Yasser Usman
Yasser Usman is an award-winning TV journalist and the author of four bestselling Bollywood biographies, including those on Guru Dutt and Rekha. His writings have featured in prominent publications like Hindustan Times, The Hindu, Khaleej Times, and the BBC.
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The Making Of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai: The Film That Created A Superstar Bollywood Wasn't Ready For
We called it 'Hrithik-mania' when Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai dropped on January 14, 2000. It felt like the world changed overnight
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Is Still The Only New Year Resolution That Never Expires
Years later, ZNMD still hits home, its story, characters, and pop-culture charm cut through life's noise, reminding us to live boldly and on our own terms
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Why Akshaye Khanna Was Always The Dhurandhar Of Brooding Bollywood
This viral triumph of Dhurandhar may have come 28 years after Akshaye Khanna's debut, but the understated, effortless magic was always there, quietly waiting to be discovered, and finally, to set the screen ablaze
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The Making Of Welcome: How Anees Bazmee's "Accidental Comedy" Became India's Greatest Meme Factory And A Cult Classic
Welcome felt like hopping into a speeding car and hoping it lands on all four wheels. But here's the twist, Welcome wasn't even meant to be a comedy
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The Making Of Maine Pyar Kiya: How A 19-Year-Old Director And A Struggling Salman Khan Changed Bollywood Forever
Watching it today, Maine Pyar Kiya may feel a little old-fashioned, but its songs are still hummable and its lines still bring a smile
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The Making Of Rockstar: How Imtiaz Ali's Broken-Hearted Dream Found Its Voice
In Rockstar, every detail of Jordan's look tells a story.
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The Making Of Don: Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, And "Whispers Of A Cold War"
The original 1978 Don was a huge blockbuster, with Amitabh Bachchan at his coolest, playing double roles and dropping lines that fans still quote
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The Making Of Do Anjaane: How Dulal Guha's 1976 Film Brought "Strangers" Amitabh Bachchan And Rekha Together On Screen
Every legend has an origin story. Amitabh-Rekha's began with Do Anjaane - literally, Two Strangers
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The Making Of Lamhe: How Yash Chopra's "Taboo" Love Story Became A Cult Classic
Over time, Lamhe achieved cult status and remained Chopra's personal favourite. Often hailed as ahead of its time, one can't help but wonder: would it fare any differently in today's India?
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The Making Of Naam: How Mahesh Bhatt's Film Gave Fallen Star Sanjay Dutt A Second Life
In Naam, Sanjay Dutt died on screen. But in the hearts of the viewers, he was reborn.
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The Making Of Namak Haraam: How "Flop Actor" Amitabh Bachchan Stole The Show From "Superstar" Rajesh Khanna
When the shooting for Namak Haraam had begun, Rajesh Khanna was the superstar, and Amitabh was considered a flop acto
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The Making Of Sholay: Why Amjad Khan Was Almost Dropped As Gabbar Singh
Sholay turned 50 on August 15, 2025 (today)
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The Making Of Khalnayak: How A Hollywood Pitch, A Breakup, And A Bomb Blast Shaped Bollywood's Most Controversial Film
By 1992, while shooting Khalnayak, the film press openly labelled Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit a couple. Their fondness was clear, and Madhuri, at least, made no effort to hide it
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When Madhuri Dixit Called Sanjay Dutt Her "Favourite Partner" And He Said "I Love You" To Her Ignoring Others Around
Sanjay Dutt turned 66 on July 29, 2025 (Tuesday)
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The Making Of Devdas: How Salman Khan Spending Nights On Set Of Aishwarya Rai's Film Led To A Cameo
It was the last time the two were captured on film together
