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Shashi Kapoor went beyond his lover boy persona in ‘Chor Machaye Shor’. It was a hit

‘Chor Machaye Shor’ proved to be a breakout film for lyricist and music composer Ravindra Jain. It features the hit song, ‘Le Jayenge, Le Jayenge Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’.

1988 film Waaris doesn’t romanticise rural Punjab. Smita Patil stole the show

The way Waaris focuses on land, identity, and community resonates strongly with the larger context of 1980s Punjab, a turbulent time in the state's history.

Jab Jab Phool Khile cemented Shashi Kapoor as a star. Nanda played a rebellious, flawed heiress

Shashi Kapoor’s charm made it believable that a rich heiress could fall for his character Raja. And he deftly portrays Raja’s patriarchal outlook, inner turmoil, and love for Rita.

1976 film Chhoti Si Baat is one of Bollywood’s most progressive portrayals of masculinity

Films such as Kabir Singh and Animal have normalised toxic masculinity to the point where the gentleness of Arun in the 1976 film Chhoti Si Baat is almost disorientating.

Saath Saath begins where most Bollywood love stories end—after the wedding

The film proves that sometimes the most compelling love stories are not about overcoming villains, but about learning how to live through everything life throws your way.

Ittefaq stood out from the musicals and morality of the 1960s. It offered ambiguity

Shot in 28 days, no song & dance—Rajesh Khanna took the spotlight in Yash Chopra's Ittefaq

Before Sholay, there was Mera Gaon Mera Desh. Its Gabbar was more ruthless

At its core, Mera Gaon Mera Desh is the story of a prodigal son and his redemption through Ajit, played by Dharmendra.

Mehbooba started Rajesh Khanna’s downfall. He’s playing Hema Malini’s lover from past life

Mehbooba was Khanna's fourth film with Shakti Samanta after Aradhana, Kati Patang, and Amar Prem.

1978 film Shalimar had Dharmendra, Zeenat, and the biggest budget of its time. It still bombed

Featuring actors such as Rex Harrison and John Saxon, the 1978 film ‘Shalimar’ had scale, ambition, and star power. It was undone by a weak screenplay and uneven execution.

Manchali is Bollywood’s masala take on Shakespeare—a husband for hire and his bratty bride

Directed by Raja Nawathe, Manchali is about a rich, spoilt heiress who can access her inheritance only if she marries. So, she hires a husband.

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Amit Shah, not PM Modi, is Mamata Banerjee’s real challenger in this Bengal election

According to BJP leaders in West Bengal, five factors are working against the Trinamool Congress. When you travel across the state, these factors do surface in one form or another.

Indian tech giants struggle to shake off $115 billion rout amid Iran war, AI challenge

Infosys, the second-largest outsourcer, forecast annual sales growth below analysts’ estimates Thursday, following a profit miss at smaller rival HCL Technologies two days earlier.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.