There are a number of stories about how Gulzar, who has been awarded the 58th Jnanpith Award along with Sanskrit scholar Jagatguru Rambhadracharya, became one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated lyricists after being better known in his years as a struggler after Partition in Mumbai for his expertise in re-painting cars mauled in crashes.
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till...
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dear Jassi arrives with echoes of Madonna’s 1989 hit “Dear Jessie” and its sugary promise of pink elephants and lemonade, but none of that turns out to be forthcoming in Tarsem Singh Dhandwar’s beautiful and brutal sixth feature. Instead, we have perhaps the most disturbing bait-and-switch since George Sluizer’s original iteration of The Vanishing, a Punjabi Juliet-meets-Romeo story that’s much harsher that any so-far-filmed version of West Side Story and a whole lot funnier. This dissonance takes a while to reveal itself, but when it does, the shock is visceral. The fact that almost everything is true is the killer blow, and the shockwave of that reverberates through the poignant final credits, a static shot that forces the audience, or maybe just simply dares them, to think about what they’ve just seen.
Immigrant stories have been big in 2023, but the troubling core of Dear Jassi is actually an emigrant story,...
Immigrant stories have been big in 2023, but the troubling core of Dear Jassi is actually an emigrant story,...
- 10/9/2023
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
Directed by Hollywood director Tarsem Singh, ‘Dear Jassi’, the story of honour killing of Indo-Canadian woman Jassi Sidhu in Punjab in June 2000 for marrying a village boy against her family’s wishes, premiered at the on-going Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) here today.
Somewhat reminiscent of legendary love stories of Punjabi folklore, the film retells the tragedy of 24-year-old Jassi Sidhu who made the mistake of falling in love with Sukhwinder Sidhu alias Mithu, a kabaddi player of the same Sidhu clan, while visiting her mother’s village in Punjab.
Born at Maple Ridge near Vancouver, Jassi was murdered by her mother’s hired killers near Jagraon in Punjab while her husband was left for dead.
Opening with sufi poet Bulleh Shah’s ‘Kamli’, the film brilliantly recreates the tragic events of June 2000, beginning with the Indo-Canadian girl (played by Pavia Sidhu) falling in love with the rugged Punjab boy...
Somewhat reminiscent of legendary love stories of Punjabi folklore, the film retells the tragedy of 24-year-old Jassi Sidhu who made the mistake of falling in love with Sukhwinder Sidhu alias Mithu, a kabaddi player of the same Sidhu clan, while visiting her mother’s village in Punjab.
Born at Maple Ridge near Vancouver, Jassi was murdered by her mother’s hired killers near Jagraon in Punjab while her husband was left for dead.
Opening with sufi poet Bulleh Shah’s ‘Kamli’, the film brilliantly recreates the tragic events of June 2000, beginning with the Indo-Canadian girl (played by Pavia Sidhu) falling in love with the rugged Punjab boy...
- 9/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
There are a number of stories about how Gulzar, who turned 89 on Friday, became one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated lyricists after being better known in his years as a struggler after Partition in Mumbai for his expertise in re-painting cars mauled in crashes.
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till then known as Sampooran Singh Kalra, for his last film,...
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till then known as Sampooran Singh Kalra, for his last film,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
‘Taqdeer’, the new song from ‘Coke Studio Bharat’ was released on Friday. It brings alive the romance of the Heer Ranjha with a blend of nostalgia and the age-old art form of ‘bait bazi’ which is a verbal game and a genre of Urdu poetry played by composing verses of Urdu poems. All the elements in the track are woven together with Punjabi beats. The song harps on the playful lovers’ quarrel.
The song has been composed by Donn Bhat and has singer-songwriter Rashmeet Kaur leading the collective. Rapper, songwriter, and producer Prabh Deep injects the song with his energy and adds a distinct freshness to it.
Ankur Tewari, who has curated the song and is known for his work on the ‘Gully Boy’ album, said in a statement: “I think we have a great song that captures the profound feeling of a struggle with one’s own thinking. While...
The song has been composed by Donn Bhat and has singer-songwriter Rashmeet Kaur leading the collective. Rapper, songwriter, and producer Prabh Deep injects the song with his energy and adds a distinct freshness to it.
Ankur Tewari, who has curated the song and is known for his work on the ‘Gully Boy’ album, said in a statement: “I think we have a great song that captures the profound feeling of a struggle with one’s own thinking. While...
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
From the heartbreaking but brilliant Rang De Basanti, to the wonderful Delhi 6, to the inspiring Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has brought Indian cinema some of its greatest films.
With his film Mirzya, he has now turned his focus on the Punjabi folk tale Mirza-Sahiban, but presenting it in a unique way. Interweaving the legendary folklore with a contemporary version, this musical brings out the story of a love that will never die. Joining him in transforming this story is the esteemed writer and poet Gulzar. Adding to the worlds of Mirzya is music by the great Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.
Mirzya introduces Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, along with Anuj Chaudhary. Also bringing the story to life are the screen masters, Om Puri, Art Malik, and K. K. Raina.
Some of my absolute favorite interviews to conduct are with directors because they just love talking about their movies.
With his film Mirzya, he has now turned his focus on the Punjabi folk tale Mirza-Sahiban, but presenting it in a unique way. Interweaving the legendary folklore with a contemporary version, this musical brings out the story of a love that will never die. Joining him in transforming this story is the esteemed writer and poet Gulzar. Adding to the worlds of Mirzya is music by the great Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.
Mirzya introduces Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, along with Anuj Chaudhary. Also bringing the story to life are the screen masters, Om Puri, Art Malik, and K. K. Raina.
Some of my absolute favorite interviews to conduct are with directors because they just love talking about their movies.
- 10/3/2016
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The cast and makers of forthcoming film ‘Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara’ – Director Monjoy Mukerji, Producers – Depakk Gupta and Neha Gupta and singers Papon and Neha Rajpal launched a new song titled ‘Chhu Liya’. The film is set to revive legendary actor Shree Joy Mukerji’s production house.
The song was launched in a high octane event full of fanfare, where Bollywood had turned up to support legendary actor Joy Mukerji’s son Monjoy Mukerji who makes his directorial debut with the film. Shot in the picturesque location of Kashmir, ‘Chhu Liya’ is a romantic number crooned by Papon and Neha Rajpal and composed by Ajay Singha. The song features the lead couple Sahil Anand and Niyati Joshi. The beautiful scenery and along with soothing lyrics will definitely touch your heart.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch singer Papon said, “Monjoy is a very dear friend of mine and...
The song was launched in a high octane event full of fanfare, where Bollywood had turned up to support legendary actor Joy Mukerji’s son Monjoy Mukerji who makes his directorial debut with the film. Shot in the picturesque location of Kashmir, ‘Chhu Liya’ is a romantic number crooned by Papon and Neha Rajpal and composed by Ajay Singha. The song features the lead couple Sahil Anand and Niyati Joshi. The beautiful scenery and along with soothing lyrics will definitely touch your heart.
Speaking on the occasion of the launch singer Papon said, “Monjoy is a very dear friend of mine and...
- 6/10/2016
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
In theaters on Friday is Total Siyapaa starring Ali Zafar, Yami Gautam, Kirron and Anupam Kher. The comedy was written by Neeraj Pandey and directed by E.Niwas. Total Siyapaa is a hilarious tale of cross-border love told through the trials and tribulations of a young Pakistani boy who falls in love with an Indian girl, and travels to London to be with her. Along the way, he has to contend with that most formidable of adversary – the future mother-in-law. Aman’s life descends into ‘Total Siyapaa’ when he attempts, albeit unsuccessfully at first, to impress his future in-laws with hilarious and at times completely cringe-inducing consequences.
We caught up with the actor/singer/music director to talk all things Total Siyapaa – check out what he had to say!
What was it about this film that made you want to play the part?
I think it was the content, the intent,...
We caught up with the actor/singer/music director to talk all things Total Siyapaa – check out what he had to say!
What was it about this film that made you want to play the part?
I think it was the content, the intent,...
- 3/6/2014
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
After London Paris New York, the forthcoming Total Siyapaa sees Ali Zafar (Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and Tere Bin Laden) take up the task of being singer, composer, lyricist and lead actor again. London Paris New York, while a little rough around the edges, was a well composed album with some endearing tracks. Naturally, there are reasonable expectations from the music of Total Siyapaa. The album is made up of 5 tracks, all featuring Ali Zafar, save for the duet which also features the vocal styling of Fariha Parvez. Lyrics have been penned by Zafar, Aqeel Rubi and Kumaar.
The album kicks off with the title track, Total Siyapaa, a quirky number with humorous lyrics intermingled with snippets of dialogue between the films’ characters. It is a relatively fun track with a bit of a retro vibe and touches of Punjabi which are quite catchy. It undoubtedly serves as a promotional...
The album kicks off with the title track, Total Siyapaa, a quirky number with humorous lyrics intermingled with snippets of dialogue between the films’ characters. It is a relatively fun track with a bit of a retro vibe and touches of Punjabi which are quite catchy. It undoubtedly serves as a promotional...
- 2/21/2014
- by Sheetal Tiwari
- Bollyspice
Bejoy Nambiar's upcoming film, David, has run into trouble over the popular folk song 'Dama Dam Mast Kalandar'. The Sindhi Community has opposed to the usage of the song and has requested the makers, Reliance Entertainment and Central Board of Film Certification (Cbfc) to take the song off air, as it sends out a wrong message, given the way it is portrayed in the promo. The song was originally written by poet Aamir Khusro and then modified by Sufi poet Bulleh Shah. It was composed in the honour of the most reversed spiritual figures in the Sindhi Community, Shahbaz Qalandar and Jhulelal. The email sent to the filmmaker stated that the community had issues with the love making scenes and violence scenes picturised on the song. The complainant Manoj Matai said, "Our community is fragmented, but there are certain things we hold close to our heart. One of them...
- 1/18/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
June 22, 2010: ‘Malhaar’ is the first Indian music choir in Dubai. The music group is trying to explore and unravel the mystical world of Sufism. They will take help from the art of music, poetry and theater to relate the stories of renowned Sufi saints.
The ‘Rooh-e-Ishq’ will be presented here this week, which will trace the voyage of Sufism through numerous lands and languages starting from the dancing dervishes of Persia to the qawwals of Punjab. The lives and works of four Sufi legends will also be brought together by this. The four legends are Jalalud’din Rumi, Bulleh Shah, Amir Khusro and Kabir.
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The ‘Rooh-e-Ishq’ will be presented here this week, which will trace the voyage of Sufism through numerous lands and languages starting from the dancing dervishes of Persia to the qawwals of Punjab. The lives and works of four Sufi legends will also be brought together by this. The four legends are Jalalud’din Rumi, Bulleh Shah, Amir Khusro and Kabir.
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- 6/22/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
It’s that night of the year when the city comes to a freeze. The stars go blue, the weather charming, and the mood effervescent. Musical bliss is all that chimes in one’s ears. The last day of Sufi fiesta Jahan-e-Khusrau, held at Humayun’s Tomb, was laden with fine performances. The evening began on a rhythmic note with Arab ki Sarai, a ballet based on the works of Sufi saint Bulleh Shah, featuring Kathak dancer Astad Deboo. With Manipuri drummers on one side and vocalist Malini Awasthi on the other, the stage looked like a mélange of myriad Sufi influences. Awasthi’s ...
- 3/4/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
A confluence of sounds from the beautiful valleys of Jammu and Kashmir to the west-land of India, Gujarat, will ring in delight at the country’s biggest sufi and mystic music festival, Ruhaniyat, in the Capital this weekend .The fourth season of the one-day festival will feature artists from Rajasthan, Iran, Bengal, Gujarat and Kashmir. While traditional vocalist Kachara Khan and his group will present the desert pulse and its rhythm through Sufi Kalam on the poems by famous poets such as Bulleh Shah and Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, Iran’s Baran Music Ensemble has prepared a handful of compositions based on ...
- 1/28/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
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