Sudhirendar Sharma*
On my first visit to Bareilly** I was keen to locate the street where the elusive pendant (झुमका) may have been dropped, and lost. I am sure no one has ever...
Sudhirendar Sharma*
Like literature,
cinema also holds a mirror on society. Whilst entertaining the viewers, it
rarely misses a chance to reflect views from the margins as ‘objectively’ as
possible. It also draws 'lessons' for its...
Sudhirendar Sharma
My previous music note on ‘एक प्यार का नगमा है मौजों की रवानी है’ evoked
interesting responses from my friends whom I send this piece on Whatsapp -
emotive and reflective. While...
*Sudhirendar Sharma
For the
Greeks nostalgia meant a mix of sweet and bitter pang that humans often suffer
in search of their roots, and their belongingness. From what was once
considered a...
Sudhirendar Sharma
I have come across quite a few musical compositions that
are known more for their lyrics, and less for their musical score. In such
cases, the power of lyrics seems to have overwhelmed...
Sudhirendar Sharma*
In my sustained engagement in understanding the impact of
popular songs I have come to realize that popular film music has a long and
layered history of engagement that cuts across cultural and...
Sudhirendar Sharma
It is often said that you enjoy music when you are in good mood, and follow the lyrics when sad. I suspect this to be partly...
Sudhirendar Sharma*
Let me put a disclaimer upfront that I am a teetotaller
by choice but have no qualms about others indulging in it albeit within civic
limits. Not sure why but alcohol consumption has...
Sudhirendar Sharma
Those who think that analyzing popular songs is anything but a frivolous pastime may need to think again.
School and College syllabi have chapters devoted to films,...
*Sudhirendar Sharma
Music is an integral part of nature. Every action in
nature has its own rhythms. Be it day or night, music remains eternal to all
that occurs in nature. There is music in...