Ideas Without Boundaries.
The box office success of the Hindi film “Animal” has generated much controversy about the line between gratuitous violence and artistic license. Blood, gore and misogyny – how much is too much? In this conversation, Kavita and Ajit discuss the 2-way influence of gratuitous violence Read More …
On the occasion of legendary singer Kishore Kumar’s birthday: Kavita pays a tribute through an exclusive interview with his son Amit, showcasing some of Amit Kumar and Anand Bhosle’s favorite Kishore Kumar solos, and picking her own favorites. (Part 2 of 2)
On the occasion of legendary singer Kishore Kumar’s birthday: Kavita pays a tribute through an exclusive interview with his son Amit, showcasing some of Amit Kumar and Anand Bhosle’s favorite Kishore Kumar solos, and picking her own favorites. (Part 1 of 2)
By Kavita A Chhibber I saw “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani” last night. On a Wednesday night, the auditorium was packed! Not one empty seat. Karan Johar, the film’s director and producer, received more whistles and claps last night than I’ve seen any Dharma Read More …
Kavita’s extensive conversation with International Emmy-nominated actor Arjun Mathur. They discuss films, life, dreams, mysticism and so much more. Candid insight into a talented actor who is not jaded by nepotism, judgment and obstacles. He takes his new found fame in his stride… Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber I first heard him sing Mohammed Rafi Sahib’s ‘Teri Ankhon Ke Siwa Duniya Mein Rakha Kya Hai” when Ustad Zakir Hussain appreciated it. Then a friend of mine shared the video on Facebook. More than his effort at capturing Rafi’s melodious Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber My husband Ajit mentioned an idea he heard once: “Silence can’t be bought. It can only be rented.” Only death can ensure complete silence. But the case of Sushant Singh Rajput has proved that even silence can speak loud and clear Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber I saw “Gulabo Sitabo” late last night. This is a movie that will probably receive conflicting reviews. I loved it. The film revolves around a crotchety and petty old man, Mirza (played with brilliant nuance by Amitabh Bachchan) and his obsession Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber Because I cannot visualize him without her warm presence, I chose this endearing picture of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor to share my thoughts. Things happen in strange ways. Ajit and I try to watch a movie every night (after a Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber I had a weird premonition the past two weeks. I kept asking Ajit to watch “Maqbool”. For Irrfan Khan. I went to see “Angrezi Medium” on the first day, and Ajit left work to accompany me. For Irrfan Khan. Corona hit Read More …