Asha Parekh

Ajay Devgn for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Suriya for Soorarai Pottru; the National Awards have gone to the deserving

Tamil superstar Suriya’s National award for his performance in Sudha Kongra’s Soorarai Pottru as the pioneer of economical air travel is a masterstroke. He received the award with Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji, which is a film that makes all the right political noises.

68th National Film Awards: Ajay Devgn, Suriya honoured for their performances in Tanhaji and Soorarai Pottru

Apart from Ajay Devgn and Suriya, veteran actress Asha Parekh was also honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Asha Parekh: Why conferring Dadasaheb Phalke award to her should be celebrated

The Phalke for Asha Parekh recognises the long overdue honour for one of the most influential actresses to grace Indian cinema

Veteran actress Asha Parekh to be felicitated with Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year

In a career spanning over four decades, from a child artist to a cameo, the actress has been a part of many classic films that continue to entertain fans till today.

Retake: Runaway brides and the utility of all escapism

Brides have run away from marriages in our cinema, often to cathartic effect. But they have also usually vacated one mandap to head to another.

'Lata Mangeshkar voice went a long way in creating magic for all of us heroines in the 1960s and 70s': Asha Parekh

"My friends Waheeda Rahman and Nanda had their favourite songs by Lata Mangeshkar. Mine was 'Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paoge,'" says Asha Parekh.

Flashback — Tracing Nanda's legacy: Waheeda Rehman, Asha Parekh recall about their 'recluse' friend

Nanda, born into an illustrious film family, never got her due, partly because she was typecast in weepy family-oriented roles of the all-sacrificing heroine.

On 86th birthday, Dharmendra looks back at life so far: Grateful a Punjab boy with no connections was able to make it

"Both Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan are among the best actresses of Indian cinema. I have to be on my toes working with them," says Dharmendra on starring with his contemporaries in Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.

Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman, Helen prove that enduring friendships are beyond age or competition

Dil Chahta Hai or Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, I don’t care. As long as someone is making a film casting this trinity in the lead (Zoya Akhtar, are you listening?), I’m watching. With my girlfriends, of course.

Bollywood Art Project creates mural featuring Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman, Helen in Mumbai

Adhering to all COVID-19, the Bollywood Art Project took 17 days to finish the mural Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman, and Helen