Should the Big B be or not be seen on the big screen? It's a tongue-twister, but also an increasingly relevant question. An open letter to Amitabh Bachchan, whose participation in the sullying of our Sholay memories was the final straw.
'That day, I remember I said, can I hug you? And I gave him a big, tight hug.'
Several film and TV stars attended the fourth anniversary bash of the channel.
'By billing Amitabh Bachchan as 'friendly appearance', we are acknowledging his exceptional generosity in an industry where actors charge for even a sneeze.'
Abhishek and Jaya Bachchan spotted at a famous Mumbai temple.
Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.
Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan headed to catch the first semi-finals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
'Sunny can command respect without raising his voice or fist. I wanted that personality for this character.'
The team of Karan Johar's Agneepath remake talk about the film.
Vaani 'little girl big dreams'... Kartik enjoys some chaat...Kamal Haasan jets off...
What are these Bollywood stars up to?
'In Krrish, I was playing Hrithik's child version.' 'I also did Ishq Vishk with Shahid Kapoor.' 'In Aetbaar, I remember doing scenes with Amitabh Bachchan.'
Junior Bachchan celebrates #50yrsofBigB.
"This news is incorrect, irresponsible, fake and an incorrigible lie!" wrote Amitabh on Twitter, tagging a video clip from a TV news channel. The reports emerged as the Bollywood veteran and Abhishek, 44, neared the completion of their 14-day quarantine period at the city hospital.
The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.
Bollywood's lovely leading ladies joined scores of celebrities who turned up to wish Amitabh Bachchan on his 70th birthday.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan welcomed the Indian Hockey team on his quiz show titled 'Kaun Banega Crorepati.
'Amitabh Bachchan Sir said some nice and encouraging things about the trailer, the way I directed it and, of course, about Abhishek's performance.'
As Dilip Kumar was laid to rest, Bollywood came forward to say their last goodbyes.
'You know Amitji. If he had his way, he would never disappoint his fans.'
A wax figure of the star was unveiled at Madame Tussauds' new 'Bollywood Zone' on Thursday.
Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.
'There will be artists and megastars and celluloid masters in Indian Cinema but there will never be another AMITABH BACHCHAN.'
Abhishek offers a glimpse into his daddy's birthday party.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the numerous times Mr Bachchan has played an older man.
The star cancels party as a show of respect to earthquake victims.
Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan's daughter made her first public appearance at grandpa Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday bash.
'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'
'The second Sunday after Sholay's release, Amjad and Shehla had taken Shadaab to Juhu beach. They were strolling leisurely when, to Shehla's shock, he suddenly picked up their son, grabbed her hand and pulled her along, urging her to run. They raced towards their car and had just managed to get in and lock the doors when all hell broke loose. Hundreds started banging on the car, shouting, 'Gabbar Singh bahar niklo!''
Check out the winners of the 63rd National Film Awards.
'Editor M S Shinde deserves full credit because, I'm told, Ramesh Sippy had shot 300,000 feet of footage, which was brought down to 18,000. 'He died in 2012, in a 126 square foot flat in Dharavi, penniless, a forgotten hero.'
'He has taught us to take the moment and ourselves seriously.'
None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.
'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.'
'With approximately 600 episodes that I have been involved in, it does seem like the enactment of a lifetime.' 'But I have never felt the years go by.'
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