Bollywood entertainers who bid `alvida` (2012 in Retrospect)

Last Updated: Sunday, December 23, 2012, 13:21

Have a look at the lives of those who regaled the audiences in their own unique ways through the film industry - those who gave their `aakhri salaam` to filmdom in 2012.

IPTA pays tribute to AK Hangal

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 19:48

Bollywood biggies were absent at veteran actor A.K. Hangal`s cremation here, but Javed Akhtar and Anupam Kher were among those who turned up at a condolence meet organised by the IPTA here Monday.

Showing up not the only way to show respect: Subhash Ghai

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 16:02

When Bollywood biggies gave veteran actor A.K. Hangal`s funeral a miss, it raised many eyebrows.

He asked me if he`ll die or live: Hangal`s son

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 08:33

AK Hangal`s son Vijay says he was speechless when the veteran actor asked him whether he will live through his ordeal in the hospital.

Rohit Roy wanted A.K. Hangal for `Shaukeen` remake

Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2012, 17:36

Rohit Roy was was hoping to cast A.K. Hangal in the remake of 1982 film ‘Shaukeen’, but rues his wish will remain unfulfilled after the veteran actor`s demise Sunday.

`Finding kinder face than A.K. Hangal`s difficult`

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 20:39

"It will be difficult to find a kinder face than Hangal`s in the film industry," Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan said Sunday in a tribute to the legendary actor who died here this morning.

Amitabh Bachchan gives condolences on AK Hangal`s death

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 20:14

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who worked with AK Hangal in the iconic film `Sholay`, remembered the character actor as a gentleman and congenial co-artist.

A.K Hangal`s performance unmatched: Ashutosh Gowarikar

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 19:33

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowarikar, who worked with A.K. Hangal in the 2001 film ‘Lagaan’, says that he will always be remembered for his "unmatched performance" and that is an example for those who want to perform "naturally".

A.K. Hangal cremated; Bollywood biggies miss funeral

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 18:14

With prayers on their lips, friends and family members bid a tearful adieu to distinguished character actor A. K. Hangal at his funeral here.

Will be difficult to find a kinder face: Maha Guv on Hangal

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 17:41

Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan and Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor AK Hangal here on Sunday.