Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
'He was a fighter, a stunt man and an action director, the master of all things rugged. Yet, he had the softest heart.'
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.
Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.
'Pancham told me once, "It's very difficult to be taken seriously when there are stalwarts like Shankar-Jaikishan, S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Naushad... How do I make my mark?"' Amit Kumar salutes R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
Do yourself a favour and let's NOT play Holi to the same handful of Holi songs each year. There's so much more than Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jaate Hain (Sholay) or Rang Barse (Silsila)!
'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'
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'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'
'You knew that Shetty hai aur tere saath hamesha rahega. Then why???'
Subhash K Jha celebrates Ajay Devgn as the movie star turns 53.
'It is ironic that the guy who set the standard of stardom was forgotten. It was his death that made us remember him again.'
Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.
'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'
Bappi Lahiri, who enthralled Hindi cinema lovers with his remarkable music in the 1980s and 1990s, was cremated at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of family, friends and fans on February 17.
Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.
'How could I play Devsaab's sister after playing his wife in Tere Mere Sapne and doing such intimate scenes with him?'
'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.'
Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.
Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.
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When Khayyam talked about his favourite singer, the song he can never forget and the film that won him the National Award.
'He was intelligent beyond belief and some of you can barely read.' 'And you know what? He didn't care about all of you or your dumb opinions then.' 'He won't care any less now.' 'But I do.' 'Protecting his legacy is important to me.'
1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
Here's looking at some popular Bollywood movies shot in Kashmir.
Bigg Boss 15 is going to be one hell of a roller coaster ride.
Amid huge cheers from supporters, Chakraborty, borrowing a dialogue from one of his films, said, "Ami joldhorao noi, bele borao noi... ami ekta cobra, ek chobol-ei chobi (Don't mistake me for a harmless snake, I am a cobra, can kill people in one bite)," he said.
Veteran music composer Khayyam revisits Umrao Jaan.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Among the finest Indian actors, voices and smiles to grace the stage and screen, Om Puri's uniqueness, always so fluid and natural, cannot be summed up in a few words, feels Sukanya Verma.
'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'
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