Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
'There's no love for the song or Madhuri, no consideration for what it meant to an entire generation and zero respect for its iconic choreography,' says Sukanya Verma.
After a dry, dreadful, spell of darkness and desolation, it looks like Bollywood love stories are ready to rock the silver screen again.
In the Bollywood scheme of things, age is as irrelevant as logic.
Looking at the Hindi film heroine at her thrilling best.
Sukanya Verma glances at the changing faces of women bonding in Hindi movies.
Here's the second part of guide to a year that will soon become history.
Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.
'I was getting paid great money.' 'I was a part of some wonderful films, which I loved making, but I was becoming very complacent with my approach to my work.' 'And I did not want that.'
If only making it official was as easy as falling in love, says Sukanya Verma.
A look at the fresh faces in Bollywood that stood out this year!
This year on Teacher's Day, we take a tongue-in-cheek look at the 10 invaluable lessons Bollywood has imparted.
'Adi Sir told me when he watched Gully Boy, he felt I was hero material.'
Like there's no dearth of memorable bus scenes and train imagery in Hindi movies, planes are equally prolific on silver screen.
Sukanya Verma looks back at actors, who have sported multiple looks in a single film.
Good looks, good acting chops, and now good voices!
'I don't watch my films more than once, otherwise I will fall in love with myself.'
For a while it looked like Twinkle may have nearly disappeared from the public eye until the world discovered her flair to notice wit and wisdom in everyday life. It wasn't long before she had authored two bestsellers and was hailed as one of the most, candid, humorous, stylish celebrities to emerge from the heart of Bollywood.
'That very brand name comes in the way of people expecting something different from me.'
From Pari to PadMan, it's all there in the movies this year!
While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.
Hrithik Roshan was just 32 when he played a grandfather in Krrish!
Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.
'One afternoon, I spotted Karan Johar and film critic Rajeev Masand having tea with Nina Gupta, the head of NFDC, and barged into their meeting.' Aseem Chhabra's IFFI diaries...
Looking forward to catch Kill Dill this weekend? Here's a lowdown on its director.
'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'
'There's zero emotion and logic in anything about Baaghi 2,' says Sukanya Verma.
'If you can do new things everyday, your mind will be challenged.'
'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'
The element of curiosity and chill is doubled when it's inspired from real-life manslaughter.
Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.
We revisit the actor's many controversies over the years.
Raised in the slums, Ankita Singh's breakthrough came when she was crowned Miss Kolkata in 2018.
