'His Dil deewana in Maine Pyar Kiya came to me at a time when I was thinking of retirement.'
Legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar's son Amit will be crooning the iconic song Naino Mein Sapna in the Himmatwala remake.
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Suspense continues over the ownership of the pistol used by singer Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha to end her life even as police recorded the statements of some members of the family and staff on Tuesday.
As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.
'They have earned their money and their fame. They could have earned our respect by behaving in more public spirited fashion, but they have chosen instead to be unconcerned on that count,' says Aakar Patel.
The award, which carries a citation and cash amount of Rs 10 lakh, is given for promoting communal harmony and peace.
The Ghazal maestro who passed away today wanted to visit India, his birthplace.
We remember the legend through his fabulous songs.
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Extract on Shammi Kapoor from the book Bollywood's Top 20: Superstars of Indian Cinema
Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar remembers the legend.
The face of Indian haute couture was honoured with one of France's highest civilian awards yesterday, for her contribution to the world of fashion. We bring you the lowdown, along with a look at some of her hottest catwalk creations.
'That's the magic of the movie theatre.'
We asked readers whether the superstar deserved a Bharat Ratna, and they were quite unanimous about their say.
So you thought 'million dollar smile' was just a casual term? Take a look at the outlandish sums that celebs have insured their best assets for!
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The veteran singer talks about her 2011 calendar, Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet, a collector's item.
On Sridevi's third death anniversary, Subhash K Jha brings us five of her films that you have probably missed.
'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'
Expect plenty of fireworks on May 1 this year as the state celebrates 50 years of its formation.
One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight decades.
Lata Mangeshkar recalls her favourite moments with Sachin Tendulkar.
Sachin Tendulkar has been a role model for a whole generation of cricketers but when it comes to deriving inspiration for himself, the batting great says he looks up to three Bollywood icons. Tendulkar said the passion and energy that legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and melody queens Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle put behind their performance make them really inspiring.
'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'
The award, which was announced after a gap of seven years, was presented to 87-year-old Joshi by an Additional Secretary of the Home Ministry.
'If a hero wanted Mr Rafi to sing for him, naturally it had to be him.' 'Then if it was Dilip Kumar, who is a soft-spoken man, he naturally wanted Talat Mehmood.' 'Raj Kapoor wanted only Mukesh. Now you tell me, where did I stand a chance?'
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Indian American children have dominated the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee in the United States since the turn of the new century. Long before this impressive trail of triumphs began, way back in 1985, Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American child to win the Spelling Bee. Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit Masih catches up with Dr Natarajan as the 2021 Spelling Bee takes off this weekend.
Singer Shilpa Rao sings her favourite Lata Mangeshkar song.
Sunidhi Chauhan tells us why it's always a pleasure to meet Lataji. Continuing our Lata Mangeshkar Special series.
'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'
The grand finale, which was held in Mumbai's Andheri Sports Complex on November 24, saw thousands of fans cheering the participants.
Lata Mangeshkar tells us how she's famous for singing spooky songs!
Lata Mangeshkar has sung for a wide range of actresses. Her songs include evergreen classics and popular chartbusters through the years. The singing legend turns 80 today, September 28. We celebrate the veteran with some of her unforgettable songs.
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