How Shammi Kapoor indigenised James Dean and Elvis, danced with the (Indian) Beatles

Vikas Datta | October 21, 2024 10:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Can you imagine the dapper Dev Anand singing 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha', or yelling 'Yahoo' as he dares 'Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe', or serenading the 'O Haseena Zulfonwali'? All these films -- 'Tumsa Nahi Dekha' (1957), 'Junglee' (1961), and 'Teesri Manzil' -- were conceived for him but he rejected them for various reasons, paving the way for a new star.

Vedang Raina: As a kid, I would dream of standing on stage, performing in front of a crowd

IANS | October 9, 2024 1:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Actor Vedang Raina is over-the-moon with the response he is getting for crooning the song “Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka” and shared that as a kid, he would constantly dream of standing on stage, performing in front of a crowd that cheered him on.

Justin Timberlake expresses disappointment on cancelling show due to injury

IANS | October 9, 2024 11:25 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 9 (IANS) Singer, songwriter and actor Justin Timberlake recently shared a disappointing post on Instagram about postponing one of his eagerly awaited shows because of an injury.

Kesha talks about how Taylor Swift played a major part in her breakup

IANS | October 4, 2024 11:51 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 4 (IANS) Singer Kesha's former beau broke up with her when she refused to take him to a party thrown by Grammy-winner Taylor Swift because she knew he was just interested in her for her celebrity connections.

Sabrina Carpenter on fame: Feel so prepared for these moments

IANS | October 3, 2024 10:42 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 3 (IANS) Singer Sabrina Carpenter says she feels “so prepared” for fame.

Selena Gomez: Bit overwhelming being in this industry for so long

IANS | October 2, 2024 10:43 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 2 (IANS) Singer-actress Selena Gomez said that she finds "overwhelming" that she has been in show business for so long.

Selena Gomez: It’s distasteful to talk about money

IANS | October 1, 2024 2:50 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 1 (IANS) Singer-actress Selena Gomez, who has attained the billionaire status courtesy her cosmetics company, says she finds it "distasteful" to discuss money.

Ayushmann: Like my movies, my music isn’t formulaic

IANS | October 1, 2024 12:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) On International Music Day, actor Ayushmann Khurrana has spoken about what goes into making the songs he makes and said that like his movies, his music is not formulaic.

Lisa Mishra on working with Zeenat Aman: Pushed me to be better as an actor

IANS | October 1, 2024 11:45 AM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Musician and actress Lisa Mishra will be seen working with veteran star Zeenat Aman in "The Royals" and said it pushed her to be better as an actor and perform better.

Lata Mangeshkar: Hindi films' enduring female voice from Madhubala to Madhuri - and more

Vikas Datta | September 28, 2024 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Entering the sparkling galaxy of Hindi film music with the haunting "Aayega Aanewala" ("Mahal", 1949) for ethereal Madhubala, Lata Mangeshkar became the definitive voice of several generations of legendary Indian film heroines, from Meena Kumari to Madhuri Dixit, Nargis to Neetu Singh, Padmini to Parveen Babi, and Sharmila Tagore to Sridevi.

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How Shammi Kapoor indigenised James Dean and Elvis, danced with the (Indian) Beatles

Vedang Raina: As a kid, I would dream of standing on stage, performing in front of a crowd

Justin Timberlake expresses disappointment on cancelling show due to injury

Kesha talks about how Taylor Swift played a major part in her breakup

Sabrina Carpenter on fame: Feel so prepared for these moments

Selena Gomez: Bit overwhelming being in this industry for so long

Selena Gomez: It’s distasteful to talk about money

Ayushmann: Like my movies, my music isn’t formulaic

Lisa Mishra on working with Zeenat Aman: Pushed me to be better as an actor

Lata Mangeshkar: Hindi films' enduring female voice from Madhubala to Madhuri - and more

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