On his 55th birthday, Sukanya Verma celebrates his inimitable ways in 10 scenes that she keeps returning to time and again.
As much as its protagonists look for perfect words to articulate their findings on love, friendship, a space in between and beyond, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil simply reiterates the nature of its unpredictability through a twist Sukanya Verma did not foresee or like.
PZ's played a newlywed many times on screen!
As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.
We take a look at his life through his pictures over the years.
Remembering the Eternal Charmer. Remembering an Awesome Human Being. Remembering an actor and film-maker, the likes of whom we will not see again.
Cupid has played its role for years in the 200-year-old Presidency University in Kolkata but for the first time, love will now become a subject of study in its undergraduate curriculum. The unique interdisciplinary course on love would be offered by the varsity's sociology department and would be available to students of all streams as a 50-mark optional paper.
'The news that the once dashing, absolutely handsome, utterly charming Shashi Kapoor is no more makes me feel terribly sad.' Aseem Chhabra, author of Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star, pays rich tribute to the iconic actor.
We bring you *that story*, and a lot more, in this fascinating excerpt from Roshmila Bhattacharya's Matinee Men: A Journey Through Bollywood.
Bhanu Athaiya on the films she has designed for, how Gandhi happened, and what it means to be a woman in a man's world.
Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and his movies.
10 important things we've learned purely by watching Mohenjo Daro's extravagant trailer!
Thugs of Hindostan adds to Aamir Khan's list of disappointments.
Dil Dhadakne Do joins the debate over the role of women in India.
Kamaal R Khan attacks Ajay Devgn for dragging him into his battle with Karan Johar!
Yesteryear's heart-throb Shashi Kapoor will get the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for his contribution to Indian cinema. On this occasion, we reproduce Dinesh Raheja's nostalgia piece on the actor here:
Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
Celebrating the glamorous Rekha.
One of Bollywood's most rock-solid careers, Anil Kapoor shows no signs of stopping!
Peeking into Anushka's superb style file.
Bollywood has always had a special fascination with wheels, be in motorcycles or cars. So it was no wonder that a special enclave was created at the ongoing Auto Expo 2016 in Greater Noida to tip the hat to the iconic films where the automobile played a critical part.
Sukanya Verma presents the changing faces of Shashi Kapoor.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Photographs tell us so much about the person!
On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.
Looking at Shah Rukh Khan's unusual onscreen professions.
Bollywood has told many 'Brothers' tales over the years.
Why has Sushant Jain, the owner of Ghantewala, the famous sweet shop in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, sent Yash Raj a legal notice?
'Armaan Kohli had been signed up for Kuljeet Singh's role. But I forced Aditya Chopra to take my screen test.' Parmeet Sethi looks back.
'He personified the kind of debonair charm, sublime sensuality and unabashed romance women fantasise about,' says Sukanya Verma.
'He fondly addressed me as 'babbua' .. and with him have gone many incredible unread chapters of his and my life.'
Meet the Big B, a master of (voice) disguises.
The celebrities offer their condolences.
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