Hitting the Happy Notes
Music is at the top of the list when it comes to lifting the spirits. Narendra Kusnur lists 10 top cheerful film numbers Everybody loves a happy song, and it …
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Laughter UnLtd: 20 Hindi Films that will make you Laugh & Be Happy
From romcoms to satire, comedy films have made us laugh down the ages. Deepa Gahlot lists 20 of the best If smiles and laughter can be used to measure happiness, …
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10 Saroj Khan songs that will want you to do a jig
She was the Queen of Hindi film song choreography. Narendra Kusnur lists videos of her songs that defined her work When it came to Bollywood choreography, the name Saroj Khan …
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10 ever-so-popular RD Burman Asha Bhosle Songs
It’s the master music director’s 81st birth anniversary on June 27, so Narendra Kusnur’s presents some unforgettable songs that the multi-faceted Asha Bhosle rendered for him To mark R D Burman’s …
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Rainy Day Flashback: Barsaat Ki Raat
No ‘rain song’ playlist is possible without Zindagi bhar nahin bhoolegi… Deepa Gahlot looks back on the musical hit that is synonymous with monsoon moods As the monsoon hits Mumbai, …
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Dum Dum Deega Deega… Top 20 Songs that would want you to Dance in the Rains
The advent of the monsoon means a change in musical mood. Narendra Kusnur presents his Top 20 favourite baarish songs There are different ways to musically greet the rains. A …
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Bollywood – An NRI Obsession
Introducing a new weekly column by Minoo Shah where she will present her unique take on life of the Nouveau Riche Indians. Enjoy As a teen, I identified with Jaya …
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Top 10 Mehdi Hassan Ghazals & Nazms… all Masterpieces
For an entire generation, Mehdi Hassan was the ultimate ghazal singer. On the maestro’s eighth death anniversary on June 13, Narendra Kusnur picked 10 of his popular and slightly lesser-known ghazals and nazms – all masterpieces.
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10 Evergreen Songs from Basu Chatterjee’s films
The ace filmmaker, who passed away today (June 4), ensured that songs were in sync with storylines, and had a slice-of-life element in them, writes Narendra Kusnur Like the subjects …
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10 Iconic and all-time favourite Raj Kapoor songs
On showman Raj Kapoor’s 32nd death anniversary today (June 2), Narendra Kusnur chooses 10 iconic songs filmed on him. Enjoy! When playback singer Mukesh passed away in August 1976, …
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20 Laxmikant-Pyarelal songs that will get your feet tapping
It’s been 22 years since Laxmikant Kudalkar passed away. Narendra Kusnur picks 20 songs of the music director duo of Laxmi-Pyare. Enjoy! It’s been 22 years since music director Laxmikant …
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Top 10 Naushad songs that define his Genius and Versatility
Composer par excellence, Naushad was also a captivating poet. Narendra Kusnur picks the maestro’s Top 10 songs that define his genius and verstatiliy 1. Awaaz De Kahan Hai (Anmol …
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Guru Dutt’s Top 10 Iconic Songs
Guru Dutt’s films have been a montage of his real life. From Pyaasa to Baharein Phir Bhi Aayengi, Guru Dutt has opened his heart to cinema and gives us some …
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Guru Dutt’s Top 10 Films !!
Seniors Today film chronicler Deepa Gahlot picks her Top 10 Guru Dutt films 1. Baazi (1951): Movie lore has it that when Dev Anand and Guru Dutt worked in …
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No Country for the Poor
The pathetic condition of the poor and marginalised in India, brought into the limelight by the Covid-19 crisis, was documented in stark realism by Bimal Roy, well over 60 years …
Read More Naushad: Master of the Exquisite (+ 10 Songs that define his Genius and Versatility)
Composer par excellence, Naushad was also a captivating poet. Narendra Kusnur looks back over the maestro’s immense contribution to Hindi film music Following the lockdown, many singers have been doing online …
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RIP, Rishi Kapoor. Very Instinctive, Very Politically Incorrect
Deepa Gahlot pays a tribute to the just departed actor with whom she interacted frequently over the years Plain-speaking was part of his nature, as his frequent scraps on Twitter …
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Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Bandh Ho & Top 10 Rishi Kapoor songs
A look at our favourite songs from the superstar’s films – By A Staff Writer His death is a huge blow for lovers of Indian cinema. Actor, director and producer …
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Bollywood’s China Connection
At a time when China, epidemics and the selflessness of doctors is under constant discussion due to the coronavirus, Deepa Gahlot takes a look at a film that combined all …
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Deadlier Than the Male
Perhaps more legendary than Agent 007 is the steady stream of Bond Girls, writes YR Anand Underneath the mango tree Me honey and me can watch for the moon Underneath …
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Barsaat Actress Nimmi passes away at 87 in Mumbai
The veteran actress gave compelling performance in films like Barsaat, Sazaa, Bhai-bhai, Basant Bahar, Ann and Mangala among others. Nawab Banoo, aka Nimmi, the yesteryear golden girl breathed her last …
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Woman Power on Screen
March is celebrated as Women’s Month, so here’s a look at one of the finest female bonding films made in Bollywood. By Deepa Gahlot Mrityudand (1997) “Pati ho, parmeshwar ban …
Read MoreHollywood Hunks
A quick (but intense) look at the Hollywood chaps and blokes who turn the ladies’ heads. By Senor Dey John Travolta –Travolta was one of the youngest performers to be …
Read More10 Bollywood Hot Hunks from the Good Ol’ Days
After our feature on desi actresses of bygone days, now take a look at old-time films’ hot hunks – By Neelam S 1. Dharmendra Known as the He-Man of Bollywood, …
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Tales of Eternal Love
The immortal love story, often doomed, is an integral part of Indian history and folklore – By Deepa Gahlot Of all the stories that pass down the ages, love stories …
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Romance on the screen
Deepa Gahlot casts an eye on Bollywood love over the years Unlike Western movies, romance is part of the Bollywood movie package. Even the angry young man and vigilante antihero …
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The Young and The Restless
Against the backdrop of student-led protests across the country, Deepa Gahlot takes a look at Sudhir Mishra’s film which tackled this subject 32 years ago As the country erupts into …
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An Affair Not to Remember
The casually blatant sexism of the 1978 movie Pati Patni Aur Woh may have seemed funny at one time, but it is nothing short of tragic that the film is …
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The Old and the Beautiful
Cinema would be nothing without women – but older women’s roles get short shrift, writes Deepa Gahlot Like the rest of society, Hindi cinema too marginalises senior and older women. …
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The Revolutionary Seven
Well known as the Big B’s first step into filmdom, Saat Hindustani also chronicles the struggles of an era, writes Deepa Gahlot A small film with new actors might have …
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