What do Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island, Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival, Jennifer Peedom’s Sherpa, Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, HBO’s The Last of Us, and most recently, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet have in common? If you have ever found yourself inexplicably reduced to a teary-eyed mess while watching any of these projects, you probably already know that Max Richter […]

Watercolour painting by Jazeela Sherif | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As an artist, Jazeela Sherif finds watercolour the most inspiring medium. Though considered challenging, she is fascinated by the luminosity of watercolour and the fact that it demands the artist to be mindful and present. “Unlike most other mediums, it is impossible to make corrections […]

As Pt. Arvind Parikh celebrates his 99th birthday on October 19 and steps into his centenrary year, there cannot be a more fitting moment to trace the journey of this distinguished sitarist, discerning musicologist, visionary teacher and one of the senior-most disciples of Ustad Vilayat Khan. Affectionately addressed as Arvind Bhai, his accomplishments extend beyond […]

What happens when the rhythms of Indian konnakol, sitar and tabla meet Latin percussion, Venezuelan horns and Spanish-language pop? For musician and producer Siddhant Bhatia, it is an extension of a journey that has taken him from Indian classical and global collaborations to the Grammy-nominated Sounds of Kumbha. As co-founder of IndiLat, he now brings […]

A multi-tiered kolu arrangement transforms a modern living space into a festive gallery. | Photo Credit: Shiva Raj It’s that time of the year when colourful kolu dolls adorn homes, an array of sundals is prepared and women bring out their finest silks. But what are festivities without music? As you make your kolu rounds, […]

Deva’s music for the Kannada movie Amruthavarshini (1997) is a classic, celebrated even today for its melodious numbers. Bengaluru: Music composer Deva, who passed away at 75 on Saturday (October 17, 2026), leaves a rich legacy in Tamil cinema. In his handful of Kannada projects, he produced one of the all-time hit albums. Deva’s music […]

Is Jailer 2 just a mass entertainer, or has Nelson figured out the secret to making Rajinikanth the ultimate superstar actor ? Welcome to 3D — Deep Dive Deconstruction, a new series where Sudhish Kamath breaks down the biggest releases of the season, block by block, to geek out over the storytelling, filmmaking choices and […]

It is unusual for filmmakers in India to complete two films in quick succession and P Sheshadri has surprised many in the Kannada film industry by doing just that. While his Ruby Cube was completed in October 2025, Panchayati was finished in October 2026. “Ruby Cube was screened at the 17th edition of the Bengaluru […]

Three years ago, I added pandal hopping in Kolkata to my calendar and since then it has become an annual art pilgrimage. Every year, during Durga Puja, the city amazes me with the sheer number and creative variety of the massive installations that spring up across its length and breadth. The first year, I remember […]

In Bengali cinema, the goddess can be more than a marker of the festive season. What matters is what her presence does to those around her. Does Durga become a witness to transgression, a counterpoint to human cruelty, an ideal that a woman is asked to embody, or a mirror reflecting a household’s contradictions? In […]