Shashi Kapoor’s charm made it believable that a rich heiress could fall for his character Raja. And he deftly portrays Raja’s patriarchal outlook, inner turmoil, and love for Rita.

For decades, the “Tragedy Queen” label defined Meena Kumari more like containment, as though her grief was her only recognisable feature. But to look at her beyond the tragedies is to acknowledge that ...

April 1, 2026 • Two phrases spoken during this week’s episode stand out because they represent how Ana and I approach our searches for new music. The first: “The only limit is the imagination.” In my ...