While in his late 40s, Hangal was offered the part of Raj Kapoor's brother in 1966 film Teesri Kasam by director Basu Bhattacharya but his scenes were removed from the film. However, there was no looking back for him after that. He starred in over 200 films. He mostly played the roles of father, uncle, grandfather or that of a meek and harassed old man, an image he could never get rid off
Character actor Ramesh Deo goes back in time.
If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.
Filmmaker J Om Prakash passed into the ages on Wednesday morning. He was 92.
None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.
Veeru Devgan is survived by his wife Veena, son Ajay, daughter-in-law Kajol, daughters Kavita and Neelam and his grandchildren.
There are many patriotic movies lined up in the months ahead. What makes some of these films special is that these have the country's name right in the title itself, what with 'India' and 'Hindustan' finding prominence.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the numerous times Mr Bachchan has played an older man.
Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.
Family sources said Veeru Devgan had not been keeping well for some time.
You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.
National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.
War is as grand and consummate as love in Bollywood.
'I am proud to say she was my voice in all my best songs.'
Learn to enjoy baarish Bollywood style.
If there was a penny for every single time Bollywood's shiest movie star and angriest action hero pointed fingers at his adversary and warned him of violent consequences...
'As the burkha-clad beauty Husna in Mere Mehboob, she inspired Shakeel Badayuni to compose Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Kasam/Phir Mujhe Un Nargisi Aankhon Ka Sahara De De. Hasrat Jaipuri showered epithets like Nargis-e-Mastaana and Phoolon Ki Rani, Baharon Ki Malika on her in Arzoo.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
With the festival of colours just around the corner, we dig out some lively bhang-soaked ditties just for you.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
Sridevi, Karan Johar, Tabu... Sukanya Verma's week was all about time travel and pleasant encounters with the super young avatars of Bollywood's famous folk.
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
Be it scenic Kashmir or majestic Swiss Alps, Bollywood's trendsetting winter wear is the A to Z of style and snug. Sukanya Verma looks at its winter fashion over the years.
Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.
Hrithik Roshan was just 32 when he played a grandfather in Krrish!
'A month before he died, he rang me up to say he wanted to meet me. I was alarmed by the tone of his voice.'
When was the last time you saw a face in a letter?!
'I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'
Hate Story 3 engages you right through its four songs, writes Aelina Kapoor.
'Pankaj Udhasji took the Ghazal to the masses. He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.'
Sukanya Verma makes a playlist of 15 profound Rajesh Khanna ditties.
As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
Sukanya Verma goes through the cool and crazy ways moon/chand/chanda/chandrama is depicted in Bollywood movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.
The 25-year-old actress was found hanging from the fan with a piece of cloth and the police were called immediately, according to the hotel staff.
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