'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.'
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.
Hema Malini and Dharmendra, who celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on May 2, made a beautiful couple on screen.
'I just took the Almighty's name and plunged into it.'
This is the first campaign ban imposed by the poll body in this Lok Sabha election cycle.
Shor was a masterpiece and the song Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai, Maujon Ki Ravaani Hai, Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin, Teri Meri Kahaani Hai plays in my mind every time I think of my sweet wife, who passed away nine years ago. A Ganesh Nadar applauds the fabulous songs in Manoj Kumar movies.
It's not everyday that we get to interview the mesmerising Hema Malini.
'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'
'Work should be done in accordance with Parliament's rules. They don't do it and they have been suspended'
'I was super shy and awkward and had no idea what huge stars I was working with.'
Aamir Khan made sure to invite stars, young and old, at the wedding reception of his daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare.
Hema Malini surprised Mumbai commuters when she took the Metro one fine day to travel to the far flung north suburb of Dahisar.
Sukanya Verma looks at instances of aristocrats falling for commoners on the silver screen.
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.
The three-day Holi weekend saw many film folk take a quick travel break.
A war of words erupted in the Indian Parliament on Tuesday between Samajwadi Party (SP) MPs and BJP MP Hema Malini over the alleged mismanagement at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. SP leaders accused the Uttar Pradesh government of failing to provide adequate food, water, and fuel, leading to the deaths of devotees. Hema Malini, however, defended the event's organization, claiming it was well-managed despite a stampede that occurred on January 29th.
Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini was spotted travelling by the Mumbai Metro.
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.
Bollywood's biggest stars arrived at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on May 1 to take part in the inaugural edition of World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.
As the runway shimmered with reimagined classics, the night became an ode to Indian fashion's impactful evolution.
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and party's candidate from Kalkaji, Ramesh Bidhuri, has yet again courted controversy by allegedly saying that after victory in the Delhi assembly polls next month, he will develop smooth roads in the constituency like Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's 'cheeks'.
'Let me say this very clearly: No one except Sunny could do this film.'
'In today's day and age of instant success, Hema is a legend beyond the definitions of superstardom.'
The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable.
Film folk of all ages celebrated Bhai Dooj on Sunday.
Manoj Kumar's musical imprints are as deep as his cinematic ones.
The veteran actor passed into the ages in the early hours of Friday, April 4, 2025. Sukanya Verma looks back at his most memorable performances.
Taapsee goes rani pink... Mira-Shahid's first meeting....Vijay has a feast...
Malavika gets colourful... Nimrat's in a tiger mood... Esha wishes mum Hema Malini on her birthday...
From stunning animal portraits to captivating glimpses of behaviour in their natural habitat, the World Nature Photography Awards contest showcases the intricate relationship between animals, plants, fungi, and humans.
Rashmika goes red... Adah goes blue...Tripti's fusion fashion...
This is how the residents of Jamnagar danced the Garba.
Movie stars Kangana Ranaut, 37, in Mandi and Hema Malini, 75, in Mathura celebrate their victories in the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
'If I'm playing Shah Rukh Khan's role, then of course, I would have loved to do it.'
'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'
'It will remain my one regret that Lataji didn't sing for me in Meera.'
Film folk exercise their right to at the Maharashtra assembly elections.
'To have babies in our family after so long is such a blessing.'
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