'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'
'As soon as Salman saw me, he immediately left Aamir's side and came towards me. He hugged me.' 'Then he introduced me to Aamir, saying, 'This is J K Bihari who launched me in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi".'
Farooque Shaikh looks back at his long career, and discusses his new film.
This is the film festival's third edition.
Farooque Shaikh looks back at his long career, and discusses his new film.
'That a song can carry the weight of a people's dreams and move hearts across the world.' On Bhupen Hazarika's 99th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays rich tribute to the legendary singer and composer.
Sarika talks about her Club 60 co-star, who passed away this morning.
Deepti Naval made one of the most popular jodies with Farooque Sheikh in their time, having acting in some brilliant films like Chashme Badoor, Katha, Rang Birangi and their last film together Listen... Amaya.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 terrific films available on OTT you need to watch right now.
Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!
We flip through our archives and pick some of the best Rekha images through the years.
'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.
'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.'
Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 4.
'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?' 'There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.'
'His music compositions were like a canvas painting.' 'The flow of notes, its juxtaposition with the rhythm gave a visual movement to the songs.'
'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.'
There are a lot many gems he produced long before Naatu Naatu became a worldwide Oscar-nominated (and winning in all likelihood) sensation.
Watch Listen Amaya for Farooque Shaikh and Deepti Naval.
Deepti Naval on her new film, her former husband filmmaker Prakash Jha, and how she likes to spend her free time.
In this special series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Rekha, Farooque Shaikh and Naseeruddin Shah's 1981 film Umrao Jaan.
'I'm very proud of having worked with one of the finest minds of India and Indian cinema.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Celina Jaitley chats with Rediff readers about her new film, Accident On Hill Road and more.
Here's how Bollywood makes use of towels.
'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'
As she turns 70 on September 18, Subhash K Jha picks five classic Shabana performances which you may have missed.
What you need to know about M S Sathyu's classic Garm Hawa.
Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.
At a time when human contact seems is at its lowest, two people meeting for the first time oblivious to their romantic future together is alluring than ever.
Sukanya Verma shows us how Bollywood has depicted housework on the big screen.
As the world grows grimmer by the day, what can be more reassuring than pretty people showing off their perfect pearlies?
Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Joginder Tuteja looks at how well Hindi remakes perform at the box office.
'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'
Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.
The Anupam Kher Show was everything it promised to be, notes Nishi Tiwari.
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