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Topic: Rishi Kapoor

Doosara Aadmi tackled emotional infidelity before Bollywood had a language for it

The 1977 film Doosara Aadmi explored obsession, longing, and the human tendency to seek lost love in new relationships. It’s one of Rakhee’s most nuanced performances.

Raj Kapoor’s Prem Rog is a flawed film on widow remarriage. Rishi Kapoor rescues the damsel

In Prem Rog, the narrative is dominated by male characters. Padmini Kolhapure who plays the female protagonist does not put up a fight.

Karz, 1980 cult classic gave us Simi Garewal as Lady Macbeth and youth anthem Om Shanti Om

Audience initially rejected Rishi Kapoor's reincarnation movie. But like the ugly duckling that turned into a swan, Karz's fan base grew. Today it enjoys cult classic status.

Two actors, 1 role – Sharmaji Namkeen is a masterclass between Rishi Kapoor & Paresh Rawal

After Rishi Kapoor’s death, Paresh Rawal took over the titular role in Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’ – a rarity in Indian cinema.

From Niky Tasha to LIC agent, Ritu Nanda was a visionary entrepreneur and a brand of her own

In 'Being Ritu', Sathya Saran provides an insight into how Ritu Nanda carved out her own identity, separate from that of her in-laws business and the Kapoor's Bollywood empire.

Khel Khel Mein had Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh at their fresh-faced, adorable best

Ravi Tandon's 1975 movie was part college romance, part murder mystery. And it had great songs by RD Burman.

With Bobby, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia set the bar for young love in Bollywood

Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Hum Tum, Saawariya - all owe a debt to this1973 movie.

There’s something common in reactions to Ranbir Kapoor’s jeans, Brexit and Khan Market gang

Ranbir Kapoor recently received flak for wearing ripped jeans to his father Rishi Kapoor’s cremation. The criticism was also a window into the many Indias.

‘He must have gone with a gentle smile’: Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Rishi Kapoor

In a heartfelt blog post Thursday, Amitabh Bachchan recalls his first meeting with Rishi Kapoor and regrets not visiting him in hospital.

News channels mourn Rishi Kapoor, Rajdeep Sardesai examines ‘miracle cure’ on India Today

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood can’t get more brazenly nepo. The joke’s on us

After watching the most discussed series on Netflix, I was planning to write an asterisk-heavy column. As a tribute to the asterisks in its...

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India takes a relook at Russian Su-57, but not for its stealth. Here’s why

India exited the Indo-Russian FGFA programme in 2018. But now it might procure at least 2 squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and evaluate Russian proposal to manufacture them in India.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.