'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'
Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.
Hema Malini is a rare Bharatiya Janata Party star politician who has been asked to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election for a third time.
Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini was spotted travelling by the Mumbai Metro.
Dharmendra remained one of the most loved stars of all time, even when his movies tapered off, and age caught up with him.
'Work should be done in accordance with Parliament's rules. They don't do it and they have been suspended'
'In today's day and age of instant success, Hema is a legend beyond the definitions of superstardom.'
'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary styles, Salilkaku created a new musical genre in Bengal called Gana Sangeet.'
'Asha Parekh once said he never really went beyond the villager he originally was.'
Manish Malhotra kicked off the Diwali party scene by inviting his A-lister friends over. The ladies did come over, and it looked like a Manish Malhotra ramp walk into his home.
The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89.
'I have heard big stars, who are a part of Gen Z, demand not only food of their choice but also insist on taking food home for their family. And I am talking about stars who charge anything from Rs 40 crore to Rs 100 crore.'
'I was a boy from a small village in Punjab. Who would have thought I'd be loved by everyone?'
The Madurai Bench of the high court will on Friday hear the case related to the Karur stampede incident, which claimed the lives of at least 41 people and over 100 were injured.
Aamir Khan made sure to invite stars, young and old, at the wedding reception of his daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare.
'Let me say this very clearly: No one except Sunny could do this film.'
Rajinikanth may have made his last Hindi film two decades ago but he can still set the screen alight, blazing away with a gun that has dozens of barrels. As Thalaiva turns 75 on December 12, Dinesh Raheja looks back at his 17 year journey in Hindi cinema.
Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the sort of co-actors he worked with.
What if Sholay were produced now, in our technologically advanced era, with AI vying for our attention?, asks Atanu Biswas.
'The way Helen ma'am grooves, she's so seductive.'
"We did not know that a CBI inquiry was requested on our behalf regarding the Karur tragedy. It has been nine years since my husband Panneerselvam, who had signed the petition, abandoned us," says Sharmila, mother of the 9-year-old boy who had lost his life in the stampede during a political rally addressed by actor-politician Vijay.
'While I personally the baseless news amusing, it was quite sad to see how disturbed my family felt.'
'To have babies in our family after so long is such a blessing.'
This is the first campaign ban imposed by the poll body in this Lok Sabha election cycle.
'It will remain my one regret that Lataji didn't sing for me in Meera.'
While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.
Bollywood's Eternal Dream Girl enters the seventh decade of a memorable life.
Hema Malini, who will turn 72 on Friday, has recorded two songs for Durga Puja.
'Salman has never been given a reason to change his ways.'
Hema Malini directs her second film Tell Me O Khuda after gap of 16 years.
'Today is a special day for me! Dharamji is here in Mathura to campaign for a whole day on my behalf'
In 1973, several major leading ladies like Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, had married and retired from films. Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement. Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was soon persuaded to sign on multiple films as a leading lady.
Asrani may have never been a marquee name up in sparkling lights or on outsized posters but the sheer proficiency with which he realised his characters has unleashed gales of laughter over five decades and made a significant contribution to several landmark films. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor.
The veteran actress turns 66 today, October 16.
The two actresses will share the stage for a dance recital in Chennai soon.
'Ma'am please practice how to wield the (broom) in private before your next photo op'
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