A first look at Sameer Karnik's directorial debut, Kyun! Ho Gaya Naa
As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor's daughter, is making her acting debut at 46, joining a list of actors who took their sweet time to be bitten by the acting bug.
'She was the last of the diggaj kalakaars after Lataji, Kishoreda, Rafi saab and Mannada and with her demise, the golden era of Hindi film music has truly ended.'
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.
'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".'
The two have been probably the most-awaited movies this year.
'Vivek Vaswani came over to discuss Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman which he was producing with Aziz Mirza as the director.' 'When I asked who was playing the lead, Raju, he said it was an actor called Shah Rukh Khan. "He looks just like Aamir Khan," Vivek added.' 'It was a shock when I met Shah Rukh on the first day of the shoot.' 'He was thin and tanned, with a fat nose and thick lips.'
The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge. On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh Raheja pieces together the life of this talented singer.
'Lots of people fade away from our memory after they die, but he will stay on forever.'
The Roshans and their friends celebrated the success of the Netflix docu-series with a grand party over the weekend.
'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'
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As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has.
Sameer Karnik's new film might not be a big bait at the box office. Then again, its true credibility lies in its purpose not profit. But Bobby Deol doesn't hold a candle to the talented lad in the film.
Sukanya Verma celebrates Hrithik Roshan's silver work anniversary with a playlist of 25 of his chartbusters.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan loves to make eyes at the camera, obviously.
The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa director Kundan Shah tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com how he impressed he was with Shah Rukh in his early years.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
It's that scorching time of the year again when horrid heat waves engulf our beings and nothing except a smack of cool breeze or a chilled glass of refreshment springs us back to life again.
'I don't think marriages break because of infidelity, they break up because of disrespect.'
Sukanya Verma presents another round of our fun and filmi Bollywood quiz for you.
Does action suit Hrithik? Joginder Tuteja finds out.
It is always fun when real life couples take their love on screen.
'What more can I ask for?' 'Salman and Ranbir Kapoor know how to respect their seniors.'
Joginder Tuteja offers a fresh recap of its 10 most iconic moments.
Sukanya Verma lists SRK's special avatars in the movies.
Bollywood bids adieu to Kundan Shah.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Hrithik's biggest hits over the years.
Sukanya Verma looks at 12 times the superstar offered food for thought on subjects as varied as nation building, team spirit and the stupidity of big fat Indian weddings while wolfing down a meal.
Sukanya Verma toasts the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.
