As fate would have it, when Asha Bhosle met R.D. Burman, fondly called Pancham, in the 1950s, Hindi film music had entered into a new era. Asha ji was a well-known name in the industry already, and ...

Swanand Kirkire asserts Hindi film music is perpetually evolving, not static. While acknowledging algorithms' influence on hits, he stresses music's inherent change. Kirkire also finds a new artistic ...

Shammi Kapoor remains one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable stars, celebrated for his energetic dance moves, distinctive screen presence and lively romantic roles. Born as Shamsher Raj Kapoor on ...

Celebrate the timeless masterpiece, "Sholay", an impeccable blend of action, drama, and romance. The film, directed by Ramesh Sippy, boasts of an iconic cast, unforgettable dialogues, and an ...

There isn’t anything Arijit Singh can’t sing. Give him a ghazal, and he will make it sigh. Or a Mohammed Rafi-singing-for-Shammi-Kapoor pastiche, where he will channel old-school playback. He will do ...

Why is Hindi film music from the 1950s to the 1970s celebrated as the Golden Era of Indian cinema? In the first part of an exclusive 2013 interview with SBS Hindi, India’s legendary radio host, Ameen ...

From the dusty lanes of Mirzapur to the big screen, one of India’s most iconic streaming franchises is gearing up for its biggest chapter yet. After three acclaimed seasons and a fandom that has ...

Shammi Kapoor, born on October 21, 1931, in Bombay (now Mumbai), carved a unique identity in Hindi cinema with his energetic ...

DESIblitz takes you on a thrilling journey as we explore 20 of the best Bollywood films of the 1960s, that every fan must see.