Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.
Sukanya Verma looks at all the wonderful, wacky and woeful ways Bollywood has portrayed blindness on screen.
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Subhash K Jha picks songs to celebrate Maha Shiv Ratri.
Rediff.com's Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar captures glimpses of the stars on Sunday.
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.
Sukanya Verma doffs her hat at all the salaam-themed titles out there.
'I was attracted to her both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time,' says Dilip Kumar in his autobiography, Dilip Kumar: The Substance And The Shadow.
There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.
Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.
Rare glimpses from the Legend's Life.
'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'
'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'
"Some vidharmis are constantly hurting Hindu sentiments. The video 'Madhuban me Radhika nache' is one such condemnable attempt. I am warning Sunny Leone ji, Shaarib and Toshi ji to understand. If they don't remove the song after apologising in three days, then we will take action against them," Mishra told reporters when asked about the song.
Asking that if all these leaders and actors accompanying the Pakistani journalists are Inter-Services Intelligence's contacts, Singh asserted that he would have invited her again had there been no visa restrictions between India and Pakistan.
The legendary actress will be the first figure from the classical world of Indian cinema to be displayed at the waxworks museum.
'The mohabbat Shah Rukh Khan gives out on screen is very important in today's times.'
'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.
Shah Rukh Khan launched the special Edition of Filmfare magazine recently, and spoke at length about shooting with Amitabh Bachchan and Dilip Kumar.
Amitabh Bachchan has been actively spreading the word on coronavirus on social media.
'To hear this was heartbreaking.' 'Imagine a stalwart like Surekhaji having to audition like a newcomer!'
'I felt insulted, very hurt, that Indian cinema meant only Hindi cinema.'
Bollywood has often celebrated Lord Krishna with lovely songs over the years. On the festive occasion of Janmashtami, Subhash K Jha picks his favourite Kanha songs.
Glimpses of The Legend from our archives.
Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
'...and showcased in their original beauty.'
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A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'After watching Elvis Presley, Shammi Kapoor decided to pick the rock and roll star's style itself.' 'Dada was the kind of producer who took a leap of faith and gave Shammi Kapoor the freedom to display himself as crazy, mad, rough -- all the charms of Elvis Presley -- in his films.'
Karnataka has been in mourning after movie star Puneeth Rajkumar passed into the ages on October 29.
Why do Hindi cinema superstars flounder in their fifties, asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who popularised disco music in India in the 1980s and 1990s, has died following multiple health issues. He was 69.
Lord Krishna didn't play the flute for timepass," Assam BJP MLA Dilip Kumar Paul said.
'When she called to ask why I was depressed, my depression flew out of the window.'
'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'
'Such memorable performances that brought so much joy and happiness all around.'
Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.
