Subhash K Jha remembers Dilip Kumar on the screen legend's first death anniversary, July 7.
Theek nahi lagta, a song written by Lata Mangeshkar's favourite lyricist Gulzar, was believed to have been lost.
'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'
Dhoni's daughter, Ziva singing in Malayalam is the cutest thing you'll see today.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again found himself at the center of a controversy, this time for his comments about Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra has been a controversial figure for years, with his comedy often targeting politicians and other public figures. This latest incident has led to a backlash from Shinde's supporters, who have vandalized the venue of Kamra's show. Kamra has a history of making controversial remarks, including heckling a TV anchor on a flight and making comments about the judiciary.
'I never want to play a character that sends out the wrong message.'
On Ashaji's 89th birthday on September 8, Subhash K Jha revisits some of her lesser-known classics.
Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard.
'This is about history and history is important.' 'It is the history of my ancestors, my parents, my grandfather, my chacha...'
'The BJP should identify those involved in the protest against singing Gandhiji's bhajan and take action against them.' 'Such people should be removed from the party because they harm the BJP's image.'
Puneeth Rajkumar was never trained in classical music, but he sang songs for his movies from the time he was a toddler!
Many believe Kishore Kumar serenaded the ladies better than any other iconic playback singer.
The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.
'Everybody knows when I hear Indian music, I start dancing'
The composer had gems to his credit in his long career.
'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'
Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.
'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'
The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable.
Music sensation Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance during Diljit Dosanjh's ongoing Dil-Luminati Tour in Birmingham.
'Sunny sir keeps me distracted from my morning sickness.'
'You could be out of sight, out of mind but it may take just one song to bring you back and to let you know that your audience is still rooting for you.'
'It would be difficult for us to run jails if it wasn't for murderers.'
It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.
The Lata Mangeshkar rendered title song in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham will be re-structured as an orchestral item by American composer Kris Bowers to be part of the narrative.
As we mark the 34th death anniversary of Shankar -- of the legendary Shankar-Jaikishan duo -- Subhash K Jha selects five evergreen songs from their greatest hits.
'It's very difficult, almost impossible, to select my favourite duets with Kishoreda.'
'She has lived through a lot,' close friend Asha Parekh revealed to Subhash K Jha.
'She brought so much craft, skill and spontaneity to her songs, it was almost impossible for me to match up to her voice on screen.'
Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, faced financial difficulties during his time studying at Cambridge University in the mid-1950s, according to his daughter Daman Singh's book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan". The book details how Singh, who was on a scholarship, often had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate to make ends meet. The book also offers insights into Singh's personal life, including his fondness for singing, his quirky sense of humor, and his habit of giving nicknames to people. Daman Singh describes her father as a man who was careful with money, had a good sense of humor, and was a loving husband and father.
As Yesudas turns 84 on January 10, Subhash K Jha salutes the legend.
'In my earlier films, I played meek, very innocent, kind of roles but Suhana (her character's name in the film) is not like that. She is not an abla naari (damsel in distress) and that was very exciting for me.'
'I cannot be confined to just one or two kinds of music.'
We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs
When Khayyam talked about his favourite singer, the song he can never forget and the film that won him the National Award.
'Pancham told me once, "It's very difficult to be taken seriously when there are stalwarts like Shankar-Jaikishan, S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Naushad... How do I make my mark?"' Amit Kumar salutes R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
In 1991, The Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Mangeshkar as the most recorded artist in the world with not less than '30,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs' recorded in 20 Indian languages between 1948 and 1987.
Sukanya Verma celebrates the icon and his imagery in 23 super special Aamir Khan frames etched in her head.
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