Dear Well Wishers,Who will forget 1960’s Indian epic historical drama film Mughal-e-Azam (The Great Mughal Emperor Akbar),produced and directed by K. Asif. Well, I was 13 years old when I saw this movie at Maratha Mandir theater in Mumbai with my dear father. I do remebered the day was 5 August, 1960… Anyway, director K. Asif came from Pakistan. Later K….
Continued from part one… + Thanx for your courteous responses, truly appreciated. JVK. The search for ‘Anarkali’ in Mughal-e-Azam… Dear Well Wishers, In 1944, Asif planned to make a film called ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ based on Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great’s court dancer ‘Anarkali’. Actor Chandramohan in the male lead and the then upcoming actress Nargis in the female lead. However, Chandramohan, died before the…
Continued from part two… Good Morning, When I went to see premier of ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ with my dear father at Maratha Mandir theatre, Bombay Central, Mumbai, I do remembered ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ was brought to the theater on an elephant in 1960. The film prints were carried to the Maratha Mandir cinema on the back of a decorated elephant. The elephant was accompanied by bugles…
Continued from part three… Memories – Mughal-e-Azam – Last Part Four “The story behind the scene” Good Morning, Since ‘Valentine’s Day’ on this Friday 14, I thought I should write memories on ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ andending the ‘story behind the scene’ of the most evergreen and romantic song ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya’… ‘Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya’ from the movie “Mughal-e-Azam” is widely considered…
Continued from part two… Patriotic Song: ‘Pranam Un Dulahno Ko Mera’ – Asha Bhosle, Kavi Pradeep and C Ramchandra. ‘Pranam Un Dulahno Ko Mera’ This was a follow up to song ‘Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo’… It was 1965, when victory over Pakinstan in 1965 war, a big Concert was organized for Army Widows Welfare in New Delhi. C. Ramchandra & Pradeep created…
Dear Well Wishers,My dear father was a professor of english and was well known literary person as well. So, due to his profession, our house walls are filled with thousands of books. After his demise, we donated hisentire books to the libraries, colleges and University of Bombay. We did keep some of his published, selected and rare books along with collection…
Written by: Jayant & Veena Kulkarni Promissory note:Two years ago just for curiosity, we went to our neighborhood area Satya Narayan Mandir for the grand opening event of ‘India Home A Center For Senior’ upon request by Manoo Ramchandani who is the mandir manager and our good friend. There were South Asian Community senior people like us along with other dignitaries. An enthusiastic lady on the…
Written by: Sumi Sarkar In a heartwarming celebration of togetherness, India Home proudly inaugurated its senior co-living space on January 16th, 2024. Esteemed guests, including President of the Borough of Queens, Donovan Richards Jr., graced a momentous ribbon-cutting ceremony. initiative redefines the concept of elderly care, offering a haven that resonates with the warmth and comfort of one’s…
Written by Sumi Sarkar, Collection & Pictures by Jayant V. Kulkarni (JVK) As the festive season unfolds, India Home invites you to discover the captivating world of card collecting, inspired by the remarkable passion of our esteemed member, Jayant Kulkarni. Mr. Kulkarni’s journey through this timeless hobby is a testament to the artistry, history, and pure joy nestled within…
As we navigate the complexities of modern life, it’s easy to overlook a pressing concern affecting a growing segment of our population: social isolation among seniors. This issue, often hidden in the shadows of our bustling world, has profound implications for the well-being and quality of life of our elderly community members. Social connections are a fundamental aspect of…