Amrita Prasad

Jul 24, 2024 | indianexpress.com | Amrita Prasad

On Independence Day and Republic Day, neatly dressed in school uniforms, we would stand in attention, with bustling excitement. As soon as the Indian Tricolour fluttered gracefully in the gentle breeze against a clear blue sky and we sang the National Anthem, I waited for the loudspeakers to echo “Mere Desh Ki Dharti.” I didn’t know who sang the song or who featured in this patriotic number but it gave me goosebumps everytime I heard it, twice a year to be precise.

Jul 21, 2024 | indianexpress.com | Amrita Prasad

Mukesh, who started his singing career by emulating Saigal and was known for his nasal twang and sonorous singing, carved out his own identity and voice. He may have wanted to be the second KL Saigal, but he became Mukesh, one of the greatest singers of his time. His voice resonated deeply with listeners. Mukesh’s ability to convey raw emotion and vulnerability made his songs timeless. He had a unique talent for expressing pain and melancholy, which struck a chord with people across generations.

Jul 2, 2024 | indianexpress.com | Amrita Prasad

With bloodshed, high-octane fight sequences, nail-biting suspense, and hair-raising action, when the teaser of Kill dropped in April in India, it set the tone for a thrilling ride for the audience. The teaser introduces debutant Lakshya Lalwani as the vengeful protagonist Amrit.

Jun 25, 2024 | indianexpress.com | Amrita Prasad

‘Neeli neeli aankhen meri, main kya karoon?’   As a child she spent her Sundays watching her grandfather and legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor shooting at the iconic RK Studios. It was perhaps during those days of hanging out on film sets when the acting bug bit her. Karima Kapoor must have been all of seven or eight when, her enormous blue-green eyes awed by what she was witnessing, saw Raj Kapoor explaining a shot to Padmini Kolhapure during the filming of Prem Rog.

Jun 24, 2024 | indianexpress.com | Amrita Prasad

In recent months, the conversation around the exorbitant fees charged by Bollywood stars and the increasing costs of their entourages has gained significant momentum. Filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap and Karan Johar have openly expressed their concerns, highlighting the impact these high fees have on the quality and feasibility of filmmaking with filmmakers struggling to recover the amount.