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'''Subhash K. Jha''' is an Indian journalist and [[Film criticism|film critic]].<ref name="Sisodia">{{Cite book |last=Sisodia |first=Kirti |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oJk-DwAAQBAJ&pg=PT61 |title=Aamir Khan : A Social Spark (Prabhat Prakashan): A Social Spark |date=1 January 2017 |publisher=Prabhat Prakashan |isbn=978-93-5266-118-3 |page=61 |language=en |quote=Subhash K. Jha, renowned film critic and author...}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Gentleman |first=Amelia |author-link=Amelia Gentleman |date=11 April 2008 |title=Landmark film opens Indian eyes to life in Pakistan |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/11/world/asia/11iht-letter.1.11903203.html |access-date=2 February 2022 |quote=The Indian film critic Subhash K Jha}}</ref> Based in [[Patna]], [[Bihar]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=K. Jha |first=Subhash |date=13 June 2009 |title=Bollywood, via Patna |work=[[Open (Indian magazine)|Open]] |url=https://openthemagazine.com/essays/true-life/bollywood-via-patna/ |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> he is currently film critic with ''[[The Times of India]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K Jha: Times of India Reporter |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toireporter/author-Subhash-K-Jha.cms |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K Jha, Author at Firstpost |language=en |work=[[Firstpost]] |url=https://www.firstpost.com/author/subhash |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]''<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K. Jha |language=en |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/byline/subhash-k-jha |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203103746/http://deccanchronicle.com/byline/subhash-k-jha |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 February 2016 |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> and ''[[DNA News]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K. Jha |language=en |work=[[DNA India]] |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/authors/subhash-k-jha-2/1895998 |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> ''[[Rediff.com]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K. Jha |work=[[Rediff.com]] |url=https://www.rediff.com/author/SUBHASH%20K%20JHA |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> ''[[Free Press Journal]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K Jha |language=en |work=[[Free Press Journal]] |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/author/subhash-k-jha |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> besides TV channels ''[[Zee News]]''<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 March 2018 |title=Subhash K Jha |language=en |work=[[Zee News]] |url=https://zeenews.india.com/author/subhash-k-jha |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> and ''[[News18 India]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=SUBHASH K JHA: Exclusive News Stories, Articles, Top Stories by SUBHASH K JHA on Current Affairs, Events at News18 |language=en |work=[[News18]] |url=https://www.news18.com/byline/subhash-k-jha.html |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> In the 1980s, he was also book reviewer with ''[[The Illustrated Weekly of India]]'', a publication of [[The Times Group]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2JvviTFa-I8C |title=The Illustrated Weekly of India |publisher=Published for the proprietors, Bennett, Coleman & Company, Limited, at the Times of India Press |year=1986 |pages=58, 59}}</ref> Other past media outlets he wrote for include entertainment portal ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K. Jha |language=en |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/tag/subhash-k-jha/ |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref>
'''Subhash K. Jha''' is an Indian journalist and [[Film criticism|film critic]].<ref name="Sisodia">{{Cite book |last=Sisodia |first=Kirti |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oJk-DwAAQBAJ&pg=PT61 |title=Aamir Khan : A Social Spark (Prabhat Prakashan): A Social Spark |date=1 January 2017 |publisher=Prabhat Prakashan |isbn=978-93-5266-118-3 |page=61 |language=en |quote=Subhash K. Jha, renowned film critic and author...}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Gentleman |first=Amelia |author-link=Amelia Gentleman |date=11 April 2008 |title=Landmark film opens Indian eyes to life in Pakistan |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/11/world/asia/11iht-letter.1.11903203.html |access-date=2 February 2022 |quote=The Indian film critic Subhash K Jha}}</ref> Based in [[Patna]], [[Bihar]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=K. Jha |first=Subhash |date=13 June 2009 |title=Bollywood, via Patna |work=[[Open (Indian magazine)|Open]] |url=https://openthemagazine.com/essays/true-life/bollywood-via-patna/ |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> he is currently film critic with ''[[The Times of India]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K Jha: Times of India Reporter |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toireporter/author-Subhash-K-Jha.cms |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K Jha, Author at Firstpost |language=en |work=[[Firstpost]] |url=https://www.firstpost.com/author/subhash |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]''<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K. Jha |language=en |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/byline/subhash-k-jha |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203103746/http://deccanchronicle.com/byline/subhash-k-jha |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 February 2016 |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> and ''[[DNA News]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K. Jha |language=en |work=[[DNA India]] |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/authors/subhash-k-jha-2/1895998 |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> ''[[Rediff.com]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K. Jha |work=[[Rediff.com]] |url=https://www.rediff.com/author/SUBHASH%20K%20JHA |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> ''[[Free Press Journal]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K Jha |language=en |work=[[Free Press Journal]] |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/author/subhash-k-jha |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> besides TV channels ''[[Zee News]]''<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 March 2018 |title=Subhash K Jha |language=en |work=[[Zee News]] |url=https://zeenews.india.com/author/subhash-k-jha |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> and ''[[News18 India]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=SUBHASH K JHA: Exclusive News Stories, Articles, Top Stories by SUBHASH K JHA on Current Affairs, Events at News18 |language=en |work=[[News18]] |url=https://www.news18.com/byline/subhash-k-jha.html |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> In the 1980s, he was also book reviewer with ''[[The Illustrated Weekly of India]]'', a publication of [[The Times Group]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2JvviTFa-I8C |title=The Illustrated Weekly of India |publisher=Published for the proprietors, Bennett, Coleman & Company, Limited, at the Times of India Press |year=1986 |pages=58, 59}}</ref> Other past media outlets he wrote for include entertainment portal ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Subhash K. Jha |language=en |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/tag/subhash-k-jha/ |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref>


Jha is one of the leading and well-known film critics in India.<ref name="Sisodia" /><ref name="BHR">{{Cite news |date=19 April 2006 |title=Book Review: The Essential Guide to Bollywood by Subhash K Jha |language=en |work=[[Bollywood Hungama|IndiaFM]] |agency=IndiaFM News Bureau |url=http://www.indiafm.com/features/2006/04/19/1157/index.html |access-date=2 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061120220430/http://www.indiafm.com/features/2006/04/19/1157/index.html |archive-date=20 November 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Khdair |first=Dina |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UbfjDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT122 |title=Crossover Stars in the Hindi Film Industry: Globalizing Pakistani Identity |date=11 May 2020 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |isbn=978-1-000-06960-0 |language=en |quote="prominent reviewer..."}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1 July 2018 |title=Salman Khan, Race 3 and our habit of hero worship |language=en |work=[[National Herald]] |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/entertainment/salman-khan-race-3-and-our-habit-of-hero-worship |access-date=2 February 2022 |quote=To quote senior film critic Subhash K Jha...}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Actress Sridevi was one of a kind |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/feb/25/actress-sridevi-was-one-of-a-kind-1778736.html#:~:text=Subhash%20K%20Jha%20is%20an%20acclaimed%20film%20critic |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301075311/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/feb/25/actress-sridevi-was-one-of-a-kind-1778736.html#:~:text=Subhash%20K%20Jha%20is%20an%20acclaimed%20film%20critic |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 March 2018 |access-date=2 February 2022 |quote=Subhash K Jha is an acclaimed film critic}}</ref> His book, ''The Essential Guide To Bollywood'', was positively reviewed, with Rachna Singh of ''[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]'' writing, "The gloss and starry glitter notwithstanding, Jha’s book is a wonderful collection of 200 films spanning almost seven decades of Indian cinema."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Rachna |date=12 March 2006 |title=More Bollywood fare |work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060312/spectrum/book3.htm |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> [[IndiaFM]] wrote, "Jha, a very recognized figure in the world of film journalism ends up giving up his personal favorite list of Bollywood films."<ref name="BHR" /> As far as critiquing music is concerned, he is an unabashed fan of the nightingale, Lata Mangeshkar. He has an encyclopedic view of her works. Especially her rare gems.
Jha is one of the leading and well-known film critics in India.<ref name="Sisodia" /><ref name="BHR">{{Cite news |date=19 April 2006 |title=Book Review: The Essential Guide to Bollywood by Subhash K Jha |language=en |work=[[Bollywood Hungama|IndiaFM]] |agency=IndiaFM News Bureau |url=http://www.indiafm.com/features/2006/04/19/1157/index.html |access-date=2 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061120220430/http://www.indiafm.com/features/2006/04/19/1157/index.html |archive-date=20 November 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Khdair |first=Dina |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UbfjDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT122 |title=Crossover Stars in the Hindi Film Industry: Globalizing Pakistani Identity |date=11 May 2020 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |isbn=978-1-000-06960-0 |language=en |quote="prominent reviewer..."}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1 July 2018 |title=Salman Khan, Race 3 and our habit of hero worship |language=en |work=[[National Herald]] |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/entertainment/salman-khan-race-3-and-our-habit-of-hero-worship |access-date=2 February 2022 |quote=To quote senior film critic Subhash K Jha...}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Actress Sridevi was one of a kind |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/feb/25/actress-sridevi-was-one-of-a-kind-1778736.html#:~:text=Subhash%20K%20Jha%20is%20an%20acclaimed%20film%20critic |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301075311/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/feb/25/actress-sridevi-was-one-of-a-kind-1778736.html#:~:text=Subhash%20K%20Jha%20is%20an%20acclaimed%20film%20critic |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 March 2018 |access-date=2 February 2022 |quote=Subhash K Jha is an acclaimed film critic}}</ref> His book, ''The Essential Guide To Bollywood'', was positively reviewed, with Rachna Singh of ''[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]'' writing, "The gloss and starry glitter notwithstanding, Jha’s book is a wonderful collection of 200 films spanning almost seven decades of Indian cinema."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Rachna |date=12 March 2006 |title=More Bollywood fare |work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060312/spectrum/book3.htm |access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> [[IndiaFM]] wrote, "Jha, a very recognized figure in the world of film journalism ends up giving up his personal favorite list of Bollywood films."<ref name="BHR" /> As far as critiquing music is concerned, he is an unabashed fan of the nightingale, Lata Mangeshkar. He has an encyclopedic view of her works. Especially her rare gems.Although the bias makes it that the works of other greats like Mohammed Rafi and Mukesh gets sidelined due to his bias towards Lata Mangeshkar.


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==

Revision as of 06:58, 1 June 2025

Subhash K. Jha
Born (1959-11-02) 2 November 1959 (age 65)
London, England
Occupation(s)Film critic, journalist

Subhash K. Jha is an Indian journalist and film critic.[1][2] Based in Patna, Bihar,[3] he is currently film critic with The Times of India,[4] Firstpost,[5] Deccan Chronicle[6] and DNA News,[7] Rediff.com,[8] Free Press Journal,[9] besides TV channels Zee News[10] and News18 India.[11] In the 1980s, he was also book reviewer with The Illustrated Weekly of India, a publication of The Times Group.[12] Other past media outlets he wrote for include entertainment portal Bollywood Hungama.[13]

Jha is one of the leading and well-known film critics in India.[1][14][15][16][17] His book, The Essential Guide To Bollywood, was positively reviewed, with Rachna Singh of The Tribune writing, "The gloss and starry glitter notwithstanding, Jha’s book is a wonderful collection of 200 films spanning almost seven decades of Indian cinema."[18] IndiaFM wrote, "Jha, a very recognized figure in the world of film journalism ends up giving up his personal favorite list of Bollywood films."[14] As far as critiquing music is concerned, he is an unabashed fan of the nightingale, Lata Mangeshkar. He has an encyclopedic view of her works. Especially her rare gems.Although the bias makes it that the works of other greats like Mohammed Rafi and Mukesh gets sidelined due to his bias towards Lata Mangeshkar.

Bibliography

  • Jha, Subhash K.; Bachchan, Amitabh (2005). The Essential Guide to Bollywood. Lustre Press. ISBN 978-81-7436-378-7.

References

  1. ^ a b Sisodia, Kirti (1 January 2017). Aamir Khan : A Social Spark (Prabhat Prakashan): A Social Spark. Prabhat Prakashan. p. 61. ISBN 978-93-5266-118-3. Subhash K. Jha, renowned film critic and author...
  2. ^ Gentleman, Amelia (11 April 2008). "Landmark film opens Indian eyes to life in Pakistan". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 February 2022. The Indian film critic Subhash K Jha
  3. ^ K. Jha, Subhash (13 June 2009). "Bollywood, via Patna". Open. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Subhash K Jha: Times of India Reporter". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Subhash K Jha, Author at Firstpost". Firstpost. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Subhash K. Jha". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Subhash K. Jha". DNA India. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  8. ^ "Subhash K. Jha". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Subhash K Jha". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Subhash K Jha". Zee News. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  11. ^ "SUBHASH K JHA: Exclusive News Stories, Articles, Top Stories by SUBHASH K JHA on Current Affairs, Events at News18". News18. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  12. ^ The Illustrated Weekly of India. Published for the proprietors, Bennett, Coleman & Company, Limited, at the Times of India Press. 1986. pp. 58, 59.
  13. ^ "Subhash K. Jha". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Book Review: The Essential Guide to Bollywood by Subhash K Jha". IndiaFM. IndiaFM News Bureau. 19 April 2006. Archived from the original on 20 November 2006. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  15. ^ Khdair, Dina (11 May 2020). Crossover Stars in the Hindi Film Industry: Globalizing Pakistani Identity. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-06960-0. prominent reviewer...
  16. ^ "Salman Khan, Race 3 and our habit of hero worship". National Herald. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2022. To quote senior film critic Subhash K Jha...
  17. ^ "Actress Sridevi was one of a kind". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2022. Subhash K Jha is an acclaimed film critic
  18. ^ Singh, Rachna (12 March 2006). "More Bollywood fare". The Tribune. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
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