Sharmila Tagore in Suman Ghosh’s Berlin EFM Indian Title ‘Puratawn,’ First Look Unveiled (Exclusive)
Prolific filmmaker Suman Ghosh has unveiled the first look for his new film “Puratawn” (“Ancient”), starring veteran Indian actor Sharmila Tagore.
Tagore takes on the role of a matriarch grappling with the challenges of aging. As her 80th birthday is celebrated by her daughter and son-in-law at the ancestral house, the unfolding events over the next week become the focal point of the narrative, delving into the complexities that shape their collective journey.
Rituparna Sengupta’s Bhavna Aaj O Kal (“Datta”) is producing the film, which is seeking a sales agent at the Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market.
Ghosh is a festival veteran with 2011’s “Nobel Thief,” 2012’s “Uncle Shyamal Turns off the Lights,” 2015’s “Peace Haven,” 2016’s “Mi Amor,” 2019’s “Aadhaar” and 2023’s “Scavenger of Dreams” all premiering at Busan and 2024 documentary “Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen” at Rotterdam. He scored a major commercial hit with “Kabuliwala,...
Tagore takes on the role of a matriarch grappling with the challenges of aging. As her 80th birthday is celebrated by her daughter and son-in-law at the ancestral house, the unfolding events over the next week become the focal point of the narrative, delving into the complexities that shape their collective journey.
Rituparna Sengupta’s Bhavna Aaj O Kal (“Datta”) is producing the film, which is seeking a sales agent at the Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market.
Ghosh is a festival veteran with 2011’s “Nobel Thief,” 2012’s “Uncle Shyamal Turns off the Lights,” 2015’s “Peace Haven,” 2016’s “Mi Amor,” 2019’s “Aadhaar” and 2023’s “Scavenger of Dreams” all premiering at Busan and 2024 documentary “Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen” at Rotterdam. He scored a major commercial hit with “Kabuliwala,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which released during the Diwali week on October 28, has received an overwhelming response from the audiences worldwide and has been garnering immense appreciation for crafting a new dimension to relationships and love. Director Karan Johar has done magic with his signature style of taking the viewers to a rollercoaster ride of emotions through romance and heartbreak in the film. People, who flocked the theatres to watch Adhm, were awestruck by the moments that were created between Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma in the film and most of them found them to be relatable. And while watching the movie, people might have come across a short glimpse of the popular song from the 1967 film An Evening in Paris starring Shammi Kapoor. But thanks to Karan Johar, you will now be able to watch the full song featuring Ranbir and Anushka which was deleted from the movie.
- 11/5/2016
- FilmiPop
Mumbai, Nov 18: Soha Ali Khan has not just worn a bikini in her upcoming film "Mr. Joe B Carvalho", but has also grooved to a cabaret number. She says she has added her own touch to it.
Soha's mother, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, also featured in a cabaret years back in "An Evening In Paris", the same film in which she even flaunted a bikini.
But Soha says she didn't take any cues from her.
"My mother did a cabaret some 40 years back. So she is a trendsetter. I did not talk to her about mine but I am sure she will like it. It is very elegant and I did it my way," she said here.
At the first look launch.
Soha's mother, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, also featured in a cabaret years back in "An Evening In Paris", the same film in which she even flaunted a bikini.
But Soha says she didn't take any cues from her.
"My mother did a cabaret some 40 years back. So she is a trendsetter. I did not talk to her about mine but I am sure she will like it. It is very elegant and I did it my way," she said here.
At the first look launch.
- 11/18/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
While her mother veteran actress Sharmila Tagore was the first one to don a two piece in the film An Evening In Paris, decades later Soha is now following her mother's footsteps, and will be seen in a bikini for her forthcoming film.The gorgeous actress will next be seen in Br Entertainment's Mr. Joe B Carvalho which stars Arshad Warsi and Javed Jaffrey. This is for the first time that Soha Ali Khan will be seen in a bikini in her 9 year old film careerThough she is playi...
- 11/13/2013
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 25: Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore has been named for the Padma Bhushan on the eve of 64th Republic Day.
The great-grand niece of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Sharmila's tryst with movies began when she had just entered her teens. She was 13 when she did her first Bengali film "Apur Sansar" in 1959.
However, the bigger recognition came her way when she entered the Hindi film industry with "Kashmir Ki Kali" and after that there was no looking back for her.
The 68-year-old's body of work boasts of successes like "An Evening In Paris", "Aradhana", "Amar Prem", "Mausam" and "Chupke Chupke". She is.
The great-grand niece of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Sharmila's tryst with movies began when she had just entered her teens. She was 13 when she did her first Bengali film "Apur Sansar" in 1959.
However, the bigger recognition came her way when she entered the Hindi film industry with "Kashmir Ki Kali" and after that there was no looking back for her.
The 68-year-old's body of work boasts of successes like "An Evening In Paris", "Aradhana", "Amar Prem", "Mausam" and "Chupke Chupke". She is.
- 1/25/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
The 12th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival has organised a special section “Hindi Mood for Marrakech” this year to mark the centenary year of Indian cinema. Some of the Hindi films to be screened are Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Barfi!, English Vinglish, Don and Don 2.
An outdoor screening of selected films from Bollywood will be organised at the Jemaa el Fna square, each evening of the festival.
A delegation of Indian actors, directors and producers, lead by Amitabh Bachchan has been invited to attend a tribute ceremony on Saturday, December 1, 2012.
The festival will run from 30th November – 8th December, 2012.
Films to be screened under ‘Hindi Mood for Marrakech’:
Yash Chopra:
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Amitabh Bachchan | Actor
Black by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (Happiness & Tears) by Karan Johar
Agneepath by Mukul Anand
Silsila by Yash Chopra
Deewar by...
An outdoor screening of selected films from Bollywood will be organised at the Jemaa el Fna square, each evening of the festival.
A delegation of Indian actors, directors and producers, lead by Amitabh Bachchan has been invited to attend a tribute ceremony on Saturday, December 1, 2012.
The festival will run from 30th November – 8th December, 2012.
Films to be screened under ‘Hindi Mood for Marrakech’:
Yash Chopra:
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Amitabh Bachchan | Actor
Black by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (Happiness & Tears) by Karan Johar
Agneepath by Mukul Anand
Silsila by Yash Chopra
Deewar by...
- 11/29/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Whether it was his movies, his moves or his mannerisms, Shammi Kapoor’s lasting effect on Bollywood is one that has been cemented on the walls of time. Generation after generation have seen, enjoyed and been mesmerised by an actor that taught them dance like no one is watching. Sadly, the actor passed away this morning at the age of 79.
Born Shamsher Raj Kapoor, the actor grew to the status heartthrob of the 1960’s with a string of hits including Junglee in which he is said to be romance personified. Films like Teesri Manzil, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor and An Evening In Paris are fresh in the minds of so many for the his outstanding acting and most of all, his charismatic dancing too. He proved his mark with his films like Hero, Vidhaata and Zameer as well, and even scored Filmfare Best Actor award in the 1968 film Brahmachari.
An...
Born Shamsher Raj Kapoor, the actor grew to the status heartthrob of the 1960’s with a string of hits including Junglee in which he is said to be romance personified. Films like Teesri Manzil, Dil Tera Diwana, Professor and An Evening In Paris are fresh in the minds of so many for the his outstanding acting and most of all, his charismatic dancing too. He proved his mark with his films like Hero, Vidhaata and Zameer as well, and even scored Filmfare Best Actor award in the 1968 film Brahmachari.
An...
- 8/14/2011
- by Githa Vanan
- Bollyspice
Last Yahoo from Bollywood's greatest star.
He was the king of Bollywood, or perhaps its court jester, but Shammi Kapoor passed away today at the age of 79. Much loved by fans around the globe, he was famous for his wacky capers, his energtic dancing, and that cry of "Yahoo!" which somehow managed to sneak its way into films on all sorts of subjects. As well as acting he tried his hand at directing, and he also made a name for himself as an internet pioneer, founding the Internet Users' Community of India.
Kapoor was probably best known in the West for An Evening In Paris, a...
He was the king of Bollywood, or perhaps its court jester, but Shammi Kapoor passed away today at the age of 79. Much loved by fans around the globe, he was famous for his wacky capers, his energtic dancing, and that cry of "Yahoo!" which somehow managed to sneak its way into films on all sorts of subjects. As well as acting he tried his hand at directing, and he also made a name for himself as an internet pioneer, founding the Internet Users' Community of India.
Kapoor was probably best known in the West for An Evening In Paris, a...
- 8/14/2011
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Mumbai, Aug 14: Sharmila Tagore and Saira Banu who made their Bollywood debuts with Shammi Kapoor in 'Kashmir Ki Kali' and 'Junglee' respectively said they will miss the star who was 'high spirited and so full of life'.
Sharmila Tagore, who made her foray into Hindi films with Shammi Kapoor in 1961 romantic movie 'Kashmir Ki Kali' and later featured with him in the hit movie 'An Evening In Paris', is very sad and upset by the loss of such a wonderful person.
'He had so much courage and so much of energy, which was just wonderful..
Sharmila Tagore, who made her foray into Hindi films with Shammi Kapoor in 1961 romantic movie 'Kashmir Ki Kali' and later featured with him in the hit movie 'An Evening In Paris', is very sad and upset by the loss of such a wonderful person.
'He had so much courage and so much of energy, which was just wonderful..
- 8/14/2011
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor passed away today (Aug 14) morning. His health went down severely last week and he was admitted at Breach Candy hospital where he was on ventilator support. Kapoor was suffering from chronic renal failure. He was 79. Shammi Kapoor was one of the biggest and most favourite stars of the 1950s and 1960s known mainly for his romantic films like Junglee, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Professor, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening In Paris, Brahmachari, Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai and many more. Shammi Kapoor was known for his unique style and high energy. He was also undoubtedly one of the best dancers of his generation and brilliant comic timing which can be witnessed in most of his films. The veteran actor recently shot with his grand-nephew, Ranbir Kapoor, for the latter’s upcoming film Rockstar. With the death of Shammi Kapoor, Bollywood has lost a gem...
- 8/14/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor passed away today (Aug 14) morning. His health went down severely last week and he was admitted at Breach Candy hospital where he was on ventilator support. Kapoor was suffering from chronic renal failure. He was 79. Shammi Kapoor was one of the biggest and most favourite stars of the 1950s and 1960s known mainly for his romantic films like Junglee, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Dil Deke Dekho, Professor, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening In Paris, Brahmachari, Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai and many more. Shammi Kapoor was known for his unique style and high energy. He was also undoubtedly one of the best dancers of his generation and brilliant comic timing which can be witnessed in most of his films. The veteran actor recently shot with his grand-nephew, Ranbir Kapoor, for the latter’s upcoming film Rockstar. With the death of Shammi Kapoor, Bollywood has lost a gem...
- 8/14/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran screenwriter Sachin Bhowmick, who was part of the Hindi film industry for over five decades, passed away at his home here Tuesday. He was 82."He had not been keeping well for a very long time and yesterday afternoon suffered a heart attack, which took his life," said a source.Bhowmick started his career by writing the screenplay for Mohan Segal's Nargis starrer Lajwanti in 1958. He then went on to write for blockbuster films like An Evening In Paris, Love In Tokyo, Aradhna, Golmaal, Ziddi, Karz and also newer films like Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish among others. ...
- 4/13/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Soha Ali Khan didn't really shoot to fame with her Bollywood debut, Dil Mange More, opposite Shahid Kapur in 2004. She did, however, earn critical acclaim for her performance in the Bengali film, Antar Mahal. Then, Rang De Basanti happened and everyone suddenly sat up and took notice of Sharmila Tagore’s daughter. Up next is actor Shreyas Talpade’s co-production, Chemistry, in which she will be seen playing the female lead.One word that describes you best?Real.A tune you can’t get out your headLeja leja leja mera dil (just saw An Evening In Paris!)If a traffic constable hauls you up, what will ...
- 9/25/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Click above for more stills Shakti Samanta, the name that was responsible for giving many Bollywood classics like Howrah Bridge, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening In Paris etc, is no more amongst us, as he took his last breath in his residence around 6 pm on Thursday. Before joining Bollywood, Shakti was working as a teacher in Dapoli, a small village in Mumbai. In 1948, he took his first step in Bollywood by assisting directors like Gyan Mukherjee, Satish Nigam and Phani Majumdar at the famous Bombay Talkies. After that, there was no looking back for this legendary man. Shakti Samanta has also been the proud recipient of innumerable Filmfare and other awards for his work in films like Aradhana, Anuraag, Amanush etc. Bollywood Hungama whole heartedly prays for this talented filmmaker's soul to rest in eternal peace!
- 4/11/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Click above for more stills Shakti Samanta, the name that was responsible for giving many Bollywood classics like Howrah Bridge, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening In Paris etc, is no more amongst us, as he took his last breath in his residence around 6 pm on Thursday. Before joining Bollywood, Shakti was working as a teacher in Dapoli, a small village in Mumbai. In 1948, he took his first step in Bollywood by assisting directors like Gyan Mukherjee, Satish Nigam and Phani Majumdar at the famous Bombay Talkies. After that, there was no looking back for this legendary man. Shakti Samanta has also been the proud recipient of innumerable Filmfare and other awards for his work in films like Aradhana, Anuraag, Amanush etc. Bollywood Hungama whole heartedly prays for this talented filmmaker's soul to rest in eternal peace!
- 4/11/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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