According to the victim's family, she was stabbed over two dozen times with the screwdriver, with several wounds in her private parts.
'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.' 'The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and praying for their lives, Salil kaku was writing a song in his head.'
The fraudsters threatened the victim, claiming that ATS Delhi had conducted a search operation in Mumbai in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack, and that his name had surfaced alongside those of builders, industrialists, and bureaucrats.
After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer. But Helen was raring to step out of her dancing shoes, and play heroine instead.
The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today, December 24. Raju Bharatan salutes the legend.
Lauch of Mohammed Rafi Academy on his 30th death anniversary.
'The new generation has heard Kishore Kumar's voice in Saiyaara or some other thing. That is not fair, man.' 'They should hear his songs that he has sung in his time, which came out of his throat, came out of his sensibilities.'
In 1973, several major leading ladies like Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, had married and retired from films. Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement. Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was soon persuaded to sign on multiple films as a leading lady.
'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.'
'Finally it was S D Burman who brought us together.'
The court took into account that the accused had previously been involved in another case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, advocate Jose said.
'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".'
Long before she won royalty rights for playback singers, there was an undisclosed incident in Lataji's life where she not only put a male colleague in place, but also refused to sing with him thereafter.
'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.'
Rafi's daughter-in-law Yasmin has showcased his life in words, in her book titled Mohammad Rafi, My Abba- A Memoir, which was launched on November 25.
'Xi is an individual led by a harder calculus and would scoff at melting over gestures.' 'That we did not know this was our failure,' asserts Aakar Patel.
On his birth anniversary on December 24, we present excerpts from the book written by his daughter-in-law Yasmin K Rafi called Mohammed Rafi My Abba A Memoir.
Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes. On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22, Dinesh Raheja recalls some of his classic songs.
Reader Arshad sings Jo Unki Tamanna as a tribute to Mohammad Rafi.
Reader Prakash sings Baharon Phool Barsao as a tribute to Mohd Rafi.
'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'
Reader Ramesh Kumar sings Yaad Naa Jaaye as a tribute to Mohammad Rafi.
Hyderabad FC secured their first victory in nine Indian Super League matches with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Jamshedpur FC.
Mohammed Rafi's His youngest son Shahid Rafi remembers his father.
'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'
'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'
'He had wanted to present me in the likes of the heroines of the 60s whose churidar-kurta look with winged eyeliner and bouffant had captivated fashionistas at the time.'
A great admirer of Raj Kapoor's film songs, senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai says his all-time Raj Kapoor favourite song is the magical duet Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua.
Reader Rajiv Venugopal sings Mera Mehaboob as a tribute to Mohd. Rafi
Reader Malkit Vilkhoo sings Toote Hue Kwaabon Ne as a tribute to Mohammad Rafi.
Reader Arshad sings his favourite Rafi number.
Rafisaab's memory is as alive as ever in his devoted fans' minds.
Sonu Niigaam pays tribute to the legend by belting out some of Rafi's hits.
Two unheard and unreleased songs sung by Mohammad Rafi and composed by Madan Mohan have been released to mark the death anniversaries of the legendary musical duo who collaborated on some of the greatest hits in Bollywood.
Reader KS Ramachandran sings his favourite Rafi song.
The late legend would have turned 90 today.
