He was a tall, imposing American actor with a deep, mellow voice. He was best known for portraying characters with honesty and integrity.
In a conversation with Tapati Guha-Thakurta and Sanjeet Chowdhury.
Henrik Ibsen’s writing was profoundly influenced by the 19th century socio-political stirrings in Europe.
George Harrison, born on 25th February in the year 1943 and often known as the Silent Beatle, was remarkable for his musical legacy. His instrumental
Virginia Woolf, in her seminal text, A Room of One's Own talked about equality, a literary career and financial freedom, thoughts which still influence feminist
Edgar Allan Poe, often called the truest of the American writers, is venerated for his keen exploration of the human psyche.
Journalist, poet and media personality Pritish Nandy shares a candid chat with Subhadrakalyan.
There are only a handful of Hollywood directors who are beloved for their work with such a fan following as Steven Spielberg.
Emily Brontë was born on July 30, 1818, in the parsonage at Thornton in Yorkshire to the Reverend Patrick Brontë and Maria Branwell Brontë.
This video is a simple sit-down session with Samik Roy Choudhury, covering the watching habits of modern audiences, his new film "Beline".
Born in Paris in 1905, Sartre was a brilliant student with a rebellious streak. He questioned everything, from traditional morality to societal expectations. His early
Herge became so completely identified with Tintin that whenever he arrived at a reception, it was as if Lewis Carroll was making an appearance at
The video is a one-on-one straight from the heart. Here, Kunal Sen shares information about his father, the legendary director Mrinal Sen, on his beliefs,
Born in the village of Beliatore, Bengal Presidency, British Raj, on April 11th, in 1887, he was surrounded by the rich tapestry of rural life.
Aleksei Maximovich Peshkov, later known as Maxim Gorky, came into the world in 1868, amidst the turmoil of Tsarist Russia. Raised by his grandmother, Gorky's