'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary styles, Salilkaku created a new musical genre in Bengal called Gana Sangeet.'
'It was amazing how he controlled the crowd, not with force or even star power, but with sheer love.'
'I wanted to do something different, so I turned Dharamji into Hardy, making him waddle with Naseer's stick-like Laurel.' 'People enjoyed seeing him in these avatars. When you work with an evergreen superstar like Dharamji, you can make such 'items'.'
S D Burman enjoyed a productive partnership with Dev Anand's production house Navketan for two decades, but their collaboration reached its apogee with Guide.
Iconic songs, once popular in their own time, are being rediscovered by Gen Z and going viral.
'So there I was in a titillating white outfit, with a bit of midriff on display, rolling around in the surf, while Mr Bachchan pranced around me like an ardent bird-of-paradise.'
Re-watching 1967's Jewel Thief evokes the joy of cinema, with its perfect blend of thrill, suspense, romance and music. A film like that can never be remade or be tampered with in any way, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Salman Khan's Sikandar may not be the spectacle one hoped it would be. Many decades ago, Sohrab Modi made the historical extravaganza Sikandar that continues to inspire audiences today.
The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable.
'Something exciting is going to happen very soon.'
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
'If you want to win you need to perform.' 'Governments have found a way to buck anti-incumbency, but one policy intervention will not pay in all elections.'
Watching the dancing queen groove is such a satisfying experience that even a bad movie cannot come in its way.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'Jairam Mahto's new party dented the NDA because he pulled a lot of the OBC vote.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
Smriti Irani took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi and his brother-in-law suggesting that Vadra has an eye on the constituency.
It's the most romantic day of the year, and the best time to hum romantic songs!
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'It's not necessary that only superstars can give you blockbusters.'
Sukanya Verma looks at all the significant bald imagery of Bollywood through the years.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'What more can I ask for?' 'Salman and Ranbir Kapoor know how to respect their seniors.'
As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.
On Valentine's Day, Sukanya Verma looks at some dream destinations in Bollywood style.
Colours bring special feeling into our lives, on Republic Day.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'I will always remember her as a very beautiful human being.' 'God seems to summon such people a little quickly.'
'You cannot show that you give out your country's secrets to a terrorist just because you are in love.'
'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'
'We are not just making films like a business, we still love what we do.' 'Being anxious is a sign that the heart still beats for the work that we do.'
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
Amitabh Bachchan was preparing to pack up his bags and return to Allahabad if Zanjeer failed.
'I want to keep experimenting.' 'That's what I have done all my life, in my entire career.'
'Listen to my songs if they make you happy at home.'
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