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Shaikh Ayaz
Shaikh Ayaz is a contributor based in Mumbai. He writes about Bollywood.
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Asha Bhosle at 87: Once the perennial ‘Number 2’, the Bollywood legend is second to none todaySubscriber Only
September 08, 2020 09:16 IST
As Asha Bhosle turns a year “younger,” a look at her legendary musical journey, the famed rivalry with elder sister Lata Mangeshkar, the men in her life (O.P Nayyar and RD Burman) and her love for cooking.
Tue, Sep 08, 2020
Revisiting Bawarchi and Rajesh Khanna’s uncomplicated simplicitySubscriber Only
July 18, 2020 11:54 IST
Revisiting Bawarchi, you can see how the film rests on Rajesh Khanna's inherent charm and even feeds off from his manic energy that was on full display previously in Anand.
Sat, Jul 18, 2020
RD Burman’s 81st birth anniversary is a perfect time to revisit the classic Gulzar-Pancham combinationSubscriber Only
June 27, 2020 09:22 IST
Music Director RD Burman is noted for introducing Western and retro beats into his music, making his work rebellious for its time.
Sun, Jun 28, 2020
10 Bollywood dramas to watch in your lifetimeSubscriber Only
June 08, 2020 00:10 IST
This time, we list the timeless dramas – that most quintessential of Bollywood genres that Indians are a sucker for.
Mon, Jun 08, 2020
Basu Chatterjee’s cinema celebrated the common man and woman with gentle humourSubscriber Only
June 04, 2020 15:58 IST
Along with the more popular Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Sai Paranjpye and Gulzar, Basu Chatterjee, who died today at 93, is often called the father of middle of the road cinema, a genre whose gifts include Chhoti Si Baat, Chitchor, Rajnigandha and Baton Baton Mein.
Fri, Jun 05, 2020
10 romantic hits that will never go out of fashionSubscriber Only
May 25, 2020 06:45 IST
We look at 10 Bollywood love stories that have thrown some of the most memorable cinematic images our way.
Tue, May 26, 2020
10 Bollywood films that are so bad that they are hilariously goodSubscriber Only
May 18, 2020 00:54 IST
Dev Anand, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Mithun Chakraborty have acted in dozens of timeless classics. But these are not those movies. Today, we explore some of the most astoundingly bad films headlined by these A-listers, especially in the winter of their careers.
Sun, Jan 07, 2024
Ten must-watch Bollywood and indie movies from the 21st centurySubscriber Only
May 08, 2020 07:58 IST
According to critics, the 1990s was lousy. But at the turn of the millennium, things got only worse. Just when all hopes were lost, miraculously, thanks to the emergence of a new breed of indie actors and directors, Bollywood veered towards a seismic shift whose legacy shapes it even today.
Fri, May 08, 2020
10 Bollywood gangster films to watch in your lifetimeSubscriber Only
May 01, 2020 09:35 IST
Who doesn't love a punchy gangsta rap? Certainly, Bollywood does. So, here's making an offer you can't refuse. Our compilation of all-time 10 Bollywood gangster movies that you should immediately put on your must-watch list.
Tue, May 05, 2020
The Ultimate Heartthrob: Rishi Kapoor was born to the movies but his gift was entirely his ownSubscriber Only
April 30, 2020 18:09 IST
Rishi Kapoor's passing is a huge loss. He was central to the 1970-80s Hindi cinema memories as its foremost romantic star but what was unusual was the way he made a comeback in the recent years, with gloriously newfound energy and a hunger for more.
Fri, May 01, 2020
Our ultimate guide to the 1970-80s parallel cinema gemsSubscriber Only
April 24, 2020 07:21 IST
Led by Shyam Benegal, Mani Kaul, Govind Nihalani, Ketan Mehta and Saeed Mirza among others, Hindi parallel cinema that originated in 1970s advocated uncompromising realism. Sometimes called the New Wave, its influence can still be felt on contemporary filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, Tigmanshu Dhulia and many others.
Fri, Dec 23, 2022
Exploring 10 Hindi films based on booksSubscriber Only
April 17, 2020 08:19 IST
Even as Dil Bechara, which is based on John Green's best selling novel The Fault in Our Stars, is set to premiere on Disney Plus Hotstar on July 24, we look at ten best Bollywood adaptations of bestsellers.
Tue, Jul 21, 2020
Serial killer armed with an iron rod, femme fatale, avenging mom: Welcome to Bollywood’s heart of darknessSubscriber Only
April 10, 2020 08:05 IST
Here are top 10 Bollywood thrillers that will pull you in with their twisty tales. The compilation includes works by noir mavens like Vijay Anand, Anurag Kashyap, Sriram Raghavan and Navdeep Singh.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
Your guide to 10 socially relevant films from BollywoodSubscriber Only
April 03, 2020 07:19 IST
Alongside the escapist fare, Bollywood has always had a great parallel tradition of poetic realism, stories dealing with social issues and locating heroism in ordinary lives, starting with Bimal Roy and V Shantaram. Today, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Shoojit Sircar and many others combine entertainment with social commitment to produce meaningful cinema. Here's our list of 10 Hindi films based on a social subject, spanning decades.
Tue, May 05, 2020
Film of the Month: Did Farooq Sheikh play his real flirty self in 1983’s Katha?Subscriber Only
March 31, 2020 06:59 IST
At least co-star Deepti Naval and director Sai Paranjpye think so. We revisit Katha (also featuring Naseeruddin Shah as protagonist... and let us reassure you the film has lost none of its repeat value) to find out ourselves.
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Ramayan: Look at the show from the moral prism, not religiousSubscriber Only
March 28, 2020 08:26 IST
Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan (1987) was an unprecedented landmark in the DD era. As the record-breaking epic is all set to be re-telecast from this morning, here's rewinding to the time when Lord Ram's morality tale brought India to a standstill.
Fri, May 15, 2020
Why doe-eyed Nimmi was one of Hindi cinema’s last links to the Golden AgeSubscriber Only
March 26, 2020 14:02 IST
It was showman Raj Kapoor who gave Nawab Banoo her screen name. RK's Barsaat and Mehboob Khan's Aan catapulted Nimmi to fame. The yesteryear star who died on March 25 aged 87 was the last of the greats from 1950s Bollywood.
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Deepti Naval on Farooq Sheikh: We were two believable people, so it seemed like we belonged togetherSubscriber Only
March 25, 2020 06:35 IST
In a chat with The Indian Express, Deepti Naval, who is also a painter, poet and published author, remembers her favourite co-star Farooq Sheikh on his birthday today. He would have been 72.
Wed, Mar 25, 2020
5 Bollywood Instagram handles to follow in the time of coronavirusSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 19:09 IST
If you are at home today, spend a fun Monday following these Bollywood handles.
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Song of the Month: Papa kehte hain, the hit number from 1988 that made Aamir Khan a teen idolSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 07:21 IST
"Papa kehte hain" from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, a breakout song with which Aamir Khan found his groove, underlines youthful anxiety. As the star turns 55 today, a throwback to a time when was he was just another fresh-faced star-in-waiting. Did he make his papa proud? You bet.
Sat, Mar 14, 2020
Streaming Guide: Welcoming Irrfan Khan’s return with his top five performancesSubscriber Only
March 13, 2020 07:27 IST
Angrezi Medium is Irrfan Khan's much-publicised first film following his cancer treatment. Long hailed as a 'method actor,' he has acquired a reputation for emoting with his eyes. For proof, look no further than these five gems from the creative labyrinth that has been his three-decade long acting career.
Fri, Mar 13, 2020
Meet the ‘Superstar Sidekicks’ from old BollywoodSubscriber Only
March 03, 2020 17:44 IST
On the way to Sanjay Mishra's Kaamyaab, billed as a tribute to Bollywood's washed-up sidekicks? Scroll through our guide to the seven most successful character actors from yesteryear's Bollywood.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
Song of the Month: The life philosophy behind Mr India’s Zindagi ki yehi reet haiSubscriber Only
February 24, 2020 17:28 IST
Shekhar Kapur and Sonam Kapoor recently expressed their displeasure over Mr India remake and rightly so. The 1987 comedy's popularity has been long-lasting, a feat that director Ali Abbas Zafar will find difficult to match. Same goes for its chartbuster music that remains one of its biggest draws.
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
For those with an appetite for horror, here are five new age scare-festsSubscriber Only
February 20, 2020 08:37 IST
Bollywood hasn't mastered horror yet, goes the common consensus. But from a recent pile, we pick top five horror movies to mark the release of Vicky Kaushal's Bhoot: The Haunted Ship.
Thu, Feb 20, 2020
Ayushmann is not the only one: Bollywood’s top five LGBTQ filmsSubscriber Only
February 19, 2020 07:58 IST
Before Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, we have had queer characters that have touched hearts and made us think. (By and large, the rainbow is missing in cinema, but still the recent spike in LGBTQ films is a welcome change). Here's a list of gay/lesbian movies that you ought to see if you haven't already.
Wed, Feb 19, 2020Journalism of Courage
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