No longer, Virendra Kapoor points out, are these awards given on the recommendation of ministers, or the Delhi-based liaison men who had ruled the roast till 2014.
Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.
'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'
The actrss pays tribute to the late legend in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani.
The award, which carries a citation and cash amount of Rs 10 lakh, is given for promoting communal harmony and peace.
'Kishoreda was very close to our family and offered a lot of support.'
As Gulzar turns 86 on August 18, Subhash K Jha celebrates the iconic figure by picking his five favourite songs.
Subhash K Jha gives us some lesser known about the late actress on her birth anniversary, August 1.
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''This body is mine. And bearing its burden has become quite a task,' Dilip Kumar once told Subhash K Jha.'
Mahipal, who has worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.
'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'
'The thing about Balaji was that he brought his own special flavour and energy to every song he sang.' 'In that sense, he was like Kishoreda.'
'There are hardly singers who could put life into a song the way Mohammad Aziz did.' Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, Rajesh Roshan and Anu Malik remember the versatile singer who passed into the ages on November 27.
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'Songs are a commercial compromise.' 'I had to invent tricks to fit songs into my films.'
1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
"I did not say that," Chandurkar told this correspondent during a brief conversation. "What I said was those supporting communal parties should be stripped of national awards given to them by the government. I respect Lata Mangeshkar."
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B R Chopra was a reformist film-maker, way ahead of his times, says Subhash K Jha.
Like the rest of India, film folk like Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar came out on their balconies to clap and give a shout-out to people, who have been providing medical and other essential services during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as part of PM Narendra Modi's Janta curfew initiative.
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Hemant was undergoing treatment for cancer in Scotland, where he succumbed to the illness on September 26.
'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'
'They have earned their money and their fame. They could have earned our respect by behaving in more public spirited fashion, but they have chosen instead to be unconcerned on that count,' says Aakar Patel.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
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A look at some of the most starry addresses in Mumbai.
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'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'
The legend talks about her favourite singers. Syed Firdaus Ashraf listens in.
Bhaiyaa Mere Rakhi Ke Bandhan Ko Nibhaana from Chhoti Bahen is popular on Raksha Bandhan even today.
Among those who are deeply saddened by music composer Khayyam's passing is ghazal maestro Talat Aziz.
'Full credit goes to the aam junta of India, the common man for bringing this amazing change of governance in the country.' the Nightingale raves.
