Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
'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.'
We look back at the iconic actor's brilliant life on his 90th birthday.
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.
Filmi folk celebrated Friendship Day by sharing pictures and thoughts with their besties.
The iconic Waheeda Rehman tells Subhash K Jha why she refused her most memorable role in Guide until...
"We both hate parties and get-togethers and avoid them as much as possible.' 'That's about all I've in common with Dad."
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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?
Helen looked radiant, but reluctant to reveal too much about her past.
Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.
'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.'
'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'
'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.
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.
'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.'
Just what do actors *do* the whole day?
'Whenever she joined any of our family functions, she was so good, so simple.'
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
''Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.'
Bollywood pays tribute to its brightest star.
'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.'
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.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
As Shah Rukh Khan turned guide in Jab Harry Met Sejal, Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood's original Guide.
The competition for the worst or most perilous 10 years has always been between the 1960s and the 1980s, points out Shekhar Gupta.
Many believe Kishore Kumar serenaded the ladies better than any other iconic playback singer.
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.
Where Shamshad Begum was charging Rs 900 for a song, Lata was prepared to settle for Rs 50 as she came on the scene. Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.
Dilip Kumar, India's enduring film legend through the decades, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, July 7, after a prolonged illness, his family and doctors treating him said.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.
All you have to do is answer some questions!
