Bollywood Roots

The timeless poster boy of Indian cinema, Shashi Kapoor's charismatic screen presence was infectious. His urbane good looks were highlighted by a disarming smile, his nimble feet set the screen on fire. He wooed the ladies in style. He was the charming romantic hero of the sixties and the scion of filmdom's most famous dynasty - the Kapoors.

Taking about Dev Anand's film Guide, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said, "Anything that survives the passage of time is of great significance."

In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Arjun Rampal and Jacqueline Fernandez speak to NDTV about their upcoming film Roy and reveal that the film's story was inspired by the love story of filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Sofia Coppola.

The sensational seventies was one of the most vibrant and prolific decades in Indian cinema. The soft romance of the serending hero or the brooding angry young man wishing to take over the screen, there was something about the seventies wasn't it?

Music composer SD Burman who has given innumerable hits like Rula Ke Gaya Sapna Mera, O Re Manjhi, Waqt Ne Kiya, among others, left everyone spellbound. His compositions, be it songs of love or longing or life's philosophy or celebrating folk traditions would match tune to character.

Here's the story of the rise of one of Bollywood's most celebrated filmmakers, Bimal Roy, who is known for films like Do Bheega Zameen, Devdas, Madhumati, among others. His son Joy talks about the person Bimal Roy truly was and the passionate filmmaker in him.

A look at the memorable journey of popular composer duo Laxmikant and Pyarelal.

Lyricist Javed Akhtar has had an illustrious career spanning five decades, scripting some of Hindi cinema's success stories, penning dialogues that have become a part of popular lore and inking the notes of passion, love and longing.

Filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee, who explored poignant human relationships through films like Abhimaan featuring actors Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, also had a flair for comedy which he proved by helming films like Chupke Chupke. His was the middle path which he turned into success, film after film.

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 72 on October 11, did not have an immediate success in the film industry. Big B was 13th time lucky with Zanjeer which made him a star overnight. The actor shares some interesting facts about his life and rise in Bollywood.

A tom boy who could play pranks with the same ease with which she could charm you. Here's a look at the Bollywood journey of the alluring Asha Parekh.

Hrishikesh Mukherjee was a director par excellence who subtly touched the middle class sensibilities through his films. Here is a look at the filmmaker's Bollywood journey in which he has given some of the best movies of the time like Anupama, Anand, Guddi, Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke and many more.

Recalling the journey of legendary singer, Mukesh whose soulful voice still continue to rule many hearts.

Here's recounting the journey of lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar, a man who shaped Indian cinema with his distinct poetry and story-telling ability over the years.

The dancing queen who bedazzled the silver screen for over two decades. An actor who lived to dance, Vyjayanthimala was nicknamed "Twinkle Toes" and carved a special niche for herself as an actress. She was not just another baby doll face. There was much more to her than that.

We take a look at the illustrious career of the late Rajendra Kumar which spanned almost five decades. Take a look at his journey from the days of his struggle in the industry to his rise to stardom and the last few years. Hear from his family and colleagues about his work and listen to some of Bollywood's most melodious songs which featured the actor on screen.

Zohra Sehgal, grand old lady of Indian cinema, led a life more remarkable than any that Bollywood could have scripted. In this tribute video from her 100th birthday, we celebrate her extraordinary life and career. Ms Sehgal died at the age of 102.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient Gulzar has been active in Hindi cinema for more than 50 years. We take a look at his work - the songs he wrote, the films he made and more - through the years and try to understand how he has kept up with times as his body of work has grown. Gulzar's colleagues also share some intimate anecdotes on their collaborations.

Hasrat Jaipuri might have started his career as a bus conductor but his talent didn't stay hidden for long and he managed to charm everyone with his romantic song lyrics. He also won the Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist.

Amitabh Bachchan has done a variety of political roles on the silver screen. Be it playing a ghost who contests elections or depicting an Anna Hazare character in Satyagraha or a conscientious media baron who believes in reporting abuse rather than creating it, the actor does not shy away from his political performances.