'In an era defined by vengeful anger, he was a star who sang and danced while most others hollered and hectored on the big screen,' remembers Saibal Chatterjee.
'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'
A look at pictures from the prayer meet.
Director Ayan Mukherjee tells us why he cast Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in his upcoming film, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Mukesh was most emotionally bonded to this tune, so all we will do is look at his songs engaging with this raag in films. In his fascinating book, Windows To The Soul: And Other Essays on Music, Manek Premchand reveals something we don't much know about the legendary singer, who was born 100 years ago on July 22.
With the pressure of comparisons with the original off them, Don 2 offered the composer troika an ideal opportunity to go wild and inventive.
Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.
The Indian Film Festival 2010 is showcasing the actress' films.
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their own sweet skin, applauds Sukanya Verma.
'Songs are a commercial compromise.' 'I had to invent tricks to fit songs into my films.'
These are the films that you watch again and again for their unintended hilarity and pure awfulness.
'I sang... God knows how many songs I sang for him! Most definitely, 50-100 songs.'
Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.
He also wrote the lyrics of Hosh waalon ko khabar kya from Sarfarosh.
Rani Mukerji's friends make sure to stand by her side at her father Ram Mukherjee's prayer service.
The actor takes a break on the sets of his new film.
The director will not hold a premiere for Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.
'I was hesitant initially because I thought Amrish Puri's role was bigger than mine. But when I shot for the film, I realised Adi's casting was so good that no character could be replaced.' Anupam Kher goes back in time.
The actor has a new look as he steps in as Motorola's Brand Ambassador.
In conversation with Anil Mehta, the cinematographer turn director.
Tell us which movie are you looking forward to in the New Year.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Newcomer Shibani Batija's first script has been creating waves. She has also co-scripted Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna with Karan Johar.
Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar chatted with rediff readers.
The star cancels party as a show of respect to earthquake victims.
'What Raamlaxmanji did with Sooraj Barjatyaji in Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun was beyond a miracle.'
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