Cheeni Kum

Happy Birthday Ilaiyaraaja: Here's a look at some of the music maestro's best Hindi compositions

Ilaiyaraaja has given the music for films like Cheeni Kum, Paa and Sadma. On his 79th birthday, here are some of the music maestro's best compositions.

Tabu at the crossroads

'Tabu is hideously miscast in Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2,' feels Subhash Jha.

The sweet somethings of Cheeni Kum: How Tabu's tanginess makes perfect palette cleanser to Amitabh Bachchan's saltiness

In R Balki's 2006 film Cheeni Kum, Tabu and Amitabh Bachchan play lovers divided by age [34 vs 64], lifestyle choice [non-vegetarian vs vegetarian], and tastes [sweet vs bitter].

Would Katrina Kaif get to dance on 'Tip Tip Barsa Pani' when she's Akshay Kumar's age? Ask Raveena Tandon

The original version of 'Tip Tip Barsa Pani' has Raveena Tandon, who contributed significantly in making the song what it is — a steamy blockbuster that has stayed relevant enough to be remade 27 years later, in Sooryavanshi with Katrina Kaif. If Akshay Kumar can dance to the same song at 54, why can’t Tandon, who is seven years younger than him?

Paa completes 10 years: Director R Balki opens up on presenting Amitabh Bachchan as a child with progeria

R Balki talks about how the idea behind Paa germinated, why he chose Vidya Balan to play Auro's mother, and his creative partnership with Amitabh Bachchan.

Mission Mangal director Jagan Shakti, co-writer R Balki on why Akshay Kumar's superstardom catapulted their film

\Creative director R Balki, and Jagan Shakti, who helmed Mission Mangal, talk about making their film within a budget constraint, just like Mangalyaan.

Ahead of Fanney Khan, a throwback to films on fathers and daughters, from The Descendants to Piku

Fanney Khan traces the narrative of a father who goes to bizarre lengths to fulfill his teenage daughter's aspiration of becoming an established singer.

Jagran Fim Festival to screen best of Tabu's works including Maqbool and Chandni Bar

A retrospective of the best of actress Tabu's works, including Maqbool and Cheeni Kum will be showcased at the forthcoming ninth edition of the Jagran Film Festival

102 Not Out highlights what Bollywood might lose out on, thanks to its obsession with youth

Bollywood's fascination with youth means rich stories involving elderly protagonists are rarely seen. Will 102 Not Out help change that?

Chef joins Bollywood's small league of food films: A look at other movies served up over the years

From Bawarchi to The Lunchbox, there have only been a few films that have revolved around food. Saif Ali Khan's Chef seems to be the next.