As a tribute to Dada Saheb Phalke Award winning legendary actor Pran, who passed away in a Mumbai hospital on Friday evening at the age of 93, we reproduce a special series on the life and times of the incredible actor published in April, 2012.
In the first part of a month-long series, we reveal a fascinating part of the legendary actor, Pran.
Veteran director Shyam Benegal discusses with P Rajendran how corporate funding has helped transform the Indian film industry.
Kahaani actor Parambrata Chatterjee praises Soumitra Chatterjee, who has been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke award.
Here's celebrating the veteran Bengali actor.
Legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika, who wove a magical tapestry out of traditional Assamese music and lyrics, died in Mumbai on Satuday following a prolonged illness.
President A P J Abdul Kalam presented the awards at a function at the Ashoka Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.\n\n
Pradeep Sarkar praises Soumitra Chatterjee.
The young actress is not as endearing as her father, grandfather.
India's oscar entry this year is a marathi film. The director, Paresh Mokashi talks about the film.
Indrani Roy lists the most memorable performances of Soumitra Chatterjee.
The legendary actor talks about the latest award to be conferred upon him, the Dadasaheb Phalke award.
A woman doctor from Thane district in Maharashtra is feared to have died after allegedly jumping into the Arabian sea from Atal Setu, the longest sea bridge that connects south Mumbai with Navi Mumbai, police said on Wednesday.
The actress got emotional as she accepts the award for Best Actress for her Gujarati film, Kutch Express.
Dadasaheb Phalke award winner and noted film-maker Tapan Sinha died at a hospital in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Sinha, 84, was suffering from pneumonia and septicaemia, hospital sources said. He is survived by a son. His actress-wife Arundhuti Devi died in 1990.
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Noted music composer Naushad Ali died of old age in Mumbai on Friday, family sources said.
Malik, who was 81, was not keeping well for the past one year and died late on Friday night, the sources said.\n\n
The legendary singer has complained of respiratory and renal problems.
It is probably the sexiest thing you'll see today.
Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday underwent a procedure to restore blood supply to brain and he is recovering well, a hospital in Chennai that is treating him said.
Overjoyed with the news of her Gulzarbhai's selection for the Dadasaheb Phalke award this year, the legendary playback singer traces her steps to her early memories of working with the veteran.
The awards season began with the Gold Glam & Style Awards, and for a change, the ceremony was not held online.
Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher won too!
The women stole the show at the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence awards.
'We should focus on creating cinema which is entertaining, gives us solace, some message, reduces our tension and makes us think positively.'
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of Monday after she complained of breathing problems, hospital sources said.
The winners and attendees at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021.
The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards were held in Mumbai, and saw a mix of film and television stars in attendance.
Born in Kolkata, the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee currently resides in Bangalore after spending more than fifty years in Mumbai.
Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Hindi cinema on November 7 and remains one of the busiest actors till today.
Melvin Louis, 31, is a successful dancer-choreographer and social media influencer.
The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards were held at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel on February 20.
Users jocularly wondered if the name of institutions such as the Indian Space Research Organisation, the Reserve Bank of India and the Board of Control for Cricket in India will be changed.
The veteran actor was admitted to Lilavati hospital on Sunday, Septmember 15.
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