'Romantic songs are my forte. Sadly, not too many of them are being created these days.'
Dinesh Raheja views Raj Kapoor's cinema through his women, while celebrating his birth centenary on December 14.
'I never want to play a character that sends out the wrong message.'
On her 90th birthday on September 8, Ashaji hopes to perform at a live three-hour concert in Dubai.
'His Dil deewana in Maine Pyar Kiya came to me at a time when I was thinking of retirement.'
'It is true Manoj Kumar was an excellent director with an unbeatable music sense.' 'But I had a bad experience regarding the song Hai Hai Yeh Majboori.'
The doodle is designed by Vidhya Nagarajan.
What we see in him today is not just stardom, but the reflection of his sincerity, humility, and an artist who carries the fragrance of his roots, asserts K R Nayar, who has known the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner from their school and college days.
Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi made a lightning visit to Mumbai on Sunday evening to pay homage to Lata Mangeshkar.
On the occasion of Pandit Ravi Shankar's birth centenary, his biggest fan, Lata Mangeshkar, pays tribute to one of Indian classical music's greatest legends.
Dinesh Raheja charts the highs and lows of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's creative association with five megastars -- Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra.
Thackeray and his family members met 80-year-old Chandrabhaga Shinde, who became the face of protests by Shiv Sena workers against Independent MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana a day earlier, at her residence in Parel in the evening.
The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.'
'He is brilliant in every role he plays.'
'...as much as in India, it's only because she sang for mankind, not the details on the passport.'
Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.
In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?
'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'
Pancham, like his father, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs were reserved only for her.
Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.
'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.'
Shefali featured in popular Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 13 (2019), alongside winner Sidharth Shukla, who died in 2021.
'Imagine Hindi cinema without Lata Mangeshkar? Actually, you can't. And thank heavens for that.' As Lata Mangeshkar turns 85, Raja Sen pays a rich tribute to doyenne of the film industry.
Sunday's IPL final between the Chennai Super Kings and the Sunrisers Hyderabad was a memorable one for Sachin Tendulkar.
'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'
Amitabh Bachchan did not make an appearance in The Great India Kapil Show, featuring Rekha as its special guest, but his presence was felt throughout. Even though she never once mentioned his name, Rekha shared her thoughts quite clearly.
'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'
Riteish-Genelia visit a salon... Neha steps out... Karan-Bipasha spread love...
The state intelligence department on Saturday evening received specific input about the threat to the life of CM Shinde, the official said.
The Shiv Sena supremo was caught in a good mood, as he sat on stage.
Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.
Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.
Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes. On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22, Dinesh Raheja recalls some of his classic songs.
'The more popular, the more work, the more money.'
Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.
You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.
