Legends of Indian Cinema Part 20: Shah Rukh Khan, King of Bollywood and Global Icon
From the TV series Fauji to Pathaan and Jawan: how Shah Rukh Khan became the King of Romance, a global star and, after 30 years, a National Award winner.
Legends of Indian Cinema Part 19: Mani Ratnam, the Director Who Made Indian Cinema Modern
Nayakan, Roja, Bombay and Ponniyin Selvan: how Mani Ratnam's style, music and bold themes shaped modern Indian filmmaking for four decades.
Legends of Indian Cinema Part 18: A.R. Rahman, the Mozart of Madras
From advertising jingles to two Oscars: how A.R. Rahman's sound, beginning with Roja in 1992, reshaped Indian film music and took it to the world.
Legends of Indian Cinema Part 17: Ilaiyaraaja, the Maestro Who Changed Film Music
From village folk songs to a symphony in London: how Ilaiyaraaja composed for more than 1,000 films and transformed Indian film music.
Legends of Indian Cinema Part 16: Mohanlal, the Complete Actor of Malayalam Cinema
From villain in his debut to the Dadasaheb Phalke Award: how Mohanlal's natural, effortless acting made him Malayalam cinema's most loved star.
Legends of Indian Cinema Part 15: Sridevi, India's First Female Superstar
A child star at four, queen of Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema, and a comeback queen at 49: the extraordinary career of Sridevi.
Legends of Indian Cinema Part 14: Kamal Haasan, Ulaganayagan and Master of Reinvention
Child star, dancer, actor, writer, director and now MP: how Kamal Haasan's restless experiments made him Indian cinema's most versatile performer.
Legends of Indian Cinema Part 13: Rajinikanth, the Superstar Who Became a Phenomenon
From Bengaluru bus conductor to the biggest star in Asia: Rajinikanth's 50-year journey, from Apoorva Raagangal to the record-breaking Jailer 2.
Legends of Indian Cinema Part 12: Amitabh Bachchan, the Shahenshah of Bollywood
From the angry young man of Zanjeer and Deewaar to Kaun Banega Crorepati: how Amitabh Bachchan became Indian cinema's most enduring superstar.