'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.
'Her presence lit up the room as she reflected on a remarkable career that has shaped generations of Indian cinema.'
Born on June 25, 1951, Shah was a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television. His career spanned several decades, during which he earned acclaim for his comedic timing in movies such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Maalamaal, Hero Hiralal, Main Hoon Na and Kal Ho Naa Ho.
Muzaffar Ali returns as a director after three decades.
Twenty four years after it first released in 1981, Rekha's Umrao Jaan re-releases in theatres on June 27.
Like The Championships at Wimbledon, the big guns took a beating in the 24th edition of the Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally on Sunday. The Gulf Oil Corporation sponsored, Sportscraft-organised event saw the emergence of a new champion in Bhopal's Muzaffar Ali.
'In a world which is full of categories, hatred and ideologies, there was this basic decency.'
Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who worked with Farooque Sheikh in Umrao Jaan, Gaman and Anjuman, remembers his long association with the late veteran that goes back way before their days in the film industry.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movie legend who turns 70 on October 10.
Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com comes across a Ganesh temple in Kashmir's summer capital that remains a well kept secret.
Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.
The diva was royalty at Lakme Fashion Week.
'His music compositions were like a canvas painting.' 'The flow of notes, its juxtaposition with the rhythm gave a visual movement to the songs.'
A look at the guest list.
Aditi Rao Hydari looked like a royal princess in the black encrusted lehenga.
'Bhupinderji was an amazing singer, a unique voice which had romance and nostalgia.' 'It was soothing, caressing, sentimental, soulful, all rolled into one.'
Check out the offerings of designers Manav Gangwani, Meera and Muzaffar Ali and Suneet Varma on Day Two of Delhi Couture Week.
'(Actor) Rekha has seen me since I was born.' 'She has been a huge inspiration in my life as a designer.'
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.
The former beauty queen and actor turned showstopper for House of Kotwara at the Lakme Fashion Week.
Their ethnic designs are simple, elegant and offer something for everyone. Here's a glimpse of Meera and Muzaffar Ali's showing at the WLIFW.
The award, which carries a citation and cash amount of Rs 10 lakh, is given for promoting communal harmony and peace.
In this special series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Rekha, Farooque Shaikh and Naseeruddin Shah's 1981 film Umrao Jaan.
We bring you the best of runway from Day Two of Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013, with designs by Rina Dhaka, Jyotsna Tiwari and Meera Muzaffar Ali.
The meeting is seen as part of efforts by the RSS and the BJP to reach out to the Muslim community and send out a message of peace and harmony.
Presenting excerpts from Shaukat Azmi's beautiful book, Kaifi And I.
Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.
Famed 13th century Sufi poet and philosopher Jalaluddin Rumi, who in the past has been called the Smiling Face of Islam, is set to receive recognition from the Qatar Foundation.
The filmmaker of the hit film, Bunty Aur Babli brushes off photographers whenever he gets the chance.
Pitted against Samajwadi Party's nominee actor Sanjay Dutt and Bahujan Samaj Party's Akhilesh Das, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Lucknow Lalji Tandon on Wednesday said the character of the city is very different as none of the film stars or businessmen has ever been able to find success in this Lok Sabha seat.
The filmmaker has cast a new face in his upcoming directorial Aye Dil Hai Mushkil.
Veteran actor Farooq Shaikh recounts working on the 1981 classic.
What these movie titles mean!
Take a look at these beautiful stunners who walked the ramp recently and while at it, vote for your favourite at the very end.
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