Hours before Bappi Lahiri's funeral at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium, film folk arrived at his home to pay their last respects.
'If anybody wants me to act in their film for free, just make me sing all the songs!' 'I don't even care about the script.'
Bhupinder's magical legacy lives on in the musical masterpieces he left behind.
What can you say about a Paresh Rawal comedy where only Sanjay Mishra offers great comic relief, wonders Prasanna D Zore.
On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.
While Kareena kept it light and fun, Aamir didn't shy away from roasting Karan Johar.
'She brought so much craft, skill and spontaneity to her songs, it was almost impossible for me to match up to her voice on screen.'
The quintessential actor's life is filled with lessons that motivate and inspire you to move ahead and chase your calling.
'The sweetest, warmest and loving man ever, always smiling, very innocent and child-like.'
It's simply heart-warming to watch Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat and Swanand Kirkire bring out the optimism in Three of Us, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.
Both Raazi and Veere Di Wedding are interesting films that worked. There is no point reading a trend in them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
'There will be artists and megastars and celluloid masters in Indian Cinema but there will never be another AMITABH BACHCHAN.'
'The character is so popular that even now, there is a new meme on me every day.'
In this series, InstaStories, we let pictures on social media tell their beautiful back stories.
'This was probably a first for Shah Rukh when he had met an 18-month-old ardent fan!'
Mukesh was most emotionally bonded to this tune, so all we will do is look at his songs engaging with this raag in films. In his fascinating book, Windows To The Soul: And Other Essays on Music, Manek Premchand reveals something we don't much know about the legendary singer, who was born 100 years ago on July 22.
Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.
Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.
Subhash K Jha looks at actresses who dared play Momma at the risk of getting typecast.
Rani Mukerji makes a beautiful bride in her movies.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani packs in abundant entertainment and hat tips to the KJo brand, observes Sukanya Verma.
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their own sweet skin, applauds Sukanya Verma.
As the nation mourns the music icon, Namrata Thakker looks at Bappida's amazing life.
'The music was so good that I felt that it would be a great way to bring it back to life.'
'No matter how big the name, no one lives forever; like medicines, we come with an expiry date.' 'But, in the short time that we have, we try to make something that will stay on long after we are gone.'
Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.
Sukanya Verma makes a playlist of 15 profound Rajesh Khanna ditties.
'I'm very proud of having worked with one of the finest minds of India and Indian cinema.'
Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
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Debut director Punit Malhotra, nephew of costume designer Manish Malhotra, talks about his upcoming film I Hate Luv Storys.
Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know.
'I sang... God knows how many songs I sang for him! Most definitely, 50-100 songs.'
'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'
While Dostana's music is nice and peppy for most part, it's nothing extraordinary. It's certainly not the best from Dharma Productions.
Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.
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