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The Romeos of Hazratgunj: An elegy

In Yogi Adityanath's Uttar Pradesh wayward Romeos would all be in the lock-up, says Sunil Sethi.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com 'The pursuit of happiness... in Lucknow of the 1950s meant......

The FUN FUN Movie Quiz!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Three things we wholeheartedly recommend. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated. And play our fun and filmi quiz. A.......

Anarkali or Umrao Jaan?

Does Harsh Varrdhan need style tips from his elegant sisters? Photograph: Kind courtesy Sara Jane Dias/Instagram Sarah Jane Dias asks you to guess who this is: Anarkali? Umrao Jaan? Desi Girl?......

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

Meena Kumari's Pakeezah and Rekha's Umrao Jaan epitomise the cinematic tawaif, a combination of poetess and seductress, steeped in the tragic metaphor of the candle that burns itself out while......

5 roles that define Waheeda Rehman

Subhash K Jha gives us the very best of Waheeda Rehman. I have not seen Waheeda Rehman step out of her comfort zone to display the staggering range of Madhubala, Geeta Bali, Nutan or Sridevi, says......

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Ready to kick in 2021 with our fully filmi Bollywood quiz challenge? All you have to do is identify the movie from the......

Affection of fans played huge role in my career: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar has said that the "warmth and affection" that he has received from the cricket loving Indian fans across the globe has played a "hugerole" in his career. "Something that......

Images: England survive, Argentina and Brazil win

Substitute Jermain Defoe struck twice after the break to spare the blushes of England's defenders and earn Fabio Capello's side a 2-2 draw in a friendly with the Netherlands on Wednesday. England......

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