Twenty four years after it first released in 1981, Rekha's Umrao Jaan re-releases in theatres on June 27.
'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.' 'The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and praying for their lives, Salil kaku was writing a song in his head.'
Suspense continues over the ownership of the pistol used by singer Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha to end her life even as police recorded the statements of some members of the family and staff on Tuesday.
The veteran music composer had friends and family come over for the festival that marks the first day of Spring according to the Hindu calendar.
There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it!
The last rites of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha, who committed suicide, were performed in the wee hours of Tuesday at Marine Lines in South Mumbai
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.
Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.
Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.
Adding a spiritual touch, Sadhguru is also spotted showing his support for the Men in Blue from the stands.
'It was Kishoreda who suggested to Sulakshanadidi that she should become an actress and sing her own songs in her films. This transformed her life and career.'
Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials. Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever. On what would have been Bappi Lahiri's 73rd birthday this November 27, Dinesh Raheja rewinds to the late music composer's halcyon days.
'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'
Anoushka Shankar and Asha Bhosle's albums are competing against each other for Grammy Awards.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
Film folk of all ages celebrated Bhai Dooj on Sunday.
Arjun Rampal pays tribute to Designer Rohit Bal.
Infosys chief mentor N R Narayan Murthy and renowned hotelier P R S Oberoi were also conferred with the award. The first man to step on the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary was conferred the Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 terrific films available on OTT you need to watch right now.
The singers give a beautiful performance in the US.
Sickness on screen is a sure shot way of seeking audience sympathy and turning on the waterworks.
Some of the star guests at the wedding.
'I can't believe my 88th birthday would be celebrated so well.'
The Congress on Wednesday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh of indulging in large-scale corruption in organising the state's foundation day function on November 1, and alleged that it had paid more than the sanctioned amount to playback singer Asha Bhosle and actress Hema Malini for their performances in Bhopal. The matter was raised during Question Hour by Arif Aqueel of Congress, who alleged that Hema and Asha were paid Rs 64 lakh and Rs 16.70 lakh
The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
Banga Bibhushan, West Bengal's highest honour, conferred on musical legend.
'She has lived through a lot,' close friend Asha Parekh revealed to Subhash K Jha.
'Whose blessings should I take, whom should I tell my troubles?'
Film folk, politicians and sports personalities joined hundreds of fans as they paid their last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.
'We have a 12 hour finale from 12 pm to 12 am.'
The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Stunning glimpses from The Mijwan Couture Show's red carpet in Mumbai.
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
'She has always amazed me and at times, shocked me!'
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's home to attend Ganpati pooja on Sunday.
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