Gulzar Dost, a well-known social activist and convener of Kech Civil Society, was arrested on Monday in a wider effort by the Pakistani state to silence dissent in Balochistan. According to The Balochistan Post, Dost was taken from his home in Turbat during a raid by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and later charged with what […]
Veteran actress Rakhee Majumdar’s marriage to lyricist Sampooran Singh Kalra, popularly known as Gulzar, became an emotional topic for her fans when their bond ended on a traumatic note. However, after parting ways unofficially, they grew closer to each other.Rakhee Majumdar’s failed marriage with Ajay Biswas Rakhee had married Bengali filmmaker Ajay Biswas at a […]
As I drove towards the hills to get rid of the scorching Delhi heat this past week, Salil Chowdhury was my trusted companion. Of course, the conversation began with the ultimate travel song, ‘Suhana safar aur ye mausam haseen’ (Madhumati), but, as rain clouds gathered, the subtle undertone of longing and wistfulness in Mukesh’s voice gave way […]
AR Rahman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning musician, has cemented his legacy globally. Those who’ve worked with him keep revealing new layers to his genius through lesser-known anecdotes from the singer’s past. In a recent conversation, legendary lyricist and poet Gulzar opened up about Rahman’s unconventional approach to music-making—one marked by solitude and self-sufficiency.Speaking to O2India, […]
