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Jaskiran Chopra

Jaskiran Chopra

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She is a journalist by profession, and has worked with United News of India, The Times of India and The Pioneer.

By Jaskiran Chopra

The original female superstar: How Vyjanthimala danced into Bollywood, and made the industry dance around her

Happy birthday, Vyjayanthimala!

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Happy Birthday, Mumtaz! From starlet to superstar, the incredible journey of Mumu aka Mumtaz

Actor Mumtaz’s legacy of hit songs and memorable movies mesmerize her fans even today. Remarkably, she became a superstar with great struggle and huge dedication.

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Birthday tribute to the man who carries ‘Bharat’ with him, Manoj Kumar

Known for his patriotic movies with songs that continue to feature on many playlists in the country, actor Manoj Kumar turns 82.

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Mehmood Ali: The man who made people laugh and was often sad at heart

A tribute to the prince of joy and laughter on his 15th death anniversary.

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Pran, whose name remained unique: Bollywood's admired villain, Pran, was so talented, parents shied away from naming kids his name!

Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand, Dharmendra, all became heroes only by defeating Pran! He too floored viewers with his sardonic wit, flamboyant appearance and his chilling acting.

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A tribute to the brilliant Guru Dutt: The great master of the art and craft of film making

On his 94th birth anniversary, we pay a tribute to the legendary actor and director, Guru Dutt, and celebrate his unique contribution to the world of cinema.

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Jaani: Remembering Raaj Kumar, veteran actor and original style icon, on his 23rd death anniversary

Whether in a negative role or as an army officer, a prince or a pauper, charismatic Raaj Kumar never failed to impress, making us fall in love with him a little bit more with every role.

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The unforgettable genius of Pancham: A tribute on RD Burman's 80th birth anniversary

Once a genius, always a genius: Remembering the quintessential music legend, RD Burman.

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A tribute to Rehman: An actor who was loved and admired for his negative roles

Remembering the genius of a distinguished artiste…

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Bharat Bhushan: Bollywood's original chocolate boy suffered many tragedies but this is how he will be remembered

The songs picturised on him in various films are among the classics of Hindi cinema.

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