Here’s what led a young atheist to hold several rounds of prayers to purify his farm.

A shooting incident on the farm

Crazy Mohan was adored for his sparklingly funny comedies, his brilliant wordplay and his marvellous ability to make absolutely clean jokes.

Goodbye Crazy Mohan: The loved linguistic genius is the reason Tamil cinema got Kamal Haasan, the great comic actor

March 4 is her 97th birth anniversary.

Dina Pathak: The onscreen mother who refused to be a weeping victim

March 4 is her 97th birth anniversary. Remembering the wonderful actor whose humour and warmth animated any character she played.

As the three Big Khans struggle to snap out of their own larger-than-life persona, Kumar has been constantly re-inventing his abilities, while staying firmly himself.

Akshay Kumar: His amazing versatility ensures the khiladi, starring now in 'Kesari', still leads the game

Devgn is among the most successful stars in the Hindi film industry. But his track record reveals his consistent growth as an actor, risking most unusual roles over the years.

Ajay Devgn: Bollywood's man for all roles

Remembering the master storyteller of Indian cinema on his 15th death anniversary.

Goldie Anand: One of the few 'complete' filmmakers of the Indian film industry

Waheeda ji’s grace, beauty and sweetness shine through in the variety of roles she has played.

Waheeda Rehman’s birth anniversary: At 81, this beauty is still the ethereal ‘chaudhvin ka chand’

Waheeda ji’s grace, beauty and sweetness shine through in the variety of roles she has played — all with elan!

Yesterday's Manoj Kumar is today's Akshay Kumar.

The Deshbhakti Hit: Why Bollywood's patriotism can never be questioned

Freedom struggle, Partition, Bhagat Singh, East vs West and sports are only some of the most familiar themes in patriotic Hindi cinema.

It’s hard to guess exactly what the youth of today would feel if they watch Rang de Basanti for the first time now.

Would 'Rang De Basanti' be allowed to release today?

When it released 12 years ago, the radical 'RBD' changed how India saw its youth, and vice-versa. Today, it's hard to image such a film would be allowed to release.

A story about two women cops, and how they negotiate patriarchy in very different ways.

Netflix’s 'Soni': Ivan Ayr gives us the superheroine we all need

A story about two women cops, and how, while coming closer, they negotiate patriarchy in very different ways.

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