Singer-actress Sulakshana Pandit, 71, passed into the ages on November 6 after a prolonged illness. Besides her acting roles, she leaves behind some beautiful songs to remember her by.
'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'
As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.
Daler Mehendi is suspected to be involved in a human trafficking racket.
'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.' 'The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it was actually bitterly cold, with a sharp, stinging wind which had the actors and dancers shivering in their summer clothing.'
Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her favourite songs of the year, in no particular order.
'I am confused about which one to choose.' 'All the girls are really beautiful.'
One wonders if Dangal will beat Sultan's box office records when it releases on December 23. Then again, Aamir has the mind of a genius.
Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday
'What we think is being patriotic is quite opposite to what actually is patriotism.' 'You have to do things for your country.' 'You have to add value and participate in actions that are not beneficial only to you.' 'That's when I decided to do a lot as an individual and as an artiste, who has 'x' number of followers on Instagram.' 'What is the point of having so many followers if I cannot use my voice for some good?'
Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.
Though the soundtrack of Besharam doesn't quite match expectations, it is still fun and peppy and keeps you engaged.
