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Bimal Roy's statement that turned Gulzar from a motor mechanic to an artist: 'I burst out crying'
July 12, 2024 8:02 am
Gulzar saw Bimal Roy as a father figure and it was one affectionate statement by Bimal da that changed the course of Gulzar's career.
Tigmanshu Dhulia criticises 'bekaar' Hindi film heroes, says gatekeepers of Bollywood saw real India only on 'papa ki shooting'
February 27, 2024 12:09 pm
Tigmanshu Dhulia also described the audience as 'bewakoof', and held himself responsible for having succumbed to 'greed' over the years.
Shailendra’s birth centenary: Why the words of 'Tu Zinda Hai' — and all his inclusive, questioning lyrics — resonate even today
August 30, 2023 11:53 am
Shailendra will be remembered through the ages because he tapped into the tried and tested truth that heaven on earth is possible only when we feel the joy and pain of others as our own
Bimal Roy: The filmmaker who inspired Satyajit Ray, showed mirror to the society seven decades ago
November 20, 2023 4:19 pm
On Bimal Roy's 114th birth anniversary, we look back at his passion towards filmmaking and how he redefined Hindi cinema with films like Bandini, Sujata and Do Bigha Zamin.
Labours of Love
September 27, 2015 8:00 am
Bimal Roy’s 1963 classic Bandini is about a woman caught between difficult choices.
Indian Statistical Institute chief Bimal Roy removed from his post
June 13, 2015 9:23 pm
On June 8, the appointment of Bandyopadhyay as director from August 1, 2015 by the ISI Council was accepted by the government which directed that disciplinary action may be taken against Bimal Roy.
‘Cryptology imperative in age of info-sharing,’ says ISI Director Bimal Roy
April 09, 2015 2:58 am
Bimal Roy said that the study needed to be indigenised so that India might achieve self-reliance in the area.
From Phalke peak, Gulzar looks back at journey
May 04, 2014 5:48 am
Gulzar said although there was lot of nostalgia, 'it was not right to live in nostalgia' and one has to change with time.
'We give too much importance to hero worship...No negative views are tolerated'
September 08, 2013 2:21 am
'With Amitabh Bachchan,I have disagreements but also appreciation.'
See saw: Salads and Mousses
July 14, 2012 2:24 am
A party cookery workshop for ladies was recently hosted by Chef Subhajit Sadhukan,executive chef at Hotel Hindustan International,Viman Nagar.
BIMAL ROY VIDEOS
Boman Irani: Hirani, Sircar's films closest to Bimal Roy's
January 22, 2016 4:14 am
Mumbai, Jan 22 (ANI): Famous Bollywood actor Boman Irani, known for his variety of roles he has played, said that he was a fan of old classics. And that is probably why he was asked to launch Zee Classic's latest offering 'The Bimal Roy Festival' in Mumbai. When asked who he thinks is the next Bimal Roy in current lot of directors, the 'Munna Bhai MBBS' actor said it would be unfair to pick among the current talent. But, Boman did name two of his favourite Bollywood directors whose films are closest and relevant to films made by legendary director Bimal Roy. Speaking on the occasion, Boman said that India should make world cinema but qualitatively good films as well. Boman also recounted the experience of watching Bimal Roy's films on Doordarshan during his childhood and getting influenced by his work.
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