The poet who shaped a filmmaker: Vishal Bhardwaj recalls a lifetime of friendship with Bashir Badr

Badr was a rising star on the literary scene and Bhardwaj just a student who had fallen in love with the poet's verses. Such ...

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj recalls deep bond with late poet Bashir Badr

Vishal Bhardwaj paid tribute to Urdu poet Bashir Badr, recalling their decades-long bond that began when he was 19. He shared memories of Badr’s influence on his creativity, their poetic exchanges, an ...
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Remembering Wilson Riles Jr., who connected local and global struggles for peace and justice

The former city councilmember and activist for racial justice, nuclear disarmament, and economic rights most recently gave ...

‘He Still Reacted to My Name’: Vishal Bhardwaj remembers mentor Bashir Badr

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj shares heartfelt memories of his mentor Bashir Badr, the iconic Urdu poet who influenced his life and creativity. Reflecting on their bond and Badr's legacy, Bhardwaj ...