Asha Bhosle's terrific singing the song almost didn't make it into the film.
We celebrate Kishore Kumar's 90th birth anniversary on August 4 with Amit Kumar's 10 favourite Kishore Kumar songs.
Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
With the monsoon sweeping across many parts of India, Subhash K Jha picks 5 of his favourite romantic rain songs.
'I've faced the camera with lots of co-stars, exceptional ones, exceptionally bad ones, catty female co-stars, bratty child actors, but Panchamda was easily the most challenging co-star I've ever worked with.'
Sukanya Verma celebrates The Legend's 25 distinctly different moods.
'Mere Haathon Mein Nau-Nau Chudiya Hain showed how skillfully Shiv-Hari could weave into the commercial idiom.'
Hrishida's Abhimaan captured the real life pair Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan's dazzling chemistry in the many stages of the husband-wife relationship, observes Sukanya Verma.
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
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The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.
Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
Sachin Tendulkar's hero worship has no limits, but many are unaware of the legend's several facts and figures.
Rajneesh Gupta presents some memorable moments from the life and career of the master blaster.
Rahul Dev Burman's collaboration with Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar was unique, but he saved his best for Lata Mangeshkar.
Singer-music composer Amit Kumar talks about his famous father, and gives us his reasons for quitting the film industry.
Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.
On the iconic musician's 19th death anniversary, Sukanya Verma shares her 30 favourite RD compositions.
R D Burman has passed away before Lata Mangeshkar recorded the song.
On his 90th birthday, Sukanya Verma highlights a fraction of the legend's marvelous versatility in this curated list of his 25 unique moods.
'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'
Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.
Nasty surprises and quirky humour make Monica, O My Darling an intriguing, fun, watch, observes Sukanya Verma. Monica, O My Darling Review.
Excerpt from the book R D Burman: The Man, The Music written by Anirudha Bhattacharjee and Balaji Vittal.
Gulzar, best known for penning memorable hits like 'Tujhse Naaraaz Nahi' and 'Tere Bina Zindagi Se' besides directing critically acclaimed films like 'Aandhi' and 'Mausam', was on Saturday chosen for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award, the highest official recognition for film personalities in India.
'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'
With the works of veteran film makers such as Shyam Benegal (Bose, the Forgotten Hero) and Deepa Mehta (Heaven on Earth), as well as first-timers such as Sooni Taraporevala (Little Zizou), the 2008 edition of the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival in New York has a menu of beguiling features and documentaries to suit all tastes.
As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.
Ramesh Tendulkar, a Marathi novelist, named his son after his favourite music director, Sachin Dev Burman.
S P Balasubrahmanyam sang songs about life and loss with enough soul to break your heart, notes Sukanya Verma.
Subhash K Jha selects his favourite rain songs. Do list your favourites in the message board below!
The master batsman also loves music, cars and is deeply religious.
'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.'
