Raza Murad has featured in over 500 movies till date, and he's not slowing down anytime soon.
'Shashikala was never short of her work.' 'But somewhere as she grew older she got tired of playing variations of the villain.' 'She became spiritual.'
'A young film-maker like me doesn't have the luxury of first choices.'
'Once an ad, or a brand, has taken a stance, it should have the guts to stick to it.' 'You can't put out an ad and then issue an apology.'
'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.
Movie legends Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore share their memories of Shashikala, who passed into the ages on Sunday with Subhash K Jha.
Dil Bekaraar is watchable, but not quick-witted enough to binge watch, feels Sukanya Verma.
'I was so nervous and embarrassed that I hid behind a pillar, just watching my son quietly.' 'I could see him very quiet, not communicating with anybody.'' 'I thought he was not interested. But when he gave his first shot, he was perfect!'
Feeling the heat and tension of the crisis? Fikar not!
'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.
Sukanya Verma looks at all the AKs Bachchan has worked with.
'The digital release is part of cinema's ongoing process of evolution.' 'One shouldn't avoid change. I wouldn't.'
The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.
Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.
Priyadarshan has made some of the best comedies in Hindi cinema, but the director says it none of it would have been possible without the cult success of Hera Pheri which completed 20 years on March 31.
'I was attracted to Javed because he was exactly like my father.'
'So I started talking to him in Marathi and everything really changed.' 'There was this spark in his eyes and he smiled.' 'It's unbelievable that a man can be so charming with a single smile at 90.'
The veteran actress turns 70 today, December 8.
Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.
'I spoke to Deven a couple of times after he shifted residence to Pune. He had changed. He had become quieter, sober. He used to be funny, full of laughter. I did call him a couple of times but it wasn't like old times.' Sharmila Tagore looks back at her close friend Deven Verma.
Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.
Games Sukanya Verma learned at the movies.
'Even when he moves beyond his traditional repertoire, he sticks to a template that does not take him too far from the viewer's gentler emotions,' notes Vikram Johri.
Piku should hopefully be some good shit, says Raja Sen.
Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.
An A-Z of Bachchanalia, the letters expanding into unforgettable bits of his filmography.
Amitabh Bachchan is excellent, no question. Only his mystery involved an elusive bottle of Isabgol, says Raja Sen.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
On Amitabh Bachchan's 75th birthday, we bring you the unseen pictures of the legendary actor from his life.
If only making it official was as easy as falling in love, says Sukanya Verma.
'The producer will wear these gold ornaments, but they will not part with Rs 30,000 or Rs 50,000 to pay the writer.'
She sung a song for every mood, every situation. Sukanya Verma dives into Asha Bhosle's magnificent repertoire and pulls out gems on her 85th birthday.
'I know all good things have to end someday. But memories, especially film memories are special,' says Aseem Chhabra.
