Extraordinary Measures: “I am a firm believer in Destiny.”
In this extensive interview Agam Kumar Nigam, shares his life’s journey, his music, and how he made sure his son did not make the mistakes he made, and much more. Read More …
Author: Kavita Chhibber
“Gulabo Sitabo”: A different kind of film.
By Kavita A Chhibber I saw “Gulabo Sitabo” late last night. This is a movie that will probably receive conflicting reviews. I loved it. The film revolves around a crotchety and petty old man, Mirza (played with brilliant nuance by Amitabh Bachchan) and his obsession Read More …
Extraordinary Measures: “Feeding Millions of People in India is tougher than five Michelin Stars.”
Kavita Chhibber in conversation with Master Chef Vikas Khanna Kavita’s note: I have been wanting to start this column forever. The idea and the title “Extraordinary Measures” came when I once said to my husband Ajit, “We are all ordinary people. But we are made Read More …
Rishi Kapoor (1952-2020): The quintessential romantic hero onscreen and in real life.
By Kavita A Chhibber Because I cannot visualize him without her warm presence, I chose this endearing picture of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor to share my thoughts. Things happen in strange ways. Ajit and I try to watch a movie every night (after a Read More …
Irrfan Khan (1967-2020): An artist of understated elegance and grace.
By Kavita A Chhibber I had a weird premonition the past two weeks. I kept asking Ajit to watch “Maqbool”. For Irrfan Khan. I went to see “Angrezi Medium” on the first day, and Ajit left work to accompany me. For Irrfan Khan. Corona hit Read More …
What does Charity really mean? Kavita talks to Actor, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Vivek Anand Oberoi.
By Kavita A. Chhibber Charity and corporate social responsibility have become big business these days, but what does charity really mean to people who are mega achievers and at the top of their careers? Vivek Anand Oberoi made his film debut with a big bang Read More …
“Thappad”: An important film on so many levels.
By Kavita A. Chhibber “Thappad” is an important film on so many levels. The story, intersecting the lives of four women starts by seemingly revolving around one single slap (delivered in the heat of the moment, by an angry husband who is arguing with one of Read More …
The Valley Recalls: The anniversary of the Kashmiri exodus marked in Boston with poignant optimism. A personal perspective.
By Kavita A.Chhibber Kashmiri Panditon Ke Ghar” (“The homes of The Kashmiri Pandits”) In the narrow lanes of the old town The homes smolder like unfinished funeral pyres The shards from broken windows create wounds That drip from the roofs built by our forefathers Dimmed Read More …
“Gul Makai” – More than Just a film about Malala Yousafzai
By Kavita A Chhibber Malala Yousafzai is a global name today, and everyone knows the strides the young Nobel Laureate has made around the world with her unforgettable slogan “One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.” Yet, the film Read More …
Article 370 – A New Beginning
I was at our friends’ house for dinner on the 4th of August when the husband asked me if my parents were okay. Then he asked what Article 370 was. This was a question I have been repeatedly asked by both my Indian and non Read More …