Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.
The unlikely and newly-discovered star on the Jharkhand campaign trail is a 39-year-old feisty army brat, who is married to the state's chief minister. Wearing only saris, always sporting sindhoor, a tikka and bangles, Jharkhand political rallies haven't seen anyone like Kalpana Murmu Soren before! She brings both lively energy and style to the podiums/stages she graces, arriving like a breath of fresh air to make fiery speeches that ignite the crowd.
We asked you, dear readers to share your pet pics. This is what K S Narayan from Rajasthan shared.
'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'
As Yesudas turns 84 on January 10, Subhash K Jha salutes the legend.
Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.
If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja.
After Salman left, some fans breached the barricades following which the police resorted to a lathi-charge.
Ashutosh Gowariker is all set to direct Kantara actor Rishab Shetty in a Hindi-Kannada bi-lingual based on a historical figure.
Saiyami's Monday mystery... Raashi is holding on...Kamal Haasan goes to South Africa...
Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.
Posting a picture of Gandhi walking with the girl wearing a hijab, Patra tweeted in Hindi, "When votes are accounted for on the basis of religion then it is called appeasement."
When he left his job in Calcutta to go to Bombay to become a film actor, Amitabh Bachchan took his driver's license along.
Alaya is a bikini babe... Nora, Mouni are in Atlanta... Amy wraps up shoot...
As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.
If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.
Ahead of the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, two photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a stroll with his hand on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's shoulder has created quite a buzz.
Sigh! Does Jennifer remind you of your teenage crush?
She was born in Morocco. Grew up in France. And finds fame in India.
She sang the chartbusters Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche in Brahmachari, Tumse Oh Haseena Kabhi Mohabbat Na Maine Karni Thi in Farz and Ajhu Na Aaye Balma in Saanjh Aur Savera.
Kangana and Vidya are ready with new films... What's Abhay doing in Death Valley? Why is Dharmendra remembering a 1974 movie?
Looking for Treasures From Mizoram to embrace through 2024 and beyond.
Sanya in Telugu film remake... Varun finishes Bhedhiya...
It's the most romantic day of the year, and the best time to hum romantic songs!
Looking at Bollywood's Class of 2023 Directors.
A change of producer meant Bachchan Jr was out and Kapoor Jr was in.
Mukesh was most emotionally bonded to this tune, so all we will do is look at his songs engaging with this raag in films. In his fascinating book, Windows To The Soul: And Other Essays on Music, Manek Premchand reveals something we don't much know about the legendary singer, who was born 100 years ago on July 22.
In this photograph, which is being circulated on social media, Manhas, a commando with the 210th CoBRA battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), is seen sitting in a hut alone without any Naxal in the frame.
Janhvi remembers her legendary mum...What are Prateik and Pratik celebrating...Bhidu blows Badshah away...
Amid standoff with ally its ally -- the Bharatiya Janata Party -- over formation of the next government in Maharashtra, Raut is scheduled to meet with Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday evening.
John's Pathaan look... Athiya's selfie... Daisy's birthday...
Kohli -- away from the love of his life, playing cricket in faraway Australia -- marked the day with a throwback photograph from their wedding.
Playing M S was not Sushant Singh Rajput's only link with cricket.
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
'Many have tried to imitate her. They've fallen flat on their faces.'
'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'
As he celebrates his 38th birthday, Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at his AMAZING life through his Instagram feed.
The wicketkeeper-batsman and his love for cartoons is no secret.
Arjun Reddy lead Vijay Deverakonda's next movie Dear Comrade will also be remade in Hindi.
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