Sukanya Verma compares yesteryear stars and the contemporary ones at about approximately the same age and the results are glaring.
Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that there have been no attempts from abroad to stoke trouble in India ahead of the Parliament's Budget session, which begins on Saturday. Modi's statement comes as his government prepares to present its first full-fledged budget in its third term. He expressed confidence that the Budget session will infuse new confidence and energy in attaining the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, and said his government has been working in a mission mode for an all-round development.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has allegedly received a death threat again along with a demand of Rs 2 crore following which the Mumbai police have registered a first information report (FIR) against an unidentified person, an official on Wednesday.
"I remember Chandrayaan-2's launch was earlier scheduled on July 15. I was there in Sriharikota. I saw the massive carrier, 'Bahubali', from close proximity.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
In a video, around Gehlot along with 10-12 MLAs are seen relaxing on couches and singing the song.
'All the big production houses are making superhero films, so I thought I should make one too. So I have made a genuine superhero film,' Vivek Agnihotri says about his new film, The Vaccine War.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament. Siddaramaiah said Shah would have been a "Gujari" (scrap dealer) if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution. He also criticized Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for not taking action against Shah for his comments. The Congress leader further accused the BJP and Sangh Parivar of hating Ambedkar and the Constitution. Siddaramaiah also recalled the RSS's opposition to the Constitution and Ambedkar in the past, citing articles from the RSS mouthpiece 'Organiser' and Golwalkar's book "Bunch of Thought."
Readers wish one of India's bowling greats, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, on his 60th brithday
'If you look at its melody, it's nothing.'
The best analysis of politics does not come out of air conditioned newsrooms, but from the voices on India's streets. Rakesh Kumar Singhal -- once an army jawan, then an ONGC employee, then a tea shopwallah -- reveals why he left the Congress for Modi.
Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.
'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.'
How many hundreds did Rohit Sharma miss in this World Cup? At least five if not more. But how many hearts did he win with his new found no-holds barred attacking approach? May be a billion.
'The last time I met him will be one I will always cherish. It was in February this year.' 'I was asked to give him the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and was warned he was frail and uncommunicative.' 'I approached him with some trepidation, but was delighted to find that not only did he recognise me, he also hugged me warmly and showered much affection,' Shabana Azmi tells Subhash K Jha.
The AFI started National Open Javelin Throw Championships in 2018 and its third edition is scheduled in October this year.
Model-turned-actor Jas Arora will dress Nawazuddin Siddique this year for Cannes film festival.
The composer had gems to his credit in his long career.
'Mrinal jethu gave a new perspective to Indian Cinema.'
'And 50 up from the MASTER BLASTER and it's an ICONIC one.'
'They were as late as June 2023 and they did not follow it up with concrete measures immediately in terms of a secretariat or common minimum programme, working group or seat sharing etc.' 'They continued to have periodic meetings after a gap of weeks where they had tasty dinner and coffee, but beside that they did nothing else.'
Jasmin confesses her love for Aly Goni and can't stop blushing!
The actor is as entertaining at press conferences as he is in the movies, and he keeps the proceedings light -- and fun -- and Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com capture them.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
A prayer meet was conducted in Mumbai in remembrance of comedian Raju Srivastav, who passed away in Delhi.
'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'
Doctor G blends mirth and meaning, observes Sukanya Verma. Doctor G Review.
The only thing that works on Holi is the right colour.
'Ek ghante ke andar humare paas 78,000 calls aaye.' '78,000!'
Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels one reason for the recent dwindling dominance of oft-crowned Ranji champions Mumbai could be because other teams are getting stronger.
Joginder Tuteja looks at films that didn't do well in theatres but became popular on satellite television or on OTT.
Tara sings... Kriti flirts... Ishaan shows off his body...
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.
Sukanya Verma celebrates her milestone 40th birthday on July 16 by looking at the 10 important performances of her career.
Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.
'My fight for my son and against the misdeeds of the neighbouring country's army needs to be highlighted at the international fora'
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