Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials. Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever. On what would have been Bappi Lahiri's 73rd birthday this November 27, Dinesh Raheja rewinds to the late music composer's halcyon days.
After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer. But Helen was raring to step out of her dancing shoes, and play heroine instead.
While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Full of seduction and schemes, she'll use her sultry charms and slinky moves to trap and trick her fall guy until he's putty in her hands. Call her femme fatale, man-eater, gold-digger or temptress, morality be damned so long as she gets her way.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Given his recent spate of successes and acclaim in solo leads, one would have thought the 12th Fail star would want to make the most of it. Instead, he's keen to shift the focus on his family life.
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.
Niharika NM was the showstopper for designer Sameer Madan's collection at the LFW X FDCI.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'I cannot be confined to just one or two kinds of music.'
Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
The film fraternity pays its last respects to legendary filmmaker Prakash Mehra.
Here's a look at some of the significant non-Hindi movie titles to come out of Bollywood in the upcoming months.
Meet the actor, who made the character in Rajkumar Hirani's blockbuster hilarious.
Don't have money to spare for classes? Learn an asana or two from our good ol' Hindi films.
'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'
Lyricist Sameer has much reason to celebrate!
Sukanya Verma shows us some eye-catching instances.
Sukanya Verma applauds the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's created on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.
Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.
Learn to enjoy baarish Bollywood style.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.
As Amitabh Bachchan turns a year older, film folk make sure to wish him and cherish their bond with the superstar.
Bollywood says goodbye to Shashi Kapoor.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'
'He was God's good man and a beautiful human being beyond anything else.'
Music composer-singer Bappi Lahiri offers a sneak peek into what to expect in his US concerts this month.
Which is *your* favourite AB film?
'Khaike Paan Banarasiwala doesn't sound like a Hindi song,' Kishore Kumar said. 'I don't think I can sing this song.' We pleaded with him. Finally, he relented on one condition...
An extra point to them for performing the daunting task of sharing screen space with the formidable superstar!
Veteran actor-filmmaker Shashi Kapoor was on Sunday conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award at the landmark Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley.
A look at Bollywood's best cabaret performers over the years! Who is 'YOUR' favourite?
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