Ideas Without Boundaries.
It is officially my birthday and what could be better to start it than honoring the legacy of Hrishikesh Mukherjee, among my most favorite film makers. It was back in November 2025, that Priyanka Mukherjee Rajpal (Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s granddaughter) messaged me that she had secured Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber As a little girl belonging to a family that loved music, and my mother who had trained in classical vocal music under Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma’s eminent father Uma Dutt Ji, always singing and playing the radio when she was expecting Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber Today is the master poet, Kaifi Azmi ‘s 107th birthday. When I wrote my thoughts on the play Kaifi Aur Main, little did I know, this would be among my most revisited write ups. Everyone of us live lives that we Read More …
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 …