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Restoring âPakeezahâ: Rebuilding Meena Kumariâs last film from damaged negatives and fading memories (opens the original)
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Few films have woven themselves into Indiaâs cultural imagination as deeply as Pakeezah. While the film is celebrated for its haunting melodies and its poignant portrayal of the mahaul and tehzeeb of nawabi Lucknow, one scene remains etched in the collective memory of cinegoers. Salim, played by Raaj Kumar, enters a train compartment and chances upon Sahibjaan, portrayed by Meena Kumari, asleep on an upper berth. Struck by the beauty of her bare feet, he leaves behind a note that came to epito
A birthday note to Madras: The city that is shaped by its arts (opens the original)
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Madras may be 387 years old, but who doesn’t like to be celebrated on their birthday? Over the years, especially in the age of social media, the days leading up to August 22 have grown increasingly exciting, with residents finding newer ways to tell the city’s story. The outpouring of love is evident in the many heritage walks, talks, exhibitions and concerts that uncover lesser-known facets of Madras, reminding us that it is more than just a place on the map. Few cities wear their artistic iden
National Handloom Day: How dancers are championing Indiaâs handlooms (opens the original)
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There is a strong connection between Indian dance and textiles. American photographer Briana Blasko explored this interplay through stunning images in her book Dance of the Weaves. During the years she spent documenting costumes, she researched how fabrics acquire new expressions on the dancersâ body, assuming a unique flow and fall through the movements of different dance forms. With growing awareness about sustainability and the need to support traditional weaves and the artisans who create
Teejan Bai carried Pandavani from the villages of Chhattisgarh to audiences across the world, setting an enduring example of resilience and self-belief. (opens the original)
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“Ab hum lipishtick bhi lagate hain. Gaon mein koi kuch nahin bolta. Kyunki ab paisa aur naam jo aa gaya (I now even wear lipstick. People in my village don’t comment because today I have money and fame),” says a young Teejan Bai as she applies a bright red shade sitting in a makeshift green room before her performance on an open-air stage in Nagpur. “Aapko pata hai hum Aumrica jane wale hain (you know, I will be going to America),” she informs excitedly, and it is hard to miss the glint in her h
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