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An accidental actor, Ashok Kumar went on to become the first big star of Hindi cinema. On his 106th...

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The legacy of music composer Saraswati Devi: Death anniversary special

She was one of the earliest female music composers of Indian cinema, whose original tunes were later...

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30 years of Mr. India: 10 things you didn’t know about the Anil Kapoor-Sridevi film

The beloved cult classic, with such iconic characters as Mogambo and Calendar, celebrates 30 years...

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When Kishore Kumar borrowed his big brother Ashok's song from Jeevan Naiya

A look at how the song 'Koi Humdum Na Raha' originally from Jeevan Naiya links the two Ashok...

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Revisiting BR Chopra’s directorial debut, Afsana

On the filmmaker’s birth anniversary (he was born on 22 April 1914), a look at his foray into...

22 Apr 2017 7:00 IST — Sonal Pandya

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The film, which celebrates its 74th anniversary today (9 January), changed the fortunes of both its...

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For the legendary star’s 15th death anniversary today (10 December), a glance back in time to...

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How Ashok Kumar helped many find their footing in Hindi cinema

As an actor and pioneer of early Hindi cinema, Ashok Kumar inspired and mentored many personalities...

13 Oct 2016 5:21 IST — Sonal Pandya

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We bet you didn't know this about SD Burman

From his early days in Calcutta to his position as an established music director in Bombay, here are...

01 Oct 2016 2:30 IST — Sonal Pandya

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How Joy Mukherjee lost and found Love In Bombay

True love goes past limitations of time, logic and practicality. For 40 years, a forgotten star down...

26 Sep 2016 10:49 IST — Shriram Iyengar

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Why Honey Singh is not the first desi hip hop star

From his sharp dress sense to a sharper, vitriolic tongue that raps out lyrics, Yo Yo Honey Singh as...

15 Mar 2016 13:35 IST — Shriram Iyengar

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Kamal Amrohi, interrupted

In a career spanning five decades, Kamal Amrohi directed only 4 films, 3 of which are unquestionably...

11 Feb 2016 11:21 IST — Shriram Iyengar