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5 instances of Naushad's creative genius

On the legendary music composer’s 97th birth anniversary, we examine five soundtracks in which...

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Here's what you don't know about the legendary Tun Tun

There was a lot more to Hindi cinema's first funny lady than just her weight. Did you know, for...

24 Nov 2016 1:30 IST — Sonal Pandya

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How Ghulam Haider brought Punjabi rhythms to Hindi films 

A composer whose fame has been brushed over, Ghulam Haider's key contributions to Indian cinema...

09 Nov 2016 12:04 IST — Shriram Iyengar

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When Mahendra Kapoor acted in a college play with Vijay Anand

On the singer’s 8th death anniversary, we spoke to photojournalist Pradeep Chandra who's a...

27 Sep 2016 5:45 IST — Sonal Pandya

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Meet the man who made Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar famous

Pavan Jha provided some interesting insight into the contribution of film composer Khemchand the of...

09 Sep 2016 7:11 IST — Keyur Seta

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Remembering lyricist DN Madhok

DN Madhok, the renowned lyricist and screenwriter, helped the great Naushad find his bearings in...

09 Jul 2016 8:30 IST — Sonal Pandya

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KL Saigal's greatest hits 

Lata Mangeshkar was in love with him. Kishore Kumar and Mukesh imitated him. Few stars have been to...

13 Apr 2016 10:43 IST — Shriram Iyengar

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When a teenage Suraiya sang for Mehtab

How the great singing star got her first big break as a playback artiste...

11 Apr 2016 5:25 IST — Sonal Pandya