'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'
Shagun is every bit the Gen-Z style star - part nostalgic, part now and always next-level.
Karan Johar had an extra special Friendship Day. His friends Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji won their first ever National Awards (Jawan and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway respectively).
'I was to do Sanam Bewafa but it had a contract that my father was not okay with.'
It was an invite-only event that blended delectable cuisine, curated cocktails and a stunning showcase of craftsmanship.
'Star didn't think Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was good enough to come immediately after KBC.' 'Except for Ekta, no one imagined it would become such a hit.'
'If it makes you laugh, or cry, or remember something you thought you'd forgotten,if it makes you feel a little less alone -- then maybe that's what I'm here for.'
Aamir Khan's starry magic, Akshay Kumar's buffoonery and more on OTT this week.
'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'
The two leads are looking confident in the trailer, but whether their chemistry will translate into a convincing love saga is something that remains to be seen, notes Mayur Sanap.
From groundbreaking designs to iconic red-carpet glamour, these shapeshifters have not only put India on the global map but also created a niche through their distinctive personal styles.
From groundbreaking designs to iconic red-carpet glamour, these shapeshifters have not only put India on the global map but also created a niche through their distinctive personal styles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India will never compromise the interests of its farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers, asserting that he would be ready to pay any price.
The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.
'A director's actor, if I had told her to jump from a building, she would probably have.' 'But I only told her to jump off a running train...'
Kareena has been a leading lady now for 25 years, Deepika for almost two decades and Alia for over a decade. Dinesh Raheja chronicles the changing ways Bollywood has treated actor-moms.
'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.'
Actor-Writer-Director Tigmanshu Dhulia (known for films like Paan Singh Tomar, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, Haasil and Charas) shared an interesting memory when he served tea to Shah Rukh Khan.
'Who do you think directs most of the films that he has done in the last four-five years?'
'It's a tremendous accomplishment to have a father like Amitabh Bachchan and still be so sorted, to not taste the kind of success that he should have and yet be so balanced.'
She's the Moana of your fairy tale because 'a little bit of ocean, a little bit of sand' make her mighty happy.
The abrupt exit of Salman Khan's brother-in-law Aayush Sharma from Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali has shocked the star's close friends.
Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.
'In a world which is full of categories, hatred and ideologies, there was this basic decency.'
When she's not dazzling us on-screen, she is serving bomb-tastic fashion-forward looks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a pair of shoes to a man named Rampal Kashyap who had vowed to remain barefoot for 14 years until he met Modi. Modi also requested the man to focus on social work and nation building instead of taking such vows in the future.
'It's been seven years since I did a movie. Now, I'm back.'
'No matter how many security personnel are around you, you are still an open target.'
Veteran actor Tiku Talsania is currently undergoing treatment at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai after suffering a brain stroke.
Sanam Teri Kasam got the biggest collections ever for a re-release.
Neha watches her first Test in person... Fatima takes a mielfie... Sonal in Dubai...
It's been 19 years of that time when Karan Johar reminded us to love our parents.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The Supreme Court of India harshly criticized a man for abandoning his wife and minor daughters, calling his actions "cruel" and questioning his humanity. The court demanded the man provide financial support to his family, including his daughters, before it would consider any favorable orders in his case. The man had previously been convicted of domestic abuse and fraudulently removing his wife's uterus. The court's strong stance highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the need for legal protection for women and children in India.
'It must have been the nervous excitement of shooting with THE Amitabh Bachchan. I had kept tossing and turning all night. The next morning, I promptly fainted in my choreographer Farah Khan's arms. When I came round, I heard Amitji saying, 'Please don't faint. I promise I'll dance well.''
She does not hesitate when it comes to experimenting with her makeup.
How influencer Kusha Kapila fared during her debut Cannes red carpet outing.
You too can incorporate this trend in your wardrobe. Here's how.
'BJP leaders emerged victorious only because of Narendra Modi's name, not for their own political capability.'
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