Actor Manoj Pahwa has opened up on his experience of narrating Saadat Hasan Manto’s classic story ‘Toba Tek Singh’ in the anthology ‘Koi Baat Chale’, and shared how it holds a personal resonance for him.
Post-Partition literature in the subcontinent ranges from Khushwant Singh’s ‘Train to Pakistan’, Bhisham Sahni’s ‘Tamas’, Amrita Pritam’s epic poem ‘Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu’, ‘Cracking India’ by Bapsi Sidhwa that was filmed as ‘1947 – Earth,’ and Manto’s wrenching tale, ‘Toba Tek Singh’ among many others.
This theme of transcendent pain continues to deeply resonate with audiences across epochs and generations. The literary anthology ‘Koi Baat Chale’ revisits ‘Toba Tek Singh,’ a timeless tale published in 1955.
This poignant tragedy narrated by Manoj in a dramatic reading, unfolds within the confines of a Lahore asylum, where inmates including the protagonist Bishan Singh face the prospect of being transferred to India in the aftermath of the 1947 Partition.
Post-Partition literature in the subcontinent ranges from Khushwant Singh’s ‘Train to Pakistan’, Bhisham Sahni’s ‘Tamas’, Amrita Pritam’s epic poem ‘Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu’, ‘Cracking India’ by Bapsi Sidhwa that was filmed as ‘1947 – Earth,’ and Manto’s wrenching tale, ‘Toba Tek Singh’ among many others.
This theme of transcendent pain continues to deeply resonate with audiences across epochs and generations. The literary anthology ‘Koi Baat Chale’ revisits ‘Toba Tek Singh,’ a timeless tale published in 1955.
This poignant tragedy narrated by Manoj in a dramatic reading, unfolds within the confines of a Lahore asylum, where inmates including the protagonist Bishan Singh face the prospect of being transferred to India in the aftermath of the 1947 Partition.
- 12/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for his work on the soundtracks of ‘Dev.D’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Queen’, ‘Dear Zindagi’, ‘Udta Punjab’ and others, celebrated the fifth anniversary of his film ‘Manmarziyaan’ which starred Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal in the lead.
For the film, Amit collaborated with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap with whom the composer made his Bollywood debut in ‘Dev.D’.
The ‘Manmarziyaan’ soundtrack mixes Punjabi beats with a modern twist and has 12 songs. ‘Daryaa’ is one gem that tugs at the heartstrings of the audience. ‘Grey Walaa Shade’ perfectly captures the idea that love doesn’t follow rules.
Talking about the album, Amit said: “Collaborating with Anurag Kashyap is always special, and ‘Manmarziyaan’ is one of the most special albums. The love that I receive for it is still overwhelming. Whenever we perform live, songs like ‘Daryaa’ and ‘Bijlee Giregi’ are favourites among the audience.
For the film, Amit collaborated with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap with whom the composer made his Bollywood debut in ‘Dev.D’.
The ‘Manmarziyaan’ soundtrack mixes Punjabi beats with a modern twist and has 12 songs. ‘Daryaa’ is one gem that tugs at the heartstrings of the audience. ‘Grey Walaa Shade’ perfectly captures the idea that love doesn’t follow rules.
Talking about the album, Amit said: “Collaborating with Anurag Kashyap is always special, and ‘Manmarziyaan’ is one of the most special albums. The love that I receive for it is still overwhelming. Whenever we perform live, songs like ‘Daryaa’ and ‘Bijlee Giregi’ are favourites among the audience.
- 9/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for his work on the soundtracks of ‘Dev.D’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Queen’, ‘Dear Zindagi’, ‘Udta Punjab’ and others, celebrated the fifth anniversary of his film ‘Manmarziyaan’ which starred Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal in the lead.
For the film, Amit collaborated with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap with whom the composer made his Bollywood debut in ‘Dev.D’.
The ‘Manmarziyaan’ soundtrack mixes Punjabi beats with a modern twist and has 12 songs. ‘Daryaa’ is one gem that tugs at the heartstrings of the audience. ‘Grey Walaa Shade’ perfectly captures the idea that love doesn’t follow rules.
Talking about the album, Amit said: “Collaborating with Anurag Kashyap is always special, and ‘Manmarziyaan’ is one of the most special albums. The love that I receive for it is still overwhelming. Whenever we perform live, songs like ‘Daryaa’ and ‘Bijlee Giregi’ are favourites among the audience.
For the film, Amit collaborated with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap with whom the composer made his Bollywood debut in ‘Dev.D’.
The ‘Manmarziyaan’ soundtrack mixes Punjabi beats with a modern twist and has 12 songs. ‘Daryaa’ is one gem that tugs at the heartstrings of the audience. ‘Grey Walaa Shade’ perfectly captures the idea that love doesn’t follow rules.
Talking about the album, Amit said: “Collaborating with Anurag Kashyap is always special, and ‘Manmarziyaan’ is one of the most special albums. The love that I receive for it is still overwhelming. Whenever we perform live, songs like ‘Daryaa’ and ‘Bijlee Giregi’ are favourites among the audience.
- 9/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
On legendary writer Amrita Pritam’s birth anniversary, Rasika Dugal has expressed her heartfelt wish to portray the iconic wordsmith’s life journey in a movie, if such an opportunity arises. Rasika said: “Amrita Pritams writings, to my mind, talk about romance and revolution in the same breath. There is a sadness, a sense of longing, a passion, a calm anger, a questioning and an imagination in her words which is never too conscious of itself and hence really hits home.”
“I have been very moved by her poetry and very intrigued by her biographies. Here is a woman who lived life on her own terms- acknowledged her obsessions and passions and nurtured them fearlessly. It would be a dream come true for me to get an opportunity to portray her if a film about her is ever made. I have been manifesting this for quite some time. I hope the universe is listening.
“I have been very moved by her poetry and very intrigued by her biographies. Here is a woman who lived life on her own terms- acknowledged her obsessions and passions and nurtured them fearlessly. It would be a dream come true for me to get an opportunity to portray her if a film about her is ever made. I have been manifesting this for quite some time. I hope the universe is listening.
- 8/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Isha Talwar says while she was creating her character in her head for her upcoming webseries ‘Chamak’, the first person that came to her mind was author and poetess Amrita Pritam.
In ‘Chamak’, Isha plays the role of a musician from a small town in Punjab. As a part of the research she even read a lot of the author’s work. Isha says Amrita Pritam’s simplicity helped her create an outer structure of her character in the web series.
Isha says,”My character is a musician from a small town in Punjab. While I was creating her in my head, the first person that came to my mind was author and poetess Amrita Pritam.”
She added: “As I started reading up about her and her work, I could find so many similarities between both of them, as Amrita ji and my character are believers of unconditional love...
In ‘Chamak’, Isha plays the role of a musician from a small town in Punjab. As a part of the research she even read a lot of the author’s work. Isha says Amrita Pritam’s simplicity helped her create an outer structure of her character in the web series.
Isha says,”My character is a musician from a small town in Punjab. While I was creating her in my head, the first person that came to my mind was author and poetess Amrita Pritam.”
She added: “As I started reading up about her and her work, I could find so many similarities between both of them, as Amrita ji and my character are believers of unconditional love...
- 7/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ivan Ayr grew up in northern India. Despite receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering, he pursued postgraduate studies in the United States in English literature as well as screenwriting and directing. At the San Francisco Film Society he wrote and directed his first short film “Lost and Found” (2014). His second short, “Quest for a Different Outcome” (2015) won Best Short Film at San Jose International Short Film Festival. Soni is Ayr’s feature directorial debut and was one of the five films selected by India’s National Film Development Corporation to be part of the prestigious ‘Work in Progress’ Lab at Film Bazaar, where it was mentored by French editor Jacques Comets and veteran festival director Marco Mueller. “Soni“, his feature debut, won a number of awards all over the world, was nominated for the Venice Horizons Award and is now streaming on Netflix.
We speak with him about the story of Soni,...
We speak with him about the story of Soni,...
- 7/25/2020
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Taapsee Pannu has denied she is playing Amrita Pritam in a new biopic.
On Tuesday, sections of the entertainment media, mistook Taapsee Pannu's social media post quoting legendary author-poet Amrita Pritam to rashly assume that the actress is set to play Pritam in Anubhav Sinha's underproduction "Thappad".
Also Read:?Taapsee Pannu is all set to turn an author
It now turns out Tapsee is not playing Amrita Pritam.
"It's sad that the majority don't bother to read and interpret my Tweet efficiently enough. Nor connect it with what I posted just a day before the post on Amrita Pritam. It's sad that I have to spell it out so obviously to you," the actress exclusively told this journalist.
Taapsee, who recently signed a film where she plays a Gujarati sprinter, feels she would be far more open in admitting it if she were to really play Amrita Pritam.
"It's...
On Tuesday, sections of the entertainment media, mistook Taapsee Pannu's social media post quoting legendary author-poet Amrita Pritam to rashly assume that the actress is set to play Pritam in Anubhav Sinha's underproduction "Thappad".
Also Read:?Taapsee Pannu is all set to turn an author
It now turns out Tapsee is not playing Amrita Pritam.
"It's sad that the majority don't bother to read and interpret my Tweet efficiently enough. Nor connect it with what I posted just a day before the post on Amrita Pritam. It's sad that I have to spell it out so obviously to you," the actress exclusively told this journalist.
Taapsee, who recently signed a film where she plays a Gujarati sprinter, feels she would be far more open in admitting it if she were to really play Amrita Pritam.
"It's...
- 9/11/2019
- GlamSham
Taapsee Pannu who is all creating the right buzz and now with her next movie onboard we have a small surprise for our fans.
Taapsee is all set to turn an author for her upcoming biopic. A biopic based on the life of Amrita Pritam, one of the well-renowned writer from Punjab.?
The interesting part is that Amrita?is equally loved on both sides of the India?Pakistan border. With a career spanning over six decades, she produced over 100 books of poetry, fiction, biographies, essays, a collection of Punjabi folk songs.
She was one of the most important voice for the women in Punjabi literature wherein in 1966, she became the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for her magnum opus, a long poem, Sunehade (Messages).
Tapsee Pannu took to her social media feed in which her post read, "When a man denies the power of women, he is...
Taapsee is all set to turn an author for her upcoming biopic. A biopic based on the life of Amrita Pritam, one of the well-renowned writer from Punjab.?
The interesting part is that Amrita?is equally loved on both sides of the India?Pakistan border. With a career spanning over six decades, she produced over 100 books of poetry, fiction, biographies, essays, a collection of Punjabi folk songs.
She was one of the most important voice for the women in Punjabi literature wherein in 1966, she became the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award for her magnum opus, a long poem, Sunehade (Messages).
Tapsee Pannu took to her social media feed in which her post read, "When a man denies the power of women, he is...
- 9/10/2019
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 13 (Ians) Actress Taapsee Pannu who is known for having a jovial relationship with the media has urged them to recommend her name to the people who are making a biopic on the life of Indian women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj.
Taapsee Pannu was interacting with the media when she met cancer-affected children as a part of fundraising initiative by a radio station on Friday in Mumbai.
Actor Taapsee Pannu, who was seen in 'Badla' and 'Game Over' earlier this year, will be seen in a sports drama based on Indian women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj. According to a report of a news website, the actor is all set to play the ace Indian cricketer.
When asked about the development, Taapsee quipped, "If I will get that film then it will be a lot of fun by playing cricket in it. If someone...
Taapsee Pannu was interacting with the media when she met cancer-affected children as a part of fundraising initiative by a radio station on Friday in Mumbai.
Actor Taapsee Pannu, who was seen in 'Badla' and 'Game Over' earlier this year, will be seen in a sports drama based on Indian women's cricket team skipper Mithali Raj. According to a report of a news website, the actor is all set to play the ace Indian cricketer.
When asked about the development, Taapsee quipped, "If I will get that film then it will be a lot of fun by playing cricket in it. If someone...
- 7/13/2019
- GlamSham
Ivan Ayr’s indie feature debut “Soni” is a gentle but assertive work of social realism and a character exploration on the background of women problematic day-to-day life in India. After being well accepted at the Venice Film Festival for the “Orizzonti” section, “Soni” is having a god run in some of the major festivals and it competes in the First Feature Section at the BFI London Film Festival.
Soni is screening at BFI London Film Festival
The first scene immediately sets the mood of the movie. A woman at night cycles home, passing through the dark back-alleys of a suburban area of New Delhi. Another cyclist – a man – starts the catcalling routine and when harassment goes from verbal to physical, the woman teaches him a lesson and beats him quite viciously. At the arrival of the police we soon discover that the victim is the undercover police sub-inspector Soni...
Soni is screening at BFI London Film Festival
The first scene immediately sets the mood of the movie. A woman at night cycles home, passing through the dark back-alleys of a suburban area of New Delhi. Another cyclist – a man – starts the catcalling routine and when harassment goes from verbal to physical, the woman teaches him a lesson and beats him quite viciously. At the arrival of the police we soon discover that the victim is the undercover police sub-inspector Soni...
- 10/13/2018
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Two policewomen in New Delhi rub up against sexual harassment, gender expectations, and the exhaustion of the job’s constant pressures in Ivan Ayr’s understated gem of a debut, “Soni.” With an intelligent, subtle script and camerawork so organically natural one doesn’t immediately realize that each scene is shot in one take, the film draws on a subject much in the news and spins it into a multilayered yet low-key study without preaching or sensationalizing. When indie Indian films make a splash away from home they tend to be sentimental feel-good dramedies; with the right marketing, “Soni” could break the pattern and become an international art-house sleeper.
Undercover cop Soni (Geetika Vidya Ohlyan) works the night shift as part of a decoy operation targeting violent crimes against women. Naturally no-nonsense and under considerable strain from personal issues (not fully revealed until near the end), she’s quick to anger when pushed,...
Undercover cop Soni (Geetika Vidya Ohlyan) works the night shift as part of a decoy operation targeting violent crimes against women. Naturally no-nonsense and under considerable strain from personal issues (not fully revealed until near the end), she’s quick to anger when pushed,...
- 9/8/2018
- by Jay Weissberg
- Variety Film + TV
Priyanka Chopra’s loss is Deepika Padukone’s gain, at least in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s precious territory. After Priyanka Chopra, for reasons best known to her, said no to the Sahir Ludhianvi biopic to be produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and directed by debutant Jasmeet Reen, Bhansali’s current favourite Deepika Padukone, who has just completed her thirdRead More
The post Scoop: Deepika Padukone to join Abhishek Bachchan as Amrita Pritam in Sahir Ludhianvi biopic? appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
The post Scoop: Deepika Padukone to join Abhishek Bachchan as Amrita Pritam in Sahir Ludhianvi biopic? appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 11/4/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
With Priyanka Chopra opting out of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s bio-pic on the love that bonded poet Sahir Ludhianvi and author Amrita Pritam, it is time for the project to get a quick casting re-shuffle. Without wasting time, Slb has gone to his other favourite, in fact his most favourite actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, to playRead More
The post Breaking: Priyanka Chopra out, Aishwarya – Abhishek to re-unite for Sahir Ludhianvi bio-pic appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
The post Breaking: Priyanka Chopra out, Aishwarya – Abhishek to re-unite for Sahir Ludhianvi bio-pic appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 9/6/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Set aside all the rumours, hearsay, and conjecture. It is finally Irrfan Khan and Priyanka Chopra as the legendary poet-lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi and his muse the bohemian author Amrita Pritam. Completely discarding recent stories that claim that Irrfan is no longer able to give dates to the project a source close to Gustakhiyan says, “Irrfan has been on board from the start. He was our first choice andRead More
The post Wow! Irrfan Khan and Priyanka Chopra in Sanjay Bhansali’s Gustakhiyan appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
The post Wow! Irrfan Khan and Priyanka Chopra in Sanjay Bhansali’s Gustakhiyan appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 6/14/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Priyanka Chopra is no longer in Jasmeet Reen's Gustakhiyan, the bio-pic chronicling the stormy relationship between poet Sahir Ladhianvi and author Amrita Pritam. While Irrfan has been roped in to play Sahir, it was reported that Priyanka Chopra was to play the love of his life. Says a source, "Since Priyanka got along like a house on fire with the Gustakhiyan producer Sanjay Bhansali, the reports of her stepping into author Amrita Pritam's role were taken to be authentic. However the truth is Priyanka is not doing Gustakhiyan." So who will play Amrita Pritam? The buzz is Sanjay Bhansali wants his 'Mastani' Deepika Padukone in Amrita Pritam's part. "After Piku where they played a tentative couple, Irrfan and Deepika would get a chance to do a full-fledged romantic film. It would be terrific follow-up. On the other hand Irrfan and Priyanka have only done the flop Saat Khoon Maaf together.
- 1/13/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
With biopics being the flavor of the season, producer Ashi Dua decided to revive the love story of popular poetess Amrita Pritam with literary legend Sahir Ludhianvi. The film which was to be directed by Jasmeet Reen, however, has been caught up in a legal controversy. The family of Amrita Pritam, that is, her partner Imroze and her grandson Aman Kwatra are unhappy with the idea of this biopic and has denied the permission to portray the story on screen. Amrita Pritam, who had a turbulent relationship with Sahir Ludhianvi, has mentioned about the same in her autobiography. We also hear that, Aman and his sister Shilpi did meet the makers of the film but refused to allow them to showcase the love story on celluloid. According Aman Kwatra, his grandmother was a simple woman and wanted to lead a life that way. She never wanted her life to be...
- 8/5/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
After his last directorial venture Heartless, Shekhar Suman has now taken a plunge to theatre once again. The actor will be playing the role of Sahir Ludhianvi, the popular Urdu poet and accompanying him will be yesteryear actress Deepti Naval. Titled 'Ek Mulaqat', the play will set its foot in London first and will later come to Mumbai. This theatre piece is said to be the love story of Sahir Ludhianvi and Amrita Pritam which will have varied references from the literary pieces written along with nazms and poetry. Being a musical talking about their unrequited love, 'Ek Mulaqat' will see Shekhar and Deepti singing on stage for the first time.
- 6/3/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, Nov 6: Actress Kareena Kapoor, who is rumoured to have been roped in to play writer Amrita Pritam in a biopic on legendary Urdu poet Sahir Ludhianvi, says she is still reading the script of the project.
The film is reportedly based on the romance between Ludhianvi and Pritam. Ludhianvi's role is said to have been taken on by Farhan Akhtar.
"I have got the script of this film and I am still reading it. I have liked it so far, so let's see," Kareena told Ians.
Produced by Ashi Dua, the film will be directed by Jasmeet Reen.
Ians...
The film is reportedly based on the romance between Ludhianvi and Pritam. Ludhianvi's role is said to have been taken on by Farhan Akhtar.
"I have got the script of this film and I am still reading it. I have liked it so far, so let's see," Kareena told Ians.
Produced by Ashi Dua, the film will be directed by Jasmeet Reen.
Ians...
- 11/6/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Looks like Farhan Akhtar has now become the new hero for biopics, especially after the stunning success of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. We had recently reported that the actor-producer-director bagged the biopic of the poet Sahir Ludhianvi. And now, the news is that Kareena Kapoor has been roped in for this project which will be produced by Ashi Dua. It is being said that Kareena will be reprising the role of Amrita Pritam, who was the love interest of Ludhianvi. Also, the movie is said to be revolving around the relationship that the two lovers shared in their real life. The film will be directed by Jasmeet Reen.
- 11/5/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
After receiving a whole lot of accolades and laurels for his award winning film, Pinjar, based on famous writer Amrita Pritam's bestseller, Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi disappeared from Bollywood scene. For around four years he was busy with television and writing the screenplay for his upcoming project. But the good news is that he is back with another project based yet again on a book. The book, Kashi Ka Assi, by eminent Hindi writer Kashinath Singh is a satire and Dr. Dwivedi...
- 1/24/2011
- Bollywood Trade
After receiving a whole lot of accolades and laurels for his award winning film, Pinjar, based on famous writer Amrita Pritam's bestseller, Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi disappeared from Bollywood scene. For around four years he was busy with television and writing the screenplay for his upcoming project. But the good news is that he is back with another project based yet again on a book. The book, Kashi Ka Assi, by eminent Hindi writer Kashinath Singh is a satire and Dr. Dwivedi...
- 1/24/2011
- GlamSham
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