THE UNCOMPROMISING PEN THAT SHOOK URDU LETTERS
Tribute to the legendary Urdu writer Ismat Chughtai on her 110th birth anniversary *Ismat Chughtai at 110: The Uncompromising Pen that Shook Urdu Letters**Marking the 110th birth anniversary of the fearless chronicler of women’s inner lives and society’s hypocrisies.* *A Rebellious Birth, A Rebellious Voice* On *August 21, 1915*, in the small town of *Badaun, […]
REMEMBERING THE GRANDE DAME OF URDU LITERATURE
My tribute to the great Urdu writer and novelist Qurratulain Hyder on her 18th death anniversary The relevance and significance of her magnum opus “Aag Ka Darya” in understanding the composite Indian civilisation Qurratulain Hyder’s River of Fire: Remembering the Grande Dame of Urdu Literature A Writer Beyond Borders Eighteen years ago, on August 21, […]
GULZAR A TIMELESS BEACON OF POETRY & PROSE
Celebrating the Eternal Muse: Gulzar at 91 ,A Timeless Beacon of Poetry and Prose On this day, August 18, 2025, the world of Indian literature and cinema pauses to honor a living legend—Sampooran Singh Kalra, better known as Gulzar. Turning 91, Gulzar Sahab remains an indelible force, his words weaving through the fabric of our […]
50 YEAR’S OF BOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER SHOLAY
50th anniversary of the release of the iconic Bollywood blockbuster SHOLAY (released on 15 August 1975Kitne Aadmi The? 50 Years of Sholay’s Unquenchable Flames On August 15, 1975, a cinematic inferno erupted across Indian screens, forever scorching the landscape of Bollywood. Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy and penned by the legendary duo Salim-Javed, wasn’t just […]
50 YEAR’S OF BOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER SHOLAY
50th anniversary of the release of the iconic Bollywood blockbuster SHOLAY (released on 15 August 1975)Kitne Aadmi The? 50 Years of Sholay’s Unquenchable Flames On August 15, 1975, a cinematic inferno erupted across Indian screens, forever scorching the landscape of Bollywood. Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy and penned by the legendary duo Salim-Javed, wasn’t just […]
ECHOES OF DEFIANCE : Dr RAHAT INDORI
Echoes of Defiance: A Tribute to Dr. Rahat Indori on His 5th Death Anniversary As the calendar turns to August 11, 2025, the literary world pauses to remember a voice that thundered against injustice, a pen that painted vivid portraits of resilience, and a spirit that embodied the unyielding soul of India. Dr. Rahat Indori […]
Shakeel Badayuni ,The Great Poet-Lyricist
Tributes to Shakeel Badayuni, the great poet-lyricist on his 109thBirth anniversary (August 3) ‘’Main Shakeel Dil Ka Hoon Tarjuman Keh Mohabbaton Ka Hoon Raazdaan Mujhe Fakhr Hai Meri Shayari Meri Zindagi Se Juda Nahin” ‘’mere ham-nafas mere ham-navā mujhe dost ban ke daġhā na demaiñ huuñ dard-e-ishq se jāñ-ba-lab mujhe zindagī kī duā na de’’; […]
VOICE THAT REFUSES TO DIE,VERSATILE GENIUS
Kishore Kumar at 96: The Man, the Music, the Madness A tribute to the multifaceted genius who sang, acted, composed, directed, wrote, and lived on his own terms. The Unmatched All-Rounder On August 4, 2025, Kishore Kumar — born Abhas Kumar Ganguly — would have turned 96. For those who grew up on his voice, […]
The Eternal Tragedy Queen of Indian Cinema
Meena Kumari Celebrating the 92nd Birth Anniversary of a Cinematic and Poetic Legend On August 1, 2025, as we commemorate the 92nd birth anniversary of Meena Kumari, the legendary actress and poet, we pay homage to a luminary whose artistry continues to illuminate the annals of Indian cinema and literature. Born Mahjabeen Bano, Meena Kumari’s […]
THE MAGIC OF RAFI’S VERSATILITY
A Timeless Melody: Tribute to Mohammed Rafi on His 45th Death Anniversary “Hazaro’n saal Nargis apni be-noori pe roti hai, Badi mushkil se hota hai chaman mein Didawar paida” On July 31, 2025, we mark the 45th death anniversary of Mohammed Rafi, a luminary whose voice remains an eternal beacon in the world of music. […]
