Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the amazing Alka Yagnik's solo song supremacy.
'He runs in my blood like my father who was always thoughtful, caring, happy with my success, sad when I was down.'
'He was a joyful man. He was always content with his life and never ran after money.'
Bollywood bids adieu to Kundan Shah.
Born on June 25, 1951, Shah was a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television. His career spanned several decades, during which he earned acclaim for his comedic timing in movies such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Maalamaal, Hero Hiralal, Main Hoon Na and Kal Ho Naa Ho.
Shah Rukh's Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd is producing its first television show on NDTV imagine. Its a weekly sitcom called Ghar Ki Baat, which is going to be on the same lines as the classic mega hit Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi.
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Aseem Chhabra traces the yesteryear actor's transformations.
'Lots of people fade away from our memory after they die, but he will stay on forever.'
The director had passed away on October 7.
'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'
How Swaroop Sampat paved the way for hubby in the BJP.
Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes. On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22, Dinesh Raheja recalls some of his classic songs.
'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'What a tragic loss for cinema, for India.'
Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.
'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.'
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Mind The Malhotras is like a bus that skipped a few stops on its route, observes Deepa Gahlot.
If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.
I am sad Kundan Shah is no more. I am sad he couldn't make the kind of films he wanted. But I am also grateful. He made me laugh. He made me cry. He made me believe in Hum Honge Kamyab and the power of a shooting star. Sukanya Verma salutes Kundan Shah.
For a person who hasn't overdosed on a TV series for decades -- not since the delightful Friends, and much further back, the homily-laden Hum Log or the excellent Buniyaad or Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi -- Game of Thrones has been a game changer for me, writes Shuma Raha.
Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.
From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.
'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.' 'He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.' 'He wanted a natural, who looked like a common man.'
If he wasn't an actor, Aamir Khan could have made an excellent life coach.
As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their own sweet skin, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.
'I went to Nagpur for my engineering. I used to model there, those amateur fashion shows. Then you know, I thought why not try my luck in films and all?'
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.
'I love Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi. I grew up watching it and find it very funny. I am a huge Kishore Kumar fan.' Zoya Akhtar discusses the one thing she loves -- movies!
Sukanya Verma makes a playlist of 15 profound Rajesh Khanna ditties.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.
Sukanya Verma celebrates its grandeur and grandiloquence in 25 glorious frames on its diamond anniversary.
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