When Bollywood stars opted for bicycles.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
On his 90th birthday, Sukanya Verma highlights a fraction of the legend's marvelous versatility in this curated list of his 25 unique moods.
To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.
'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'
Amitabh Bachchan was preparing to pack up his bags and return to Allahabad if Zanjeer failed.
Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.
'Guide will always have a special place in my heart.'
'I felt insulted, very hurt, that Indian cinema meant only Hindi cinema.'
The BJP had registered a one-sided victory on all the 17 SC-reserved seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But in 2019, out of these 17 seats, it lost Nagina and Lalganj seats to the Bahujan Samaj Party.
'One small twitch of his eye could convey more than a thousand words.'
While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.
Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.
'Their failure to take Siachen is an embarrassment to the Pakistan army -- and let them live with it. Our army's shoulders are broad enough to endure the challenge.'
'It doesn't matter if you are from abroad or Indian, we are told that there's a prime time for a female actor.' 'It's time that people understand there is no certain age for women to thrive in.'
Here looking at 10 of Bollywood's best-known crime movies.
Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. By the time he entered his 50s, he was struggling to find his feet, explains Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
'I didn't get enough time to spend with Dharamji since our marriage. But that's okay. 'Whatever time we have together is precious and I make it a point not to crib.'
Ram Gopal Varma is 60 today, April 7. Subhash K Jha plots the once brilliant film-maker's declining movies graph.
'Whenever she joined any of our family functions, she was so good, so simple.'
In Jee Le Zaraa, Zoya Akhtar's swanky new road trip to self-discovery, our favourite gal pals Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt are set to take off on a whirlwind adventure.
'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'
From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.
''Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.'
Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
'He was always sweet and polite with me.'
Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.
None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.
Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar Air Force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time, observes Arjun Menon.
'His son had become a composer after all, and one now chased by producers. But while finding peace in one quarter, he had lost it in another. Jet was not a home any more. The room across his was empty, there were no sounds floating through the door.' The world, in the eyes of the Burmans.
Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.
The competition for the worst or most perilous 10 years has always been between the 1960s and the 1980s, points out Shekhar Gupta.
'He had his own style, his own rhythm in the songs that he danced to on screen and in the way he led his life.'
Bhupinder's magical legacy lives on in the musical masterpieces he left behind.
