If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.
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.
On Lata Mangeshkar's birthday, Prachita Baban Patil sings for the legend.
'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.'
'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.'
Apparently, the number and the style in which it will be shot will echo the chiffon-in-the-snow style of Karan's mentor, Yash Chopra.
'With his going, my relationship with the Kapoor family has ended.'
'Many thought it was the end for me,' Lataji told Subhash K Jha. 'I just couldn't sing!'
The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.
'The first thing that I learnt from my mother was to never , never ever, tell a lie.'
'Many people pointed fingers at me.' 'They would ask, "Why did you sing such a song? Why did you do this 'double-meaning' song?"' 'My mother also asked, "Yeh kya gaaya?"'
Hema Malini, who will turn 72 on Friday, has recorded two songs for Durga Puja.
'My personal doctor whom I trust blindly says it is best that I take the vaccination since it is absolutely safe.'
'Director Raj Kapoor brought me on board the film, but was concerned about my 'Western' image.'
'I never asked the lyricist Majrooh Sultanpurisaab nor the composer Raju (Rajesh Roshan). I just sang it the way it was given to me. How was I or anyone to know that Mungda would become such an iconic song?'
'He is brilliant in every role he plays.'
Among those who are deeply saddened by music composer Khayyam's passing is ghazal maestro Talat Aziz.
'I feel I am in a dream that I don't want to wake up from.'
Subhash K Jha selects his favourite rain songs. Do list your favourites in the message board below!
On the occasion of Ram Navmi, five Ram bhajans from Hindi films that you probably haven't heard, but should right away.
While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America.
R D Burman has passed away before Lata Mangeshkar recorded the song.
The Shiv Sena supremo was caught in a good mood, as he sat on stage.
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.
This is the first time she has been hospitalised in 20 years, says Subhash K Jha.
'...as much as in India, it's only because she sang for mankind, not the details on the passport.'
'It was one of the most difficult and complex songs of my career.'
'He was a poet at heart and a saint by nature.'
When you are the Ambanis, you can get even Mata Saraswati to bless you.
'In fact, he asked about his passport and ticket when he was in the hospital for his visit to LA.'
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'But some like Rakesh leave an imprint that is hard to remove or forget...'
'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'
There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.
Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard.
'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'
'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'
'Whose blessings should I take, whom should I tell my troubles?'
Where Shamshad Begum was charging Rs 900 for a song, Lata was prepared to settle for Rs 50 as she came on the scene. Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.
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