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Rajinder Krishan’s lyrics defined the classic black & white era – his compatibility with legendary music composers almost always resulted in magical...

Regarded as the pioneer of Urdu literature in Indian cinema and among the last poets of the Progressive Writers' Movement, Kaifi Azmi's poetry was...

Shakeel’s poetry revolved around life, love, romance and separation – he didn’t need brewed spirits, he was intoxicated by his very existence and...

A dominating musical force of commercial Indian cinema – Majrooh was also a powerful poet and an important figure in the Progressive Writers' Movement

A colossus among lyricists, Sahir was prominent in his dynamic and evocative expression of emotions, values and political opinions

Overcoming immense personal crisis, Shailendra has left behind an indelible mark on Bollywood music with wholesome lyrics that irk deep emotions

A. Ramachandran’s recreation of the lotus is a divine symphony replete with meaning, expression, power and command over artistic expression

Influenced by a bold, untampered sense of emotion, Thornton Dial’s artwork tugs at the heartstrings as he narrates stories of struggle, resilience and...

Sebastião Salgado’s photography is a breath of fresh air in today’s world of commotion as he deftly captures the extraordinary amid the mundane –...

Dynamically imagining light – the source of cosmic existence – Ankon Mitra crafts lamps that narrate stories with vivid expressions and thoughtful...

Ace architectural photographer Ram Rahman captures the illuminated and recently-restored Humayun’s Tomb that stands as a proud testimony to the...

In capturing the North-East, Shyamal Datta crafts a visual ecstasy – an eclectic representation of indigenous livelihoods that have transcended the...