Kolkata Biryani is some of the best!

Written by on in Kolkata, My views

Although I’ve traveled through many parts of India and a few places abroad, I think that surely Kolkata’s is some of the best Biryani. If Biryani is new to you, here are a few quick facts: Biryani, like stew or masala, means different things to different cooks. It always includes rice (usually basmati), and may […]

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Life: Tasks or Celebration?

Written by on in Mumbai

Over the centuries, what we now take for granted in Indian cinema has been developed through a collaboration of music and dance (like Rahis Bharti’s BMO seen in this YouTube video), as well as storytelling. Storytelling could be factual or fanciful. I’ll refrain from editorializing here. I simply want to celebrate the celebrations that draw us […]

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My Deep Gratitude continues!

My Deep Gratitude continues!

I am quite delighted that 2015 turned out to not disappoint… as promised in 2014 right here on antaramitra.com

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Pahadi Dhun (for meditation)

A taste of Indian flute (bansuri) playing a lovely raag, as recorded on YouTube in two parts, performed by Indian classical masters. So peaceful!

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It’s more than Win/Lose

There is something to be said for lasting to the end of a film/match with dignity. Moral: Candy coins in baby’s sippy cup?

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“Janam Janam” feat. Kajol & SRK (Dilwale)

I’m so glad this song was approved. Pritam’s musical gifts, Arijit’s great vocal energy and Kajol’s beautiful picturising of my part (plus of course SRK’s usual magic) combined to make this one a delight for me. It’s also rapidly gaining on “Saree Ke Fall Sa” (R…Rajkumar) as our #1 Bollywood song lyric video! I’m so glad people […]

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“Tukur Tukur” feat. SRK & Kajol (Dilwale)

Written by on in Dance (Film) Music

Dance and sing along! fr. Rohit Shetty’s Dilwale (Pritam) © 2015 Sony Music Entertainment | Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt. Ltd.

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Hues and Shades

Hues and Shades

I love our richly diverse Indian colours! From the delicate pastel tones of lassi and sweets to the deeply intense colours of fashions and film production, India is so colourful! While even the experts may differ on the precise meanings of the word gerua, here is a primer on ancient earth pigments (colour powders): Natural […]

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