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.
A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.
'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.
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.
Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.
'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'
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.
For Sanjeev Kumar, it was the role, and what he could do with it, that mattered.
The Great Showman's five children remember him on his 93rd birth anniversary.
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.
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
'At the age of 25, there are still no work offers coming your way, so how do you move ahead in life?'
'I was sure Amar Akbar Anthony would flop.'
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.
More and more pictures from Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding!
'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.
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.
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.
The annual tradition of Christmas bunch at Shashi Kapoor's house was carried forward by his son Kunal.
'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.
As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha.
Test your filmi gyaan here!
If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.
Thousands of movie buffs remember the double deckers of Mumbai, associating them with stars and blockbuster songs of yesteryear, recalls Debarghya Sanyal.
Babita's success ratio is higher than that of any other leading lady in the 1960s, says Subhash K Jha.
It's not just the aam aadmi who has been feeling the corruption heat.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
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.
From Rekha to Vidya Balan, the film fraternity turned up in large numbers to say goodbye to Yash Chopra.
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.
Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.
The big Kapoor clan had a big celebration!
Pictures and tributes keep pouring in, reminding everyone how much she was loved.
As the legendary actor turns 70 this October 11, we look at his finest films as part of a special series.
Among Manmohan Desai's blockbusters is the one that is most loved by audiences: Amar Akbar Anthony.
'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.
In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?
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