President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.
From exquisite period costumes to flamboyant show-girl styles and hip fashion statements, here's a low down on Top 15 unforgettable dresses worn by Bollywood beauties over the years.
After Mughal-e-Azam and Hum Dono, we'd love to see these classics in colour.
Sridevi glams up the 2009 Dadasaheb Awards, held in Mumbai on May 4.
Shah Rukh Khan talks about his new film, and the new Mughal-e-Azam documentary.
Bollywood stars celebrated Father's Day with beautiful pictures and messages on Instagram.
We may not have seen a Mallika Sherawat movie in a while now, but she has given us some good films in her 13-year film career.
The timeless beauty has been waxed at Madame Tussauds, New Delhi.
So what if there are no new movies playing? Here's a pick of DVDs to give you company.
Currently living in the third floor of Anil Kapoor's bungalow with wife Nirmala Devi, Surinder Kapoor is a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award.
If in the current streaming age, audiences can watch the originals, why would they spend their money on second-hand content? Is it possible that mainstream Hindi filmmakers have lost the pulse of their audience, asks Deepa Gahlot.
Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. By the time he entered his 50s, he was struggling to find his feet, explains Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
In the latest box office battle Mallika Sherawat has lost the battle to a lowly crow and it is Varma who is laughing all the way to the bank.
The first song released from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani is a tribute to the immortal dance number Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya from K Asif's Mughal-E-Azam, which was picturised on Madhubala and Dilip Kumar.
The 50s classic is colourised and remastered, for a new generation.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday condoled the death of Indian cinema icon Dilip Kumar, saying he can never forget his generosity in helping to raise funds for a trust to set up cancer hospitals in his mother's memory.
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor is enjoying the film festival in Goa.
Today, individuals are promoting old film posters as a valid art form and auctioning them, through varied platforms.
Stars and film-makers debate the current state of Bollywood.
Biographer Madhu Jain has written a history of Mumbai's most important film family.
'You can't make a film for yourself.' 'You have to make films for your audience.'
After the success of Mughal-e-Azam, it's the turn of this V Shantaram movie.
Sporting stars joined the country in mourning the demise of iconic actor Dilip Kumar
Author Anupama Chopra unravels the man behind the star in her new book.
The haunting loneliness of Lag Ja Gale... the declaration of both love and war in the rebellious Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya... the song of freedom and aspiration in Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai... the naughtiness in love with Baahon Me Chale Aao...
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's extravagant bling fetish.
'Whatever we are today, if playback singers are here even today, and that includes me, it is because of Didi.'
Blockbusters like Sharda, Himalaya Ki God Mein, Suraj, Milan, Khudgarz, Dharam Veer, Rocky, Mard, Love Story, Kranti or Pyaar Jhukta Nahi seem to have lost their lustre and magic over the years.
During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.
Pay a little more attention and there's a lot she can teach you about romantic relationships.
Bhar Do Jholi Meri is Salman's favourite song. Here's looking at other smashing qawwalis through time.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali celebrates the success of his dream project.
Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.
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