Silhouette Magazine

12/08/2026

Amitava Nag Nag reads the introduction ‘A treachery of realism’ from his recent publication The Visceral Eye published by Virasat. Here, the author traces the history of cinema entangled with the evolution of science and the reinterpretation of art. This reading opens the reader to the film and book reviews that follow, critiques with a difference.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/XGw9pEtKTn8

The Visceral Eye is available on
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13/07/2026

Ratnottama Sengupta revisits Bimal Roy’s enduring legacy, tracing how his humanism, realism and cinematic vision transformed Indian cinema and continue to inspire generations of filmmakers.

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Ratnottama Sengupta revisits Bimal Roy's enduring legacy, tracing how his humanism, realism and cinematic vision transformed Indian cinema.

09/07/2026

Guru Dutt’s films reveal something new with every viewing.

Drawing from her learnings in the ‘Basic Course in Appreciating Songs in Guru Dutt Films’ and her own observations, Anshula Mondal explores the songs, visual motifs and subtle cinematic details that continue to make his cinema endlessly rewarding to revisit.

Read it here: https://learningandcreativity.com/silhouette/guru-dutt-films/

A young film student's journey through Guru Dutt's films, exploring the songs, visual motifs and cinematic details that make his timeless cinema unforgettable.

07/07/2026

Remembering Anil Biswas
on his birth anniversary today🙏🎼🎹🎻

The pioneering music composer who helped establish the foundational structure of Hindi film music.

N S Rajan pays tribute to the one who has been called ‘Composer’s Composer’ and ‘Film Sangeet ke Bhishma Pitamah’ and fondly ‘Anil Da’ by music lovers.

Read full article here: https://learningandcreativity.com/silhouette/anil-biswas-blueprint-for-hindi-film-music/

(Resharing from Silhouette Archives)

25/06/2026

A voice that once echoed across Bengal is now remembered by only a few.

Bechu Dutta was among the beloved singers of Bengal's golden musical era. In this short tribute, we revisit his remarkable journey and one of his memorable recordings – Needhara aaj raate gaaye papiya, the Bangla version of the iconic Yeh raat yeh chandni phir kahaan.

If you love vintage Bengali music, we hope you'll enjoy this tribute.

Listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkdX5IfRE9o

Remembering Bechu Dutta, one of the cherished voices of Bengal's go...