Sidharth Bhatia

IN MEMORIAM: THE VOICE THAT CAPTIVATED GENERATIONS

Ameen Sayani’s warm, friendly tone endeared him to millions and his stock phrases on radio became wildly popular, Published 03 Mar, 2024 08:23am

SPOTLIGHT: SIXTY YEARS OF AMITABH

Amitabh Bachchan turned 80 on October 11. His skill at reinventing himself has kept him relevant to successive generations over... Published 06 Nov, 2022 07:08am

NEIGHBOURS: THE LAST LAUGH

Hindutva organisations’ intimidation has led to stand-up artist Munawar Faruqui’s shows being cancelled again and again... Published 05 Dec, 2021 07:01am

The irreverence that was once possible in Indian films would enrage today’s touchy Hindutva warriors

The future is clear — it will discourage filmmakers and producers from attempting any ‘bold’ subject. Updated 27 Mar, 2021 03:30pm

WIDE ANGLE: IT IS NOW EASIER TO ‘HURT’ SENTIMENTS

Increasingly, the irreverence that was once possible in Indian films is no longer possible and would enrage today’s touchy Published 21 Mar, 2021 08:31am

India Votes: Wheels of fortune

Government in India will not merely be of the people, for the people and by the people — big business is now showing Updated 12 May, 2014 03:00pm

Letters from Bombay

One of the joys of living in Mumbai is enjoying the vast waterfront. Like Karachi, Mumbai is a coastal city and the... Published 27 Jun, 2011 06:52am

Letters from Bombay

I cannot claim to be well connected in the Indian film industry, popularly (and somewhat vulgarly) called Bollywood,... Published 20 Jun, 2011 06:44am

Letters from Bombay

After the death of M F Husain, which was covered in a big way by the media here, those who knew him have been coming... Published 13 Jun, 2011 07:13am

Rain romantic or rain skeptic?

The Urdu poet Shahryar correctly captured the city of Mumbai (then Bombay) when he wrote: “Seene mein jalan, aankhon... Published 06 Jun, 2011 06:50am

Letters from Bombay

Photo by Sidharth Bhatia. If there is ever a competition for a bird to represent Mumbai, the hands down winner will... Published 30 May, 2011 07:32am