Ginn’, Arijit Singh swoons with ‘Khulke Jeene Ka’, ‘Maskhari’Continue reading “Soulfully, yours.”
ReWork and ReBuild
If you can’t change something, then the new norms are to reimagine and improvise. Let’s not forget, 2020 will exist, will be remembered and will go down in history as an extraordinary event that reshaped the world. 360 degrees, with perhaps the most fatal twist.
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