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TopicMadhubala

Topic: Madhubala

Madhubala brought songs to life—Mohe Panghat Pe to Aaiye Meherbaan

Madhubala did justice to the voices of both Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, turning every song into a seamless, living performance.

Barsaat ki Raat was a rain-soaked romance. It had a qawwali that Shah Rukh Khan loves

If a luminous Madhubala is the heart, Sahir Ludhianvi’s Urdu poetry is the soul of Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960’s second-biggest hit after Mughal-e-Azam.

1 night, many crooks, & Madhubala’s comedy—Gateway of India isn’t a regular Bollywood masala

Gateway of India stands out as one of the earliest films to compress its plot into just a few hours, showcasing the highs and lows within that tight time frame.

Kishore Kumar had 30 dogs of all pedigrees. ‘Trained to bite only Income Tax officials’

The singer's love for the canine was such that he would sometimes compensate for its lack in eccentric, often rib-tickling ways.

Why Dilip Kumar initially said ‘no’ to Mughal-e-Azam

In ‘Dilip Kumar: Peerless Icon Inspiring Generations’, Trinetra and Anshula Bajpai write that Sapru was first chosen to play Prince Salim, but the shooting got shelved due to Partition.

Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi — the hit musical comedy that Kishore Kumar had hoped would flop

Even after more than 60 years, the movie is immensely watchable, thanks to easy-breezy comedy, great chemistry, Kishore Kumar's energy and S.D. Burman's tunes.

Madhubala and K Asif’s grandeur is what makes Mughal-e-Azam an epic

A film with one of the highest production costs and the biggest collections, Mughal-e-Azam’s success can be put down to Madhubala’s grace and beauty.

Mantoubala — when Greece serenaded Madhubala

On her 87th birth anniversary, ThePrint revisits the song that a Greek musician crooned for Madhubala.

Mr. & Mrs. ’55, a light-hearted rom-com that raised questions about feminism 6 decades ago

Guru Dutt and Madhubala’s chemistry and some masterful cinematography make this film sparkle despite some problematic gender equations.

Remembering Madhubala, film screen legend who was ‘story of India’ and wanted ‘to live’

ThePrint takes a look at the iconic actor's career who was more than just a figure of loss.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

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.