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John Abraham is 'RAW' and intense in the first look of Abhinay Deo's Force 2
The first look of the sequel to the 2011 action hit, Force, has released. The trailer is expected to be released alongside Neeraj Pandey's M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.
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Lata Mangeshkar's best songs 1940s-50s: Birthday series Part 1
Lata Mangeshkar remains the gold standard for playback singing in India. For 7 decades, the singer reigned at the topmost echelons of Indian film music, with grace and poise. On the eve of her 87th birthday, we look back at some of her most memorable songs from each decade through a six-part series. Here are 10 songs from the '40s and '50s that mark the golden reign of the Melody Queen.
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Kareena Kapoor says hubby Saif wants to name their child Saifeena
The actress let it out in the media that Saif Ali Khan likes the nickname given to the couple by the press a little too much.
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5 highlights from Karan Johar's interview about his 'dark days'
The director of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil opened up to NDTV's Barkha Dutt about his tryst with depression, a difficult childhood, and the struggles with identity in a fascinating interview. Here are 5 inspiring things to learn from the filmmaker's courageous confessions.
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How Joy Mukherjee lost and found Love In Bombay
True love goes past limitations of time, logic and practicality. For 40 years, a forgotten star would drive down to a dilapidated cold storage facility in Mumbai's business district of Worli and spend hours. Nobody knew. Nobody noticed. But it was here that Joy Mukherjee hid his secret Love In Bombay.
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10 Hemant Kumar songs to lose your heart to
He possessed a rich, sonorous voice that might have given Frank Sinatra a run for his money. Hemant Kumar was also a composer par excellence. Over the span of 30 years, the singer sang some beautiful compositions that still carry the emotional touch that make them special. Here's a list of 10 songs that will make you lose your heart to the voice of Kumar.
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Sending Fawad Khan back is not a solution, Karan Johar hits back
In an exclusive interview to NDTV, the director spoke out against the warnings by MNS by saying 'banning artists' is not a solution.
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Global Citizen Festival: Chris Martin says Katrina Kaif Kapoor, Priyanka goes 'Oh'
The annual event held by the non profit Global Citizen group kicked off at New York's Central Park in style.
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Hrithik will comment on Kangana spat after Kaabil, says Rakesh Roshan
In a recent interview, the director warned that Hrithik is only silent about allegations because he is busy working on his new film.
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Kalpana: Uday Shankar's broken dream
A part of Indian cinema's lost treasures, Uday Shankar's Kalpana was the product of a broken dream. On the great dancer's 39th death anniversary today (26 September), the film continues to be a sad statement of Indian cinema's ignorance towards the protection of its own history.
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Kashmir, the beautiful valley of romance and agony
As an angry India calls for retaliation against the terrorist attack in Uri, Kashmir pops into the zeitgeist again. Hindi cinema has had a long and memorable tryst with Kashmir. Though the valley is known for its beauty and was famed as a backdrop for idyllic romances, some films have also portrayed the intense conflict and human tragedy of the region with sensitivity. Here's a look at some films that told the many tales of conflict.
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Kumar Sanu: A musician for the heartbroken
A singer in the mould of the legendary Kishore Kumar, Sanu is a lingering memory for anyone who grew up in the 90s. His lilting nasal twang is etched with memories of crushes, heartbreak, and a lost teenage. On his 59th birthday today (23 September), the singer still remains one of the most dominant icons of the 90s.
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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil trailer: Ranbir, Anushka, Aishwarya in a 'tedha' love story
The much-awaited trailer, which has the typical Karan Johar stamp, released today.
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Visaaranai beats Neerja, Udta Punjab to become India's official entry to the Oscars
Vetrimaran's interrogation drama was selected from a group of 29 films which included Neerja, Nil Battey Sannata and Udta Punjab.
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Juhi Chawla defends Katrina Kaif, calls her a committed actress
Chawla, and later Swara Bhaskar, lauded Kaif and asked people to respect the actress for her 'dedication and hard work'.
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Watch: 'Har gully mein Dhoni hai' celebrates spirit of MS Dhoni
The latest song from M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story speaks about the inspiration and impact that Dhoni has had on India.
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How Lata Mangeshkar and Noorjehan got together
A political (dis)agreement divided the kingdom of two queens. In 1951, the heir and the queen met in the middle of the two realms, in no man's land. The composer, C Ramchandra, documented this momentous occasion.
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Sooraj Pancholi hits back at 'new findings' in Jiah Khan death case
The latest findings of the Jiah Khan case, by a UK based investigator, suggest her hanging might have been staged. Meanwhile, Sooraj Pancholi has stepped out calling for the 'media trial' to end.
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Ayushmann Khurrana to venture into music production
The actor plans to produce music videos and test his mettle as a filmmaker.
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Mirzya's 'Aave Re Hichki' is mesmerising ode to the nostalgia of first love
The latest song from the Harshvardhan Kapoor-Saiyami Kher starrer has some beautiful moments that only enhance the effect of its music.