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'Meena Kumari used to wear her roles like a dress' – Birth anniversary special

Film memorabilia collector and historian Zafar Aabid Balani remembers a few incidents from the career of the screen legend.

Aug 01 2017 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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Guru Dutt and his muse Geeta: Birth anniversary special

Despite their bitter separation and Guru Dutt's rumoured affair, the couple remained inseparable in success and failure. On the director's 92nd birth anniversary (9 July), we look at the relationship between the husband and wife whose tale unfolded through songs on screen.

Jul 09 2017 — Shriram Iyengar

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How writing love letters helped Abrar Alvi land Guru Dutt's films

The director of Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam worked with Guru Dutt on some of his most important films, including Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool. But if it weren't for Abrar Alvi's heartbreak, he might never have found employment with one of the most poetic directors of Indian cinema. 

Jul 01 2016 — Shriram Iyengar