'When Salim-Javed wrote the character, it was meant to be a comic diversion, a warm-up before Jai and Veeru reach the Thakur.' 'Full credit goes to Jagdeep for the success of the character.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Even as our tier-2 and tier-3 cities become increasingly well-mapped, and well-documented through myriad tech-driven data, the Indian film-maker's dominantly urban gaze turns to regions not crowded by data, area codes, or directions, observes Debarghya Sanyal.
'I'm talking about that predator in your house, and how one should protect one's children from him.'
Missed out on the latest Indian Idol episode? Here's a recap.
The latest episode of Koffee With Karan 8 has Bollywood's eligible bachelors Aditya Roy Kapur and Arjun Kapoor on the couch.
Merry Christmas has a breathtaking climax that will have you sighing like you've never sighed in a Sriram Raghavan movie before, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Maya Digital Studios owned by Ketan Anand to convert Sholay it into 3D
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cairo on Saturday for a two-day state visit during which he will hold talks with the Egyptian leadership, including President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, as the two nations seek to enhance their strategic partnership.
'Great talent sadly underused.'
In spite of its flaws, I enjoyed reading the book, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Simply for the joy of digging into the life, in pictures and words, of one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema.
Hema Malini hosted a party for her friends on her 74th birthday on October 16.
I don't know how the other Friends will react to Matthew Perry's death, but I am sure a part of them will be buried with Chandler, believes passionate Friends fan A Ganesh Nadar.
'In today's day and age of instant success, Hema is a legend beyond the definitions of superstardom.'
'If I had done Sholay, we would have missed seeing the performance of a wonderful actor called Amjad Khan.'
'I have done so many films but even today when I walk on the road, people call me Kaalia. I don't feel bad. I feel proud that people have seen me in Sholay and remember me.'
Bollywood stars make colourful Holi pictures on social media.
Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
Co-writer of 3 Idiots, Abhijat Joshi on coming up with one of 2009's best films.
Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.
Lead stars of Rohan Sippy's new film Nautanki Saala, Ayushmann Khurrana and Kunal Roy Kapur recreate a famous Sholay sequence at the film's poster launch.
'Such memorable performances that brought so much joy and happiness all around.'
he found it difficult to pronounce names such as Sachin Tendulkar and Swami Vivekananda. The US president also struggled with the pronunciation of 'chaiwala', 'Sholay' and the 'Vedas'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began his maiden state visit to Egypt by holding discussions with his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly and top cabinet ministers on deepening trade relations and further strengthening the strategic partnership.
Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag fails to live up to the original.
Do yourself a favour and let's NOT play Holi to the same handful of Holi songs each year. There's so much more than Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jaate Hain (Sholay) or Rang Barse (Silsila)!
'Today, in India, if we do good to others, people feel s/he has some motive.' 'Politics has corrupted our minds.'
'Though Satyakam is one of favourite films, my all-time favourite film is Pratiggya.'
'My character in Karan's film is a man everybody will love.'
Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar chatted with rediff readers.
Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini on Saturday reacted to the speculations that actor Kangana Ranaut could contest elections from Mathura, which is the Sholay actor's parliamentary constituency.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday travelled in a helicopter together for an event in Palghar as they reaffirmed their commitment to take forward their alliance and spoke about their strong bond after a controversial advertisement.
The veteran actor made a special appearance on the popular reality show.
Hansal Mehta's new film Faraaz is a hostage drama that unfolds over one night.
Trains don't just transport from one place to another. Sometimes they can be a setting for a happily-ever-after. It sure happens a lot in the movies.
