It’s quite rare for actors to grow up on screen, but Farida Jalal is one such actor who has portrayed an array of characters in the space of the hero’s sister, a mother, and now a grandmother.
While Hollywood has Leonardo DiCaprio, who started his career at the age of 17, India has Rishi Kapoor, Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, and Farida Jalal. All of their careers are textbooks in cinematic longevity.
Farida started her journey at 17 with the film ‘Taqdeer’, a role offered to her by Tarachand Barjatya, grandfather of Sooraj Barjatya. How she was offered her first role has a story of its own, something that rarely happens to artistes. She was a part of the United Film Producers Talent Hunt, which she went on to win, where her co-finalist happened to be the first superstar of Hindi cinema, Rajesh Khanna.
Tarachand was sitting in the audience while Kaka...
While Hollywood has Leonardo DiCaprio, who started his career at the age of 17, India has Rishi Kapoor, Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, and Farida Jalal. All of their careers are textbooks in cinematic longevity.
Farida started her journey at 17 with the film ‘Taqdeer’, a role offered to her by Tarachand Barjatya, grandfather of Sooraj Barjatya. How she was offered her first role has a story of its own, something that rarely happens to artistes. She was a part of the United Film Producers Talent Hunt, which she went on to win, where her co-finalist happened to be the first superstar of Hindi cinema, Rajesh Khanna.
Tarachand was sitting in the audience while Kaka...
- 5/2/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 1 (Ians) More than three decades before Aamir Khan’s train stunt in “Ghulam” (1998), this actor, renowned for his natural performances, had already done such a hazardous exploit, not just a daredevil challenge on the screen, but to inject reality into the scene and save the filmmaker the “bother of back projection”.
Balraj Sahni also involved Meena Kumari in his risky ruse in “Pinjre ke Panchhi” (1966), which — in another strange resemblance with Aamir’s film — was shot at Khandala. The scene had her walking on the rail tracks in a bid to commit suicide, even as he ran after her and managed to pull her aside from the rushing train at the last minute.
The filmmaker only wanted shots of him running after her and pulling her away; those of the were to be juxtapositioned. Sahni, however, knew that a train would pass the spot soon, and if they moved fast,...
Balraj Sahni also involved Meena Kumari in his risky ruse in “Pinjre ke Panchhi” (1966), which — in another strange resemblance with Aamir’s film — was shot at Khandala. The scene had her walking on the rail tracks in a bid to commit suicide, even as he ran after her and managed to pull her aside from the rushing train at the last minute.
The filmmaker only wanted shots of him running after her and pulling her away; those of the were to be juxtapositioned. Sahni, however, knew that a train would pass the spot soon, and if they moved fast,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A unique combination of circumstances led to him landing in Bombay soon after the Partition and being tasked with directing a film, though his cinematic experience was limited to being a film journalist. He even managed to rope in a top actor – and on the very first day, questioned his rendition of a crucial scene.
Recalling the episode decades later, veteran Hindi film director and producer B.R. Chopra revealed that Ashok Kumar, who had somehow agreed to act in the film despite his misgivings at its totally green director, was taken aback.
“He then suggested that he would do the shot again in the way I suggested, and prints of both this and the way he had done, should be made, and he would check them the next day to see which was better,” he told Bollywood personality and chronicler Shashi Ranjan in an interview.
As a nervous Chopra arrived...
Recalling the episode decades later, veteran Hindi film director and producer B.R. Chopra revealed that Ashok Kumar, who had somehow agreed to act in the film despite his misgivings at its totally green director, was taken aback.
“He then suggested that he would do the shot again in the way I suggested, and prints of both this and the way he had done, should be made, and he would check them the next day to see which was better,” he told Bollywood personality and chronicler Shashi Ranjan in an interview.
As a nervous Chopra arrived...
- 4/22/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 11 (Ians) A string of personalities, such as Dharmendra, Jr. Ntr, Emraan Hashmi, Huma Qureshi, and Nimrat Kaur, to name a few, have wished joy, peace, and prosperity on the occasion of Eid on Thursday.
Bollywood’s veteran star Dharmendra shared a monochrome picture with Dilip Kumar and wrote: “Eid Mubarak.”
Star Jr. Ntr hoped for joy, peace, and prosperity for others.
He wrote: “Eid Mubarak! May this Eid bring you joy, peace, and prosperity.”
Huma Qureshi shared a picture with the caption: “Eid Mubarak #eid #chand #festive #love.”
Anupam Kher tweeted: “Wishing all #Eid_Mubarak! Love, peace and prosperity!”
Actress Nimrat Kaur wished everyone “Eid mubarak” and wrote: “Aap sabhi ko Eid bauhaut bauhaut mubaarak… #EidUlFitr #Eidmubarak2024.”
Actor Emraan Hashmi simply said: “Eid Mubarak.”
Suniel Shetty urged everyone to cherish the spirit of unity and embrace kindness.
Suniel tweeted: “On this auspicious day, let’s cherish the spirit...
Bollywood’s veteran star Dharmendra shared a monochrome picture with Dilip Kumar and wrote: “Eid Mubarak.”
Star Jr. Ntr hoped for joy, peace, and prosperity for others.
He wrote: “Eid Mubarak! May this Eid bring you joy, peace, and prosperity.”
Huma Qureshi shared a picture with the caption: “Eid Mubarak #eid #chand #festive #love.”
Anupam Kher tweeted: “Wishing all #Eid_Mubarak! Love, peace and prosperity!”
Actress Nimrat Kaur wished everyone “Eid mubarak” and wrote: “Aap sabhi ko Eid bauhaut bauhaut mubaarak… #EidUlFitr #Eidmubarak2024.”
Actor Emraan Hashmi simply said: “Eid Mubarak.”
Suniel Shetty urged everyone to cherish the spirit of unity and embrace kindness.
Suniel tweeted: “On this auspicious day, let’s cherish the spirit...
- 4/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 11 (Ians) A string of personalities, such as Dharmendra, Jr. Ntr, Emraan Hashmi, and Nimrat Kaur, to name a few, have wished joy, peace, and prosperity on the occasion of Eid on Thursday.
Bollywood’s veteran star Dharmendra shared a monochrome picture with Dilip Kumar and wrote: “Eid Mubarak.”
Star Jr. Ntr hoped for joy, peace, and prosperity for others.
He wrote: “Eid Mubarak! May this Eid bring you joy, peace, and prosperity.”
Anupam Kher tweeted: “Wishing all #Eid_Mubarak! Love, peace and prosperity!”
Actress Nimrat Kaur wished everyone “Eid mubarak” and wrote: “Aap sabhi ko Eid bauhaut bauhaut mubaarak… #EidUlFitr #Eidmubarak2024.”
Actor Emraan Hashmi simply said: “Eid Mubarak.”
Suniel Shetty urged everyone to cherish the spirit of unity and embrace kindness.
Suniel tweeted: “On this auspicious day, let’s cherish the spirit of unity and embrace kindness and spread gratitude. Wishing you all happiness and prosperity! #EidMubarak.”
Actor Abhishek Bachchan said: “Eid mubarak.
Bollywood’s veteran star Dharmendra shared a monochrome picture with Dilip Kumar and wrote: “Eid Mubarak.”
Star Jr. Ntr hoped for joy, peace, and prosperity for others.
He wrote: “Eid Mubarak! May this Eid bring you joy, peace, and prosperity.”
Anupam Kher tweeted: “Wishing all #Eid_Mubarak! Love, peace and prosperity!”
Actress Nimrat Kaur wished everyone “Eid mubarak” and wrote: “Aap sabhi ko Eid bauhaut bauhaut mubaarak… #EidUlFitr #Eidmubarak2024.”
Actor Emraan Hashmi simply said: “Eid Mubarak.”
Suniel Shetty urged everyone to cherish the spirit of unity and embrace kindness.
Suniel tweeted: “On this auspicious day, let’s cherish the spirit of unity and embrace kindness and spread gratitude. Wishing you all happiness and prosperity! #EidMubarak.”
Actor Abhishek Bachchan said: “Eid mubarak.
- 4/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madhubala Started Her Career As A Child Actor But Jumped To An Unimaginable Paycheck Later ( Photo Credit – Shemaroo Filmi Gaane / YouTube )
Plans for Madhubala’s biopic have been taking rounds in the industry, with names of Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan being dropped as the main leads of the film. Now it has been announced that the film is indeed rolling; however, no names have been finalized yet for the lead actress of the film who will play the legendary beauty.
Better known as Mughal-e-Azam‘s Anarkali, the actress was originally named Mumtaaz. In fact, she was credited by the same name when she made her film debut as a child actress in the film Basant in 1942. She was a revelation on screen and was hired on a salary of Rs 300 per month.
So, at a very young age, she was earning more than his father, who earned only Rs 150 per month.
Plans for Madhubala’s biopic have been taking rounds in the industry, with names of Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan being dropped as the main leads of the film. Now it has been announced that the film is indeed rolling; however, no names have been finalized yet for the lead actress of the film who will play the legendary beauty.
Better known as Mughal-e-Azam‘s Anarkali, the actress was originally named Mumtaaz. In fact, she was credited by the same name when she made her film debut as a child actress in the film Basant in 1942. She was a revelation on screen and was hired on a salary of Rs 300 per month.
So, at a very young age, she was earning more than his father, who earned only Rs 150 per month.
- 3/16/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Shah Rukh Khan – Kajol Box Office Battle With Ajay Devgn & Kajol’s Box Office Has Surprising Result! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Bollywood fans and their affection towards certain on-screen pairs has been phenomenal. Be it the greatest pair of all time – Raj Kapoor & Nargis or Dilip Kumar and Madhubala. Or be it the greatest pair of the 90s, Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol, or the one film wonder – Salman Khan & Aishwarya Rai. Be it today’s best, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, or Varun Dhawan & Alia Bhatt. Be it the unconventional pair of Ajay Devgn & Tabu or the short-lived pair of Hrithik Roshan & Kareena Kapoor Khan. All of them are usually compared with their real-life couples, and the ones who have borne the brunt of this unfair comparison throughout their careers have been Ajay Devgn & Kajol.
The on-screen turned off-screen couple and their chemistry have always been pitted against Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
Bollywood fans and their affection towards certain on-screen pairs has been phenomenal. Be it the greatest pair of all time – Raj Kapoor & Nargis or Dilip Kumar and Madhubala. Or be it the greatest pair of the 90s, Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol, or the one film wonder – Salman Khan & Aishwarya Rai. Be it today’s best, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, or Varun Dhawan & Alia Bhatt. Be it the unconventional pair of Ajay Devgn & Tabu or the short-lived pair of Hrithik Roshan & Kareena Kapoor Khan. All of them are usually compared with their real-life couples, and the ones who have borne the brunt of this unfair comparison throughout their careers have been Ajay Devgn & Kajol.
The on-screen turned off-screen couple and their chemistry have always been pitted against Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
- 2/25/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Her incandescent beauty, innocent sensuality, and effervescent persona still send hearts aflutter and earned her the sobriquet of “Venus of Indian films”, but Madhubala’s enigmatic and beguiling smile and charm masked a lifetime of pain and suffering.
Madhubala, who passed away on this day (February 23) in 1969, earned tributes that have rarely been matched, leave alone surpassed.
She acted in a film named after her when she was not even midway through her career, was being copied or parodied when she was still acting, and is possibly the only Indian, film or otherwise, with a song dedicated to her being played at the Olympics.
She was also compared to the near-contemporary Marilyn Monroe – the two would pass away within a few years of each other, both aged 36, but did not welcome this as she did not consider herself a sex symbol.
Performances as the captivating but star-crossed Anarkali of “Mughal-e-Azam...
Madhubala, who passed away on this day (February 23) in 1969, earned tributes that have rarely been matched, leave alone surpassed.
She acted in a film named after her when she was not even midway through her career, was being copied or parodied when she was still acting, and is possibly the only Indian, film or otherwise, with a song dedicated to her being played at the Olympics.
She was also compared to the near-contemporary Marilyn Monroe – the two would pass away within a few years of each other, both aged 36, but did not welcome this as she did not consider herself a sex symbol.
Performances as the captivating but star-crossed Anarkali of “Mughal-e-Azam...
- 2/23/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 18 (Ians) A Friday is the day when a new film releases in India. The exhibition trade plans its calendar of 52 weeks according to Fridays. Box Office is the term that gets bandied around. The entire film industry awaits positive box-office returns starting every Friday. That is where the wealth is created, the wealth that refuels the industry and keeps it going.
A cinema is the vehicle that carries your films to the people. Earlier, the word was masses, but because of the kind of exhibition trade that exists now, the word masses can no longer be used. Masses included people from all strata of society and gave a film the initial fillip. Watching a film was affordable and these masses made provision to watch a new film every Friday or during the weekend.
The multiplex culture has put paid to the aspirations of the masses, yet the kind...
A cinema is the vehicle that carries your films to the people. Earlier, the word was masses, but because of the kind of exhibition trade that exists now, the word masses can no longer be used. Masses included people from all strata of society and gave a film the initial fillip. Watching a film was affordable and these masses made provision to watch a new film every Friday or during the weekend.
The multiplex culture has put paid to the aspirations of the masses, yet the kind...
- 2/18/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Notorious for terrorising at least two generations of top heroes – in reel life – with just his trademark glare, steely voice, and facial expressions ranging from ferocious to sneering, he especially stood out for his film relations with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whom he once bested onscreen with two words.
In one standard of the lost-and-found potboiler genre, Amitabh, with his role’s habitual insouciance, asks a stern-looking, impeccably-dressed character: “Aap kaun hai mai-baap?”. Pat came the terse reply: “Tumhara baap”.
This was “Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977) – one of the 11 that Pran, born on this day (February 12) in 1920 – did with the Big B, playing with his father two times more or a reluctant ally. Of these, at least 9 are intrinsic to the Bachchan legend, including “Zanjeer” (1973), “Don” (1978), “Naseeb” (1981), “Kaalia” (1981), “Sharaabi” (1984), and “Shahenshah” (1988)
Pran also had a major part in launching the Big B’s path to stardom as it was he – and...
In one standard of the lost-and-found potboiler genre, Amitabh, with his role’s habitual insouciance, asks a stern-looking, impeccably-dressed character: “Aap kaun hai mai-baap?”. Pat came the terse reply: “Tumhara baap”.
This was “Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977) – one of the 11 that Pran, born on this day (February 12) in 1920 – did with the Big B, playing with his father two times more or a reluctant ally. Of these, at least 9 are intrinsic to the Bachchan legend, including “Zanjeer” (1973), “Don” (1978), “Naseeb” (1981), “Kaalia” (1981), “Sharaabi” (1984), and “Shahenshah” (1988)
Pran also had a major part in launching the Big B’s path to stardom as it was he – and...
- 2/12/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
It was still some years before he attained iconic status as a Bollywood villain while revealing his real identity to the bemused hero in his trademark soft yet menacing drawl, but before Ajit, whose birth anniversary falls on January 27, became the “Loin”, he had to receive a salutary lesson in dealing with big cats onscreen – from Balraj Sahni.
Ajit recalled they were shooting for costume swashbuckler “Dharti” (1970) – a remake of Tamil film “Sivandha Mann” with Rajendra Kumar stepping into the shoes of Sivaji Ganesan, and a scene had him, as the evil Diwan, coming down on a lift with a tiger on a leash to where Sahni was waiting.
However, Sahni refused to go along, noting that he had agreed to “work with humans, not beasts”, and the scene had to be shot without him.
After this, Ajit, in an article for Urdu film magazine ‘Shama’ in 1975, said that he...
Ajit recalled they were shooting for costume swashbuckler “Dharti” (1970) – a remake of Tamil film “Sivandha Mann” with Rajendra Kumar stepping into the shoes of Sivaji Ganesan, and a scene had him, as the evil Diwan, coming down on a lift with a tiger on a leash to where Sahni was waiting.
However, Sahni refused to go along, noting that he had agreed to “work with humans, not beasts”, and the scene had to be shot without him.
After this, Ajit, in an article for Urdu film magazine ‘Shama’ in 1975, said that he...
- 1/27/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sania Mirza’s Husband, Shoaib Malik, Marries For The Third Time(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has married actress Sana Javed, and as he gets married for the third time and drops his Nikaah pictures, the internet is too confused to react. Even, we are confused about calling him Sania Mirza’s husband or ex-husband. The Nikaah pictures come a few days after Sania Mirza’s cryptic note about marriages and divorce.
The internet is amused since Sana Javed is married to Pakistani singer Umair Jaswal, and while the two have sparked divorce rumors and speculations in the past few days, none of them officially announced their divorce.
Social media was shocked and amused at such a weird kind of divorce announcement and reacted to the same, asking the four of them about their current status and divorce.
Trending Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Unheard ‘Roka’ Story With Abhishek Bachchan...
Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has married actress Sana Javed, and as he gets married for the third time and drops his Nikaah pictures, the internet is too confused to react. Even, we are confused about calling him Sania Mirza’s husband or ex-husband. The Nikaah pictures come a few days after Sania Mirza’s cryptic note about marriages and divorce.
The internet is amused since Sana Javed is married to Pakistani singer Umair Jaswal, and while the two have sparked divorce rumors and speculations in the past few days, none of them officially announced their divorce.
Social media was shocked and amused at such a weird kind of divorce announcement and reacted to the same, asking the four of them about their current status and divorce.
Trending Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Unheard ‘Roka’ Story With Abhishek Bachchan...
- 1/20/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Ram Mandir Inauguration: Bollywood Celebs Who Didn’t Receive An Invitation To Attend The Grand Event ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
On January 22, the nation will witness the historic movement of the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. While everyone is waiting with bated breath for first glimpses, the grand event will see several personalities from Bollywood, cricket, and politics arriving to attend the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony. In the past few days, we saw a couple of biggies giving glimpses of the mesmerizing invitation that has left netizens spellbound. While names of celebrities who are invited to the grand event have already surfaced on the web, here’s the list of actors who haven’t received an invitation for the same.
For the unversed, Bollywood actors who have received an invitation are Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff, Hariharan, Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana,...
On January 22, the nation will witness the historic movement of the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. While everyone is waiting with bated breath for first glimpses, the grand event will see several personalities from Bollywood, cricket, and politics arriving to attend the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony. In the past few days, we saw a couple of biggies giving glimpses of the mesmerizing invitation that has left netizens spellbound. While names of celebrities who are invited to the grand event have already surfaced on the web, here’s the list of actors who haven’t received an invitation for the same.
For the unversed, Bollywood actors who have received an invitation are Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff, Hariharan, Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Oshine Koul
- KoiMoi
Mumtaz Reveals No Actor ‘Wanted Work With Her,’ Dilip Kumar Too Had Raised Concerns Before Doing ‘Ram Aur Shyam’ ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )
We often come across interviews of yesteryear stars who have often spoken about the struggles they have faced in the past. Just recently, we saw two veteran actresses, Neetu Kapoor and Zeenat Aman, come on Koffee With Karan and spill the beans on the working patterns of the Bollywood industry in that era and how drastically it has changed now. Recently, another veteran actress, Mumtaz, opened up about the same and revealed how she was labeled a ‘B-Grade’ actress for doing small roles.
The diva, who entered the industry as a child artist in 1958 at the age of 11, starred in a number of films. But it was only during ‘Do Raaste’ that she gained massive recognition and became one of the most sought-after actresses in the Hindi Film Industry.
We often come across interviews of yesteryear stars who have often spoken about the struggles they have faced in the past. Just recently, we saw two veteran actresses, Neetu Kapoor and Zeenat Aman, come on Koffee With Karan and spill the beans on the working patterns of the Bollywood industry in that era and how drastically it has changed now. Recently, another veteran actress, Mumtaz, opened up about the same and revealed how she was labeled a ‘B-Grade’ actress for doing small roles.
The diva, who entered the industry as a child artist in 1958 at the age of 11, starred in a number of films. But it was only during ‘Do Raaste’ that she gained massive recognition and became one of the most sought-after actresses in the Hindi Film Industry.
- 1/18/2024
- by Oshine Koul
- KoiMoi
Junior Mehmood’s Last Wish Was To Meet Jeetendra, His First Co-Star ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )
Actor Junior Mehmood has passed away at the age of 67. Known for his comic skills on screen, he was an integral part of Hindi and Marathi films from the 60s. He was a part of Hindi Television for a long time. He was last seen as Mulla Nasiruddin in 2019 in Tenali Rama, a TV Serial on Sab TV.
Recently, a picture of the veteran supporting actor surfaced on the internet where Johnny Lever was seen taking care of the deceased star, who was struggling with stage 4 stomach cancer. His friend Salim Qazi confirmed the news of his death.
The Aakhiri Ichcha
His last wish was to meet two superstars he has worked with in his career – Jeetendra and Sachin Pilgaonkar. Both the actors fulfilled the ailing actor’s last wish since his condition was deteriorating every day.
Actor Junior Mehmood has passed away at the age of 67. Known for his comic skills on screen, he was an integral part of Hindi and Marathi films from the 60s. He was a part of Hindi Television for a long time. He was last seen as Mulla Nasiruddin in 2019 in Tenali Rama, a TV Serial on Sab TV.
Recently, a picture of the veteran supporting actor surfaced on the internet where Johnny Lever was seen taking care of the deceased star, who was struggling with stage 4 stomach cancer. His friend Salim Qazi confirmed the news of his death.
The Aakhiri Ichcha
His last wish was to meet two superstars he has worked with in his career – Jeetendra and Sachin Pilgaonkar. Both the actors fulfilled the ailing actor’s last wish since his condition was deteriorating every day.
- 12/8/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Cinema legend Dilip Kumar is remembered as one of the most versatile and accomplished Indian movie stars of all time. Some of his finest performances are seen in masterpieces like ‘Devdas’, ‘Gunga Jumna’, ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, ‘Ram Aur Shyam’ and many more. A true gentleman off-screen, he influenced a generation of actors after him. Remembering Dilip Kumar, Shabana Azmi spoke about her admiration for the late cinema legend, while recalling some fond memories of the icon.
Opening up about what really made Dilip Kumar one of a kind and the fact that there can be no one like him, Shabana Azmi said, “There’s only one Dilip Kumar. If people have not seen the work of Dilip Kumar, they should not say that they are fans of Hindi cinema or that they know anything about any cinema. Because of Dilip Kumar and the kind of acting he brought, the method acting which,...
Opening up about what really made Dilip Kumar one of a kind and the fact that there can be no one like him, Shabana Azmi said, “There’s only one Dilip Kumar. If people have not seen the work of Dilip Kumar, they should not say that they are fans of Hindi cinema or that they know anything about any cinema. Because of Dilip Kumar and the kind of acting he brought, the method acting which,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Cinema legend Dilip Kumar is remembered as one of the most versatile and accomplished Indian movie stars of all time. Some of his finest performances are seen in masterpieces like ‘Devdas’, ‘Gunga Jumna’, ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, ‘Ram Aur Shyam’ and many more. A true gentleman off-screen, he influenced a generation of actors after him. Remembering Dilip Kumar, Shabana Azmi spoke about her admiration for the late cinema legend, while recalling some fond memories of the icon.
Opening up about what really made Dilip Kumar one of a kind and the fact that there can be no one like him, Shabana Azmi said, “There’s only one Dilip Kumar. If people have not seen the work of Dilip Kumar, they should not say that they are fans of Hindi cinema or that they know anything about any cinema. Because of Dilip Kumar and the kind of acting he brought, the method acting which,...
Opening up about what really made Dilip Kumar one of a kind and the fact that there can be no one like him, Shabana Azmi said, “There’s only one Dilip Kumar. If people have not seen the work of Dilip Kumar, they should not say that they are fans of Hindi cinema or that they know anything about any cinema. Because of Dilip Kumar and the kind of acting he brought, the method acting which,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
The 54th edition of India’s Goa Film Festival concluded Tuesday evening with a tribute to Michael Douglas, who picked up the fest’s Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema.
Previous winners of the award — which organizers say celebrates individuals whose unparalleled contributions have enriched the cinematic landscape — include Martin Scorsese, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dilip Kumar, Carlos Saura, Krzysztof Zanussi, and Wong Kar-wai.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award. It’s a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated,” Douglas said. The veteran Basic Instinct actor was joined by his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and son Dylan Douglas.
Later, during his acceptance speech, Douglas touched on world affairs, highlighting the role he believes cinema can play in bringing people together. Douglas also gave a shoutout to what he described as some of his favorite Indian films, including Rrr,...
Previous winners of the award — which organizers say celebrates individuals whose unparalleled contributions have enriched the cinematic landscape — include Martin Scorsese, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dilip Kumar, Carlos Saura, Krzysztof Zanussi, and Wong Kar-wai.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award. It’s a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated,” Douglas said. The veteran Basic Instinct actor was joined by his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and son Dylan Douglas.
Later, during his acceptance speech, Douglas touched on world affairs, highlighting the role he believes cinema can play in bringing people together. Douglas also gave a shoutout to what he described as some of his favorite Indian films, including Rrr,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa, concluded on Tuesday with Hollywood veteran Michael Douglas accepting the Satyajit Ray lifetime achievement award for excellence in cinema.
Previous winners of the award include Martin Scorsese, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dilip Kumar, Carlos Saura, Krzysztof Zanussi and Wong Kar-wai.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award, a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated,” said Douglas, who was accompanied by wife Catherine Zeta Jones and their son Dylan Douglas. The two-time Oscar winning actor said that his favorite Indian films are “Rrr,” “Om Shanti Om” and “The Lunchbox.” The award was conferred during the festival’s closing ceremony by Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Pramod Sawant, chief minister of Goa.
At the festival’s international competition, the jury, presided over by veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, awarded best film to Abbas Amini’s Rotterdam-winning Iranian film “Endless Borders.
Previous winners of the award include Martin Scorsese, Bernardo Bertolucci, Dilip Kumar, Carlos Saura, Krzysztof Zanussi and Wong Kar-wai.
“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this award, a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated,” said Douglas, who was accompanied by wife Catherine Zeta Jones and their son Dylan Douglas. The two-time Oscar winning actor said that his favorite Indian films are “Rrr,” “Om Shanti Om” and “The Lunchbox.” The award was conferred during the festival’s closing ceremony by Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Pramod Sawant, chief minister of Goa.
At the festival’s international competition, the jury, presided over by veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, awarded best film to Abbas Amini’s Rotterdam-winning Iranian film “Endless Borders.
- 11/29/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
A nine-film retrospective of Indian cinema acting legend Amitabh Bachchan is set for the Festival des 3 Continents in Nantes, France.
The retrospective, titled “Amitabh Bachchan, Big B Forever,” will showcase different aspects of the actor’s oeuvre including his persona as the ‘angry young man,’ created by writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, action, drama, romance and comedy in some of the greatest films of Hindi-language cinema including “Sholay,” “Deewar,” “Don,” “Kabhie Kabhie” and “Amar Akbar Anthony.” The directors are also legends of Indian cinema including Yash Chopra, Ramesh Sippy, Manmohan Desai and Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
The showcase is co-presented by Film Heritage Foundation, the not-for-profit organization founded by filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, which over the past year has hosted a series of hugely successful retrospectives in cinemas across India, including “Bachchan Back To The Beginning,” “Dilip Kumar – Hero of Heroes” and “Dev Anand @ 100 – Forever Young.”
Amitabh Bachchan said:...
The retrospective, titled “Amitabh Bachchan, Big B Forever,” will showcase different aspects of the actor’s oeuvre including his persona as the ‘angry young man,’ created by writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, action, drama, romance and comedy in some of the greatest films of Hindi-language cinema including “Sholay,” “Deewar,” “Don,” “Kabhie Kabhie” and “Amar Akbar Anthony.” The directors are also legends of Indian cinema including Yash Chopra, Ramesh Sippy, Manmohan Desai and Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
The showcase is co-presented by Film Heritage Foundation, the not-for-profit organization founded by filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, which over the past year has hosted a series of hugely successful retrospectives in cinemas across India, including “Bachchan Back To The Beginning,” “Dilip Kumar – Hero of Heroes” and “Dev Anand @ 100 – Forever Young.”
Amitabh Bachchan said:...
- 11/20/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
New Delhi, Nov 12 (Ians) The festivities are on and the anticipation for the celebrations in the evening is building up as Diwali is here.
On this Diwali, here are our suggestions for the Top 10 movie tracks to celebrate the festival of lights with songs that can make you sing, dance, smile, or just put you in a great mood:
‘Deepavali Deepavali’ (‘Mudduni Maava’) – Perhaps the ultimate song for celebrating Diwali, this song from the 1993 Kannada film starring veteran actors Shashi Kumar, and Shruti in the lead role, is a timeless Diwali song. It was sung by the legendary actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar, alongside composer S.P Balasubrahmanyam, and Manjula Gururaja. However, this is sadly one of the most overlooked songs for Diwali. The go-to song for the celebrations, ‘Deepavali Deepavali’ is nonetheless a timeless song which is perfectly suited for the occasion.
‘Naatu Naatu’ (‘Rrr’) – While not a song of Diwali by itself,...
On this Diwali, here are our suggestions for the Top 10 movie tracks to celebrate the festival of lights with songs that can make you sing, dance, smile, or just put you in a great mood:
‘Deepavali Deepavali’ (‘Mudduni Maava’) – Perhaps the ultimate song for celebrating Diwali, this song from the 1993 Kannada film starring veteran actors Shashi Kumar, and Shruti in the lead role, is a timeless Diwali song. It was sung by the legendary actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar, alongside composer S.P Balasubrahmanyam, and Manjula Gururaja. However, this is sadly one of the most overlooked songs for Diwali. The go-to song for the celebrations, ‘Deepavali Deepavali’ is nonetheless a timeless song which is perfectly suited for the occasion.
‘Naatu Naatu’ (‘Rrr’) – While not a song of Diwali by itself,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Nov 12 (Ians) The festivities are on and the anticipation for the celebrations in the evening is building up as Diwali is here.
On this Diwali, here are our suggestions for the Top 10 movie tracks to celebrate the festival of lights with songs that can make you sing, dance, smile, or just put you in a great mood:
‘Deepavali Deepavali’ (‘Mudduni Maava’) – Perhaps the ultimate song for celebrating Diwali, this song from the 1993 Kannada film starring veteran actors Shashi Kumar, and Shruti in the lead role, is a timeless Diwali song. It was sung by the legendary actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar, alongside composer S.P Balasubrahmanyam, and Manjula Gururaja. However, this is sadly one of the most overlooked songs for Diwali. The go-to song for the celebrations, ‘Deepavali Deepavali’ is nonetheless a timeless song which is perfectly suited for the occasion.
‘Naatu Naatu’ (‘Rrr’) – While not a song of Diwali by itself,...
On this Diwali, here are our suggestions for the Top 10 movie tracks to celebrate the festival of lights with songs that can make you sing, dance, smile, or just put you in a great mood:
‘Deepavali Deepavali’ (‘Mudduni Maava’) – Perhaps the ultimate song for celebrating Diwali, this song from the 1993 Kannada film starring veteran actors Shashi Kumar, and Shruti in the lead role, is a timeless Diwali song. It was sung by the legendary actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar, alongside composer S.P Balasubrahmanyam, and Manjula Gururaja. However, this is sadly one of the most overlooked songs for Diwali. The go-to song for the celebrations, ‘Deepavali Deepavali’ is nonetheless a timeless song which is perfectly suited for the occasion.
‘Naatu Naatu’ (‘Rrr’) – While not a song of Diwali by itself,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met veteran actress Saira Banu and said that her pioneering work in the world of cinema is admired across generations. The Pm took to X where he shared pictures from their meeting. The first image has the two sitting and talking. The second picture shows the two icons posing for the cameras.
For the caption, he wrote: “It was wonderful to meet Saira Banu Ji. Her pioneering work in the world of cinema is admired across generations. We had a great conversation on a wide range of subjects.”
Saira Banu is the wife of late legendary actor Dilip Kumar. She made acting debut in 1961 with the Shammi Kapoor-starrer ‘Junglee’. She took the spotlight with films such as ‘Shagird’, ‘Sagina’, ‘Bluff Master’, ‘Ayee Milan Ki Bela’,‘Padosan’ and Bairaag among many other cinematic gems. Her last film was ‘Faisla’ in 1988.
It was wonderful to meet Saira Banu Ji.
For the caption, he wrote: “It was wonderful to meet Saira Banu Ji. Her pioneering work in the world of cinema is admired across generations. We had a great conversation on a wide range of subjects.”
Saira Banu is the wife of late legendary actor Dilip Kumar. She made acting debut in 1961 with the Shammi Kapoor-starrer ‘Junglee’. She took the spotlight with films such as ‘Shagird’, ‘Sagina’, ‘Bluff Master’, ‘Ayee Milan Ki Bela’,‘Padosan’ and Bairaag among many other cinematic gems. Her last film was ‘Faisla’ in 1988.
It was wonderful to meet Saira Banu Ji.
- 11/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met veteran actress Saira Banu and said that her pioneering work in the world of cinema is admired across generations. The Pm took to X where he shared pictures from their meeting. The first image has the two sitting and talking. The second picture shows the two icons posing for the cameras.
For the caption, he wrote: “It was wonderful to meet Saira Banu Ji. Her pioneering work in the world of cinema is admired across generations. We had a great conversation on a wide range of subjects.”
Saira Banu is the wife of late legendary actor Dilip Kumar. She made acting debut in 1961 with the Shammi Kapoor-starrer ‘Junglee’. She took the spotlight with films such as ‘Shagird’, ‘Sagina’, ‘Bluff Master’, ‘Ayee Milan Ki Bela’,‘Padosan’ and Bairaag among many other cinematic gems. Her last film was ‘Faisla’ in 1988.
It was wonderful to meet Saira Banu Ji.
For the caption, he wrote: “It was wonderful to meet Saira Banu Ji. Her pioneering work in the world of cinema is admired across generations. We had a great conversation on a wide range of subjects.”
Saira Banu is the wife of late legendary actor Dilip Kumar. She made acting debut in 1961 with the Shammi Kapoor-starrer ‘Junglee’. She took the spotlight with films such as ‘Shagird’, ‘Sagina’, ‘Bluff Master’, ‘Ayee Milan Ki Bela’,‘Padosan’ and Bairaag among many other cinematic gems. Her last film was ‘Faisla’ in 1988.
It was wonderful to meet Saira Banu Ji.
- 11/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
He is the only actor who has played the roles of Rama (twice) – and of Raja Dashrath, Arjuna – and Karna, Vikramaditya, Harishchandra, Emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan, Alexander the Great – and a quarter-century later, his determined Indian opponent, Raja Porus, and for good measure, Persian strongman Rustom, and Hannibal of Carthage.
With his chiselled looks, strapping figure and emoting abilities, which made him consummate performer on stage, screen, and in his own life, Prithviraj Kapoor was a patriarch in all senses, be it with a range of regal roles in a career spanning silent films to the technicolour era, and in bequeathing Indian filmdom its most famous family, whose fourth generation is still flourishing.
As part of the latter, he is possibly the only Indian actor who has appeared in two films featuring three generations of a family – with his father and sons in “Awaara” (1951) and his son and grandson...
With his chiselled looks, strapping figure and emoting abilities, which made him consummate performer on stage, screen, and in his own life, Prithviraj Kapoor was a patriarch in all senses, be it with a range of regal roles in a career spanning silent films to the technicolour era, and in bequeathing Indian filmdom its most famous family, whose fourth generation is still flourishing.
As part of the latter, he is possibly the only Indian actor who has appeared in two films featuring three generations of a family – with his father and sons in “Awaara” (1951) and his son and grandson...
- 11/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
He is the only actor who has played the roles of Rama (twice) – and of Raja Dashrath, Arjuna – and Karna, Vikramaditya, Harishchandra, Emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan, Alexander the Great – and a quarter-century later, his determined Indian opponent, Raja Porus, and for good measure, Persian strongman Rustom, and Hannibal of Carthage.
With his chiselled looks, strapping figure and emoting abilities, which made him consummate performer on stage, screen, and in his own life, Prithviraj Kapoor was a patriarch in all senses, be it with a range of regal roles in a career spanning silent films to the technicolour era, and in bequeathing Indian filmdom its most famous family, whose fourth generation is still flourishing.
As part of the latter, he is possibly the only Indian actor who has appeared in two films featuring three generations of a family – with his father and sons in “Awaara” (1951) and his son and grandson...
With his chiselled looks, strapping figure and emoting abilities, which made him consummate performer on stage, screen, and in his own life, Prithviraj Kapoor was a patriarch in all senses, be it with a range of regal roles in a career spanning silent films to the technicolour era, and in bequeathing Indian filmdom its most famous family, whose fourth generation is still flourishing.
As part of the latter, he is possibly the only Indian actor who has appeared in two films featuring three generations of a family – with his father and sons in “Awaara” (1951) and his son and grandson...
- 11/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Among the titans of the Indian film industry, his forte was the grand epic that brought various phases of the subcontinent’s history – ancient, medieval, and early modern – to vivid life and enabled him to use his booming baritone, which even drew blind people to cinema theatres just to hear his grandiloquence.
Be it as the Rajput nobleman Sangram Singh in “Pukar” (1931) set in the times of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Raja Porus in “Sikandar” (1941), in the title role of the Parmar king in “Prithvi Vallabh” (1943), as the Rajguru of Rani Lakkshmibai in “Jhansi ki Rani” (1952), or the bitter persecuted Jew Ezra in “Yahudi” (1958), Sohrab Modi strode the silver screen with his imposing presence, boundless histrionic abilities, and thunderous voice.
He delivered a trailblasing performance as a kind and rational man turned domestic tyrant – and twice over- in “Jailor”, made first in 1938 and remade in 1958, with totally different casts save him in the title role.
Be it as the Rajput nobleman Sangram Singh in “Pukar” (1931) set in the times of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Raja Porus in “Sikandar” (1941), in the title role of the Parmar king in “Prithvi Vallabh” (1943), as the Rajguru of Rani Lakkshmibai in “Jhansi ki Rani” (1952), or the bitter persecuted Jew Ezra in “Yahudi” (1958), Sohrab Modi strode the silver screen with his imposing presence, boundless histrionic abilities, and thunderous voice.
He delivered a trailblasing performance as a kind and rational man turned domestic tyrant – and twice over- in “Jailor”, made first in 1938 and remade in 1958, with totally different casts save him in the title role.
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Among the titans of the Indian film industry, his forte was the grand epic that brought various phases of the subcontinent’s history – ancient, medieval, and early modern – to vivid life and enabled him to use his booming baritone, which even drew blind people to cinema theatres just to hear his grandiloquence.
Be it as the Rajput nobleman Sangram Singh in “Pukar” (1931) set in the times of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Raja Porus in “Sikandar” (1941), in the title role of the Parmar king in “Prithvi Vallabh” (1943), as the Rajguru of Rani Lakkshmibai in “Jhansi ki Rani” (1952), or the bitter persecuted Jew Ezra in “Yahudi” (1958), Sohrab Modi strode the silver screen with his imposing presence, boundless histrionic abilities, and thunderous voice.
He delivered a trailblasing performance as a kind and rational man turned domestic tyrant – and twice over- in “Jailor”, made first in 1938 and remade in 1958, with totally different casts save him in the title role.
Be it as the Rajput nobleman Sangram Singh in “Pukar” (1931) set in the times of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Raja Porus in “Sikandar” (1941), in the title role of the Parmar king in “Prithvi Vallabh” (1943), as the Rajguru of Rani Lakkshmibai in “Jhansi ki Rani” (1952), or the bitter persecuted Jew Ezra in “Yahudi” (1958), Sohrab Modi strode the silver screen with his imposing presence, boundless histrionic abilities, and thunderous voice.
He delivered a trailblasing performance as a kind and rational man turned domestic tyrant – and twice over- in “Jailor”, made first in 1938 and remade in 1958, with totally different casts save him in the title role.
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The ‘Badshah’ of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan turned 58 on Thursday, and the celebrities have swamped social media with heartwarming wishes for him. Srk’s most cherished co-star Kajol shared a candid picture with the birthday boy, wherein both can be seen sharing a hearty laugh.
She captioned the post: “Wish u a Supercalifragilistic year ahead… I know it’s gonna be a good one! @iamsrk.”
Ajay Devgn dropped Srk’s snapshot from the song ‘Chaleya’ from the recently released movie ‘Jawan’. He captioned it: “Here’s to another fantastic year of being Jawan and fabulous! Happy Birthday.”
Chawla shared clicks from their movie ‘Yes Boss’, and wrote: “500 trees for a friendship, that is beyond words ….. beyond time and sometimes beyond my understanding. Happy Birthday ShahRukh …!!! Lots of love Jay and Juhi.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a monochrome picture of Srk, and wrote: “Happiest birthday King! May you shine the brightest always.
She captioned the post: “Wish u a Supercalifragilistic year ahead… I know it’s gonna be a good one! @iamsrk.”
Ajay Devgn dropped Srk’s snapshot from the song ‘Chaleya’ from the recently released movie ‘Jawan’. He captioned it: “Here’s to another fantastic year of being Jawan and fabulous! Happy Birthday.”
Chawla shared clicks from their movie ‘Yes Boss’, and wrote: “500 trees for a friendship, that is beyond words ….. beyond time and sometimes beyond my understanding. Happy Birthday ShahRukh …!!! Lots of love Jay and Juhi.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a monochrome picture of Srk, and wrote: “Happiest birthday King! May you shine the brightest always.
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The ‘Badshah’ of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan turned 58 on Thursday, and the celebrities have swamped social media with heartwarming wishes for him. Srk’s most cherished co-star Kajol shared a candid picture with the birthday boy, wherein both can be seen sharing a hearty laugh.
She captioned the post: “Wish u a Supercalifragilistic year ahead… I know it’s gonna be a good one! @iamsrk.”
Ajay Devgn dropped Srk’s snapshot from the song ‘Chaleya’ from the recently released movie ‘Jawan’. He captioned it: “Here’s to another fantastic year of being Jawan and fabulous! Happy Birthday.”
Chawla shared clicks from their movie ‘Yes Boss’, and wrote: “500 trees for a friendship, that is beyond words ….. beyond time and sometimes beyond my understanding. Happy Birthday ShahRukh …!!! Lots of love Jay and Juhi.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a monochrome picture of Srk, and wrote: “Happiest birthday King! May you shine the brightest always.
She captioned the post: “Wish u a Supercalifragilistic year ahead… I know it’s gonna be a good one! @iamsrk.”
Ajay Devgn dropped Srk’s snapshot from the song ‘Chaleya’ from the recently released movie ‘Jawan’. He captioned it: “Here’s to another fantastic year of being Jawan and fabulous! Happy Birthday.”
Chawla shared clicks from their movie ‘Yes Boss’, and wrote: “500 trees for a friendship, that is beyond words ….. beyond time and sometimes beyond my understanding. Happy Birthday ShahRukh …!!! Lots of love Jay and Juhi.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a monochrome picture of Srk, and wrote: “Happiest birthday King! May you shine the brightest always.
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After the recently-concluded ‘Bachchanalia’ where Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia went under the hammer, the auction house DeRivaz & Ives has announced a similar tribute to ‘feminine icons’ of Indian cinema.
Vintage souvenirs of Bollywood actresses that will also celebrate a saga of beauty and their acting prowess will be auctioned in Mumbai.
The auction will celebrate actresses like Nadia, Jayashree, Devika Rani, Noor Jahan, Suraiya, Nargis, Geeta Bali, Bina Rai, Madhubala, Madhabi Mukherjee, Mala Sinha, Suchitra Sen, Shashikala, Sharmila Tagore, Meena Kumari, Jaya Bhaduri, Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and many more.
Titled ‘Feminine Icons of Indian Cinema’, the auction will be held on November 23-25, and a variety of iconic photographs, film posters, lobby cards and other original artworks will be on offer for film buffs.
Among them will be a rare ‘The Light of Asia’ original publicity still in silver gelatin, of the classic 1925 Indian silent film...
Vintage souvenirs of Bollywood actresses that will also celebrate a saga of beauty and their acting prowess will be auctioned in Mumbai.
The auction will celebrate actresses like Nadia, Jayashree, Devika Rani, Noor Jahan, Suraiya, Nargis, Geeta Bali, Bina Rai, Madhubala, Madhabi Mukherjee, Mala Sinha, Suchitra Sen, Shashikala, Sharmila Tagore, Meena Kumari, Jaya Bhaduri, Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and many more.
Titled ‘Feminine Icons of Indian Cinema’, the auction will be held on November 23-25, and a variety of iconic photographs, film posters, lobby cards and other original artworks will be on offer for film buffs.
Among them will be a rare ‘The Light of Asia’ original publicity still in silver gelatin, of the classic 1925 Indian silent film...
- 11/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After the recently-concluded ‘Bachchanalia’ where Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia went under the hammer, the auction house DeRivaz & Ives has announced a similar tribute to ‘feminine icons’ of Indian cinema.
Vintage souvenirs of Bollywood actresses that will also celebrate a saga of beauty and their acting prowess will be auctioned in Mumbai.
The auction will celebrate actresses like Nadia, Jayashree, Devika Rani, Noor Jahan, Suraiya, Nargis, Geeta Bali, Bina Rai, Madhubala, Madhabi Mukherjee, Mala Sinha, Suchitra Sen, Shashikala, Sharmila Tagore, Meena Kumari, Jaya Bhaduri, Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and many more.
Titled ‘Feminine Icons of Indian Cinema’, the auction will be held on November 23-25, and a variety of iconic photographs, film posters, lobby cards and other original artworks will be on offer for film buffs.
Among them will be a rare ‘The Light of Asia’ original publicity still in silver gelatin, of the classic 1925 Indian silent film...
Vintage souvenirs of Bollywood actresses that will also celebrate a saga of beauty and their acting prowess will be auctioned in Mumbai.
The auction will celebrate actresses like Nadia, Jayashree, Devika Rani, Noor Jahan, Suraiya, Nargis, Geeta Bali, Bina Rai, Madhubala, Madhabi Mukherjee, Mala Sinha, Suchitra Sen, Shashikala, Sharmila Tagore, Meena Kumari, Jaya Bhaduri, Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and many more.
Titled ‘Feminine Icons of Indian Cinema’, the auction will be held on November 23-25, and a variety of iconic photographs, film posters, lobby cards and other original artworks will be on offer for film buffs.
Among them will be a rare ‘The Light of Asia’ original publicity still in silver gelatin, of the classic 1925 Indian silent film...
- 11/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Jasmeet K Reen, who made her directorial debut with the dark comedy Darlings starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma, is all set to helm another ambitious project. The filmmaker has been roped in to write and direct the biopic of the legendary actress Madhubala, who is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential figures of Indian cinema.
The biopic, which is currently in the scripting stage, is being produced by Madhubala’s younger sister Madhur Brij Bhushan along with Brewing Thoughts Private Limited. The film will cover various aspects of Madhubala’s life, from her childhood and early career to her rise to stardom and her tragic demise at the age of 36 due to a congenital heart defect.
According to a report by Pinkvilla, the makers want to have a script that does justice to the events of her life and Jasmeet was brought on board...
The biopic, which is currently in the scripting stage, is being produced by Madhubala’s younger sister Madhur Brij Bhushan along with Brewing Thoughts Private Limited. The film will cover various aspects of Madhubala’s life, from her childhood and early career to her rise to stardom and her tragic demise at the age of 36 due to a congenital heart defect.
According to a report by Pinkvilla, the makers want to have a script that does justice to the events of her life and Jasmeet was brought on board...
- 10/8/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Legendary actress Saira Banu went down memory lane as she remembered her old friend and colleague, the legendary actor Vinod Khanna. Penning a lengthy and emotional tribute to the ‘Hera Pheri’ alum, she remembered an incident from the set of ‘Aarop’ where she detailed his gentlemanly personality and humble nature, admitting that to this day she deeply misses him.
Taking to her Instagram, she shared a poster of the 1973 film alongside a clip of one of the film’s songs and an old clip where he could be seen meeting Dilip Kumar.
She captioned the post: “Vinod loved Sahib incredibly. He was a very thoughtful man. Once, he and I were shooting at Natraj Studios for Guru Dutt’s film ‘Aarop’ directed by Atmaramji. On the very same day, Sahib was headed to the airport and I had requested him to stop by the Studio before his flight to Delhi.
Taking to her Instagram, she shared a poster of the 1973 film alongside a clip of one of the film’s songs and an old clip where he could be seen meeting Dilip Kumar.
She captioned the post: “Vinod loved Sahib incredibly. He was a very thoughtful man. Once, he and I were shooting at Natraj Studios for Guru Dutt’s film ‘Aarop’ directed by Atmaramji. On the very same day, Sahib was headed to the airport and I had requested him to stop by the Studio before his flight to Delhi.
- 10/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Legendary actress Saira Banu went down memory lane as she remembered her old friend and colleague, the legendary actor Vinod Khanna. Penning a lengthy and emotional tribute to the ‘Hera Pheri’ alum, she remembered an incident from the set of ‘Aarop’ where she detailed his gentlemanly personality and humble nature, admitting that to this day she deeply misses him.
Taking to her Instagram, she shared a poster of the 1973 film alongside a clip of one of the film’s songs and an old clip where he could be seen meeting Dilip Kumar.
She captioned the post: “Vinod loved Sahib incredibly. He was a very thoughtful man. Once, he and I were shooting at Natraj Studios for Guru Dutt’s film ‘Aarop’ directed by Atmaramji. On the very same day, Sahib was headed to the airport and I had requested him to stop by the Studio before his flight to Delhi.
Taking to her Instagram, she shared a poster of the 1973 film alongside a clip of one of the film’s songs and an old clip where he could be seen meeting Dilip Kumar.
She captioned the post: “Vinod loved Sahib incredibly. He was a very thoughtful man. Once, he and I were shooting at Natraj Studios for Guru Dutt’s film ‘Aarop’ directed by Atmaramji. On the very same day, Sahib was headed to the airport and I had requested him to stop by the Studio before his flight to Delhi.
- 10/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Veteran actress Saira Banu on Monday shared a personal anecdote about her engagement day with Dilip Kumar, recalling how her dream of becoming Sahib’s wife stepped onto the threshold of coming true. Saira reminisced about the unforgettable day of October 2 marking the beginning of a beautiful journey.
Taking to Instagram, Saira shared throwback photos with her Dilip Sahib. She penned a note, which read as: “This date is dearest to my heart because on 23rd August, 1966 Dilip Sahib walked into my House and my Heart to wish me for my Birthday and wonder of wonders!”
“The very next week, Sahib sought my hand in marriage from my grandmother Shamshad Abdul Waheed Khan’s approval. Consequently, on this day October 2nd, we had a quiet family ceremony where Dilip Sahib and I exchanged engagement rings and my dream of becoming Dilip Sahib’s wife stepped onto the threshold of coming true,...
Taking to Instagram, Saira shared throwback photos with her Dilip Sahib. She penned a note, which read as: “This date is dearest to my heart because on 23rd August, 1966 Dilip Sahib walked into my House and my Heart to wish me for my Birthday and wonder of wonders!”
“The very next week, Sahib sought my hand in marriage from my grandmother Shamshad Abdul Waheed Khan’s approval. Consequently, on this day October 2nd, we had a quiet family ceremony where Dilip Sahib and I exchanged engagement rings and my dream of becoming Dilip Sahib’s wife stepped onto the threshold of coming true,...
- 10/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Veteran actress Saira Banu on Monday shared a personal anecdote about her engagement day with Dilip Kumar, recalling how her dream of becoming Sahib’s wife stepped onto the threshold of coming true. Saira reminisced about the unforgettable day of October 2 marking the beginning of a beautiful journey.
Taking to Instagram, Saira shared throwback photos with her Dilip Sahib. She penned a note, which read as: “This date is dearest to my heart because on 23rd August, 1966 Dilip Sahib walked into my House and my Heart to wish me for my Birthday and wonder of wonders!”
“The very next week, Sahib sought my hand in marriage from my grandmother Shamshad Abdul Waheed Khan’s approval. Consequently, on this day October 2nd, we had a quiet family ceremony where Dilip Sahib and I exchanged engagement rings and my dream of becoming Dilip Sahib’s wife stepped onto the threshold of coming true,...
Taking to Instagram, Saira shared throwback photos with her Dilip Sahib. She penned a note, which read as: “This date is dearest to my heart because on 23rd August, 1966 Dilip Sahib walked into my House and my Heart to wish me for my Birthday and wonder of wonders!”
“The very next week, Sahib sought my hand in marriage from my grandmother Shamshad Abdul Waheed Khan’s approval. Consequently, on this day October 2nd, we had a quiet family ceremony where Dilip Sahib and I exchanged engagement rings and my dream of becoming Dilip Sahib’s wife stepped onto the threshold of coming true,...
- 10/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The dynamic world of social media has not only completely changed the content landscape, but also given a new lease of life to many of the yesteryear stars. These actors who once ruled the silver-screen with their performances are now back on social media and are giving the established ‘content-creators’ a run for their money owing to their gift of the gab, the authenticityand fresh perspective to an era gone by.
Let’s have a look at some of the B-town actors who are bringing their A-game to the table on social media.
Jackie Shroff: First up, it’s Bollywood’s very own Bhidu, Jackie Shroff. The actor’s signature talking style which has shades of Mumbai tapori language has for long charmed the audience but in recent times, his food recipes are winning hearts on social media.
Be it ‘Anda Kadipatta’, ‘Bhopla’ or ‘Bhindi’, Jaggu dada and his...
Let’s have a look at some of the B-town actors who are bringing their A-game to the table on social media.
Jackie Shroff: First up, it’s Bollywood’s very own Bhidu, Jackie Shroff. The actor’s signature talking style which has shades of Mumbai tapori language has for long charmed the audience but in recent times, his food recipes are winning hearts on social media.
Be it ‘Anda Kadipatta’, ‘Bhopla’ or ‘Bhindi’, Jaggu dada and his...
- 10/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The dynamic world of social media has not only completely changed the content landscape, but also given a new lease of life to many of the yesteryear stars. These actors who once ruled the silver-screen with their performances are now back on social media and are giving the established ‘content-creators’ a run for their money owing to their gift of the gab, the authenticityand fresh perspective to an era gone by.
Let’s have a look at some of the B-town actors who are bringing their A-game to the table on social media.
Jackie Shroff: First up, it’s Bollywood’s very own Bhidu, Jackie Shroff. The actor’s signature talking style which has shades of Mumbai tapori language has for long charmed the audience but in recent times, his food recipes are winning hearts on social media.
Be it ‘Anda Kadipatta’, ‘Bhopla’ or ‘Bhindi’, Jaggu dada and his...
Let’s have a look at some of the B-town actors who are bringing their A-game to the table on social media.
Jackie Shroff: First up, it’s Bollywood’s very own Bhidu, Jackie Shroff. The actor’s signature talking style which has shades of Mumbai tapori language has for long charmed the audience but in recent times, his food recipes are winning hearts on social media.
Be it ‘Anda Kadipatta’, ‘Bhopla’ or ‘Bhindi’, Jaggu dada and his...
- 10/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Tumse Na Ho Pyega (streaming on Disney+Hotstar)
Starring Ishwak Singh, Mahima Makwana, Gaurav Pandey, Gurpreet Saini , Karan Jotwani
Directed by Abhishek Sinha
It is sad and annoying to see so many talented people coming up with a film so dull and unfunny it gives a bad reputation to past bromances like Dil Chahta Hai and Sholay.
Forget Jai and Veeru, the three friends in Tumse Na Ho Payega (a suitable title indeed) don’t even look like long-standing friends. They seem more three unlikely people thrown together on the same table at a boring party by fluke. They are played by actors who want us to know that they know how to act. Every word they utter is punctuated and eye-rolling.
The main protagonist Gaurav (Ishwak Singh) speaks directly to us the audience, like Wamiqa Gabbi in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Charlie Chopra who keeps looking into the camera and talking,...
Starring Ishwak Singh, Mahima Makwana, Gaurav Pandey, Gurpreet Saini , Karan Jotwani
Directed by Abhishek Sinha
It is sad and annoying to see so many talented people coming up with a film so dull and unfunny it gives a bad reputation to past bromances like Dil Chahta Hai and Sholay.
Forget Jai and Veeru, the three friends in Tumse Na Ho Payega (a suitable title indeed) don’t even look like long-standing friends. They seem more three unlikely people thrown together on the same table at a boring party by fluke. They are played by actors who want us to know that they know how to act. Every word they utter is punctuated and eye-rolling.
The main protagonist Gaurav (Ishwak Singh) speaks directly to us the audience, like Wamiqa Gabbi in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Charlie Chopra who keeps looking into the camera and talking,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Sep 28 (Ians) Veteran actress Saira Banu on Thursday paid tribute to ‘Nightingale of India’ Lata Mangeshkar on her 94th birth anniversary, saying she always cherished the moments spent with her.
Lata Mangeshkar is one of the most celebrated singers, and her contribution to the Indian music industry in a career spanning eight decades gained her titles like ‘Queen of Melody’, and ‘Voice of the Millennium’. She has recorded songs in over 36 Indian languages.
Taking to Instagram, Saira shared a candid picture with Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, wherein the trio can be seen sharing a hearty laugh.
She captioned the post as: “Remembering the Nightingale Of Indian Music Industry on her Birth Anniversary. I always treasure the moments Dilip Sahib and I have spent with her. Her art will be cherished in all our hearts forever and beyond.”
Saira gave the music of ‘Dil Wil Pyar Wyar’ by Lata Mangeshkar to her post.
Lata Mangeshkar is one of the most celebrated singers, and her contribution to the Indian music industry in a career spanning eight decades gained her titles like ‘Queen of Melody’, and ‘Voice of the Millennium’. She has recorded songs in over 36 Indian languages.
Taking to Instagram, Saira shared a candid picture with Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, wherein the trio can be seen sharing a hearty laugh.
She captioned the post as: “Remembering the Nightingale Of Indian Music Industry on her Birth Anniversary. I always treasure the moments Dilip Sahib and I have spent with her. Her art will be cherished in all our hearts forever and beyond.”
Saira gave the music of ‘Dil Wil Pyar Wyar’ by Lata Mangeshkar to her post.
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Veteran actress Saira Banu on Thursday paid tribute to ‘Nightingale of India’ Lata Mangeshkar on her 94th birth anniversary, saying she always cherished the moments spent with her. Lata Mangeshkar is one of the most celebrated singers, and her contribution to the Indian music industry in a career spanning eight decades gained her titles like ‘Queen of Melody’, and ‘Voice of the Millennium’. She has recorded songs in over 36 Indian languages.
Taking to Instagram, Saira shared a candid picture with Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, wherein the trio can be seen sharing a hearty laugh.
She captioned the post as: “Remembering the Nightingale Of Indian Music Industry on her Birth Anniversary. I always treasure the moments Dilip Sahib and I have spent with her. Her art will be cherished in all our hearts forever and beyond.”
Saira gave the music of ‘Dil Wil Pyar Wyar’ by Lata Mangeshkar to her post.
Taking to Instagram, Saira shared a candid picture with Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, wherein the trio can be seen sharing a hearty laugh.
She captioned the post as: “Remembering the Nightingale Of Indian Music Industry on her Birth Anniversary. I always treasure the moments Dilip Sahib and I have spent with her. Her art will be cherished in all our hearts forever and beyond.”
Saira gave the music of ‘Dil Wil Pyar Wyar’ by Lata Mangeshkar to her post.
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
On the 91st birth anniversary of Yash Chopra, veteran actress Saira Banu on Wednesday reminisced about the late legendary filmmaker, and shared a story talking about the wonderful friendship they shared, and the grand legacy he left behind. Yash Raj Chopra was the founding chairman of the film production and distribution company Yash Raj Films. He is considered among the best Hindi filmmakers, particularly admired for his romantic films with strong female leads.
Saira, who is an ardent social media user, took to Instagram Stories and shared a throwback picture with Yash Chopra. In the coloured photograph, we can see Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu and Yash Chopra talking candidly, and sharing a smile.
She wrote: “Remembering Yashji on his birthday. I often recollect the wonderful friendship he shared with Dilip Sahib and me.”
“His grand legacy resides in all our hearts. In the coming days, I shall be sharing stories...
Saira, who is an ardent social media user, took to Instagram Stories and shared a throwback picture with Yash Chopra. In the coloured photograph, we can see Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu and Yash Chopra talking candidly, and sharing a smile.
She wrote: “Remembering Yashji on his birthday. I often recollect the wonderful friendship he shared with Dilip Sahib and me.”
“His grand legacy resides in all our hearts. In the coming days, I shall be sharing stories...
- 9/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
On the 91st birth anniversary of Yash Chopra, veteran actress Saira Banu on Wednesday reminisced about the late legendary filmmaker, and shared a story talking about the wonderful friendship they shared, and the grand legacy he left behind. Yash Raj Chopra was the founding chairman of the film production and distribution company Yash Raj Films. He is considered among the best Hindi filmmakers, particularly admired for his romantic films with strong female leads.
Saira, who is an ardent social media user, took to Instagram Stories and shared a throwback picture with Yash Chopra. In the coloured photograph, we can see Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu and Yash Chopra talking candidly, and sharing a smile.
She wrote: “Remembering Yashji on his birthday. I often recollect the wonderful friendship he shared with Dilip Sahib and me.”
“His grand legacy resides in all our hearts. In the coming days, I shall be sharing stories...
Saira, who is an ardent social media user, took to Instagram Stories and shared a throwback picture with Yash Chopra. In the coloured photograph, we can see Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu and Yash Chopra talking candidly, and sharing a smile.
She wrote: “Remembering Yashji on his birthday. I often recollect the wonderful friendship he shared with Dilip Sahib and me.”
“His grand legacy resides in all our hearts. In the coming days, I shall be sharing stories...
- 9/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
In a display of admiration towards ‘Abhinay Samrat’ Dilip Kumar, megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared how the former was offered three screen names, calling him an extraordinary artist and human being. Born as Mohammed Yusuf Khan, Dilip Kumar was credited with pioneering method acting in cinema. With a career spanning over five decades, he holds the most dominant box-office record for a star in Hindi cinema.
In the episode 32 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Pinki, a homemaker from Hisar, Haryana, to the hot seat.
For the 12th question for the amount of Rs 12,50,000, she was asked: Which of these names was one of the options suggested to Yusuf Khan as his screen name before he took up the name Dilip Kumar?
The options given were – Akbar, Shah Jahan, Babur and Jahangir.
Big B said: “I’m the biggest fan of Dilip Kumar. But even I don’t know,...
In the episode 32 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Pinki, a homemaker from Hisar, Haryana, to the hot seat.
For the 12th question for the amount of Rs 12,50,000, she was asked: Which of these names was one of the options suggested to Yusuf Khan as his screen name before he took up the name Dilip Kumar?
The options given were – Akbar, Shah Jahan, Babur and Jahangir.
Big B said: “I’m the biggest fan of Dilip Kumar. But even I don’t know,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
In a display of admiration towards ‘Abhinay Samrat’ Dilip Kumar, megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared how the former was offered three screen names, calling him an extraordinary artist and human being. Born as Mohammed Yusuf Khan, Dilip Kumar was credited with pioneering method acting in cinema. With a career spanning over five decades, he holds the most dominant box-office record for a star in Hindi cinema.
In the episode 32 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Pinki, a homemaker from Hisar, Haryana, to the hot seat.
For the 12th question for the amount of Rs 12,50,000, she was asked: Which of these names was one of the options suggested to Yusuf Khan as his screen name before he took up the name Dilip Kumar?
The options given were – Akbar, Shah Jahan, Babur and Jahangir.
Big B said: “I’m the biggest fan of Dilip Kumar. But even I don’t know,...
In the episode 32 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Pinki, a homemaker from Hisar, Haryana, to the hot seat.
For the 12th question for the amount of Rs 12,50,000, she was asked: Which of these names was one of the options suggested to Yusuf Khan as his screen name before he took up the name Dilip Kumar?
The options given were – Akbar, Shah Jahan, Babur and Jahangir.
Big B said: “I’m the biggest fan of Dilip Kumar. But even I don’t know,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sujoy Ghosh’s Netflix original film “Jaane Jaan,” headlined by Bollywood royalty Kareena Kapoor Khan, has become the number one non-English film globally for the streamer. With 8.1 million views, the Hindi-language film is also in the Top 10 in 52 countries.
“Jaane Jaan” is the Indian adaptation of Japanese author Higashino Keigo’s bestselling 2005 novel “The Devotion of Suspect X.” It follows a single mother and her daughter who commit a crime and a neighbor who helps them cover it up amidst a police investigation. The cast also includes Jaideep Ahlawat (“Paatal Lok”) and Vijay Varma (“Dahaad”).
“I am so excited and thrilled to hear that the film has reached number 1 globally in the non-English section and is currently trending in 52 countries,” Kapoor Khan told Variety. “My Ott [streaming] debut with Netflix and working on a film like ‘Jaane Jaan’ has been so rewarding. The reactions, messages from fans and audiences around the...
“Jaane Jaan” is the Indian adaptation of Japanese author Higashino Keigo’s bestselling 2005 novel “The Devotion of Suspect X.” It follows a single mother and her daughter who commit a crime and a neighbor who helps them cover it up amidst a police investigation. The cast also includes Jaideep Ahlawat (“Paatal Lok”) and Vijay Varma (“Dahaad”).
“I am so excited and thrilled to hear that the film has reached number 1 globally in the non-English section and is currently trending in 52 countries,” Kapoor Khan told Variety. “My Ott [streaming] debut with Netflix and working on a film like ‘Jaane Jaan’ has been so rewarding. The reactions, messages from fans and audiences around the...
- 9/27/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
New Delhi, Sep 26 (Ians) One of Hindi films’ most talented and versatile actresses – and still going strong, the exquisite and enchanting Waheeda Rehman, who caps a remarkable stint with the prestigious Dadasahab Phalke Award, carved out a niche with confident renditions of unconventional roles, including some very bold for the era – and could have spelled doom to her career.
Starting with Telugu and Tamil films in 1955 before switching over to Hindi cinema the following year, she did the usual roles expected of Hindi film actresses but also went on to play a prostitute, a gangster’s moll, a nautanki actress, a woman who walks out of a marriage without regrets, et al – but with such innate grace that she has always been a byword for refined sensibility.
Born in fairly comfortable circumstances – her father was a Deputy Commissioner – on February 3, 1939 in what was Chingalpet town of the Madras Presidency, Waheeda...
Starting with Telugu and Tamil films in 1955 before switching over to Hindi cinema the following year, she did the usual roles expected of Hindi film actresses but also went on to play a prostitute, a gangster’s moll, a nautanki actress, a woman who walks out of a marriage without regrets, et al – but with such innate grace that she has always been a byword for refined sensibility.
Born in fairly comfortable circumstances – her father was a Deputy Commissioner – on February 3, 1939 in what was Chingalpet town of the Madras Presidency, Waheeda...
- 9/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Revered Indian actor Waheeda Rehman has been accorded the Dadasaheb Phalke award, India’s highest film honor.
The award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema and is named after Phalke, director of “Raja Harischandra” (1913), India’s first full-length feature, who is considered the father of Indian cinema.
Rehman, the 85-year-old grande dame of Indian cinema has worked with most of the legendary filmmakers of her country during her career and the roles she chose were in films that are considered classics in the annals of Indian cinema. She worked with Guru Dutt in “Pyaasa” (1957) and “Kaagaz Ke Phool” (1959), Satyajit Ray in “Abhijaan” (1962), Basu Bhattacharya in “Teesri Kasam” (1966) and Yash Chopra in “Kabhie Kabhie” (1976), among many other memorable roles.
But it is her role as Rosie in Vijay Anand’s “Guide” (1965) that Rehman remembers with the greatest fondness. “When I signed ‘Guide’ more than 50 years ago, my friends told...
The award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema and is named after Phalke, director of “Raja Harischandra” (1913), India’s first full-length feature, who is considered the father of Indian cinema.
Rehman, the 85-year-old grande dame of Indian cinema has worked with most of the legendary filmmakers of her country during her career and the roles she chose were in films that are considered classics in the annals of Indian cinema. She worked with Guru Dutt in “Pyaasa” (1957) and “Kaagaz Ke Phool” (1959), Satyajit Ray in “Abhijaan” (1962), Basu Bhattacharya in “Teesri Kasam” (1966) and Yash Chopra in “Kabhie Kabhie” (1976), among many other memorable roles.
But it is her role as Rosie in Vijay Anand’s “Guide” (1965) that Rehman remembers with the greatest fondness. “When I signed ‘Guide’ more than 50 years ago, my friends told...
- 9/26/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
There was one occasion when Dev Anand, forced to quit a blue-collar job he depended on for sustenance, ripped his elder brother Chetan Anand of Rs (the then) princely sum of Rs 5,000 to launch a less than moral venture, and if this was not enough, began wooing the girl his younger brother Vijay ‘Goldie’ Anand fancied, and eventually in luring her away.
If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.
While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...
If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.
While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...
- 9/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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