'Diwali will be meaningful only when we eradicate the darkness in our hearts.'
'I cannot be confined to just one or two kinds of music.'
State BJP president Chandrakant Patil blamed "insensitive and lackadaisical" approach of the administration for the incident.
Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.
'When the Shakti team had their meals, Dilisaab would squat with us and say, "Bhai mujhe bhi khilao".'
The actor-turned director will receive a special award from Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratisthan for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Rajiv Kapoor was the true inheritor of his father Raj Kapoor's mantle, especially in the use of music and songs, feels Subhash K Jha.
Anand marked the first of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 3 historic collaborations with Rajesh Khanna, the other two being Bawarchi and Namak Haraam. Anand is without a shred of doubt Rajesh Khanna's career's finest performance. Just how he got the role is story of its own, reveals Subhash K Jha.
Subhash K Jha gives us the very best of Waheeda Rehman.
S P Balasubrahmanyam sang songs about life and loss with enough soul to break your heart, notes Sukanya Verma.
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
Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, on Sunday, met Mahendra Singh Dhoni as part of the party's 'Sampark for Samarthan'
From kicks to cuts, Subhash K Jha gives the latest Bollywood buzz...
'So I started talking to him in Marathi and everything really changed.' 'There was this spark in his eyes and he smiled.' 'It's unbelievable that a man can be so charming with a single smile at 90.'
The late legend would have turned 90 today.
It is largely due to his vision and efforts that we have almost quadrupled our per capita milk availability in the last 40 years, points out Shailesh Dobhal.
"I urge users of social media to be cautious. Social-media outlets are not to be fooled around with."
Eid-ul-Fitr has been celebrated in a big way in Hindi films.
No longer, Virendra Kapoor points out, are these awards given on the recommendation of ministers, or the Delhi-based liaison men who had ruled the roast till 2014.
'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Syed Firdaus Ashraf wonders why no one objects to jokes about Rahul Gandhi, but are upset when Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar are mocked.
Lata Mangeshwar is upset with rumour-mongers who circulated rumours of her death.
The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.
'Kishoreda was very close to our family and offered a lot of support.'
Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
Subhash K Jha gives us some lesser known about the late actress on her birth anniversary, August 1.
Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.
'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'
Amrita will connect with Rediff readers on July 18 at 3 pm.
'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'
'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'
''This body is mine. And bearing its burden has become quite a task,' Dilip Kumar once told Subhash K Jha.'
As Gulzar turns 86 on August 18, Subhash K Jha celebrates the iconic figure by picking his five favourite songs.
1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
'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.
Mahipal, who has worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.
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