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.
The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.
Joginder Tuteja lists 10 of the actor's movies that you can watch on the OTT platform in India to relive his magic.
Sukanya Verma presents a super fun Bollywood quiz, where all you have to is identify the movie by looking at the still.
'Writers are always nervous.' 'If you go to a party, you will notice that the writers are always in a corner of the party, looking anxious, sweating and tense about something or the other.' 'I am that kind of person.'
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.
Here's what your favourtie celebrities are tweeting.
Co-stars, colleagues, friends, everyone who knew him... paid homage to Vinod Khanna.
Reader Matthew sends his tribute to the superstar.
'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is titled after the principal characters of the film, like two of Desai's popular films.
There are as many as seven movie releases, and they all look good.
Prayag Raj, who was so successful at his peak, ought not to have slid into oblivion, observes Deepa Gahlot.
To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi 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.
Bestknown as the mother of Hindi movie heroes in the 1970s, she acted in over 200 films in a career spanning over five decades.\n\n\n\n
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has faith in his Omkara.
Shabana Azmi shares some beautiful stories of her frequent co-star Vinod Khanna.
The story of an underdog, Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan is quite decent, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Bhar Do Jholi Meri is Salman's favourite song. Here's looking at other smashing qawwalis through time.
Rishi Kapoor discusses his son's career, as Ranbir turns 35.
Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their own sweet skin, applauds Sukanya Verma.
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.
Which is *your* favourite AB film?
Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.
Sukanya Verma looks at all the wonderful, wacky and woeful ways Bollywood has portrayed blindness on screen.
The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.
When Rishi sang and danced, nothing else mattered.
