Lata Jagtiani

Daily grief falls on them like steady torrential rain that does not let the sunshine of hope break through the brooding dark clouds.

I watched Guide for the first time when I was about twelve or so. Till then, all the Hindi cinema I had watched was predictable, comfortable, simple enough for a pre-teen to know what to expect. Or so I thought.

Edited excerpts from a book of essays on the 1965 classic, which stars Waheeda Rehman as the dancer Rosie, who leaves her husband Marco for Dev Anand’s guide.

An unintended blessing of Corona-enforced lockdown, I thought, was that I would be able to finish some half-read books and watch and rewatch some of my favourite films.

A must-read for all film buffs and serious students of film studies, says Santosh Bakaya, in her detailed review of Guide, The Film: Perspectives.

A look at India’s most versatile singer, Mohammad Rafi whose career spanned for over four decades and his voice ruled the hearts of millions.

Does that sound like inner passion for writing? Passion, that is what this woman has within her. About listening to music, the love of teaching poetry, colouring, clicking photographs (you will be amazed to see life through her lenses).