‘Look at the rain long enough, with no thoughts in your head, and you gradually feel your body falling loose, shaking free of the world of reality. Rain has the power to hypnotize.’ Haruki Murakami ...
Rain in Indian cinema transcends mere visual appeal, evolving into a powerful expression of emotions and a narrative tool. Cinematographers and musicians emphasize its ability to amplify feelings, ...
Stuti is an English Lit graduate who studied Radio & TV Journalism while pursuing photography. A perfume enthusiast, she enjoys pop-culture commentary. Her dream is to live in a world where beauty is ...
You won’t find the phrase “song picturisation” in the dictionary, but the Indianism accurately describes the art of shooting songs in Indian cinema. The full impact of a film tune can be felt only ...
The monsoon season has been hitting Mumbai pretty hard in the past week or so. The rains have long been an integral part of many Bollywood movies. A rain dance track is seen quite often in films and ...
Be it Kaatey nahin kat te or Zoobie doobie, there has always been something sensual and seductive about Bollywood songs shot in the rain. The trend continues with two new songs O saiyan and Piya o re ...
In the grand symphony of Bollywood, romance has always played the sweetest tune. Whether it’s the innocence of first love or the intensity of eternal devotion, timeless romantic tracks continue to ...
A personal list of 14 beloved songs, including "Abhi na jao chhod kar" and "Phoolon ke rang se," showcases the timeless appeal of classic melodies. Some days ago, at an informal dinner, after everyone ...
Indian actresses faced tough conditions on old film sets. Restrooms were scarce, often one for over 50 people. Meenakshi Seshadri recalled managing elaborate costumes in such settings. Jaya Bachchan ...