The boy from Kanpur kept his audiences in theatres, on television and lately on social media platforms engaged with vivid societal sketches, be it about travelling in Mumbai's famous locals or lampooning queues at wedding buffets.
'What makes it shocking is that it was so sudden. It's not that she was ill for a long time. I heard from friends that she was working every day. She was in a lot of television series and movies.'
The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.
Some of Bollywood's top directors started very young.
From cool to cocky, fun to furious, stern to sanskari, here are all the crazy lessons you can learn from Bollywood dads this Father's Day.
Long before Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Rajshri made some beautiful movies.
All the trivia about Salman and his directors.
'We have suffered grave and irreparable loss, harm and injury which could never be compensated in terms of money.'
'The filmi keeda was always there.' 'I hope I can get even five percent of the love that audiences gave my mother.' 'But I'm here to make my own identity.'
S P Balasubrahmanyam sang songs about life and loss with enough soul to break your heart, notes Sukanya Verma.
"I have suddenly become the talk of the town," Alok Nath laughs.
'I was in love and so I got married very early. Love makes you do crazy things. If I had not married then, my life would have been different. Today, I see women balancing their careers and homes. They are giving equal importance to their personal desires and their families, and that is great. I haven't been able to find that balance.' Bhagyashree, close and personal.
He may or may not have changed, but one thing is certain: his friends and fans are going to stick by him
Salman in Maine Pyaar Kiya or Salman in Partner? Vote for you favourite one!
As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.
We drew a few curious comparisons between Salman Khan-Nagma and Tiger Shroff-Shraddha Kapoor's Baaghi.
The 40s brigade is gorgeous and really, ageless.
The third Salman Khan-Kabir Khan film releases this Eid.
This is why we love watching Sallu on Bigg Boss!
'I am not a supporter of complete freedom of speech or expression on any social platform, but we must have the right to choose as adults in a personal space.'
Ramaiya Vastavaiya will leave you with a couple of good laughs, if nothing else.
The lasting influence of Amitabh Bachchan's Supremo, hitchhiking with Salman Khan, a taste of Tom Alter, Padmaavat's best scene and more in Sukanya Verma's Super-filmi Week.
'It's not easy being an actor for anyone.' 'Every actor, even the most successful ones, are waking up with the same insecurity.' 'If you're on top, you're worried about coming down.' 'If you're fit, you're worried about your stomach coming out.'
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
Superheroes, Holi, apples and other happenings from Sukanya Verma's super filmi week!
'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.' 'We met him at his farm house.' 'For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and that may or may not go down well with some people.'
'I don't compete with anyone but myself.' Sonam Kapoor speaks her mind.
'I get scared of horror films. Chak De! India was (first) offered to me but Shah Rukh Khan also needs to get some good films. When has Aamir seen me without clothes?' When Salman Khan was in the mood for fun.
Bollywood's blockbuster machine Salman Khan's presence is greeted with whistles and euphoria every time he appears on the silver screen.
'It is ironic that the guy who set the standard of stardom was forgotten. It was his death that made us remember him again.'
Salman Khan, star of this year's Eid release Bajrangi Bhaijaan, talks about his journey from supporting actor to superstar.
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