saathiya Archives

The Poet Who Belongs to Everyone: Finding Gulzar Wherever I Go

With Gulzar, the more you discover, the more you crave. Even when I didn’t know it, Gulzar was all around. That is how enmeshed his songs and lyrics are in our lives – and how our lives are reflected in them.

Shakun Saini May 7, 2016

People

How Gulzar Sahab, My Imaginary Friend, Made Me Fall in Love With Words

On Gulzar Sahab’s 86th birthday, I can’t help but reminisce on the relationship I developed with his prodigious artistry with words, early on in life. Gulzar Sahab is the reason I can, without trying, use words like aabshaar (waterfall), taskeen (contentment), and ruhaniyat (spirituality) when I want to.

Sonali Kokra May 5, 2016

Bollywood

Vivek Oberoi: The Man Who Could Have Been a Superstar

While the first half of Vivek Oberoi’s career remains a lesson in how not to mess with Bollywood heavyweights, the second half is a case study in how sometimes it’s best to keep one’s trap shut. Is it any wonder then that in 2020, Vivek Oberoi is known more for his political affiliation and a questionable taste in memes than his acting prowess?

Jackie Thakkar May 2, 2016