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‘Swimming Against the Tide’: In Conversation with ‘Aahana’ Director Promita Bhowmik

Lopamudra Banerjee meets poet-turned-filmmaker Promita Bhowmik in Kolkata, discussing her journey from academia to cinema, and her debut film Ahana: The Light Within.

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‘Swimming Against the Tide’: In Conversation with ‘Aahana’ Director Promita Bhowmik

Lopa Banerjee interviews filmmaker Promita Bhowmik on her journey from academia to cinema and her acclaimed films.

‘My heart swells with pride when I see their work’: Nabendu Ghosh in conversation with Ameen Sayani

In the 1970s Ameen Sayani spoke to Nabendu Ghosh in the radio programme Saridon Ke Saathi. Ratnottama translates this radio throwback.

Soulfully Yours, Ravi: In Conversation with Manek Premchand

An exclusive interview with author Manek Premchand on his new book Soulfully Yours, Ravi. Explore his inspiration, research, and insights on the composer’s legacy.

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

Turning Real Migrant Horror into a Desert Saga: In Conversation with Blessy, Director of ‘The Goat Life’

Aadujeevitham/The Goat Life — a harrowing true story of a Malayali worker trapped in modern slavery in Saudi Arabia's desert. An interview with Blessy

‘The Entire Village was Participating in the Filmmaking’: Masterclass with Shyam Benegal

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal opens up about his films on social issues, crowd-funded projects, and the challenges of making biographical films in a Masterclass

‘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

Director’s Chair – Hindi Cinema’s Golden Age: In Conversation with Manek Premchand

In a candid conversation with Silhouette Magazine, renowned film historian, music critic and author Manek Premchand talks about his latest book “Director’s Chair – Hindi Cinema’s Golden Age”, published by Blue Pencil Publishers in January 2024.

How Suhas Met Mr Bhuvan Shome

Suhasini Mulay recounts the experience of becoming the leading lady of the milestone film — Mrinal Sen’s Bhuvan Shome, to Ratnottama Sengupta

‘He Only Wanted to Make Films About People He Had Direct Contact With’: Kunal Sen Remembers His Father Mrinal Sen

Kunal, son of Geeta and Mrinal Sen has penned an evocative account of his father in a memoir, Bondhu, published in 2023. An Interview by Amitava Nag

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.

Majrooh Sultanpuri: The Poet For All Reasons — ‘I Would Rate It As My Best Work,’ Says Manek Premchand

Silhouette Magazine caught up with Manek Premchand for a chat on his book Majrooh Sultanpuri: The Poet For All Reasons, which is winning acclaim.

‘Aesthetic Potentials of Sound are Rarely Explored’ – Budhaditya Chattopadhyay on the Use of Sound in Cinema

Dr. Budhaditya Chattopadhyay is an India-born media artist, researcher and writer. Shoma A Chatterji catches up with the artist and talks on two seminal works on sound in cinema.

‘If Raj Uncle Liked a Song, He Would Give Baba a Gold Coin’: Amla Shailendra Remembers Her Father ‘Kaviraj’ Shailendra

Amla Shailendra Mazumdar in conversation with Antara dives deep into Shailendra's amazing repertoire of songs and memories.

‘Soumitra Became Ray’s Voice’ – Interview with Catherine Berge, Director of ‘Gaach’

Extracts from an interview with Catherine Berge, the director of ‘Gaach’ (‘The Tree’ 1998) the documentary on Soumitra Chatterjee, a Merchant Ivory production.

Soumitra Chatterjee on Acting in Satyajit Ray’s Films – Exclusive Video Interview (Part 2)

This is an excerpt from a long interview taken in the summer of 2014, where Soumitra Chatterjee spoke on his mentor Satyajit Ray.

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