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Birthday special: Why Dharmendra the actor needs to be appreciated more
Loud, brash, comic, and impeccably handsome, Dharmendra remains one of the favourite stars of Hindi cinema. His popularity from young stars to old veterans is constant, but there is something that the industry has not recognised in the genial Punjabi gentleman — his acting talent. As he turns a grand old 81 today, we look at the reason why Dharmendra should be praised for his acting, more than his stardom.
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Kaabil Hoon: An optimistic romantic change from heartbreaking, angsty title tracks
Rajesh Roshan manages to deliver a melodious, happy composition for Hrithik Roshan-Yami Gautam-starrer Kaabil's title track, but fails to take it up to the levels he could.
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Rakesh Roshan breaks his silence on Raees's release strategy
The preponement of Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited Raees on the same day as Hrithik Roshan's Kaabil has not gone down well with Rakesh Roshan.
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Ranveer Singh gets a dose of Patanjali from Baba Ramdev in dance-off
In a video that is going viral online for the right reasons, the baba gave the Bajirao Mastani star a lesson in yoga and fitness at the Agenda Aaj Tak meet organised in Delhi.
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Is Aditya Roy Kapur dating this international stylist?
The Fitoor actor seems to have moved on from his ex, Shraddha Kapoor, and is now rumoured to be dating international celebrity make-up and stylist, Marianna Mukuchyan.
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Veteran actor Dilip Kumar hospitalised in Mumbai
The legendary actor has been admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital after complaining of fever and severe pain in the leg.
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Sonakshi Sinha turns artist, plans to exhibit her paintings
The actress is all set to follow her Dabanng co-star, Salman Khan's routine, by putting out an exhibition of her paintings.
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Ranveer Singh has the same brilliance, intellect, energy as Shah Rukh Khan: Aditya Chopra
In his latest post on the Befikre series, the reclusive director has heaped praise on his new protege, Ranveer Singh, comparing him to the reigning king of Hindi cinema, Shah Rukh Khan.
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Fans upset with designer Shaleena Nathani for Deepika Padukone's red carpet disasters
The stylist is being blamed for Padukone's faux pas in recent times, including the latest nays she is getting for the Star Screen Awards appearance.
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Priyanka Chopra's Baywatch postponed, to go up against Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean
Chopra's big Hollywood release, Baywatch, has been postponed by a week, putting it in the same slot as Johnny Depp's mega franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean 4.
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From Anushka-Virat to Abhishek-Aishwarya - stars attend Manish Malhotra's big party
Friends and film stars dropped in at designer Manish Malhotra's birthday bash thrown by buddy Karan Johar at Taj Land's End in Mumbai on Monday. The theme for the night was black and gold and most stars turned up in their best. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli made an appearance at a B-town party after a long time. Other guests who showed up included Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, among others.
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It is artistic representation of actualities: Bobo Khuraijam on his IFFI docu Ima Sabitri
Documentary filmmaking has always been the stepchild of Indian cinema. After the IFFI 2016, we sat down with Bobo Khuraijam, documentary filmmaker, whose Ima Sabitri was one of the opening films of the Indian Panorama section this year.
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5 times Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapur made us laugh on Koffee With Karan
The Daawat-e-Ishq co-stars hit the high notes as they took the couch on Karan Johar's latest episode of Koffee With Karan.
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Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush, Rajinikanth mourn Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa's demise
From Amitabh Bachchan to Rajinikanth, actors and celebrities from the film industry took to Twitter to post condolence messages on the demise of the former actress-turned-politician.
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Jayalalithaa Jayaram (1948–2016): End of an aura
The actress-turned-chief minister of Tamil Nadu was probably the last of the Southern cine stars who could translate on-screen success into mass adulation and political success.
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When Jayalalithaa had a crush on Shammi Kapoor, flirted on screen with Dharmendra
A phenomenon in the South, J Jayalalithaa failed to get a foothold in Hindi cinema. But from having a crush on Shammi Kapoor to romancing Garam Dharam on screen, she did have a few memorable moments.
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Asrar-ul-Haq 'Majaz', the missing poet in Pyaasa
Hailed as India's Keats, Majaz shared the passion, youth and fervour of the Englishman. Living a mercurial life that scaled the heights of poetic lyricality and the depths of despair, he left behind a short, fleeting imprint on Indian cinema. On his death anniversary, we look at the influence of this poet on one of India's most poetic films, Pyaasa.
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Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt tower at the Star Screen Awards 2016
The 22nd Star Screen Awards on Sunday saw Amitabh Bachchan and Alia Bhatt emerge as winners at the event hosted by Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.
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Priyanka Chopra to go solo on Koffee with Karan?
The Bajirao Mastani actress will be breaking the trend by making a solo appearance on season 5 of Karan Johar's chat show.
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Akshay Kumar rides on in Jolly LLB 2 teaser poster, first look opens tonight
The first teaser poster of Akshay Kumar's legal comedy has him riding the vehicular symbol of the common man, a Bajaj scooter.