Blog 2019

PARVEEN BABI - HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN PARADISE   Parveen Babi comes from the Babi lineage, a nobility of erstwhile princely State of Junagadh, an epitome of beauty, glamour and style, we remember her today on 70 th birth anniversary. She grew up in a privileged background, the only child, though from conservative community, however was educated at Jesuits Mt. Carmel High School and thereafter graduated in English Literature from St. Xavier’s College. She took up modelling during her college years, participating in fashion shows, during the time was approached for a movie role which she capitulated gracefully to the persistence of the film maker, though pretty satisfied with her modelling campaign. Since Babi clan was orthodox, Parveen Babi started her movie journey by convincing and assuring her mother, Jamal Bhakti Babi, that she would never misuse herself or Babi family name. She was discreet about her noble descent and felt strongly about her Indian identity, not as nobil...

KAJOL - A CLOISTERED TALENT Having immense allure like her mother, but not as vivacious, Kajol with beauty, extraordinaire talent and versatile artistry has been brightening Indian Cinema with her metier. Born into illustrious Samarth-Mukherjee family, which has had a long cinematic history, going back four generations, having prominent feminist role models from the times of Bombay Talkies, if there was such a thing as ‘acting genes’ Kajol certainly has them in abundance and does justice to any role she enacts. In all her movies, Kajol engages and blends into the character and her forte is spontaneity. She is instinctive and apparently walks literally into a scene with her natural fluster, without any extra effort or histrionics, a talent not many actors have, she illuminates naturally on the cue ‘lights, camera, action’, and promptly sparkles the canvas. An actress who has given innumerable commercial hits, reigned from mid 90's and consistently giving phenomenal perform...

IN UNISON – ACTORS, POLITICS AND SOCIAL MEDIA The systems governing film Industry and politics are diverse, be it on theoretical ground or practical, we worship film actors in movie dramas perpetually, whereas most of the politician’s allure is short lived. In real life, actors generously present themselves as exceptionally marvellous to public which is ignorant about what lies underneath actors screen life, beliefs and values. Perhaps same goes for most of the politicians as well. Whereas most of the actors lead an affluent lifestyle, the politicians on the other hand try to lead a simple lifestyle outwardly. Our obsession with actors is etched in our subconscious, whatever deplorable values/ vices they may have in real life, are hidden deep in our psyche. However, in our thought, the artist is a demigod exhibiting tremendous mannerisms on silver screen, literally worshipped and idolized for some of  dramatic portrayals. Such actors know how to glorify themselves with the...

TABU – A PROFOUND TALENT Talented Tabu with subtle and enigmatic charm, consummate actress, full of intensity doesn’t need any preface for her astute acting skills, always in the ‘character’ on silver screen. She is intelligent, gifted, endowed with natural talent, masterly craftsmanship and brings soul to her roles with the mere flick of her eyes and expressions. A versatile actress who has won accolades from the masses and the critics alike, with superb acting skills and her contribution to contemporary Indian Film Industry is phenomenal.  Tabu (Tabassum Fatima) is one of the finest actresses of Indian Film Industry, comparable with one of the best actresses in Hollywood, Meryl Streep, for her memorable performance in films, penchant for enacting diverse roles, she continues to give exemplary performances, as both escalate their gifted skills for remarkable portrayals. They have captivated the audience with their unique acting style which is balanced, enriching and produc...

PRIYANKA CHOPRA – A MULTIFACETED POWERHOUSE Priyanka Chopra, fondly referred as PC, a former Miss World 2000, comes from a middle-class back ground, both parents being doctors in Indian Army. Starting as a model, she joined Indian films without a godfather, as a typical Indian heroine in a male dominated Industry and productions.   However, this didn’t last long as she was not content being a ‘decoration piece’ in stereotypical male chauvinist scripts and went on to do movies like Fashion, Burfi, Bajirao Mastani etc. In ‘Mary Kom’ acting as legendary boxer Mary Kom, Priyanka excelled in portraying the character and the sport both physically and emotionally. Though we have seen few Indian heroines shifting to Hollywood, mostly without success but Priyanka has made her mark in the Hollywood TV and Film Industry, winning accolades and awards on the way. She has been successful and acknowledged for her role as Alex Parrish in Quantico, an FBI recruit/ prime suspect and in Baywa...

REKHA – A DIVINE DIVA Recently ,at an Award function Rekha, veiled in sublime serenity, said, ‘I asked Javed sahib what to say about me and he said, you are Rekha!’. It’s true, Rekha is the ultimate Diva who has retained and rejuvenated her charm, grace and composure over decades. She is synthesis of natural attributes that yield a calm, collected and composed Rekha, harmonized aesthetically and also truly the epitome of exceptional positive inspiration. Rekha, a wondrous sculpture, with expressive eyes, her sensual lips with bright colours, a husky voice procreated “Umrao Jaan”, and with her flawless performance, we got an iconic movie that fetched her accolades and crowned her “Umrao” for life. Even today when you perceive “Umrao”, Rekha rises in our subconscious, as you see her on stage singing, ‘Yeh Kya jaga Hai dosto (during Legendary Khayyam felicitation in an Award function), the room was filled with teary silence. Such is the connection this woman has in public mind, ...