'...It was because Lataji sang for us.'
The composer had gems to his credit in his long career.
From kicks to cuts, Subhash K Jha gives the latest Bollywood buzz...
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The actor-turned director will receive a special award from Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratisthan for his contribution to Indian cinema.
The Ghazal maestro who passed away today wanted to visit India, his birthplace.
On the occasion of Ram Navmi, five Ram bhajans from Hindi films that you probably haven't heard, but should right away.
Shraddha Kapoor, who will next be seen opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Luv Rajan's next directorial venture, celebrates her 35th birthday on March 3.
The last Bharat Ratna award was conferred upon Pranab Mukherjee in 2019 and was posthumously awarded to Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh. The award was not given to anyone between 2020 and 2023.
On Govinda's 60th birthday on December 21, Subhash K Jha looks back at his top 10 songs.
'She had shown some signs of improvement, but then she went into multi-organ failure.'
Lata Mangeshkar releases Gautam Rajadhyksha's book of famous Indian faces.
Amrita will connect with Rediff readers on July 18 at 3 pm.
As we mark the 34th death anniversary of Shankar -- of the legendary Shankar-Jaikishan duo -- Subhash K Jha selects five evergreen songs from their greatest hits.
There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.
To be honoured by Lata Mangeshkar and that too with an award in her father's name, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, says Anil Kapoor
I was very happy to see the old Shah Rukh Khan back. Please, leave the action to Salman Khan, requests A Ganesh Nadar.
Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.
'He was a poet at heart and a saint by nature.'
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
'I am proud to say she was my voice in all my best songs.'
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Till now, the maximum Bharat Ratnas were awarded in 1999 when four recipients were given the coveted award.
Singer Shilpa Rao sings her favourite Lata Mangeshkar song.
Gina flew down to Mumbai for Shalimar's mahurat and pictures of her with Zeenat Aman and Dharmendra were duly splashed all over the newspapers.
'When Ghar Aaja Pardesi was recorded, we made Lata ji hear the song.' 'Lataji praised Pamji's singing and said, 'Aapko aur gaana chahiye, kitna achchha gaaya hai aapne.'
Asha Bhosle's terrific singing the song almost didn't make it into the film.
When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one of the sports in India and a champion team needed a true blue cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar to hold a concert so that each member could earn Rs 1 lakh.
A day ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple, the streets and the skyline of Ayodhya have turned saffron with flags flying atop buildings, small and big, across the temple town.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Artistes across the spectrum on Wednesday mourned the demise of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh describing him as a national treasure and a global ambassador of India's cultural heritage.
Kriti's message... Janhvi's new film... Akshay's jhappi...
Bhaiyaa Mere Rakhi Ke Bandhan Ko Nibhaana from Chhoti Bahen is popular on Raksha Bandhan even today.
'Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi have collectively brought more pride and honour to our country than the entire film fraternity put together.' 'Sir, the names you have taken are institutions, pillars of India's popular art, symbolising the very essence of humanism and nationalism.'
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
'I came to Mumbai in 1978 and struggled for the next 10 years.'
Jaane Jaan looks distinctive thanks to Sujoy Ghosh's wicked sensibilities, observes Mayur Sanap.
Almost the entire film industry turned up!
Calling him a man of great "grit" and "conviction", Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar and Ajay Devgnn condoled the demise of Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray on Sunday
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