#Sai Paranjype

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Celebrating 43 years of #ChashmeBuddoor (08/05/1981), a classic romantic comedy about friendship and love, starring Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Rakesh Bedi, Ravi Baswani, and Saeed Jaffrey. Directed by Sai Paranjpye and produced by Gul Anand and Jayshree Anand — Makhija, this film captures the essence of youth and camaraderie.

The story revolves around three Delhi University students—Siddharth, Omi, and Jai—who stay in the city during their summer vacation. Their routine life takes a turn with the arrival of Neha, a charming young woman.

After directing the poignant drama "Sparsh," Sai Paranjpye switched gears dramatically to craft "Chashme Buddoor," a lighthearted comedy that explores male friendship with witty and sharp insights, avoiding clichéd slapstick humor.

The film shines with its realistic dialogue and natural interactions, especially in scenes like when Siddharth, trying to play it cool, offers Neha a ride, only to admit he'd been waiting for her. Neha, far from a typical damsel, reveals she hoped he would appear. This genuine exchange underscores their mutual attraction and understanding.

Another memorable moment is when Neha demonstrates a detergent’s effectiveness by washing a towel, which Siddharth sheepishly admits was already clean. The simplicity and honesty of their interactions make "Chashme Buddoor" feel as refreshing as a sudden rain shower.

The film also features a delightful proposal scene where Siddharth's nervousness meets Neha's playful challenge, showing the depth of their bond and the light-hearted nature of their relationship.

"Chashme Buddoor" remains a beloved example of how humor and heart can create a timeless story about the joys and surprises of everyday life.

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Shabana Azmi Recalls Children Were "Frightened Yet Keen" To Meet Her After Makdee

Shabana Azmi Recalls Children Were “Frightened Yet Keen” To Meet Her After Makdee

Shabana Azmi in Makdee. (courtesy: YouTube) Mumbai: The Children’s Film Society of India, headed by director Sai Paranjype at the time, gave Makdee a scathing review and even asked filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj for its money. Twenty years after the release of what turned out be a cult film, Shabana Azmi recalls her shock at the “insensitivity” of the government body. Azmi, whose role as a witch…

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SOME of the films i watched (and rewatched) so far this year by women directors! there’s a lot of acclaimed documentaries (considering how prolific indian women have been in the realm of documentary filmmaking -- always top marks!), but it was also exciting to watch feature length films, both from recent years and those unfortunately forgotten from the 1980s and onwards. ive linked some you can watch online. 

ruchika oberoi - island city (2015) | pushpa rawat + anupama srinivasan - nirnay (2012) | paromita vohra - partners in crime (2011) | samina mishra - the house on gulmohar avenue (2005) | vijaya mehta - pestonjee (1988) | konkona sen sharma - a death in the gunj (2016) | sai paranjype - chashme buddoor (1981) | deepa dhanraj - something like a war (1991) | vasudha joshi - cancer katha (2008) & for maya (1997) | bela negi - daayen ya baayen (2010) | paromita vohra - where’s sandra? (2006) | aparna sen - paromitar ek din (2000) | pamela rooks - train to pakistan (1998)

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Remembering Bhupen Hazarika on his 91st birth anniversary.

A multifaceted genius, Bhupen Hazarika was a good poet, music composer, singer, actor, journalist, author and film-maker of the very highest repute. He was the only pioneer of Assam's film industry in the Northeast, and has been therefore, rightly hailed as the uncrowned king of North-Eastern Indias cultural world.

He has rendered music, written lyrics and sung for numerous Assamese, Bengali and Hindi films from 1930s to the 1990s. Bhupen Hazarika has scored music and sung for the highest number of Assamese films made in the past 40 years. He is ranked amongst the leading film makers of the nation.

He has rendered music, written lyrics and sung for numerous Assamese 'Era Batar Sur' in 1956, 'Shakuntala' in 1960, 'Pratidhwani' in 1964, 'Lotighoti' in 1967, 'Chick Mick Bijuli' in 1971, 'Mon Projapati' in 1978, 'Swikarokti' in 1986, 'Siraj' in 1988., Bengali and Hindi films from 1930s to the 1990s. Bhupen Hazarika has scored music and sung for the highest number of Assamese films made in the past 40 years.He also directed, and composed music for Arunachal Pradesh's first Hindi feature film in colour 'mera Dharam Meri Maa' in 1977. He directed a colour documentary for the Arunachal Pradesh Government on Tribal folk songs and dances entitled 'For Whom The Sun Shines' in 1974.

His remarkable popularity brought him to the legislative Assembly as an Independent member between 1967 to 1972, where he was solely responsible for installing the first state owned film studio of its kind ever, in India in Guwahati, Assam. He has also headed the Assam Sahitya Sabha, the literary bastion of the Brahmaputra valley's dominant civilisation.

He has directed music in outstanding Bengali films, such as 'Jiban Trishna', 'Jonakir Alo', 'Mahut Bandhure', 'Kari o Komal', 'Asamapta', 'Ekhane Pinjar', 'Dampati', 'Chameli Memsaab', 'Dui', 'Bechara', and Hindi films like 'Arop', 'Ek Pal', and 'Rudaali'starring Dimple Kapadia, Raj Babbar, Amjad Khan and Rakhi. He has in 1995 given music for Sai Paranjype's Hindi feature film 'Papiha' and Bimal Dutt's Hindi feature film 'Pratimurti'.In 1996 he has composed music for Plus Channel's Hindi feature film 'mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe' directed by Lekh Tandon starring Meenakshi Sheshadri.In 1996 he has also composed for Plus Channel's Hindi feature film 'Saaz' directed by Sai Paranjype starring Shabana Azmi.In 1996 he has composed music for Pan Pictures Hindi feature film 'Darmiyaan' starring Kiron Kher and Tabu directed and written by Kalpana Lajmi.In 1998 he has composed music for Hindi feature film 'Gajagamini' Written and Directed by eminent painter Mr. M. F. Hussain.

In 1994, he was awarded the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, the highest award in India for contribution to films. He has won the President's National Award for the best filmmaker thrice: for 'Shakuntala', 'Pratidhwani', and 'Loti Ghoti' in 1960, 1964 and 1967 respectively. He won the Arunachal Pradesh Government's Gold Medal in 1977 for his outstanding contribution towards Tribal Welfare, and Upliftment of Tribal Culture through cinema and music. He also won the National Award as best music composer in India in 1977 for the Assamese film 'Chameli Memsaab'.

Courtesy: bhupenhazarika's official website.

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