Bollywood Roots

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Be it Mala Sinha, who sacrificed subtlety for melodrama, the ultimate fashion icon Sadhana or 'glam-doll' Saira Banu, the yesteryear divas have always ruled the hearts of the audiences. Watch what their co-stars - Manoj Kumar, the late Shammi Kapoor and the late Dev Anand - have to say about the queens of Bollywood.