Prayag Raj, who was so successful at his peak, ought not to have slid into oblivion, observes Deepa Gahlot.
None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.
Pamela Chopra, playback singer, writer and late film-maker Yash Chopra's wife, passed into the ages on Thursday, April 20, at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital. She was 74.
'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'
The Great Showman's five children remember him on his 93rd birth anniversary.
Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.
For Sanjeev Kumar, it was the role, and what he could do with it, that mattered.
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
'In an era defined by vengeful anger, he was a star who sang and danced while most others hollered and hectored on the big screen,' remembers Saibal Chatterjee.
After injecting life into Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre and running it for years, Sanjana Kapoor tells Anjuli Bhargava that she is consumed by a new passion -- Junoon.
'I was sure Amar Akbar Anthony would flop.'
Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.
The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot.
More and more pictures from Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding!
Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.
Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.
The annual tradition of Christmas bunch at Shashi Kapoor's house was carried forward by his son Kunal.
From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.
'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
Delivering on his commitment to bring fresh parings this season, host Karan Johar welcomed yesteryear divas Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor to Koffee With Karan.
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It's not just the aam aadmi who has been feeling the corruption heat.
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Babita's success ratio is higher than that of any other leading lady in the 1960s, says Subhash K Jha.
From Rekha to Vidya Balan, the film fraternity turned up in large numbers to say goodbye to Yash Chopra.
'At the age of 25, there are still no work offers coming your way, so how do you move ahead in life?'
Hindi cinema has completed a grand century and we can't help but marvel at all it has to offer. From a breathtaking collection of films to a range of versatile actors. We ask you, Dear Readers, to tell us who you think are the Best Bollywood Actors and Actresses of all times.
Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.
The big Kapoor clan had a big celebration!
Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.
As the legendary actor turns 70 this October 11, we look at his finest films as part of a special series.
'I didn't know Shashi Kapoor when I first photographed him.' Mark Bennington has since come a long way, and has taken some amazing pictures of Bollywood's brightest stars.
Before finding their 'happily-ever-after', some Kapoors have endured and inflicted heartbreak.
As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha.
Among Manmohan Desai's blockbusters is the one that is most loved by audiences: Amar Akbar Anthony.
February has its share of biggies coming up, and one hopes that the big bucks continue to flow at the box office with audiences making a beeline for films.
