Prolific and passionate, Omji's cinema is far more valuable than we think.
Mumbaikars jumped out of vehicles to take a closer look at the 'aam aadmi' hero. They WhatsApped images of him, requested selfies. Arvind Kejriwal swept Mumbai off its feet on Wednesday, and how! Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on the metropolis's response to the man of the masses.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
Umar Ganie captures Gulmarg as the town and other higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley receive snow.
From sultry cabaret numbers to soul-stirring ghazals, Asha Bhosle crafted a sonic universe where boldness met beauty and mischief mingled with melancholy. Her voice didn't just soundtrack cinema, it liberated expression, challenged norms and gave generations permission to feel, flirt, ache and celebrate without restraint. Sukanya Verma salutes the legend.
'I never behaved like a star. So why would anyone behave like a star with me?'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
While in his late 40s, Hangal was offered the part of Raj Kapoor's brother in 1966 film Teesri Kasam by director Basu Bhattacharya but his scenes were removed from the film. However, there was no looking back for him after that. He starred in over 200 films. He mostly played the roles of father, uncle, grandfather or that of a meek and harassed old man, an image he could never get rid off
Character actor Ramesh Deo goes back in time.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Subhash K Jha picks songs to celebrate Maha Shiv Ratri.
Filmmaker J Om Prakash passed into the ages on Wednesday morning. He was 92.
'It was not a love affair, it was much more.'
Learn to enjoy baarish Bollywood style.
Sridevi, Karan Johar, Tabu... Sukanya Verma's week was all about time travel and pleasant encounters with the super young avatars of Bollywood's famous folk.
If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.
With the festival of colours just around the corner, we dig out some lively bhang-soaked ditties just for you.
Hrithik Roshan was just 32 when he played a grandfather in Krrish!
Though Zanjeer is credited as Amitabh's breakthrough film, it didn't immediately enthrone him. Rajesh Khanna countered with a huge hit in Daag that year. But Deewar upended audience's cinematic taste and filmland hierarchies at the very start of 1975. Bachchan emerged as a one man industry, the angry young man who could regulate the thermostat of the entire film industry, recalls Dinesh Raheja.
'I am proud to say she was my voice in all my best songs.'
Be it scenic Kashmir or majestic Swiss Alps, Bollywood's trendsetting winter wear is the A to Z of style and snug. Sukanya Verma looks at its winter fashion over the years.
'A month before he died, he rang me up to say he wanted to meet me. I was alarmed by the tone of his voice.'
Sukanya Verma makes a playlist of 15 profound Rajesh Khanna ditties.
As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.
'It is ironic that the guy who set the standard of stardom was forgotten. It was his death that made us remember him again.'
Making your Monday totally adorable with these pictures!
'As the burkha-clad beauty Husna in Mere Mehboob, she inspired Shakeel Badayuni to compose Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Kasam/Phir Mujhe Un Nargisi Aankhon Ka Sahara De De. Hasrat Jaipuri showered epithets like Nargis-e-Mastaana and Phoolon Ki Rani, Baharon Ki Malika on her in Arzoo.'
Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.
Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.
Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'
Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
Here's looking at some popular Bollywood movies shot in Kashmir.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.
Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.
Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.
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.
