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When Amitabh Bachchan thought Manmohan Desai was crazy for making Amar Akbar Anthony
Bachchan had many misgivings when filming his iconic role as Anthony Gonsalves.
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5 films you didn’t recognise Dulari in
The actress, who acted in over 150 films, was a face you easily recognised even though you couldn’t recall her name. On her fourth death anniversary today (18 January), we highlight some of her significant roles across her five-decade old career.
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Amitabh Bachchan on Pink: ‘No means no’ became revolutionary
The actor revealed the filmmaking and thought processes on those gruelling courtroom scenes in Pink.
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50% of the Hindi film workforce is managed by women: Amitabh Bachchan
The Piku actor launched the latest book, Once Upon a Time in India, written by film critic and journalist, Bhawana Somaaya on 17 January.
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Wish I could be friendlier with dad: Ranbir in foreword to Rishi Kapoor's autobiography
The Ae Dil Hai Mushkil actor has written the foreword of his father’s autobiography titled Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored.
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Why Suchitra Sen was a legend
On her third death anniversary today (17 January), a quick glimpse at some of the greatest roles by one of India's greatest actresses, Suchitra Sen.
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How the world's most popular soap opera taught Kabir Bedi about acting
On the international actor’s 71st birthday today (16 January), we go over how Bedi broke into American television with a stint on the soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful.
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Pictures: The private canvas of Baburao Painter
The visionary artist of the early days of Indian cinema, Baburao Painter, was instrumental in shaping and influencing many in the industry. On his 63rd death anniversary today (16 January), we share some of his personal oil paintings that are displayed across the country.
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When OP Nayyar advanced Asha Bhosle’s career to rival Lata Mangeshkar
On the music maestro Nayyar’s 91st birth anniversary today (16 January), a look at how he helped turn Bhosle into Hindi cinema’s leading singers.
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Rajesh Roshan: 'Jo Wada Kiya Wo' still haunts me
The experienced music composer revealed his memories of his father, Roshan and his working relationship with older brother Rakesh.
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Madan Puri’s 10 excellent bad-guy roles
On his 32nd death anniversary, we take a look at some of Puri's memorable villainous roles.
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Kajol can never come back to my life: Karan Johar in An Unsuitable Boy
In the latest excerpt from his upcoming book, Johar reveals that their decades old friendship is over.
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Birthday special: The Hindi film compositions of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
We examine the famed musician's pairing with Hariprasad Chaurasia for Hindi cinema on Sharma's 79th birthday today (13 January).
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Haraamkhor review: Watch this student-teacher affair spiral out of control
Shlok Sharma’s directorial debut pits two young friends in the middle of an improper relationship between their classmate and their teacher.
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Birth anniversary special: Remembering C Ramchandra
Reviewing the life and career of one of Hindi cinema's most accomplished composers on his 99th birth anniversary today (12 January).
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5 confessions on sexuality Karan Johar makes in his biography
The Ae Dil Hai Mushkil director opens up about his personal life in his biography, An Unsuitable Boy.
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Birthday special: 6 Basu Chatterji films you should revisit
The filmmaker is best remembered for his light-hearted films. On his 90th birthday today (10 January), we go through six of his best feel-good films.
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Watch video: Hrithik Roshan, the dancing star
The Bang Bang! actor rings in his 43rd birthday today (10 January). Cinestaan.com looks at his famous dance moves in his 17-year career.
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Birthday special: 10 Farah Khan hook steps you can never forget
As the filmmaker celebrates her birthday today (9 January), we look back at some of her famous dance steps over the years.
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Kismet (1943): India's first blockbuster
The film, which celebrates its 74th anniversary today (9 January), changed the fortunes of both its studio, Bombay Talkies, and leading man Ashok Kumar.