Kaushik Das Every culture lives in its stories. The lullaby a grandmother sings, the folk tale told on a verandah, the way a festival is cooked, danced and argued over: these are how a community remembers who it is. For generations, such stories travelled only as far as a voice could carry. Today they can […]Read More
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Life & More pays tributes to Nana Patekar Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Some actors entertain us. Some move us. And then there are a few who leave an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. Nana Patekar was one who left a mark, however small his role was. Nana Patekar Tribute: The Roles We Will […]Read More
Team L&M India’s appeal as a filming destination has never been limited to its film studios. From the Himalayas and Rajasthan’s heritage sites to Kerala’s landscapes and the beaches of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the country offers filmmakers a wide range of locations. But finding the right location is only one part of making […]Read More
Team L&M The 72nd National Film Awards brought together an eclectic mix of films, performances and filmmaking talent from across India’s diverse cinema landscape . The National Film Awards 2026 honour the best of Indian cinema from 2024, with winners across feature and non-feature categories. The awards, which recognise films certified during 2024, span feature films, […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Cinema of Uttam Kumar is being held at Vision – The Centre of Art in Greater Kailash 2. The exhibition celebrates the enduring legacy of Bengali cinema’s iconic matinee idol, Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, on the occasion of his birth centenary. In an email conversation with Life & More, Bobby Kohli, Art Collector, […]Read More
Team L&M National award winning filmmaker Onir has unveiled the poster of his upcoming Hindi short film Tumhari Khushboo starring Barun Sobti and Shashi Bhushan, a visually impaired actor portraying a queer character bringing authenticity and sensitivity to the narrative. The film marks a rare moment in Indian cinema, with a visually impaired actor portraying a queer character. The film is written by Ravi […]Read More
Dr Sukriti Tankha Just finished watching ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ starring R Madhavan amd Fatima Sana Shaikh (on Netflix) and it was so different from what I was expecting. The trailer looked like I was in for a sweet romance between two mature adults sprinkled with some drama. But, apart from a few good scenes, the […]Read More
Sandip Soparrkar The recent allegations against prominent National Award winning, Telugu choreographer, Jani Master, have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, raising important discussions about sexual harassment, accountability, and the systemic issues that allow such behaviour to persist in Indian cinema. Known for his work on several hit films and his collaboration with top actors, […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Born and brought up in undivided Bihar, Amitabh S Verma moved to Delhi for his undergraduate studies – he did his graduation in Sociology from Hindu College and PG from Delhi School of Economics. But post this, he joined Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) for a course in Film Editing […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Discovering Vivek Agnihotri Through Cinema One day in 2016 while surfing the Internet for a film on Gautam Buddha, I chanced upon the movie, Buddha in a Traffic Jam. Thinking it must be some modern take on Buddha, I began watching it. A few minutes into the movie, and I realised it […]Read More