End of an Era: Bollywood Bids Farewell to Dharmendra, The Eternal ‘He-Man’
šššššMumbai: My tribute to Dharmendra who passed away today morning. The dazzling, dynamic, and eternally handsome star-actor Dharmendra Singh Deol, fondly known across generations as the ‘He-Man of Bollywood,’ passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89. His demise marks the end of a golden chapter in Hindi cinema, leaving behind a cinematic legacy […]
END OF THE ERA : HE MAN PASSES AWAY AT 89
Dharmendra: The He-Man Who Became Indiaās Cinematic Deity.Ā On 24 November 2025, Bollywood lost one of its most iconic figures: Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89.Ā His death came just weeks before his 90th birthday, closing the chapter on a life that was nothing short of a legend. Born as […]
FALSE RUMOUR OF BOLLYWOOD LEGEND DHARMENDRA’S DE
NEW DELHI: In a fierce competition, the private television networks spread false rumours of death of Bollywood legend Dharmendra, 89, undergoing treatment at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. The 89-year-old star, known for films such as Phool Aur Patthar, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Sholay, Khamoshi, Johnny Gaddar, and the upcoming Ikkis, is also an astute businessman […]
A TRIBUTE TO THE MAN , NOT JUST THE PERSONA
Satish Shah: A Maestro of Laughter Bids Farewellššššš The Final Act On 25 October 2025, the lights dimmed on a luminous chapter of Indian entertainment as veteran actor-comedian Satish Shah, aged 74, passed away after succumbing to kidney complications. His departure has left a void not just in the hearts of his legion of fans, […]
A Voice for the Voiceless: The People’s Poet
Sahir Ludhianvi: The Romantic Rebel and Immortal Conscience Forty-five years after his passing on October 25, 1980, the magic of Sahir Ludhianvi remains unbroken. Born Abdul Hayee in Ludhiana in 1921, he grew into his pen nameāSahir, meaning ‘magician’āby casting a spell of defiance, tenderness, and unflinching honesty. A recipient of the Padma Shri in […]
30 Years of DDLJ: The Romance That Rewrote Bollywoodās Playbook
30 years of the cult movie #DDLJ that redefined the Bollywood romance30 Years of DDLJ: The Romance That Rewrote Bollywoodās Playbook Three decades after its premiere, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge stands as a pivotal milestone in Indian cinema, blending heartfelt emotion with cultural depth to transform the landscape of romantic storytelling. āThe iconic poster of […]
Nazeerās India and the Light of Togetherness
Ghar ghar ujiyaara, ujiyaara, sab jagmagÄta haiā ā āEvery home glows, every heart shines brightā āAjab bahÄr kÄ hai din banÄ DÄ«vÄlÄ« kÄā āDiwali is a day when spring itself comes aliveā Across the Indian subcontinent, Diwali announces itself each year with jubilant lamps and the cheerful bustle of bazaars, enveloping towns and villages in […]
DURGA PUJA CELEBRATES GODDESS DURGA’S VICTORY OVER EVIL
*”Taareef kahoon main kya kya kuchh, ab Durga jee ke darasan keeā*(*What more can I praise, now of the sight of Durga ji*) Durga Puja, the grand festival that celebrates Goddess Durgaās victory of good over evil, is not only a ritual of devotion but also a cultural celebration of human unity, joy, and resilience. […]
THE RIVER OF POETRY THAT IS MIR, STILL FLOWS
Patta Patta Boota Boota Haal Hamaara Jaane Haiā: On the 215th Death Anniversary of Khuda-e-Sukhan, Mir Taqi Mir āMir ke deen-o-mazhab ka poonchte kya ho un nay toākashka khaincha dair mein baitha kab ka tark Islam kiya” Every leaf, every stone, every sigh in the air of Hindustan seems to know the woe and wonder […]
Remembering the Maverick Genius Who Painted Indiaās Soul
M. F. Husain at 110: Remembering the Maverick Genius Who Painted Indiaās Soul A Centenary and a Decade On On 17 September 2025, India marks the 110th birth anniversary of Maqbool Fida Husain (1915ā2011)āa painter, filmmaker, dreamer, and maverick whose art stretched beyond canvases into the very imagination of a modern India. Known as the […]
