BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

It is erroneously believed that Asha Bhosle sang Rahul Dev Burman's best songs.In fact, RD, like his father Sachin Dev Burman, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs......

'I Owe My Career To Papa Kehte Hai'

'When Aamir Khan was being launched in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Director Mansoor Khan needed a young vibrant youth anthem, a song that described the uncertain adventures of the young, as they......

'After Aradhana, People Took Me Seriously'

'Everybody was scared, especially with Rajesh Khanna playing a double role and playing my lover and my son.''It was quite a risky thing to do. That's why they made me look so old.' IMAGE: Sharmila......

The Songs Lata Mangeshkar Loved

All of us love Lata Mangeshkar's songs. But which of her own evergreen melodies did she love? Lataji had once picked her favourites, albeit reluctantly, and told Subhash K Jha just why they were so......

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'Hemant Kenkre remembers his 'Didi Maushi'.   IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar and her......

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com On Monday, April 24, 2023, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar will be 50 years old. For those of us who first saw him stride onto a cricket field aged 16 back in......

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar's hero worship has no limits, but many are unaware of the legend's several facts and figures. Here's all you wanted to know about Tendulkar. - His father named him after the......

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

The entire country is in celebration mode. And why not!. It is the God of Cricket's 40th birthday. The iconic cricketer's hero worship has no limits, but many are unaware of the......

Tendulkar, the artist, deserves Bharat Ratna: Asha

When Sachin Tendulkar bats, it's like an artist playing a 'raga' and the true legend of the game deserves the Bharat Ratna, legendary singer Asha Bhonsle said on Thursday. Tendulkarsmashed his......