Padma Bhushan

Few voices in Indian cinema have matched the enduring appeal of Alka Yagnik. Rising in the 90s when Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle were unchallenged queens, she carved a niche …

In a moving social media post, action star Jackie Shroff honored the late Shashi Kapoor on what would have been his birthday, flooding Instagram with cherished photographs that evoke the …

Anupam Kher stands as a pillar of versatility in Bollywood, effortlessly slipping into every character imaginable. From light-hearted laughs to dark-hearted villains, his 40-year odyssey has redefined acting boundaries, always …

Anupam Kher stands as a colossus in Bollywood, his 40-year odyssey a masterclass in reinvention. From gut-busting laughs in comedies to chilling villainy, from tender father figures to authoritative lawmen, …

Picture this: Amid the somber shadows of the India-China conflict, a young voice rises, singing ‘Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon’ with such purity that strangers dig into their pockets for …

Few stories in Indian music are as inspiring as Talat Mahmood’s. From a paltry six-rupee payment for his debut song to becoming the voice of a generation, his life exemplifies …

As India remembers Ustad Amir Khan on his 50th death anniversary, stories of his resilience resurface. Kicked off a Mumbai stage mid-performance after a mere 15 minutes, the maestro rose …

Pran Sikand’s name evokes instant respect in Indian cinema circles. Celebrating his birth anniversary on February 12, let’s trace the extraordinary path of this versatile genius, born in 1920 to …

Shobha Gurtu emerged as a beacon in Indian music, single-handedly resurrecting thumri when it teetered on the brink of oblivion. Dubbed the ‘Thumri Queen,’ her birth in Belgaum on February …

In the wake of Padma Bhushan being conferred posthumously on Jharkhand’s towering tribal leader Shibu Soren, his sister Sukhi Tudu has reignited a fervent campaign for the Bharat Ratna. The …