Lata Mangeshkar was closely associated with the controversial Hindu nationalist and freedom fighter.
Thackeray and his family members met 80-year-old Chandrabhaga Shinde, who became the face of protests by Shiv Sena workers against Independent MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana a day earlier, at her residence in Parel in the evening.
The 66th National Awards have been announced, and Hindi cinema has emerged a major winner.
Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.
'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
A look at the winners of the 64th National awards.
Glimpses of The Legend from our archives.
The Disciple is an ode to music and a salute to Mumbai. The city can be harsh, but it also lets the voices of struggling classical musicians exist, although often they live on the edge of society, observes Aseem Chhabra.
'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'
Let's take a look at the celebs who attended the Viacom 18 5th anniversary party...
There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.
'Alia's chemistry with Shefali was great, and you can't rehearse chemistry.'
Apart from Urmila Matondkar, the names of Marathi actor and Shiv Sena leader Aadesh Bandekar, singer Anand Shinde, BJP-turned-NCP leader Eknath Khadse, farmer leader Raju Shetti are also doing rounds.
A look at the pictures from the prayer meet.
Looking at the filmi folk, who were felicitated at the event.
Cool red carpet fashion, right here.
'Salman sir said that he wants to see me as a big singer before Bigg Boss ends.' 'If you have Salman sir's hand on your head, you don't need to look back.'
Lookalike contest or not, we couldn't help but ask: Do these actors look like the legends they play on screen? Vote!
Check out the star arrivals.
Queen, directed by Vikas Bahl, has picked up an award for Best Hindi film as well.
The late legend would have turned 90 today.
Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.
'You could be out of sight, out of mind but it may take just one song to bring you back and to let you know that your audience is still rooting for you.'
'I don't celebrate my success and that's why I don't moan my failures.'
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu presented the National Film Awards to the year's winners with actors Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana and Keerthy Suresh receiving top honours.
Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday, exhorted people to spend more time in the gym than at the dining table.
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.
Bollywood makes way for regional cinema at the 65th National Awards.
The legendary singer turns 87 today!
Many celebrities including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar rallied around the central government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda following tweets by Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg backing farmers who are protesting near Delhi border.
The Beti fashion show unites celebs to educate and empower the girl child.
A look at the star arrivals.
It was this day, March 6, in 1971 that Sunil Manohar Gavaskar made his debut in Test cricket.
Priyanka Chopra looks stunning, eight times over!
The amazing Shraddha Kapoor on Rock On 2, acting as Dawood's sister and why she thinks journalists are unfair sometimes.
Take a look at celebs at Aamir Khan's Diwali party.
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