Meena Kumari's classic film released 50 years ago, on February 4, 1972.
'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'
I watched from my balcony and found that during the next eight hours up to 5.30 pm, not one prospective voter was seen to go to the Congress table, notes Rashme Sehgal. The rush was all around the BJP table.
'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'
After repeatedly essaying the role of doomed lover, Dilip Kumar, a thinking actor, found it diffcult to break out of in real life. Heeding his psychoanalyst, he flirted with some frothy roles and played the swashbuckling hero with elan, recalls Dinesh Raheja.
There's news that a team of writers at Salman's production house are working on an Indianised version of the Steven Spielberg's iconic franchise Indiana Jones.
An analysis of the declarations made by these MLAs reveals that 37 have declared serious charges including those related to rape, attempt to murder and crime against women.
Here are 10 occasions when Holi held special significance on celluloid.
Here's looking look at some of her other gorgeous appearances in the past on and off screen.
Sukanya Verma looks at all kinds of kooky khaki portrayals on the silver screen
Amitabh Bachchan was preparing to pack up his bags and return to Allahabad if Zanjeer failed.
Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.
Geeta Kapoor worked in over a hundred films, including Pakeezah and Razia Sultan.
Atishi, Raghav Chadha and Dilip Pandey are among the first-time MLAs. Atishi, who was fielded from Kalkaji, won the seat by defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Dharambir Singh by a margin of 11,393 votes. Chadha, who had also registered victory from Rajinder Nagar, defeated his BJP rival Sardar R P Singh by a margin of 20,058 votes.
On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.
Karumari Pictures' Tamil movie starring RK and Vadivelu, has only its comedy track to boast about.
Rajendra Pal Gautam, who is social welfare minister in the outgoing government, retained the Seemapuri seat by a whopping margin of over 56,000 votes against LJP's Sant Lal.
'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'
As the JNU row escalates, a look at student unrest on the big screen.
Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.
Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.
For some, he's a bully and probable 'blackmailer' who targeted the rich and famous, especially in Bollywood, for fame, and allegedly, ransom. For others, he's finally the one brave narc who decided to do his job, no matter how powerful his quarry, observes Shekhar Gupta.
The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.
'As soon as the plane touched down and we emerged, barricades came down and his fans rushed towards us.' 'Then, before my astonished eyes, they had lifted him up and he was being passed along over the heads of people.' 'It was an incredible sight!'
As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.
'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'
Hrithik Roshan was just 32 when he played a grandfather in Krrish!
Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.
Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.
Remembering Sridevi's strongest words on her 56th birth anniversary.
Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.
'The uniform might be the most accurate thing about this film, however, a painfully tacky production where all the sets look like over-saturated cardboard,' says Raja Sen.
Perfect occasion for Sukanya Verma to look into all the Woh woes in Hindi cinema.
Prepping for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, remembering Rajesh Khanna and Raaj Kumar's exclusive tramp club and picking Ranbir Kapoor's best performance in my Super Filmi Week.
How many of these have aged well?
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