Parveen Babi

After Arth and Woh Lamhe, Mahesh Bhatt and Parveen Babi's rocky relationship finds another life in Ranjish Hi Sahi

Ranjish Hi Sahi stars Tahir Raj Bhasin as Shankar [modelled on Mahesh Bhatt], Amala Paul as Amna Parvez [modelled on Parveen Babi], and Amrita Puri as Anju, Shankar's wife.

Kabir Bedi talks new memoir, and what makes him a rebel: I'm a child of the '60s, decade of social revolution

"Society likes conformity. Those who deviate from the norm are seen as threats. But it's our individuality that makes us unique. You have to be different to make a difference," says Kabir Bedi.

A biography of Parveen Babi by journalist Karishma Upadhyay gently unravels a life less ordinary

As Upadhyay tells the story of Parveen Babi, along the way emerges a picture of Bollywood in its flower-power era, and the misconceptions about mental health that prevented a vulnerable woman from receiving the care she needed.

Books of the week: From Arundhati Roy’s Azadi to a translation of Unni R's The Cock is the Culprit, our picks

Our weekly roundup of books that should be on your radar.

Pati, Patni aur Woh revisited: Ahead of the release of the remake, here's why BR Chopra's classic hasn't aged well

While it may be considered apt, or even progressive, for the 1970s, the original Pati, Patni Aur Woh has certainly not aged well in the contemporary gaze.

Khayyam's music often projected the dilemma of a woman, ranging from a sultana to a courtesan

From depicting a queen's dilemma in 'Ae Dil-E-Naadan' from Razia Sultan, to painting a courtesan's conflict in Umrao Jaan, Khayyam's music often depicted a woman's head space.

Zaira Wasim quitting Bollywood isn't a surprise; disillusioned by showbiz, former actor felt cut off from her faith

Even as her film was yet to hit the theatres, Zaira Wasim became the subject of online trolling and bullying.

Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore's Gehri Chot is an 80s Indo-Canadian film about the immigrant experience

Gehri Chot begins as a study of immigrant life but then becomes a tale of marital discord before finally ending up as a thriller.

Parveen Babi's will cleared by Bombay HC; 80 % attributed to social welfare

Almost twelve years after Parveen Babi's death her will has finally got the green signal from the Bombay High Court.

Sonakshi inspired by Sridevi, Parveen for disco song

Tight leather pants and shiny dresses — the 1980s era saw it all. Now, new age actress Sonakshi Sinha is taking cue from actresses like Sridevi and Parveen Babi for a retro disco number that she has shot for the Himmatwala remake.