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Sai Paranjpye at Idea Exchange: ‘When film censors feel they have the power to negate something with a pen or a stamp, it’s often misused’
October 27, 2025 2:27 pm
A recipient of the Padma Bhushan and several National Awards and recognised as one of contemporary India’s first major women filmmakers, her work is known for its warmth, humour and connection to everyday life
Sholay's mausi insisted on finishing work despite getting paralytic attack that left half her body immobile, asked, 'Who is Satyajit Ray' after being offered Shatranj Ke Khilari
May 17, 2025 11:59 am
Sai Paranjpye talks about actor Leela Mishra, who she worked with in movies like Katha (1983) and Chashme Budoor (1981).
'Grumpy and disinterested' Sanjeev Kumar told Sai Paranjpye that he could spare just 15 minutes for narration, backed out of film because he had beef with Basu Bhattacharya
May 17, 2025 11:20 am
Sai Paranjpye revealed that she initially envisioned Sanjeev Kumar as the lead star of Sparsh, but he left the film after Basu Bhattacharya decided to produce it.
Sai Paranjpye on advice for budding filmmakers: ‘I believe people should carve their own paths, I did’
March 24, 2025 7:46 pm
Sai Paranjpye said that before she became a celebrated director, she saw herself mainly as a writer, weaving narratives that reflected the nuances of everyday life.
When Amrita Pritam handled finances during a film shoot
February 14, 2021 9:37 pm
Paranjpye's memoir 'A Patchwork Quilt: A Collage of My Creative Life' published by HarperCollins India, reveals snippets and information about the film 'Sparsh'
Sai Paranjpye’s memoir gives a close look at her career, but has some glaring omissions
January 31, 2021 8:49 am
Without the insight provided by personal details, the discussion of her long and fruitful career seems banal
Sai Paranjpye, Celina Jaitly demand equality for all, including the LGBT community
May 29, 2015 10:13 am
Filmmaker Sai Paranjpye and actress Celina Jaitly have demanded equal rights for everyone, including the LGBT community.
Sai Paranjpye worried,but has no objections to Dhawan's remake: Farooq Sheikh
March 29, 2013 9:29 pm
<i>Chashme Buddoor</i>,a 1981 romantic comedy-buddy film,starred Farooq Shaikh,Deepti Naval,Rakesh Bedi,Ravi Baswani and Saeed Jaffrey.
Meet the New Chamko
March 13, 2013 2:48 am
The remake of Chashme Buddoor and its twist on the female lead tell of the times we live in.
Meet the New Chamko
March 13, 2013 2:45 am
The remake of Chashme Buddoor and its twist on the female lead tell of the times we live in.
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