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.
Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
Almost 25 per cent central government posts were vacant as of March 2022, compared to 9.4 per cent in March 2002.
We look back at the iconic actor's brilliant life on his 90th birthday.
Saira Banu turned nostalgic on her 79th birthday on August 23.
Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.
The iconic Waheeda Rehman tells Subhash K Jha why she refused her most memorable role in Guide until...
Filmi folk celebrated Friendship Day by sharing pictures and thoughts with their besties.
"We both hate parties and get-togethers and avoid them as much as possible.' 'That's about all I've in common with Dad."
'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'
A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.
Zeenat Aman has been sharing her snippets about her journey into the film industry and her star-maker, Dev Anand, on Instagram in a three-part series.
She sang the chartbusters Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche in Brahmachari, Tumse Oh Haseena Kabhi Mohabbat Na Maine Karni Thi in Farz and Ajhu Na Aaye Balma in Saanjh Aur Savera.
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
'When entering an industry like Bollywood, every actor hopes for a starmaker... My starmaker was Dev saab.'
If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.
Helen looked radiant, but reluctant to reveal too much about her past.
As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?
Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.
'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'
'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'
'I could tell there was an extraordinary intensity about Amitabh Bachchan even in bad films.' 'Kuch baat thi.' 'Salim saab and I insisted on casting him in Zanjeer.'
Tanuja could do practically anything on screen, applauds Subhash K Jha, as he salutes the actor on her 80th birthday on September 23.
Just what do actors *do* the whole day?
Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
'It doesn't matter if you are from abroad or Indian, we are told that there's a prime time for a female actor.' 'It's time that people understand there is no certain age for women to thrive in.'
Bollywood pays tribute to its brightest star.
'Whenever she joined any of our family functions, she was so good, so simple.'
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
''Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.'
As Shah Rukh Khan turned guide in Jab Harry Met Sejal, Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood's original Guide.
Many believe Kishore Kumar serenaded the ladies better than any other iconic playback singer.
'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
All you have to do is answer some questions!
Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.
There's no love like the love for a sibling, and Bollywood sure does agree, says Sukanya Verma.
There's no love like the love for a sibling, and Bollywood sure does agree, says Sukanya Verma.
