Subhash K Jha remembers Composer Khayyam on his 6th death anniversary.
Singer-actress Sulakshana Pandit, 71, passed into the ages on November 6 after a prolonged illness. Besides her acting roles, she leaves behind some beautiful songs to remember her by.
'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'
Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.
Veteran music composer Khayyam passed into the ages on August 19, and several film personalities visited his home in Juhu, a north west suburb of Mumbai, to pay their last respects.
Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.
'I was super shy and awkward and had no idea what huge stars I was working with.'
Mohammed Zahur Hashmi, popularly known as Khayyam, was also a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Bhushan.
When Khayyam talked about his favourite singer, the song he can never forget and the film that won him the National Award.
Among those who are deeply saddened by music composer Khayyam's passing is ghazal maestro Talat Aziz.
Sukanya Verma remembers some of his greatest solo numbers in our fondly curated playlist.
'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'
Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.
As Yesudas turns 84 on January 10, Subhash K Jha salutes the legend.
Bhupinder's magical legacy lives on in the musical masterpieces he left behind.
'Mere Haathon Mein Nau-Nau Chudiya Hain showed how skillfully Shiv-Hari could weave into the commercial idiom.'
His music was loved by film personalities and political leaders alike, and they took to social media to offer their condolences.
You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.
'A great musician, he had a unique voice.'
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.
Raakhee Gulzar has only words of praise for Director Esmayeel Shroff, who passed away at the age of 62.
Sukanya Verma celebrates The Legend's 25 distinctly different moods.
Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.
Gauahar Khan weds Zaid Darbar on December 25 and the festivities have been going on for a while.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.
On Ashaji's 89th birthday on September 8, Subhash K Jha revisits some of her lesser-known classics.
'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.
Veteran music composer Khayyam revisits Umrao Jaan.
The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.
Meena Kumari's classic film released 50 years ago, on February 4, 1972.
'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'
'Shah Rukh and I have a very good relationship.' 'When he is with you, he is completely yours, once he leaves the room, he doesn't know you.' Pamela Chopra discusses her life with her late husband Yash Chopra, and sons Aditya and Uday Chopra in an exclusive interview.
Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.
Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.
Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.
Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'I'm very proud of having worked with one of the finest minds of India and Indian cinema.'
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