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“Mogambo Prasann Hua” – What Bollywood Would Sound Like Sans Urdu
Remember film credits from the ‘70s and the ‘80s? The title of every film was not announced until it was blazed on the silver screen in Urdu. There may be a government outcry for Sanskritisation of our school curriculum, but like many a rapper preceding Eminem have also said, “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone”.
Here’s what some of Bollywood’s legendary phrases would sound like, had Urdu not existed.
How Ganapati Lost his Head and Became the Elephant in the Room
Read this hilarious write-up by radio jockey Anant Nath Jha on how Ganesha before he became the ‘elephant god’, used to be a celestial stud with the best abs (think round and soft) in all of heavendom. It all changed thanks to one faulty latch on the door.
Battle of Asal Uttar, Indo-Pak War ’65: How Jesus Fought for India
On the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Indo-Pak War, we salute our soldiers. Among them, Col PR Jesus, hero of ‘Asal Uttar’. Rohit Khanna shares his memory of his grand-dad, Col PR Jesus.
You Have Been Fooled by Walt Disney, Over and Over Again
Sometimes, instead of coming up with new ideas for movie scenes, it’s just easier to self-plagiarise.
Did you know that Walt Disney and company recycled the same scenes and motions throughout classic films like Snow White, Robin Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Jungle Book, and more?
Crazy, right?
Five Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Share Makeup
I’m just a girl who loves her makeup. After all, it’s an art to look naturally beautiful.
Makeup is magical. We all love it, we all need it. But there’s one thing you should be stingy about, even with your BFF – sharing cosmetics.
If you never share your toothbrush or loofah, here’s why you should say “no” to sharing a lipper or a mascara.
Bollywood Songs That’ll Get You Grooving to the Spirit of Ganpati
There is not a single Indian festival that Bollywood doesn’t have peppy numbers for. And when it comes to the Elephant God, the list is the longest. These top 10 Ganpati numbers will add to your celebrations this festive season. Ganpati Bappa Morya!
10 New Things You Can Do With iOS9 on Your iPhone 6
India may have to wait till October 2015 for Apple’s iPhone 6S, but their latest operating system iOS 9 is available for download on your iPhone 6 and other compatible devices.
Guess what? The new iOS will make you feel as if you are using a completely new smartphone.
Video: Imran Khan on Kangana, Films and Aamir Watching Katti Batti
Actor Imran Khan talks about his latest film Katti Batti and tells us what Aamir told him after watching the film.
These Vintage Ads Featuring Bollywood Celebrities Are So Damn Epic
These superstars of Hindi cinema have rocked the big screen for years. But do you remember them in these print ads? Not only do these vintage adverts take us right back to their hay days, they also make for a quirky look at the evolution of advertising and celebrity endorsements.
SRK Makes Saina Nehwal Go Weak In the Knees on the Sets of Dilwale
Saina Nehwal finally met Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of Dilwale in Hyderabad. The World’s No.1 badminton champion spent a few hours on the film’s set with her family, watching the shoot, hanging out with the cast and crew, and also clicking loads of selfies. Looks like the Nehwal family had a gala time. Of course, SRK was a gracious host, as always.
Mr PM, These Kids Share Their Mann Ki Baat On Your Birthday
As the nation celebrates Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 65th birthday, some adorable cuties tell us what they want as a return gift from him.
This Ganesh Chaturthi, Bite Into Some of These Sinful Modaks?
It’s that time of the year when the pot-bellied Ganesha makes us go mad over modaks. The deliciously sweet Indian dumplings are much loved during the festival.
The modak has seen many innovative twists with time. We at The Quint have decided to add another fun, quirky twist and have modaks based on famous personalities.
Exclusive: My Sister Shabana is My Santa Claus, Says Baba Azmi
On Shabana Azmi’s birthday, her younger brother and renowned cinematographer, Baba Azmi, revealed exclusively to The Quint, the other side of his bhajia pav loving, kind-hearted, actress sister.
AR Rahman’s Lyrical Reply to the VHP and the Fatwa
AR Rahman has already given a brilliant and touching response to the Raza Academy’s fatwa, he hasn’t replied to the VHP’s call for a ‘ghar-wapsi’ yet, and he just might not. After all when is the man going to make music if he keeps responding to every absurdity thrown at him?
So we took the liberty of responding on behalf of the ‘Mozart of Madras’ through his songs. Yes, we just let his work speak for him.
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