Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
A lot of people only associate him with his music. And, obviously, he's a great musician. But Rahman, above all else, is a living example of spiritual equilibrium and intrinsic human goodness. A fascinating excerpt from Krishna Trilok's Notes Of A Dream: The Authorized Biography Of A R Rahman.
Social media posts from your favourite celebs.
Sukanya Verma celebrates 25 years of Bollywood images.
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'I believe this song became a hit because of Aishwarya Rai. She is totally responsible for its success.' 'People would go to see the film all over the country, just to see her dance.'
'Maybe the man-woman love is not destined to happen for me.' 'Whether it is my career or my personal life, I can't afford to make wrong moves when God has given me a second chance,' Manisha Koirala tells Subhash K Jha.
Why do SRK and Salman find themselves on this list?
'I believe after Shailendra's Mera Joota Hai Japaani in Raj Kapoor's Shree 420, Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan is now the Indian film song that is recognised the world over -- millions know it as 'the train song'.'
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has worked with younger heroes in her career, but it's hard to guess!
Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week marks a star-studded start to the year
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.
Lal Bahadur Shastri is a New Gen venture that offers you just few chuckles and laughs here and there.
A look at the birthday girl's HOTTEST backless avatars on and off screen.
'I broke into Hindi cinema with Tere Mere Sapne and the song Aankh Mare become a big hit.' 'And now that song has become a rage again in Simmba.'
Director Vijay Milton's 10 Endrathukulla is marred by overzealous performances, ordinary music, tacky CGI and poor execution, warns S Saraswathi.
Tamil film Thani Oruvan is perfectly executed, says S Saraswathi.
Kamal is the second Tamil actor after Sivaji Ganesan to be awarded this honour.
Be sure you don't miss out this once-in-a-lifetime chance to quiz India's biggest director!
A wide range of Malayalam movies is set to hit the screens in the coming months.
The film's first look was recently released in Cannes.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Richard Corliss started loving Bollywood late in his career, but he gave everything he had in his power as a critic to promote India's Hindi cinema.'
Celebrating the maestro, who turned 52, January 6, and his music.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Looking at Shah Rukh Khan's unusual onscreen professions.
Favourite movie homes, comparing Amitabh-Shashi's beds in Kabhi Kabhie and discovering the truth about Salman Khan's 1990s chartbuster... All in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.
As the JNU row escalates, a look at student unrest on the big screen.
Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema!
Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.
A look at Tamil films which earned critical acclaim and also commercial success!
For Rahman, who had never attended college, the event hosted by the Berklee College of Music must have seemed humbling.
He has served BJP in several capacities, will also be a saviour for the NDA in the Rajya Sabha, where they are still in minority.
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'Some days I would feel disappointed, but not many people knew that I wanted to be an actress. I had to wait, and I would keep telling myself to stop complaining,' Akshara Haasan tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com
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