The Bollywood stalwart turns 70 on January 17.
Millions of kids and young adults were terrified of Pran and believed him to be a villain in real life, writes Arthur J Pais, in his tribute to the legendary actor who passed away on July 12.
Anupam Kher on why he thinks the prime minister is a genuine person.
'Laxmikant-Pyarelal called upon Abba to ask him to sing this ghazal. "Please sing this ghazal for us. The producer is keen that only you should sing this ghazal, so that it will have the desired effect. But he doesn't have money enough to pay you".' Abba's heart was bound to melt on hearing this. He consented immediately. His daughter-in-law Yasmin K Rafi remembers the legendary Mohammed Rafi who would have been 91 today.
'When it came to S D Burman, a Guide song was completely different from a Tere Mere Sapne song which was completely different from a Sharmilee song. Except for their quality, there is nothing to link them together.' 'Lata was his ultimate voice. He felt there was nobody like Lata. "Give me a harmonium, give me Lata and I will make music," he said.'
What is it about the charm of the Northeast and its mountains that it takes prisoners?
The book Effective People by Dr TV Rao features inspiring examples of success icons from across the world.
Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.
Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.
