On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.
B R Chopra was a reformist film-maker, way ahead of his times, says Subhash K Jha.
'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'
'Thank you to everyone who ever collaborated, hired, or listened to my music. I exist because of you'
'Kashmir is the main issue between the two countries.' 'We have not been able to resolve it bilaterally.' 'As the two major countries in South Asia, we have to go back to the drawing board and start engaging.'
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.
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Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.
'I search for characters that have a certain style, be it Ballu from Khal Nayak, Ajju from Kaante, Billa from Musafir or Kancha Cheena from Agneepath.'
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On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.
'He is brilliant in every role he plays.'
'I don't think my troubles would have happened if she was with me. I kind of lost my way after she was gone,' Sanjay Dutt once told Subhash K Jha about his mother Nargis, the legendary actress who passed away this day 41 years ago.
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Subhash K Jha picks the actor's best on his birthday on May 20.
Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.
Experts believe the rising prices may encourage farmers to bring in additional areas for under onion cultivation during the rabi season, which may boost the precious bulb's output, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.
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"I urge users of social media to be cautious. Social-media outlets are not to be fooled around with."
Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.
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An icon of grace and beauty, the charismatic heroine of outstanding films, Suchitra Sen will forever remain the brightest star on the horizon.
Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.
'I joined Hrishida when I was 17.' 'He left me with a lifetime of memories.'
He had directeing films like Hum Hindustani and Leader.
Trains don't just transport from one place to another. Sometimes they can be a setting for a happily-ever-after. It sure happens a lot in the movies.
Family sources said Veeru Devgan had not been keeping well for some time.
Beautiful glimpses into Dilip Kumar's life with Saira Banu.
Rani's friends from the industry attended the funeral.
'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'
'Watching these actors is like a masterclass.' 'All that I've done so far pales in comparison.'
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The award, which carries a citation and cash amount of Rs 10 lakh, is given for promoting communal harmony and peace.
'I was always dancing in front of mirrors! I would dance in the shower too. My mother has to pull me out and make me stand still. I am that sort of girl.' Meet Sayyeshaa Saigal.
Applications have been invited from eligible retired officials (deputy secretary level/deputy registrar level) for filling up of the post of a consultant in the office of Lokpal, the official said.
The attack on the scribe came close on the heels of the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh at Bengaluru.
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