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Silhouette Magazine is a platform for gathering myriad views on film (and allied art forms) and to continue with the flux of discourse. The Silhouette publications are our attempt to achieve this goal.

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Shailendra A Love Lyric in Print

Mera Naam Raaju, Gharana Anaam

Excerpted with permission from Shailendra — A Love Lyric in Print: A Daughter Remembers by Amla Shailendra Mazumdar, published by Antara Infomedia
Shantanu Amitava Sharmila Tagore

Sharmila Tagore Recalls the Cinema of Tapan Sinha and the Golden Era of Bengali Films

Sharmila Tagore recalled her experiences of working with filmmaker Tapan Sinha at a discussion with author Amitava Nag and editor Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri
Cricket Films of Bollywood LIST

Cricket Films of Bollywood

Let’s take a look at the top-of-the-mind cricket movies of Bollywood and discuss their stories, star casts and impact.
The Most Anticipated Bollywood Movies of 2023

The Most Anticipated Bollywood Movies of 2023

We take a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated Bollywood movies of 2023 that include much-anticipated sequels, spin-offs, and new films.
Cinema of Mrinal Sen podcast

Mrinal Sen — A Journey Through Cinema

Amitava Nag talked about the different phases of Mrinal Sen’s journey through cinema in a discussion organised by Srijan Samvad.
Mrinal Da by Girish Kasaravalli

Mrinal Sen’s Films & Mrinal-Da, The Man: Some Impressions

From Mrinal Sen’s compassionate introspection to his pioneering ‘vérité’ style, Girish Kasaravalli delves into the filmmaker’s impact on Indian cinema.
Moviemaking in Calcutta - by Mrinal Sen article

Moviemaking in Calcutta

Moviemaking in Calcutta is an article written by Mrinal Sen nearly fifty years ago in 1975. Si;houette republishes it as part of Mrinal Sen’s centenary celebrations.
Mrinal Sen Interview

Mrinal Sen in Conversation with Italo Spinelli

Italo Spinelli is a reputed Italian critic and festival director speaks with Mrinal Sen about his thoughts, beliefs and films.
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Stardust Memories

Stardust Memories was written by Taroon Coomar Bhaduri in 1989. A feature on the occasion of the marriage anniversary of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
reel reviews by children

Reel Reviews: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas & Father and Daughter

Silhouette presents two reel reviews by the students of Garden High Film Club, exploring the films The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Father & Daughter.

Jyotiprasad, Joymoti, Indramalati and Beyond: History of Assamese Cinema: Parthajit Baruah’s New Book

This the first comprehensive book on the history Assamese cinema that looks at the background and foreground from Joymoti (1935) to the present time.
Ritwik Ghatak's ancestral house ate Rajshahi, Bangladesh

FFSI Initiates Campaign to Save the Ancestral Houses of Ray, Ghatak and Sen

FFSI is initiating an international campaign for restoration of the ancestral houses of the legendary filmmakers Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen.

Kolkata Cocktail: Three Women’s Journeys through the Poetic Vision of Kolkata

Kolkata Cocktail, a unique short poetry film explores the myriad hues of the City of Joy through three women who are childhood friends.
InTalkies Short Film Contest 2017 Chitrabani

InTalkies Short Film Contest 2017 for Bengali Filmmakers

InTalkies Short Film Contest 2017 is now open for entries. Standout film in Jury Choice and Popular Choice categories will win prize money worth USD 1250.

Silhouette Magazine Partners With Learning and Creativity

Silhouette’s partnership with Learning and Creativity e-journal germinated from the need to host meaningful discussions on cinema and allied arts

Farooq Sheikh: The Humble, Spontaneous Boy-Next-Door Hero

Farooq Sheikh was a gifted actor and a humble man. Learning and Creativity pays tribute to this spontaneous actor on his birthday today, March 25.