1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
'I don't believe that it beholds democracies like us who claim to be the largest democracy in the world, to have such a thin skin about the possibility of foreign commentary.'
For those who think India's democracy is just fine and there has been no change in the last few years, perhaps it would be instructive to see what has happened on a few issues, observes Aakar Patel.
A number of prominent personalities, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, recently rallied around the central government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.
Subhash K Jha remembers the flamboyant star, 12 years after he passed away.
'The very idea that Kamal Haasan would retire from active acting for active politics is as ridiculous as to suggest that Lataji would give up singing to weave handloom dupattas for destitute girls in Muzaffarpur,' declares Subhash K Jha.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Which one of us would give up our flats for development?' 'We insist that others, who are unwilling but weak, make all the sacrifices on our behalf and then we are puzzled when there is violence against the State,' says Aakar Patel.
'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'These days you are the main inspiration for a lot of young film-makers. They are mimicking your films.'
'Nobody is sustaining and the movie goers are responsible for it.' When Rishi Kapoor lets loose, all you can do is listen.
Veteran music composer Khayyam revisits Umrao Jaan.
'The death of Tulsi Ramsay signals the end of an era.'
Because it's all about loving your siblings.
Sunil Valson was the only squad member not to play a game in India's historic World Cup triumph in 1983 but a strong sense of belonging is definitely there.
'In the film she played a chirpy bubbly character. But in person she was quite the opposite. Very dignified, graceful and quiet,' Dharmendra, who starred with Jayalalithaa in her only film, tells Subhash K Jha.
Amrita Rao talks about her television debut, co-star Deepti Naval and films.
Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris?
'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'
Raksha Bandhan festivities were little subdued this year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, with siblings having to rely on technology to wish each other.
The PM appealed to politicians, members of the film fraternity, sportspersons, businessmen, spiritual leaders and members of the media to encourage increased voter participation and urged them to inspire more people to come out and vote during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Madhubala and Kishore Kumar's Half Ticket (1962).
'When I decided to undertake the protest march, I didn't think of the repercussions or how I would look on television.'
36 summers have gone by but Kapil Dev's toothy grin with the Prudential Cup remains the most defining moment in Indian cricket.
Tanmay is seen roasting the revered Bharat Ratna awardees all in the name of humour. Titled Sachin v/s Lata Civil War, some of the punchlines used against Lata in the video include Jon Snow also died, so should you, Your face looks like someone has kept you in water for eight days.
'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'
Shakila's seductive performances in the ever-popular club number Babuji Dheere Chalna and the fabulous torch song Hoon Abhi Main Jawaan made filmmakers sit up and notice this new talent.
From Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Chiranjeevi and Prabhas, India's film stars are stepping forward to do their bit for migrants, daily wage workers and those from their own film industry facing joblessness and near starvation in an unprecedented pan-India lockdown.
Former India Test player Yajurvindra Singh, on Saturday, recalled how one innings in East Africa in 1978 from the then rookie player Kapil Dev changed the perception of some top Indian players of that time about his capabilities as a cricketer.
Calling the action against residents of illegal flats in Worli's Campa Cola compound as "unjust", MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday said the builders and authorities concerned who are responsible for such unauthorised structures should be punished and sent to jail.
Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday
Departing from the protocol, President Pranab Mukherjee will visit the former PM's residence to confer upon him the prestigious award.
She had struck a chord with Bollywood personalities, and they took to social media to pay their last respects.
'Everyone wants to achieve everything very quickly.' 'Parents want to see their kids become stars overnight.' 'Kids want to be a sensation on social media.' 'Everyone is constantly in a race.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India will not pull the cash-rich body back, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday and made it clear that it does not intend to reduce the popularity of the BCCI or hinder its growth but wants structural reforms which would make the cricket body more transparent.
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