It is said that “Heros get remembered, but legends never die.” They always live in our hearts and minds. On Throwback Thursday, today we bring you one such legendary actor of the Indian Cinema.

Born as Muhammad Yusuf Khan in Qissa Khawani Bazaar in Peshawar Pakistan, Dilip Kumar hails from a Hindko speaking Awan family. His father Ghulam Sarwar was a fruit merchant. Spotted by Bombay Talkies, he started his career in 1944 with “Jwar Bhata”. However, his first major hit came in 1947 with the film “Jugnu” and there was no looking back after that. As a part of some of the most iconic films of hindi cinema, he consolidated his position as one of the greatest actors of all times with films like Devdas (1955), Azaad (1955) and Mughal E Azam (1960). His career spanned for over five decades with Qila as his last film in 1998.

Popularly known as The Tragedy King and The First Khan of Bollywood, “he has been credited with bringing realism to film acting since his first film.” Today, on throwback thursday, we remember this legendary actor and producer through some of his superhit songs.

We have reached that stage of existence, where any expression of anger and frustration cannot heal the wounds of the soul. Yet another daughter of India became India’s daughter. We are at a loss of words to express the pain at the moment.

As desperate as any other citizen, we are in search of answers for the safety of our daughters. What can WE do to change the situation? Beautifully performed, Bhuvan Bam highlights the current situation and the future course of action for us. Its not just that “we can change the world”. Its high time that WE MUST.

More rarely than often, there comes a national leader, who leave an everlasting imprint in the history of a nation. He molds the present of the country to shape the destiny of its people. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was one such leader.

Elected as the President of India, at the dawn of Independence, he is the only person to hold the highest office twice. This extraordinary story of one of the stalwart freedom fighters started in the most ordinary circumstances. He was born on 3rd December 1884 in the Zeradei area of Bihar. A lawyer by qualification, he practiced law in Calcutta and Patna High Courts. In the backdrop of freedom struggle, he slowly entered politics as a volunteer during his college days. However, during the Champaran Satyagraha, he participated in the movement actively and also renounced his legal practice during the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Today on his birth anniversary, we remember him through some of the rarest photographs of his life.

Revisiting old songs is always such a pleasure. Not only do they have that old comforting familiarity, but they also carry memories that we associate with them. Old songs are glimpses into the past and have the power to take us back in time. So, in this segment, get ready to be transported into a different world as we present to you, music covers and mashups of famous Bollywood songs.

“Tum hi Aana”, from Marjaavaan is beautifully recreated by Zack Knight in his latest music video. Not only does his voice add a refreshing touch to the song but also leaves the listeners in awe with the addition of English lyrics midway through the song which completely transforms the song in ways unimagined. Dilip Mallick, on the other hand, creates a one beat mashup of famous Bollywood music creating a peppy medley. He incorporates songs from the 1980s giving an extraordinary retro platform to his mashup.

Let us take you to the lanes of classic melodies.

“Open your heart and mind like the wings of a butterfly. See then how high you can fly.”

It is often seen that the biggest superstars, along with their fame and glamour, are also credited for overcoming the biggest hardships of life. Zeenat Aman, a strong woman and a fabulous actress, had to go through her share of obstacles to be the inspiring figure that she is today.

Recipient of the prestigious Miss India title, she went on to be crowned as Miss Asia Pacific in 1970. One of the early adopters of western clothing, Zeenat pulled off the latest trends like no actress ever did. Flaunting her curves and beauty, she won the hearts of her viewers in her debut film Hare Ram Hare Krishna. Defying the expected persona of a woman in the 70s and 80s, Zeenat was not a purveyor of shyness or coquettishness, rather she was confident, brazen and carried out her roles with a daunting style.

An inspirational figure for all the young women out there, she faced the challenges in her life head-on. She followed her heart and motivated all her fans to do the same. As her dialogue in Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon ka goes,” Adhoore sapne chubte bahut hai..bahut teekhui hoti hai unki chubhan” So let not your dreams be unfulfilled, chase them, attain them and leave no room for regrets!

Today, we celebrate the legendary Zeenat Aman through some of her superhit songs.