The cheeky young man who once gave me one-word answers grew into a philosophical, detached star yet remained simple and humble, never letting stardom steal his heart, notes Rediff's Shobha Warrier who first interviewed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner in 1987.
'I came to hear you sing Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon. I am glad I have heard you sing.'
'Casting the Bachchans NOT as father and son was the toughest and the easiest part.'
There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.
'If it's a good song, you will always see me singing it.'
After the Christian wedding in Goa, Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani got married in a Hindu ceremony in Mumbai on Friday.
'The great singer Shardaji took Bhojpuri music and singing to the national and international level with her singing!'
This was a soaring evening that sent hearts aflutter and for a few brief moments we tasted the breath of pure freedom that has been missing in this country for the past several years.
'Shreya (Ghoshal) ma'am said she hasn't heard a voice like mine before, and added that even in the future, there won't be another voice like mine.'
'Gulzarsaab's words are lucid and singing them is like painting a picture.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed "Operation Sindoor" as a turning point in the global fight against terror, describing it as a symbol of India's growing strength and clarity of purpose. Addressing the nation through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi said the operation reflects a changing and resolute India, and has inspired patriotism and self-reliance across the country.
Bengaluru Police on Sunday morning halted British musician Ed Sheeran's live street performance in the city, citing lack of permission by the popular singer-songwriter.
Through Bob Dylan's music, lyrics, and Timothe Chalamet's superb acting, we feel we have rubbed shoulders with greatness, even when it is full of flaws, self-doubts, warts and all, observes Aseem Chhabra.
You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.
Subhash K Jha picks songs to celebrate Maha Shiv Ratri.
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.
Dhoni's daughter, Ziva singing in Malayalam is the cutest thing you'll see today.
Aiden Markram himself knows what he is capable of -- and how to express it on a cricket field. And South Africa will be the biggest beneficiary in the coming years.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a comment on a woman colleague's hair, even if accompanied by a song, does not constitute sexual harassment at work. The court set aside a bank's internal report and an industrial court order that had found a senior executive guilty of misconduct under the POSH Act, arguing that the alleged actions did not amount to sexual harassment. The court noted that the complainant herself had not perceived the comment as sexual harassment at the time and later expressed gratitude to the executive.
'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'
Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard.
On Ashaji's 89th birthday on September 8, Subhash K Jha revisits some of her lesser-known classics.
Many believe Kishore Kumar serenaded the ladies better than any other iconic playback singer.
Puneeth Rajkumar was never trained in classical music, but he sang songs for his movies from the time he was a toddler!
The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.
The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on comedian Kunal Kamra's petition seeking the quashing of an FIR registered against him for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The court also granted Kamra interim protection from arrest.
The composer had gems to his credit in his long career.
'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'
'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'
'If Uddhav bhau and Raj bhau come together, who can stop us?' Prasanna D Zore reports on the fervour and hope set off by the Thackeray cousins coming together.
'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.'
'I never want to play a character that sends out the wrong message.'
The Bombay High Court has allowed the police investigation against comedian Kunal Kamra over his remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to continue, but has barred his arrest. The court said the investigation can continue, but Kamra will not be arrested during the pendency of the petition. The court also said that if the police wanted to record Kamra's statement, they shall do so in Chennai, where he currently resides, after giving him prior notice.
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.
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.
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.
'This is about history and history is important.' 'It is the history of my ancestors, my parents, my grandfather, my chacha...'
'It's very difficult, almost impossible, to select my favourite duets with Kishoreda.'
