Editor in Chief, Learning and Creativity; Consulting Editor, Silhouette Magazine. A former business journalist, Antara writes extensively on the changing trends of music, direction and filmmaking in cinema. Her articles aim to provide well-researched information on the legends of cinema for the movie and music enthusiast. She is also the Founder-Editor of Blue Pencil, a New Delhi-based publishing house. She has co-authored a chapter on Hemant Kumar’s Bengali music in the acclaimed book The Unforgettable Music of Hemant Kumar, written by Manek Premchand. Her articles have also been published in Dearcinema.com and Du-kool.com. Antara is Editor-Creative Director of Wisitech InfoSolutions Pvt. Ltd.

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Asha Bhosle: The Many Moods of a Matchless Voice

A tribute to Asha Bhosle’s versatility, the singer who could move across genres, moods, eras and languages with ease.

Hemant-Salil Songs: The Gamechangers

The Hemant Kumar-Salil Chowdhury alliance created a massive impact on the collective Bengali psyche through their songs together.

Kanan Devi: ‘The First Singing Star’

The life and works of Kanan Devi, the iconic singing star, remain an enduring testament to talent, perseverance, and grace. A Silhouette tribute.

Salaam Cinema’s 2nd Edition – Revisiting the Bygone Era with Rare Film Memorabilia

Salaam Cinema, curated by Sounak Chacraverti and Samik De returns after a decade, showcasing rare film memorabilia at ICCR Kolkata from June 27-July 2.

Aamar Boss Review: Hearts in the Right Place

Rakhee returns to cinema as Shubhra, the changemaker, who has a tip or two for everyone about caring for aging parents while balancing professional responsibilities.

Reimagining India’s Cultural Tapestry: In Conversation with Neville Tuli

Neville Tuli discusses his pioneering archive of 100,000+ Indian cultural artifacts reshaping India Studies, in an exclusive interview with Silhouette

Harmonium — A Symbol of Interconnected Lives

A harmonium emerges not only as a symbol of interconnected stories, lives, and tragedies, but also as the focal point in an array of musical genres in Tapan Sinha’s Harmonium.

‘His First Release in Bombay was ‘Anand’, Not ‘Saat Hindustani” — SMM Ausaja, Author of THE BACHCHANS

To celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday — 11 October 2024, SMM Ausaja talks to Silhouette revealing some fascinating insights into his landmark book THE BACHCHANS: A Saga of Excellence

Abhimaan (1973) — Where Music Leads the Way

Abhimaan, the 1973 classic by Hrishikesh Mukherjee is a text book of film appreciation. A study by Antara with rhythm analysis of the songs by Joy Christie.

‘Barsaat & Bharat’ – Rare Vintage Film Memorabilia & Artwork in Online Auction

Rare film memorabilia, collectibles and artwork including original film posters, photographs, lobby cards, etc. feature in online auction by deRivaz & Ives.

Visual Opulence Punched with Masala Destress — That’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is a magnificent spectacle of opulence, colour and music topped with dollops of emotion and tears.

­­­Suryatapa – The Indomitable Self-Respect of a Woman

Suryatapa is a story of the resilience and indomitability of a woman emerging victorious against odds. Antara revisits this Sandhya Roy-Uttam Kumar starrer

Satya (1998) — A Game Changer in Gangster Movies

Satya, the gritty crime thriller that plumbed the depths of the Mumbai mafiadom, completes 25 years today.

Neel Akasher Neeche: A Tale of Humanism Amid the Freedom Struggle

Neel Akasher Neeche, directed by Mrinal Sen, celebrates the triumph of humanism in the backdrop of India’s freedom struggle, .

Yeh Un Dinoñ Ki Baat Hai – In Conversation with Yasir Abbasi

Yeh Un Dinoñ Ki Baat Hai: Urdu Memoirs of Cinema Legends, selected and translated by Yasir Abbasi curates candid, heart-touching memoirs penned by legendary artists.

Bachchan Back to the Beginning — Mega 18-City Retrospective & Exhibition to Celebrate the Icon’s 80th Birthday

FHF in association with PVR Cinemas will be screening 11 Bachchan films in 18 cities in a first-of-its-kind retrospective from 8-11 October. Alongside, an exhibition of rare Bachchan memorabilia curated by SMM Ausaja will be on display at PVR Juhu.

Book(s) by Antara Nanda Mondal

The Unforgettable Music of Hemant Kumar

Manek Premchand, Antara Nanda Mondal
₹559 ₹699

The Cinema of Mrinal Sen: A Quest for the Unresolved

Amitava Nag, Antara Nanda Mondal
₹299 ₹425