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Book excerpt: The movies that inspired Deepti Naval to become an actress
In her memoir, A Country Called Childhood, published by Aleph Book Company, the actress reminisces...
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75 years of Hum Ek Hain (1946): A parable of national integration which marked Dev Anand’s debut
Released on 8 June 1946, the film imparts the message of tolerance, oneness and unity....
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10 fascinating facets of Balraj Sahni — Birth anniversary special
Cinestaan looks at the life and passions of the artiste on his 108th birth anniversary....
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Suchitra Sen, the 'Mahanayika' who powered woman-centric films 60 years ago
Suchitra Sen, who would have been 90 today, was one of those rare actresses whose star power could...
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50 years of Gambler: An unremarkable film that shines with Dev Anand’s colossal talent and charm
Dev Anand draws you into every scene even when his co-artiste is hopelessly hamming his or her way...
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Book excerpt: When Guru Dutt first met Dev Anand
A new biography of the acclaimed filmmaker, published by Simon & Schuster, recounts the story of...
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The pioneering films of Chetan Anand – Centenary special
Strangely, the visionary filmmaker and his work have not received the prominence that they...
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Guru Dutt, the light that burned twice as brightly: Birth anniversary special
When Guru Dutt died, allegedly of an overdose of sleeping pills, in 1964, few would have guessed the...
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Dev Anand's grandson Rishi to make debut with Saajan Chale Sasural 2
Saajan Chale Sasural 2 will also feature actors Chunkey Pandey, Arya Babbar, Hemant Pandey, Sonal in...
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World Post Day: 11 beautiful songs that capture the lost art of letters
On World Post Day (10 October), we recall some wonderful songs that capture the romanticism and joy...
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11 actors who quit their day jobs for fame
On Dev Anand's 95th birth anniversary (he was born on 26 September 1923), we take a look at who...
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Obit: Gopaldas 'Neeraj', last of the romantics
The Padma Bhushan awardee Hindi poet and film lyricist died in New Delhi on Thursday. ...
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Kamini Kaushal: Who has the ability, facility and opportunity to do so much? I’m very lucky
The actress, known for her roles in Neecha Nagar (1946), Shaheed (1948) and Biraj Bahu (1954), 91...
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60 years of Nau Do Gyarah: The emergence of Vijay Anand
As the classic film starring Dev Anand and Kalpana Kartik completes its 60th anniversary, we go back...
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Dev Anand death anniversary special: 10 songs of the charming unheroic hero
His smile, fluid dialogue delivery and gait had nothing that resembled the hero who saved lives and...
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Jewel Thief golden jubilee: Masterful whodunit with intricately woven web of deceit
With its enigmatic plot and stellar performances, Jewel Thief, which was released 50 years ago this...
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13 iconic roles of the evergreen Dev Anand
On the star's 94th birth anniversary, a look at some of his most notable roles from the Madan in...
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The mini-war between Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar for Gambler
On the eve of Rafi's 37th death anniversary (31 July), a look at the battle between the to...
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How Rehman became an actor
On the suave actor's 96th birth anniversary (23 June), a look back at how he landed a chance in...
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All's fair in love and cricket
When Dev Anand and Mala Sinha fell in love at Brabourne Stadium....