Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff, on June 1, paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actress Nargis on her 97th birth anniversary. Bollywood star Jackie Shroff, on June 1, paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actress Nargis on her 97th birth anniversary.Remembering one of Indian cinema‘s most celebrated stars through a nostalgic social…
The music fraternity mourns the passing of Suman Kalyanpur, a revered playback singer known for her silken vocals and versatility. Singer Kavita Krishnamurti paid tribute, highlighting Kalyanpur’s unique musical identity and enduring legacy. Kalyanpur, who died at 89, left behind a repertoire of timeless songs that continue to resonate across generations. As the news of…
Melbourne-based filmmaker Anoop Lokkur’s debut semi-autobiographical film ‘Don’t Tell Mother’ is set in 1990s Bengaluru, India. The film provides a glimpse into the complexities of family and human relationships, and the normalised physical violence in schools in those days. Speaking with SBS Hindi, he reveals his motivation for making the film, the challenges, and the…
Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan and celebrated voice in Hindi and Marathi cinema, has died at the age of 89. Tributes poured in from across the political and cultural spectrum following the news of her passing. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described her death as “heartbreaking” and called it a…
Sen. Robinhood Padilla insisted he is “not a traitor,” saying he is only asserting Philippine sovereignty amid mounting controversy. Padilla is facing an obstruction of justice complaint over his alleged involvement in the disappearance of Source link
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There may be no better endorsement for a woman playback singer than being mistaken for Lata Mangeshkar. There possibly cannot be a longer shadow to live under either. For most of her career, playback singer Suman Kalyanpur lugged both. Whether it was the playful ‘Na na karte pyar’ (Jab Jab Phool Khile, 1965), the longing…
By Dr. Prem Singh* Despite centuries of reformist efforts, from Gandhi and Ambedkar to contemporary activists, the caste system remains deeply embedded in the Indian psyche. One of the primary reasons for this persistence is the religious sanction provided by Brahminical scriptures, which have shaped not only social structures but also cultural and artistic expressions….
