Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.
A look at Shyam Benegal's period classic, Junoon.
'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'
Meet Namrata Jain, the first UPSC topper from Naxal-affected Dantewada
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.
'She is the gorgeous Lata, the love of my life.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
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Neil Nitin Mukesh sings New York's promotional song Hai Junoon
'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Tuesday.
Ishaan wants to play ball... Ali plays squash... Saqib flexes his muscles...
On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.
The Jiyo Hunoon fest encouraged as many as 70 artists from over six states in India.
On Shashi Kapoor's 83rd birth anniversary, Subhash K Jha looks at his top five productions.
Hansal Mehta's new film Faraaz is a hostage drama that unfolds over one night.
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It is by no means a perfect list and I might have missed out some important films but these are films that have entertained me, taught me how to be compassionate, to view the world, and understand people, their histories, behaviors and customs.
As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's newsmakers and events.
On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The former Indian skipper played 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for India. He scored 18,575 runs across all formats in his international career. Ganguly led India in 195 matches across all formats winning 97 of those games.
Bhediya is an easy, entertaining watch, raves Sukanya Verma.
Where the larger-than-life villain hogged the show by hurting the hero or throwing hurdles in his path, the role of his female counterpart has evolved from seductive sidekick to she-devil.
There is a kind of audacious large-scale experimentation which is admirable, even if the novelty and potential of the idea are not fully realised, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.
Brahmastra is a work of star-struck ambition and high-octane energy whose razzle-dazzle hits many happy notes, observes Sukanya Verma.
Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.
'So much goodness. Warmth. Friendly. Attracts and exudes positivity and peace. A distinct voice.' Bollywood salutes the veteran actor.
Shashi Kapoor and Ramesh Sippy's grandson is all set to make his movie debut.
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Fresh Bharat posters featuring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif were released on Wednesday and Thursday.
Sarah Thompson talks about her upcoming film Raajneeti and her love for everthing Indian.
'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'
With any luck, Bollywood will get back on its feet again and give us much to awe and amaze about.
As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.
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