'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs
'There is absolutely no rivalry between us.' 'I've always wished her well.' 'And she has always looked up to me as her elder sister.'
Shinde had retained most of the sitting MLAs, who chose to be with him when he led the rebellion two years ago. They delivered for him on Saturday when votes for the state polls were counted.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of Monday after she complained of breathing problems, hospital sources said.
Lata Mangeskhar did not eat or drink during the nine-hour nail-biter at Mohali which India won by 29 runs
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.
The legendary singer turns 87 today!
'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'
'It will remain my one regret that Lataji didn't sing for me in Meera.'
'She brought so much craft, skill and spontaneity to her songs, it was almost impossible for me to match up to her voice on screen.'
In 1991, The Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Mangeshkar as the most recorded artist in the world with not less than '30,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs' recorded in 20 Indian languages between 1948 and 1987.
This is the first time she has been hospitalised in 20 years, says Subhash K Jha.
Pancham, like his father, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs were reserved only for her.
The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.
'Since when have our concert audiences become so intolerant?' the legend asks Subhash K Jha.
Lata Mangeshkar turns 80 on September 28. rediff.com heralds this milestone event with a month-long celebration of memories and song. Today: Composer Jatin salutes Lataji.
'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'
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Mangeshkar, 90, was admitted to the Breach Candy hospital in the early hours of November 11.
Yet another honour for Javed Akhtar.
'It was one of the most difficult and complex songs of my career.'
'Romantic songs are my forte. Sadly, not too many of them are being created these days.'
Lata Mangeshkar has never tasted alcohol. Yet, she has sung some extraordinary songs about intoxication.
A tad sweet, but chatpata too, this distinctive Mahrashtrian dish is a festive special.
'She could barely stand on her feet, but she summoned Composer Mayuresh Pai and told him she wanted to do some handpicked Ram bhajans, shlokas and chants for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.'
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?
'For many years, we didn't speak. But then family is family. We made up.'
'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.'
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.
Here's a look at what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
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