The songs of the Pakistani film Dupetta (1952) that released 63 years ago this day in Lahore continue to enthrall …
The Best of SN Tripathi
In 1957, his composition Zara Samne Toh Aao Chhaliye from the mythological Janam Janam ke Phere made it to the …
Remembering Farooq Sheikh
Farooq Sheikh would have turned 67 today if it weren’t for his untimely death on December 27th, 2013 due to …
Whys of the 62nd National Awards
The 62nd National Awards were announced yesterday and as expected, Chaitanya Tamhane’s Court was adjudged the Best Film. The complete …
Lakshmi in Pink
Lakshmi (Shabana Azmi) started well enough in Amar, Akbar, Anthony'(1977), enterprising, feisty, in bell-bottoms. Luring eager, lecherous men into dark …
Animals Banned in Bollywood
No, we aren’t about the beast of bad films. Yesterday, the Animal Welfare Board of India banned the filming of …
फिल्में और फिल्मकारों का Courage – क़माल का रिश्ता है ये!
एक शख़्स हैं करण अंशुमन। फिल्ममेकर हैं, Upperstall के मालिकों में से एक हैं और मेरे परम मित्र भी। उन्होनें …
High Five: Aamir Khan’s Half Century
So, the first of the three Khans gets to be 50 today – Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan! We celebrate the …
When Aruna Irani Breastfed a Cobra and other WTF Bollywood Moments
Haven’t we celebrated the best of Bollywood a little too often? Considering there are half a dozen award shows celebrating …
When Bollywood Nearly Shutdown
Film trade magazines usually have a ‘this day in history’ sorta section full of useless interviews, facts, and box office …