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Tabu Bonds With Rekha At Umrao Jaan Screening

Twenty four years after it first released in 1981, Rekha's Umrao Jaan re-releases in theatres on June 27.

5 Facts You Didn't Know About Umrao Jaan

Rekha-starrer Umrao Jaan turns 44, having being released on January 2, 1981.

Top 20 Alka Yagnik Songs

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the amazing Alka Yagnik's solo song supremacy.

Saudi Arabia Honours Rekha!

'Her presence lit up the room as she reflected on a remarkable career that has shaped generations of Indian cinema.'

Now, watch Umrao Jaan on stage

'Umrao Jaan has a beautiful soundtrack, and has been very dear to us right from our childhood days. We felt it had the perfect story to recreate for a stage musical.'

A more loyal Umrao Jaan

Anarkali or Umrao Jaan?

Does Harsh Varrdhan need style tips from his elegant sisters?

Was Umrao Jaan for real?

First Look: Ash dazzles in Umrao Jaan

Aishwarya Rai looks incredible in the stills from JP Dutta's upcoming remake.

Rekha's breathtaking perfection in and as Umrao Jaan

In this special series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Rekha, Farooque Shaikh and Naseeruddin Shah's 1981 film Umrao Jaan.

'You will always remember Umrao Jaan'

Veteran actor Farooq Shaikh recounts working on the 1981 classic.

Pakeezah, Umrao Jaan inspire Virtues' bridals

Ashish and Viral Parikh of Virtues displayed a gorgeous line of classic formal ethnicwear on Day Four of Lakme Fashion Week. Here is the aptly-named Forever range.

Actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Born on June 25, 1951, Shah was a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television. His career spanned several decades, during which he earned acclaim for his comedic timing in movies such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Maalamaal, Hero Hiralal, Main Hoon Na and Kal Ho Naa Ho.

When Umrao Jaan gave Asha Bhosle cold feet

Veteran music composer Khayyam revisits Umrao Jaan.

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'

Umrao Jaan to debut in New York

Umrao Jaan music: Not quite the same

Anu Malik's daughter debuts in Umrao Jaan

'We are not making Pakeezah or Umrao Jaan'

'There are songs -- quite a few of them -- but the focus will be on the drama.'

Ash glows at the mahurat of Umrao Jaan

Shabana Azmi mourns the death of Umrao Jaan writer

Urdu poet Shahryar was 76.

'Rekha Was Made For Poetry'

'A Rekha Ganesan is not born everyday.'

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'If Border Is Anyone's, It Is Sunny Uncle's'

'Sunny sir keeps me distracted from my morning sickness.'

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'

How Well Do You Know Rekha?

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movie legend who turns 70 on October 10.

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

Ananya Pandey's snazzy, selfie-ready style in Call Me Bae is the first thing to have caught our eye about her ultra glamorous debut on OTT this week.

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold.

Rekha, Through The Years

We flip through our archives and pick some of the best Rekha images through the years.

Alia, Ananya, Sonakshi Watch Heeramandi

Everyone in Bollywood seemed to have the same entry in their busy dairy schedules on April 24: Attend the grand screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.

How Rekha Became REKHA!

Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.

'How Can I Not Be Influenced By Amitabh Bachchan?'

'At one time, I felt being a mother was the ultimate experience, a woman was not complete without it.' 'Now I feel it's not the be all and end all. Motherhood is a part of a jigsaw puzzle; life is the real big picture.'

'I Welcome Pain. It Helps Me Grow'

'I don't know of any happy moment in my life which has helped me to grow, whereas pain has always been a means to evolve.'

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Take This Bollywood QUIZ!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

The Great Bollywood Quiz

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Umrao Jaan director to make film on Rumi

Famed 13th century Sufi poet and philosopher Jalaluddin Rumi, who in the past has been called the Smiling Face of Islam, is set to receive recognition from the Qatar Foundation.

What Heeramandi Is About

'Heeramandi is not for audiences of the Pakeezah/Umrao Jaan era. SLB has designed it as attuned to today's youngsters.'

Chhoti Si Asha...

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.