'He made people happy with his songs.' 'What matters is how many people you really make happy, how you connect and make them joyous and help them forget their problems.'
Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.
We will continue to be enthralled by your golden oldies we grew up with, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'
Amitabh Bachchan will be seen in Rumy Jafry's thriller Chehre, and while the trailer looks good, this isn't the first time the actor has *thrilled* us!
Sukanya Verma lets her imagination run wild with the lyrics!
This isn't a compilation of his best films, biggest blockbusters or important milestones but moments that swept Sukanya Verma off the floor, blew her heart into smithereens, regaled her with their sheer silliness, made her laugh till her sides hurt and look at phenke hue paise in disdain.
Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard.
Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.
'Today, when I look back, our journey together ajooba lagta hai.'
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga releases on October 12.
'There is a lot that I find extremely annoying in Ramu, like his constant attempts to shock and stir up controversy by needlessly needling sacred cows.' Subhash K Jha salutes the maverick filmmaker on his birthday.
'You become a critic because the job entails watching a 100 films a year, out of which there will be five or six good films.' 'It's really a glutton for punishment, but you're also optimistic and want to see exciting things.'
No Laxmikant Pyarelal. No R D Burman. No A R Rahman. Lyricist Amit Khanna's unusual list of 10 great film songs.
Many believe Kishore Kumar serenaded the ladies better than any other iconic playback singer.
'He had his own style, his own rhythm in the songs that he danced to on screen and in the way he led his life.'
The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.
When Rishi sang and danced, nothing else mattered.
'There is so much division in the country. People are getting more and more into 'Main Hindu hoon woh Mussalmaan hai'.' 'This climate of suspicion and hostility must stop,' The Legend, 92 today, tells Subhash K Jha in an exclusive interview.
'I fell in love with Amrita Singh from the day I saw Betaab... She is amazing'
Hopefully, the grey world of central banking in a nation hit by demonetisation, will lighten up with some of his notes soon.
Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.
Monsoon is here, and time to bring out the chhatris.
The show's called Classic Legends and will premiere at 7.30 on December 11 on Zee Classic.
'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'
Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'
'I thought I'd be Chintu's ghost voice, just like Mukeshsaab for Rajsaab.' 'Chintu believed in my voice. He would always recommend me.' 'I sang two songs for him in his second film, Zehreela Insaan.' 'I was supposed to sing Oh Hanseeni, which became the biggest hit of the film.' 'Before I knew it, the song was taken away from me and given to Kishore Kumarsaab.'
Here's presenting the first Rediff Reader Bollywood Quiz.
Here's looking at AR Rahman's collaborations with top Bollywood directors.
Begum, 80, wasn't keeping well since last few years.
Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.
'Kishoreda was very close to our family and offered a lot of support.'
As the legend turns 76 today, here are some cool numbers you can swing to.
The popular Hindi movie lyricist passed away at his Pali Hill residence in Mumbai on Friday.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances