'If I count how many films I refused and how many heroines got awards in those films...'
S D Burman is that unique composer who remained successful right up to his death with his creative engines never running on empty.
'Madhubala stipulated in her contracts that she wanted only me to do her playback singing.'
'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'
The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge. On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh Raheja pieces together the life of this talented singer.
'Suchitra Sen threatened to leave, with the film only 80 per cent complete.'
'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.' 'In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has such a pivotal role.' 'That Raj Khosla gave a non-heroine such a central role, instead of the heroine, says a lot about how he valued female characters.'
'Mr & Mrs 55 was breezy, romantic and so Hollywood.'
Digital ghosts have opened a new can of worms for digital experts.
The 17-year-old actor, who made waves with her debut performance in 2024's Laapataa Ladies, makes yet another striking debut this year: At Cannes.
'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.'
Kannappa is a bloated mess of a film that underutilises interesting story ideas, observes Arjun Menon.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.'
'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.'
The legendary actress will be the first figure from the classical world of Indian cinema to be displayed at the waxworks museum.
The timeless beauty has been waxed at Madame Tussauds, New Delhi.
'I was attracted to her both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time,' says Dilip Kumar in his autobiography, Dilip Kumar: The Substance And The Shadow.
The actrss pays tribute to the late legend in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani.
Himesh Reshammiya does not have the swag or the acting chops to play a loose cannon cop, sighs Deepa Gahlot.
'Straight from heaven into our hearts. A whole new life, a whole new start.'
He had even proposed marriage to Madhubala. When she had giggled it off, he was said to have gone home and cried in front of his mother.
Excerpts from Madhubala's first ever biography.
The first song released from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani is a tribute to the immortal dance number Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya from K Asif's Mughal-E-Azam, which was picturised on Madhubala and Dilip Kumar.
He's handsome, he's talented, he has a huge fan base and he's been making his presence felt in the BB house from the moment he stepped in.
Here's what the new TV show Madhubala will be all about!
The show is about to be cancelled, thanks to differences between the show's main lead.
'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'
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.
Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?
Like Mr And Mrs Mahi, which captures the triumph of spirit of a husband and wife, there are quite a few instances of directors opting for a Mr and Mrs brand of title to describe the essence of their story.
'Madhubala told me that of all the addictions, the biggest addiction is make-up; once you put it on, you can never leave the limelight even if you want to,' Tabassum tells Patcy N.
Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!
Vets and animal experts from FOUR PAWS International, a global animal welfare organisation, performed a dental procedure on Madhubala, a 16-year-old elephant, at the zoo in Karachi.
Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, who will be seen next in Jawan, loves her bargain pick-ups as much as her mother's saris.
Loved the masala entertainer? Who according to you is the best-dressed actress. Take the poll and let us know.
'For me, love is being happy.' 'It's being free and carefree.'
These are the roles Ms Aman would have loved to try her hand at.
'It was heartbreaking. We couldn't see him like that.'
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