A century of cinema and the one man who has gone through multiple evolutions has been the 'Hero', with each decade representing a new facet to his larger than life persona. Here at NDTV, we conducted a viewer poll on their top 15 popular heroes in the last 100 years of Bollywood. And the results, least to say, were astounding!
Shashi Kapoor's Shaan: A Bollywood journey
From Shakespearewallah to Deewar, from Bombay Talkies to Namak Halaal, Shashi Kapoor wore many hats through his illustrious career - matinee idol, art-house actor, theatre revivalist, producer, director and India's first international star. On his 75th birthday, a flashback through his incredible life and career.
Madhubala se pyar kiya to darna kya?
That smile, those eyes, that hair. Decades after her flame flickered out, the magic and mystique of Madhubala continues to mesmerise.
Actresses who entertained in the golden years of Indian cinema
They ruled the silver screen during the golden years of Indian cinema. They brought colour to the black and white screen. We celebrate the super-actresses who entertained and mesmerised us in the golden years of Indian cinema.
The dancing queens of Bollywood
If Vyjayanthimala awed us in the 60s, Hema Malini kept our hearts racing with her dancing talent in the 70s. The inscrutable Rekha enthralled us all too with her dancing skills. And how can we forget the effervescent Sridevi? She surely set the stage on fire with Kaate Nahi Kat Te from the movie Mr India.
The life and times of evergreen actor Dev Anand
The evergreen and romantic Dev Anand won everyone's heart through his distinctive mannerisms and style. Revisit the legacy of the legendary actor.
India's golden voice that has won many hearts through her melodious numbers, Asha Bhosle exudes an enthusiasm that has kept her in-sync with generations through the ages. As the singer turns 79, here is a look at her playback journey that spans over six decades.
Bachna Ae Haseenon, Rishi Kapoor is still lovable at 60
He belongs to a famous film dynasty and he's handed his legacy on to his son Ranbir. Rishi Kapoor speaks to NDTV about being part of the Kapoor clan and still making movies. And you voted for your favourite 10 Rishi songs. All right here.
Bollywood@100: Most popular actresses of all time
As Indian cinema completes 100 glorious years, here's a look at the most popular Bollywood actresses of all time based on a poll conducted by NDTV.
As Indian cinema completes 100 glorious years, here's a look at the most popular Bollywood villains and vamps based on a poll conducted by NDTV.
Unforgettable patriotic songs of Bollywood
Hindi cinema's rich songs of freedom are a perfect combination of music and poetry.
Right from Raj Kapoor and Nargis, whose on-screen romance translated beautifully into real life as well, to Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's crackling chemistry in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Bollywood's love affair with the love bug remains eternally enchanting.
Karan Johar, Vikramaditya Motwane and Habib Faisal talk to Anupama Chopra about Hindi cinema and how going the desi way is fast becoming a success mantra for top filmmakers.
Grand theft ATM
Six men stole an entire ATM in Bangalore. Their pickings - Rs 10-15 lakhs in cash
The Domestic Goddess' undomestic 'tiff'
Nigella Lawson moves out, husband cautioned for assault
Reality Bites: The fires of Godhra
Dotted with blazing factories, Vadodara-Godhra is a highway of hate (Aired: March 2002)
24 Hours in bandit country
In the Chambal valley, life is spent dodging bullets and gang wars (Aired: October 2004)
The World This Week: The foreign hand in Hollywood
Japan's swallowing American film studios whole (Aired: December 1990)
Jai Jawan with Aishwarya
In frozen Siachen, there's trekking, mithai and dancing (Aired: December 2004)
Another Deepika-Ranbir film? But what about Kat?
The eternal triangle, and all for one film
Need to be careful as I'm going through a bad phase, says Shilpa
Husband Raj is currently in the eye of the IPL storm
This Pak actress wants to compete with Priyanka
Meera aims for the stars
Suraj is coping well in jail, says his sister
He's been "adopted" by the other prisoners in the Arthur Road jail
The return of Prem
Why Salman may soon be swapping biceps for flowers
Fukrey "transported" SRK back to the Delhi of his youth
Thank you DON, tweeted Fukrey producer in return
100 cr club not important: Deepika
Her latest film Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani just made Rs 100 crores
"Never asked Salman to intervene in Jiah & Suraj's relationship"
Zarina Wahab says she would have asked her son to end the romance
Jennifer Aniston and clothes are not F.R.I.E.N.D.S
Actress doesn't bother with getting dressed when she's home
Jackie Chan can't dance
But he loves 3 Idiots and biryani
Spider-Man will be Amazing three more times
The first of three sequels is already being filmed
