Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious. One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was definitely deliberate with Guru Dutt leaving a letter for brother Atma Ram asking him to take care of the production company, his wife and the kids. But she always wondered if the third attempt was actually suicide since there were no calls and no letters.
Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.
Abir Gulaal , starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, is set to have a theatrical release on May 9.
'He was God's good man and a beautiful human being beyond anything else.'
Male bonding is among Bollywood's favourite subjects, and there have been many films about it, like Dosti, Anand, Sholay...
'I felt more deeply moved by my character Mahima than I have with any other character.'
'The audience wants content.' 'If your trailer lands, if your teaser runs, if people like the songs, they will definitely come.'
Sukanya Verma compares yesteryear stars and the contemporary ones at about approximately the same age and the results are glaring.
'There are a few things you never forget about people, especially when you make them happy with the smallest of gestures, and for Shashi ji, it was a packet of Shrewsbury Biscuit.'
The Kapoors gather at Shashi Kapoor's home for a grand Christmas reunion.
'...Shyam had not given me the roles he did.'
Veteran actor-filmmaker Shashi Kapoor was on Sunday conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award at the landmark Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley.
'Even today, though my hair looks different, people recognise me wherever I go. They come up and say 'Aap Maine Pyar Kiya mein thi, na?' I think it's going to follow me to the grave.'
Amid this unrest came the verdict of the Allahabad high court on June 12, 1975 that found Gandhi guilty over discrepancies in the electoral campaign, which led to the Emergency on the night of June 25.
Even the heavens shed tears at the Eternal Charmer's passing.
Rajiv Kapoor did not do many films in his career but he is still remembered for his solid hit, Ram Teri Ganga Maili.
'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.' 'When he asked me, I pointed out that he was an actor first, so nothing should stop him from playing any role.'
'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'
In this special three-part series, we look at the best roles of the next generation of Kapoors.
Family members and friends arrive at the Kapoor home in Chembur (eastern Mumbai) to pay their last respects to Rajiv Kapoor.
Legendary Indian batter Mithali Raj on Thursday received an invitation to attend the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on January 22.
Songs like Mehendi Hai Rachne Waali, Dholida, Tenu Leke Main Jawaanga and Cutiepie have been selected for the performances.
'She is the gorgeous Lata, the love of my life.'
'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.'
The Showsha Reel awards 2025 saw a splash of glamour on the red carpet, as Bollywood's actors lent some star appeal.
'I didn't like doing jhatak-mataks. I would subconsciously start feeling, 'Oh my God, my makeup man and my driver will be watching this.''
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding was a big reunion for their families.
Sudarshana Dwivedi looks back at her encounter with the legendary Dev Anand.
'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'
Manoj Kumar's musical imprints are as deep as his cinematic ones.
Here's some trivia on the lavish weddings of the first family of Bollywood, the Kapoors.
Sudarshana Dwivedi looks back at her encounter with the legendary Dev Anand.
Netflix unveils a slew of new and exciting film titles.
Actors Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth and filmmaker Arif Ali make their Bollywood debut with Lekar Hum Deewana Dil.
The year 2025 started slowly at the box office but the summer is looking up for theatrical releases.
When Ekta Kapoor throws a Diwali party, she makes sure to invite film stars as well as her friends from the television industry.
April 30 has been a difficult day for the first family of Bollywood.
Anees Bazmee, who is basking in the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, celebrates 45 years in the film industry.
'The franchise can grow only if it evolves. And for it to evolve, it has to pass on to a younger hand.'
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