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TopicShammi Kapoor

Topic: Shammi Kapoor

Five iconic songs by lyricist Shailendra and backstories. Chakke Mein Chakka to Suhana Safar

At the launch of 'Shailendra: A Lyric in Print', author and Shailendra's daughter Amla Shailendra Mazumdar shared stories about his life and his iconic songs.

Manoranjan—1974 film defied moral police. Zeenat Aman played an independent sex worker

Bright outfits, exaggerated comic scenes, and the lack of long-drawn emotional moments make Manoranjan entertaining. But it was a box office failure.

An Evening in Paris marked an iconic moment. Showed Indians the Parisian life in desi flavour

Sharmila Tagore’s winged liner, little black dress, sarees paired with knotted blouses to her bikini and puffed hairstyle, everything was on point. Even Shammi Kapoor’s tailored suits, or his colourful shirts were tasteful.

Dil Tera Deewana may have starred Shammi Kapoor, but the real hero was Mahmood

Mahmood's performance in a double role in this 1962 comedy is what holds the film together, even though Shammi Kapoor got all the songs.

Talented dancer with screen presence — Geeta Bali went from penury to cinematic pinnacle

Having acted in about 70 films during her career spanning over a decade, Bali is known for her roles in Albela, Dulari, Baaz and Badnaami.

Teesri Manzil will remain Shammi Kapoor’s, and Bollywood’s, shining glory

A musical thriller, Teesri Manzil reels one in with a mystery that's built up well, and the love story between Shammi Kapoor & Asha Parekh keeps audience invested.

Celebrating Shammi Kapoor, India’s Elvis Presley, through song and dance

The 1960s were dominated by Shammi Kapoor’s unparalleled energy, unique dancing style and the legendary songs filmed on him.

Politicians must watch Shammi Kapoor’s ‘Tumse Achha Kaun Hai’ to appreciate India’s diversity

Tumse Achha Kaun Hai had a great soundtrack and an innocent paean to India’s incredible diversity.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.