Beyond Cinema with Nihita

Director: Mohit Suri Writer: Shagufta Rafique Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Jacqueliene Fernandez, Prashant Narayanan, Sulagna Panigrahi, Sudhanshu Pandey, Bikramjeet Kanwarpal, Shweta Kawaatra Music: Mithoon, Harshit Saxena, Sangeet Siddharth Background score: Raju Singh "M urder 2 ," a gripping 2011 psychological crime thriller directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, marked a signi...

Story, Screenplay & Direction: Nagesh Kukunoor Cast: Shreyas Talpade, Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad, Shweta Basu Prasad, Yatin Karyekar & Prateeksha Lonkar Background score: Salim- Sulaiman In today’s deep dive into the heart of Indian cinema, we explore the 2005 gem "Iqbal," a film that captures the essence of dreams, perseverance, and the indomitable human spirit. Directed an...

Director: Shyam Benegal Story & Screenplay: Khalid Mohamed Cast: Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpai, Amrish Puri, Surekha Sikri, Lillete Dubey, Rajit Kapoor, Farida Jalal & Seema Pahwa Lyrics: Javed Akhtar Music: A.R. Rahman In the array of Hindi cinema, where each film weaves its own unique story, "Zubeidaa" emerges as a rich, intricate embroidery that stands out for its storyt...

Guddi (1971) Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee Story: Gulzar Cast: Jaya Bhaduri, Dharmendra, Utpal Dutt, A.K. Hangal & Asrani Lyrics: Gulzar Music: Vasant Desai In the annals of Hindi cinema, the 1971 film "Guddi" shines as a beacon of storytelling purity and character-driven narrative, directed by the legendary Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Marking the debut of Jaya Bhaduri, who would later become one of Hi...

Writer & Director: Zoya Akhtar Cast: Konkana Sen Sharma, Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, Isha Sharvani, Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia & Juhi Chawla Lyrics: Javed Akhtar Music: Shankar- Ehsaan- Loy "Luck By Chance," a 2009 Hindi film, marked the debut of the talented writer-director Zoya Akhtar. This cinematic venture offers a unique exploration of the filmmaking world, delving into...

Writer & Director: Anubhav Sinha Cast: Priyanshu Chatterjee, Sandali Sinha, Himanshu Malik & Raqesh Bapat Music: Nikhil- Vinay, T. S. Jarnail Lyrics: Faiz Anwar "Tum Bin" (2001) stands as a poignant testimony to the intricate dance of love and loss, delicately orchestrated by director Anubhav Sinha in his debut venture. Set against the backdrop of a tragic accident, the film unfu...

Writer & Director: Khalid Mohamed Cast: Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar, Dia Mirza, Arjun Rampal & Rishi Kapoor  Music: A. R. Rahman The film that I would like to speak about today is the 2003 movie Tehzeeb, directed by the veteran film critic & journalist Khalid Mohamed. This movie narrates the heart-rending story of Tehzeeb played by Urmila Matondkar and her mother Rukhsana Jamal play...

Writer & Director: Imtiaz Ali Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rishi Kapoor & Giselli Monteiro Music: Pritam & Salim-Suleiman Today’s featured film is Imtiaz Ali’s exquisite love story, “Love Aaj Kal,” released in 2009. Despite being less talked about compared to its counterparts in the director’s filmography, it remains one of my all-time favorites. The film boasts a unique scre...

Writer & Director: Meghna Gulzar Cast: Tabu, Sushmita Sen, Sanjay Suri, Palash Sen Music: Anu Malik In our first ever episode, we delve into the cinematic brilliance of Meghna Gulzar's debut masterpiece, "Filhaal", released in 2002. This exquisitely crafted film, ahead of its time, stands as a testament to the celebration of female friendship and bonding, a gem hidden from the ma...

Welcome to Beyond Cinema with your host Nihita Bajaj Kumar. Since childhood, I've been immersed in the world of movies, captivated by the art of direction, magic of music, and power of storytelling. My love for cinema extends beyond just watching; it's a lifelong admiration, exploring direction, delving into the art of writing, uncovering archives, and venturing behind the scenes. This fas...