'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'
Extract on Shammi Kapoor from the book Bollywood's Top 20: Superstars of Indian Cinema
The award, which was announced after a gap of seven years, was presented to 87-year-old Joshi by an Additional Secretary of the Home Ministry.
Expect plenty of fireworks on May 1 this year as the state celebrates 50 years of its formation.
Sachin Tendulkar has been a role model for a whole generation of cricketers but when it comes to deriving inspiration for himself, the batting great says he looks up to three Bollywood icons. Tendulkar said the passion and energy that legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and melody queens Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle put behind their performance make them really inspiring.
So you thought 'million dollar smile' was just a casual term? Take a look at the outlandish sums that celebs have insured their best assets for!
Here's a look at what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar remembers the legend.
Till now, the maximum Bharat Ratnas were awarded in 1999 when four recipients were given the coveted award.
We asked readers whether the superstar deserved a Bharat Ratna, and they were quite unanimous about their say.
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.
The grand finale, which was held in Mumbai's Andheri Sports Complex on November 24, saw thousands of fans cheering the participants.
Hemant was undergoing treatment for cancer in Scotland, where he succumbed to the illness on September 26.
Ranbir would follow Aishwarya around during the shoot, looking after all her needs.
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)!
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.
Jaane Jaan looks distinctive thanks to Sujoy Ghosh's wicked sensibilities, observes Mayur Sanap.
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.
In conversation with the winner of Star's Voice of India, Ishmeet Singh.
Theek nahi lagta, a song written by Lata Mangeshkar's favourite lyricist Gulzar, was believed to have been lost.
Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.
'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'
'There are songs -- quite a few of them -- but the focus will be on the drama.'
Sleuths from the Income Tax department on Wednesday raided five premises of three private education institutions in and around Nagpur as part of the state-wide action.
Lata Mangeshkar recalls her favourite moments with Sachin Tendulkar.
'I came to Mumbai in 1978 and struggled for the next 10 years.'
Lata Mangeshkar tells us how she's famous for singing spooky songs!
Lata Mangeshkar has sung for a wide range of actresses. Her songs include evergreen classics and popular chartbusters through the years. The singing legend turns 80 today, September 28. We celebrate the veteran with some of her unforgettable songs.
The Queen of Dandiya dedicates a song to the Empress of Melody, who turns 80 on September 20.
Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, on Sunday, met Mahendra Singh Dhoni as part of the party's 'Sampark for Samarthan'
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.
Shyam Benegal, Shobhana Bhartia and Kapila Vatsayan come in place of Fali S Nariman, Lata Mangeshkar and Cho Ramaswamy.
As the nation mourns the music icon, Namrata Thakker looks at Bappida's amazing life.
A R Rahman, Anoushka Shankar salute Lataji in Dubai... Manushi's in Goa... Dia introduces her son...
'If it's a good song, you will always see me singing it.'
Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan to feature together in a music album called India's Legends.
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