Ideas Without Boundaries.
By Kavita Chhibber It has been a crazy busy day with only a few hours of sleep. But I have been thinking all day about Anshuman Jain. They say no matter how old you grow, the most vivid memories are those of your childhood and Read More …
By Kavita Chhibber Ajit Acharya and I would have never met, leave alone get married, if it was not for Ustad Zakir Hussain. I always said I’ll share that story some day but never quite got down to it. I’m glad that Zakir ji did Read More …
By Kavita Chhibber Talking of people I admire, when Ratan Tata passed away on 9th October 2024, I couldn’t stop crying for weeks and I did not understand my grief over a man I got very close to interviewing twice, but have never met. Even 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)
Kavita A Chhibber When I was growing up, it was Pandit Bhimsen Joshi whose voice was a permanent fixture in my parents’ home. This remained so until I accidentally discovered the voice of Pandit Jasraj singing “Mero Allah Meherban”. I went and bought every single 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 …
I wrote these thoughts sometime back but they hold true to this day. His movies are ageless; his stories the story of everyman transcend generations. My grandmother, my mother and I have all been fans. I see a lot of little kids watching these films Read More …
Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation” – Kahlil Gibran It seemed just like yesterday when I was emailing Sonu Nigam about his amazing comic act at the GIMA awards that were broadcast in the first week of December 2010. Instead Read More …