This episode is brought to you by MUBI, a curated streaming service showing exceptional films from around the globe. Every day, MUBI premieres a new film. Whether it’s a timeless classic, a cult favorite, or an acclaimed masterpiece — a movie you’ve been dying to see or one you’ve never heard of before — there […]
What is a logo? How has your definition of a logo changed over time and after designing more than 30 logos for the government? Any milestone logos which changed your perception of what a logo is? I saw the RTI logo and its guideline document. Can you tell us the process of arriving at the […]
What does translation mean to you? How has it changed over time? Is translation a skill or an art? The legendary Hindi critic Namwar Singh has commented on the Hindi language and it’s a journey in the 20th century. Is there an equivalent theory about the grammar and aesthetics of Marathi poetry? Ashok Shahane said […]
I will start with the most meta-question – What is curation according to you in the cinema context? Who are these people, who watch the cinema showcased on MUBI? Can you share any personas/demographics of this audience? How do you map films for them? At MUBI, how does curation work? If it has to be […]
1. There seem to be 2 fascinating speculations about how did “Chawl” word originate. Can we start by that? 2. How would you explain the Porosity of rooms in chawls? 3. Is chawl a public space or a private space? What is the reason behind it? Did it evolve because of the architecture or space […]
– NK: You say, “Business is next to love. It is the creator and preserver of civilization.” Can you please start by telling us, how and where do you find the relation between business and love. Both, spiritually and practically? – NK: Innocence, resilience & empathy is the foundation of your journey. How do you […]
1. You have worked in different types of plays and with different types of directors, Paresh Mokashi to Mohit Takalkar, Sunil Shanbag to Atul Kumar. How do you adapt to different styles of theatre? 2. Performances at NSD to Performances at Prithvi to Performances in England. How did you prepare for these? What according to […]
1. Can you give start by telling us a brief history of book cover design? Did the first-ever book had cover? Was the first cover made for identification or protection? 2. What all are the functions of book cover today? 3. Do you need to read the book to design the cover? 4. How do […]
1. What is your definition of storytelling? How has to change over time? From still images to moving images? Can you share your learnings, pros, and cons with both these ways of expression? 2. Your work seems to be quite diverse in terms of styling. Is it a conscious choice/effort or you are still exploring? […]
1. Is dance creation, invention, or discovery? Why dance is considered so divine art form? Did Dance start as a solo activity or a group? 2. You engage with Jazz, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Urban, and Funk. What is your overall process of reconciling age-old traditions of yoga with contemporary dance movements? Can you also talk […]
