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.
Subhash K Jha lists Geeta Dutt's top solo songs on her 53rd death anniversary on July 20.
S D Burman enjoyed a productive partnership with Dev Anand's production house Navketan for two decades, but their collaboration reached its apogee with Guide.
'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.'
Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious. One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was definitely deliberate with Guru Dutt leaving a letter for brother Atma Ram asking him to take care of the production company, his wife and the kids. But she always wondered if the third attempt was actually suicide since there were no calls and no letters.
'Abrar uncle said he had started drinking from the afternoon on that fateful day. And he continued drinking till late at night.' 'Thereafter, he must have consumed some sleeping pills, as was his habit.' 'I think that combination went fatally wrong.'
'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.'
Can anyone forget S D Burman's classic songs in Devdas, Sujata and Bandini?
'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.' 'The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and praying for their lives, Salil kaku was writing a song in his head.'
'You have become a big star. How can you play a secondary role to Meena Kumari?'
'I fell in love with Suraiya and that was my first real gafla. The more I couldn't get her, the more I wanted her. When I couldn't marry her because the world didn't want it, I cried for the first time.'
'He began to find her boring. She felt lonely and unwanted.'
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Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
On Ashaji's 89th birthday on September 8, Subhash K Jha revisits some of her lesser-known classics.
Film folk visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's residence for Ganpati darshan over the weekend.
Subhash K Jha selects his favourite rain songs. Do list your favourites in the message board below!
Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.
Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.
In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?
The gifted actress passed into the ages on January 21, 1965.
The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
'There must have been some wonderful genetic disorder due to which I was attracted towards filmi songs.'
This partnership will allow users to choose from a wide variety of music to add to their social experiences such as videos, stories via music stickers and other creative content.
As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?
From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.
Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sarita Mor and Sakshi Malik, who staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar for three days demanding the sacking of the WFI president, posted identical tweets on the micro-blogging site, expressing their dismay.
Just how much do *you* know about Lataji?
Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.
Shakila's seductive performances in the ever-popular club number Babuji Dheere Chalna and the fabulous torch song Hoon Abhi Main Jawaan made filmmakers sit up and notice this new talent.
'We thought Oh Jiya should give a message to the young generation.' 'That you are beautiful, you are one-of-a-kind.' 'It doesn't matter what shape, size or colour you are.' 'You should be beautiful from within; that is what makes the difference.'
Theatre director Saif Hyder Hassan talks about his new play Ek Mulaqat.
'Other designers take empty suitcases and go shopping for the actors's clothes in New York.' 'To me, this is bankruptcy of imagination.'
Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt believes Indian coaches live in the past and lack the hunger to learn new techniques, necessitating the involvement of foreign coaches for the benefit of grapplers.
Bollywood stars celebrate Mother's Day by sharing pictures with their mamas.
Subhash K Jha gives us the very best of Waheeda Rehman.
'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'
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