It is possible that Chand Mera Dil has more depth than a tub of popcorn, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan and Shanaya Kapoor continue to shine in Bollywood in 2026, reinforcing their presence as the industry hunts for reliable next gen talent.
Ananya Panday takes a break and jets off to the Maldives, making sure to keep her Gram Fam updated.
'The trolling and negativity were hard to handle.' 'It did affect my confidence and self-esteem.' 'Over time, I've learned to navigate it better.'
Priyanka goes shopping with Malti... Jacqueline has a request... Huma is a chaotic mess...
The best celeb fashion outings this week.
Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes. On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22, Dinesh Raheja recalls some of his classic songs.
Karva Chauth was special this year for some film folk, as they had their first taste of it.
As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?
When Rishi sang and danced, nothing else mattered.
'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'
At a time when human contact seems is at its lowest, two people meeting for the first time oblivious to their romantic future together is alluring than ever.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.
Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.
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.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'
White is pure. White is powerful. And our movies just love to channelise its immaculate energy and enhance a visual's impact.
Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.
Sukanya Verma lists Chintu's memorable songs.
Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.
Lata Mangeshkar was my introduction, the beginning, the basic, the identity of film music. Sukanya Verma salutes The Legend.
Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.
Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.
The late legend would have turned 90 today.
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.
How many of these have aged well?
Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today, December 24. Raju Bharatan salutes the legend.
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