Waheeda Rehman turns 76: Her most sensuous avatars

Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman turns 76 on May 14.Waheeda was born on May 14, 1936 in a Muslim family in Tamil Nadu. Her father was a District Commissioner and passed away while she was still in her teens.
12:26 PM, May 14, 2012
Dev Anand's 'Guide', now a play

Dev Anand's 'Guide', now a play

Nearly 47 years after the movie was released, the love story is now being staged in the capital. ...
06:20 PM, Apr 17, 2012

Why do today's Bollywood heroes look the same?

Pentaprism |  Rohit Vats

How would you define Dev Anand's style? I think you are at loss of words. Similarly, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, and ...
07:59 PM, Mar 28, 2012

Assertive women and macho men in Bollywood now

Assertive women and macho men in Bollywood now New Delhi: The script has changed in Bollywood in the last 60 years - the women are more worldly, the men more macho and the cinema itself more techno-savvy, almost as good as Hollywood, says veteran cinema writer and critic Bhaichand Patel. "The women in Hindi cinema are more assertive though no less beautiful (than yesteryear ones), they often smoke on screen and they are equal to men. Mainstream cinema...
11:28 AM, Mar 28, 2012

SRK to pay tribute to Dev Anand at an award show

SRK to pay tribute to Dev Anand at an award show New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will pay tribute to legendary actors Shammi Kapoor and Dev Anand at an award function. Khan, 46, will try to reprise the trademark dancing style of Kapoor and the old world charm of evergreen actor Dev Anand on the stage of Colors Screen Awards on January 14. Shammi Kapoor and Dev Anand died last year. ...
05:46 PM, Jan 12, 2012

Tribute to Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand from Shahid

Tribute to Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand from Shahid New Delhi: Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, known for his dancing skills, will pay a tribute to legendary actors Dev Anand and Shammi Kapoor, who passed away this year, at the Zee Cine Awards 2012 to be held in Macau next month. The event is scheduled to take place at The Venetian in Macau, Jan 21. Shahid is excited to bring alive the aura of the iconic heroes, who entertained Hindi...
12:31 PM, Dec 31, 2011

To those we said goodbye in 2011... RIP

To those we said goodbye in 2011... RIP New Delhi: They entertained, educated and enlivened our lives with their talent and sheer brilliance. As another year draws to a close, it is time to remember their magic and say adieu once again to some of those who left us in 2011. Bhimsen Joshi: In what was described as the sun setting on Indian classical music, the iconic Hindustani music vocalist passed away at his hometown Pune Jan 24...
05:26 PM, Dec 23, 2011

'Do Paise..' will be a tribute to Dev Anand

'Do Paise..' will be a tribute to Dev Anand New Delhi: Deepti Naval says her directorial venture 'Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish', which is expected to hit screens next year, will be a homage to the late Dev Anand. The film, now in its post-production stage, is about the intertwining lives of an ageing prostitute (Manisha Koirala), her wheelchair-bound child (Naval's nephew Sanaj) and a struggling songwriter (Rajit Kapur). According to Naval, 'Do Paise Ki Dhoop,...
06:38 PM, Dec 18, 2011

BIFF to pay tribute to Dev Anand

BIFF to pay tribute to Dev Anand Bangalore: The fourth edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFF), starting December 15, will pay tribute to actor, producer and director Dev Anand, who passed away recently. Narahari Rao, creative head of the BIFF informed that South African Zulu language film 'Lucky', which features noted theatre personality and Rajya Sabha Member B. Jayashree, will be the inaugural movie at the fest, which will also pay homage to renowned cinematographer...
02:17 PM, Dec 18, 2011

Stars mourn at Dev Anand's prayer meeting

Almost the whole of Bollywood had gathered for Dev Anand's prayer meeting. Dev anand's photo adorned with flowers at the prayer meet. Zeenat Aman at the prayer meeting.
07:48 PM, Dec 17, 2011

StarGaze: Dev Anand's ashes in India, Chikni Chameli at airport

Dev Anand's son, Suneil has come to India from London to immerse his father's ashes in the Godavari riverDev Anand passed away in London on December 3, 2011 following a heart attack. (Yogen Shah)Dev Anand's last rites were performed on Saturday at the Putney Vale Crematorium in London.(Yogen Shah)
06:55 PM, Dec 14, 2011

Dev Anand's ashes to be immersed in the Godavari

Dev Anand's ashes to be immersed in the Godavari Mumbai: Bollywood's evergreen star Dev Anand's ashes will be immersed in the Godavari river in Nashik on Wednesday afternoon. Dev Anand's son Suneil has come to India from London to immerse his late father's ashes in the holy river. "He (Suneil) is coming to Mumbai. From here, we are going to Nashik to immerse Dev saab's ashes in the holy river - Godavari," Mohan Churiwala, a close aide of Dev...
01:22 PM, Dec 14, 2011

Bidding adieu: Dev Anand cremated in London

Dev Anand died of cardiac arrest in London on December 3, 2011. He was 88. (Images from AP)The casket of Bollywood actor Dev Anand, surrounded by mourners and media, as it arrives at the Putney Vale Crematorium in London on Saturday, December 10, 2011. (Images from AP)Pallbearers carry the casket of Dev Anand. (Images from AP)
12:36 PM, Dec 11, 2011

Dev Anand believed in what he did: Zeenat Aman

Dev Anand believed in what he did: Zeenat Aman Mumbai: Zeenat Aman got her break playing Dev Anand's sister, Janice/Jasbir, in Hare Rama Hare Krishna, a film directed by the legend, who died last week. The former beauty queen tells us of how she learnt a lot simply by looking at the star in action "I will be eternally indebted to Dev Saab," says actor Zeenat Aman, who woke up last Sunday to a barrage of calls and messages,...
11:18 AM, Dec 11, 2011

Dev Anand laid to rest amid rich tributes

Dev Anand laid to rest amid rich tributes London: Dev Anand, who ruled the hearts of millions of film enthusiasts for over six decades, was on Saturday bid a tearful adieu as his mortal remains were consigned to flames amid the tunes of some of his most memorable songs 'Abhi Na Jao Chor ke' and 'Gata Rahe Mera Dil'. The funeral ceremony was joined in by a large number of people, including his family and close friends like...
07:20 PM, Dec 10, 2011
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