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Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar... India hums for Asha BhosleAsha Bhosle, the cherished melody of Indian cinema, has passed away in Mumbai, leaving behind a legacy that echoes through time. For over s...- Amitabh Bachchan called her the most beautiful woman. But she had to go on hunger strike after family did not support her film careerNaseem Banu, India's first female superstar, defied her mother's wishes to pursue acting, making her debut in 'Khoon Ka Khoon' (1935). Her ...
- In Ankhon ki Masti: Why watching Umrao Jaan is restorative in more ways than oneThe author reflects on watching the restored version of Muzaffar Ali's Umrao Jaan. The film evokes childhood memories and a shifting perspe...
- Umrao Jaan set for 4K revival as Rekha-starrer cult classic re-releases in theatres on June 27Muzaffar Ali’s Umrao Jaan, hailed as one of India’s greatest films, is set for a grand re-release with enhanced visuals. The 1981 classic, ...
- Wiping off lipstick for Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Mahira Khan recalls being offered Heeramandi 15 years agoPakistani actress Mahira Khan revealed she almost starred in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi 15 years ago, during her VJ days. A meeting...
- Heeramandi is now a food hub! Pakistani influencer shares current state of Diamond BazaarHeeramandi was founded at the initiative of Hira Singh Dogra, who held the position of prime minister in the Sikh Kingdom of Lahore from Se...
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' star Sharmin Segal finally responds to trolls: 'I gave my all to Alamzeb's character'Sharmin Segal, star of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, has addressed the criticism and trolling she faced for her p...
- Padmaavat ke director-saab, a good dose of secular feminism this time?With Heeramandi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has joined the Hindi cinema patriotism game, only to refute it – hurrah! But coming from a filmmaker...
- ‘Heeramandi’ receives rave 1st reviews! Bhansali’s labour of love called ‘mesmerising, spectacular’Against the backdrop of the British Raj, 'Heeramandi' tells stories of triumph, dignity, female fury, and resilience. It follows a collecti...
- Donation of courtesans: Ganikas were valuable sources of pleasure, income and information for the StateCourtesans have existed in ancient India since Vedic times, as suggested by the Rig Vedic verse 1.167.4, for example, that refers to public...
- Remembering the contribution of CourtesansRich and single women well versed in fine arts held a position in ancient times, but in modern literature, they have been described as pros...
- Remembering Mallika-e-Ghazal Begum Akhtar ahead of her 102nd birth anniversaryHer voice was not perfect. It spanned a single octave & a note higher, her voice broke, making it unique & her fans loved it.
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