Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'It used to be a big problem to make people understand that one can be equally passionate about dancing as well as acting, and you don't need to choose one to be good at something. Bagging the kind of roles I wanted to do was a struggle.'
'Bhupinderji was an amazing singer, a unique voice which had romance and nostalgia.' 'It was soothing, caressing, sentimental, soulful, all rolled into one.'
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Shah Rukh comes at a crucial point in the film.
'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.'
Talking to reporters in Patna, the former Union minister asserted that he would happily function as 'an ordinary party worker, worth five rupees', if the JD-U leadership was assumed by 'anybody from among the Luv Kush Samaj (Kurmis and Koeris) or the EBCs whose aspirations have been the party's driving force'.
'We brought melody back to Hindi cinema and our songs which came straight from the heart, be it Papa Kehte Hain, Aye Mere Humsafar, Ghazab Ka Hai Din or Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai, resonates even today.'
Can Harleen Sethi's snaps fulfil your travel fantasies?
'Nobody is telling you, 'Oh, my God, you are 30 and you are not married!'.'
Do yourself a favour and let's NOT play Holi to the same handful of Holi songs each year. There's so much more than Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jaate Hain (Sholay) or Rang Barse (Silsila)!
'...you start running after the star.' 'If the star says yes to the film, the ecosystem supports it.' 'The biggest cog in the wheel of the ecosystem is the audience and we forget that.'
Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.
'Hamara Hindustan jitna pad-likh raha hai, utna hypocrite ban raha hai.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Subhash K Jha celebrates Ajay Devgn as the movie star turns 53.
'I am writing two films. Something very different from Rocky Aur Rani.' 'I know I'm back on the set next year.'
When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.
While we still recover from her glitzy allure as a 10th century royal in all her Chola era bedecked glory, Sukanya Verma looks at the many times she made our jaws drop as silver screen's undisputed jewel queen.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
India, who will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will launch their campaign with a clash against Sri Lanka
Well-known Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died in Kolkata on Tuesday night, officials said. He was 53.
'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.' 'He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.' 'He wanted a natural, who looked like a common man.'
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted over the weekend.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The film fraternity got together to return their love for him with a special prayer service, where they showed the world just what his contribution to cinema was and what he meant to them.
20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.
Eighty-year-old Pratima Devi has been taking care of over 200 street dogs for over 30 years.
Movie folk mark World Environment Day by inspirational messages and useful information.
'With him by your side, you can even leap from the Bhuj Khalifa knowing that even if you crash land, the journey will be unforgettable.'
'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'
The key problem with the current generation is that most people don't understand how much is enough to lead a good life! exclaims Virender Kapoor.
'KK had an emotional bandwidth which echoed all the seasons of the heart.'
Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues was on Thursday dropped from the 15-member Indian women's squad for the ICC ODI World Cup to be held in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
