Talat Mahmood

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Ismat Chughtai and her message in Sone Ki Chidiya – Death anniversary special

On her 27th death anniversary today (she died on 24 October 1991), we look at the rebellious writer and examine what message her mainstream commercial film, Sone Ki Chidiya, has for us.

Oct 24 2018 — Anita Paikat

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Revisiting Aadmi: Dilip Kumar’s riveting exploration of the human psyche

On its 50th anniversary today (the film was released on 26 July 1968), we take a look at this unique love triangle.

Jul 26 2018 — Sukhpreet Kahlon

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My father and Mohammed Rafi had a pact never to sing together, says Mahendra Kapoor's son Ruhan

On his father's 84th birth anniversary (9 January), Ruhan Mahendra Kapoor remembers the singer’s achievements and journey and shares some anecdotes from the golden era of Hindi film music.

Jan 09 2018 — Keyur Seta

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Revisiting Babul: When Dilip Kumar was caught between Nargis and Munawar Sultana

One of the first films to create Dilip Kumar’s image as the ill-fated lover, SU Sunny's Babul also saw comedienne Tun Tun make her debut. We revisit the 1950 film on Tun Tun's 94th birth anniversary today (11 July).

Jul 11 2017 — Sukhpreet Kahlon