Jaya Bachchan Had Scolded Rajesh Khanna& Manoj Kumar And Stood Up For Amitabh Bachchan.
It’s always fascinating to learn about the olden days of Bollywood, how the movies were made, and what happens on sets. Recently, an old incident about Jaya Bachchan taking a stand for Amitabh Bachchan has been doing the rounds. The incident dates back to the release of the Manoj Kumar directorial Roti Kapda Aur Makaan in 1974. Jaya Bachchan blasted Manoj Kumar for casting Amitabh Bachchan in a supporting role.
Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan, who married on June 3, 1973, celebrated their 51st anniversary yesterday. Although they frequently exchange words of great respect and affection, Jaya—renowned for being outspoken—has fought for her husband in front of celebrities like Rajesh Khanna and Manoj Kumar.
Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, starring Manoj, debuted in theaters in 1974. Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, and Shashi Kapoor also played key roles in the movie.
It’s always fascinating to learn about the olden days of Bollywood, how the movies were made, and what happens on sets. Recently, an old incident about Jaya Bachchan taking a stand for Amitabh Bachchan has been doing the rounds. The incident dates back to the release of the Manoj Kumar directorial Roti Kapda Aur Makaan in 1974. Jaya Bachchan blasted Manoj Kumar for casting Amitabh Bachchan in a supporting role.
Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan, who married on June 3, 1973, celebrated their 51st anniversary yesterday. Although they frequently exchange words of great respect and affection, Jaya—renowned for being outspoken—has fought for her husband in front of celebrities like Rajesh Khanna and Manoj Kumar.
Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, starring Manoj, debuted in theaters in 1974. Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, and Shashi Kapoor also played key roles in the movie.
- 6/4/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Reflecting New Realities of Motherhood in Modern Cinema The iconic utterance Mere paas maa hai, by Shashi Kapoor’s character Ravi in Deewaar, has long epitomized the elevated status of mothers in Indian cinema. However, historical depictions have often showcased mothers as either paragons of sacrifice or passive figures sidelined by melodrama. Over the decades, these portrayals have evolved significantly. From Sacrificial Icons to Complex Characters Movies like Mother India with Nargis Dutt and Deewaar with Nirupa Roy, set the high standard for maternal sacrifice. These characters became so iconic that their portrayals almost seemed to define motherhood in Bollywood. However,
The post Changing Portrayal of Flawed Motherhood in Movies first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Changing Portrayal of Flawed Motherhood in Movies first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/13/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recalled playing a mayor in Russian playwright Nikolai Gogol’s ‘The Government Inspector’ in 1957, when he was studying in Sherwood College in Nainital.
The actor took to his blog and wrote: “How time has kept us all in tune and line… 1957 Sherwood, Nainital, School Play, Nikolai Gogol’s ‘The Government Inspector’, Danny Kaye the phenomenal talent, playing the Inspector… and I use it on stage in Milman Hall for the Annual Concert, where I play the Mayor.”
Big B shared an anecdote from the rehearsals of the play and mentioned that he had taken home the Best Actor’s trophy at that time.
“And during a rehearsal, classmate Chris Borthwick, who plays the Inspector, suggests the famous line to be spoken at a particular scene – impromptu… and the entire Hall comes down… It was the most popular song of the World… and gives me my best actor Cup – the Kendall Cup.
The actor took to his blog and wrote: “How time has kept us all in tune and line… 1957 Sherwood, Nainital, School Play, Nikolai Gogol’s ‘The Government Inspector’, Danny Kaye the phenomenal talent, playing the Inspector… and I use it on stage in Milman Hall for the Annual Concert, where I play the Mayor.”
Big B shared an anecdote from the rehearsals of the play and mentioned that he had taken home the Best Actor’s trophy at that time.
“And during a rehearsal, classmate Chris Borthwick, who plays the Inspector, suggests the famous line to be spoken at a particular scene – impromptu… and the entire Hall comes down… It was the most popular song of the World… and gives me my best actor Cup – the Kendall Cup.
- 4/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
His portrayals of the idiosyncratic, moustache-fanatic, and rule-imposing Bhawani Shankar or the stern Acp Dhurandhar Bhatawadekar in a brace of breezy Bollywood comedies are undeniably unforgettable, but he played a more realistic role in ‘Guddi’ – that gentle deconstruction of the glittering yet hollow edifice of filmdom.
Utpal Dutt, as Prof Gupta in the 1971 film, knows neither scolding nor advice will change the filmstar-struck teenager (then Jaya Bhaduri in her first Hindi film), and the only way out is to let her indulge in fascination with films and learn first-hand the artificiality, heartbreaks, and struggle that lies behind them.
Portraying a teacher, with innovative ideas, was not difficult for Dutt, who was born on this day (March 29) in Bengal’s Barisal (now in Bangladesh) in 1929. He had been an English teacher in (then) Calcutta’s South Point School in the 1950s and earned his students’ admiration for his insights into literature,...
Utpal Dutt, as Prof Gupta in the 1971 film, knows neither scolding nor advice will change the filmstar-struck teenager (then Jaya Bhaduri in her first Hindi film), and the only way out is to let her indulge in fascination with films and learn first-hand the artificiality, heartbreaks, and struggle that lies behind them.
Portraying a teacher, with innovative ideas, was not difficult for Dutt, who was born on this day (March 29) in Bengal’s Barisal (now in Bangladesh) in 1929. He had been an English teacher in (then) Calcutta’s South Point School in the 1950s and earned his students’ admiration for his insights into literature,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Parveen Babi Once Dropped Truth Bombs About Amitabh Bachchan & His Stardom. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Bollywood and its golden statements lay in the era of the 90s. Not because the stars were difficult to reach but only because whatever they said was less fabricated and filtered since there was no constant moral policing or calling out. Interviews were unabashedly real, and one such interview was when Parveen Babi opened up about Amitabh Bachchan and had some thoughts about his popularity.
An old video has cropped up on the internet where the Shaan actress was seen talking about her co-star in many films. The duo has worked together in many films, including Kaalia, Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halaal, Kaala Sona, Kranti, and Kala Patthar.
For the unversed, Parveen Babi died struggling with mental health after she was diagnosed with Schizophrenia. It was rumored that she used to believe that Amitabh Bachchan would kill her.
Bollywood and its golden statements lay in the era of the 90s. Not because the stars were difficult to reach but only because whatever they said was less fabricated and filtered since there was no constant moral policing or calling out. Interviews were unabashedly real, and one such interview was when Parveen Babi opened up about Amitabh Bachchan and had some thoughts about his popularity.
An old video has cropped up on the internet where the Shaan actress was seen talking about her co-star in many films. The duo has worked together in many films, including Kaalia, Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halaal, Kaala Sona, Kranti, and Kala Patthar.
For the unversed, Parveen Babi died struggling with mental health after she was diagnosed with Schizophrenia. It was rumored that she used to believe that Amitabh Bachchan would kill her.
- 3/3/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Born and raised in Byculla, Bombay, daughter of a cop who used to be responsible for Mahatma Gandhi’s security bandobast, and adopted for life by Calcutta, Usha Uthup is the voice and spirit of the Swinging Sixties that the eastern metropolis was synonymous with till the Bangladesh War and the red shadow of Naxalism changed it forever.
Now, honoured with the Padma Bhushan, along with her ‘Disco Dancer’ star Mithun Chakraborty, 12 years after she was conferred the Padma Shri, Usha Uthup (formerly Iyer), the Queen of Indian Pop famous for her husky voice, boundless energy, distinctive red bindi and tastefully selected Kanjivarams, sang herself into popular imagination with two anthemic numbers of Hindi cinema’s disco era — Hari Om Hari and Aha Nache Nache.
Not formally trained in music, Uthup got her first singing break in a nightclub in Madras before she moved to Trincas, the Mecca of Park...
Now, honoured with the Padma Bhushan, along with her ‘Disco Dancer’ star Mithun Chakraborty, 12 years after she was conferred the Padma Shri, Usha Uthup (formerly Iyer), the Queen of Indian Pop famous for her husky voice, boundless energy, distinctive red bindi and tastefully selected Kanjivarams, sang herself into popular imagination with two anthemic numbers of Hindi cinema’s disco era — Hari Om Hari and Aha Nache Nache.
Not formally trained in music, Uthup got her first singing break in a nightclub in Madras before she moved to Trincas, the Mecca of Park...
- 1/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming action film ‘Fighter’, is a fighter for all seasons, rather for all decades in the past 45 years of him being in the business of cinema.
The actor recently interacted with the media ahead of the release of the film, and shared what all it takes to be a successful actor despite facing stiff competition.
The actor said, “After spending more than 45 years in this business”, as his director Siddharth Anand prompted, “Hindi, in Hindi”.
The senior actor continued, “To be relevant, to sit here with Sid, Deepika, Hrithik, and to work with them, bada mushkil hota hai. I have to work harder every year.”
He further mentioned, “I have to constantly change the gears so that the youngsters in the audience, the actors, the technicians, the press (consider my work good). I’m excited and I’m enjoying working,...
The actor recently interacted with the media ahead of the release of the film, and shared what all it takes to be a successful actor despite facing stiff competition.
The actor said, “After spending more than 45 years in this business”, as his director Siddharth Anand prompted, “Hindi, in Hindi”.
The senior actor continued, “To be relevant, to sit here with Sid, Deepika, Hrithik, and to work with them, bada mushkil hota hai. I have to work harder every year.”
He further mentioned, “I have to constantly change the gears so that the youngsters in the audience, the actors, the technicians, the press (consider my work good). I’m excited and I’m enjoying working,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Fighter Box Office To Avenge Every Single Indian Air Force Disaster Film In Bollywood ( Photo Credit – Viacom18 Studios / YouTube )
Hrithik Roshan plays an Indian Air Force Officer in the upcoming film Fighter. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film is all set to release on January 25, 2024. The film is about a group of Iaf fighters who come together for a mission against Pakistan. It also stars Deepika Padukone, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, and Sanjeeda Shaikh as Indian Air Force officers.
After watching the cast look terrific in uniforms, we thought we would research a bit about men and women in uniform on-screen. To our surprise, while there are plenty of films made on the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Navy remain much unexplored on-screen.
Quite a few of the films have Iaf as the backdrop, while there are rare films made on the Indian Air Force that offer a...
Hrithik Roshan plays an Indian Air Force Officer in the upcoming film Fighter. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film is all set to release on January 25, 2024. The film is about a group of Iaf fighters who come together for a mission against Pakistan. It also stars Deepika Padukone, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, and Sanjeeda Shaikh as Indian Air Force officers.
After watching the cast look terrific in uniforms, we thought we would research a bit about men and women in uniform on-screen. To our surprise, while there are plenty of films made on the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Navy remain much unexplored on-screen.
Quite a few of the films have Iaf as the backdrop, while there are rare films made on the Indian Air Force that offer a...
- 1/23/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- 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
‘Koffee With Karan’ Season 8 Episode 12 Recap & Review: Zeenat Aman And Neetu Kapoor In Karan’s Show
The eleventh episode of the eighth season of this chat show had beautiful siblings, the daughters of the legendary Sridevi, Jahnvi Kapoor, and Khushi Kapoor. The episode was more about Jahnvi and Khushi dating lives than their professional goals as actors in the Hindi film industry. It was a lukewarm episode that did not generate much buzz. The new episode of the show features the two yesteryear divas of the Hindi film industry, Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor. They graced the coffee couch, and the conversation with them was all about taking a trip down memory lane, and as Karan Johar stated, it would be a ‘Yaadon ki Baarat’.
What Happens In The Episode?
The episode began with Karan introducing the divas. Zeenat Aman in the 1970s was a trailblazer and a style icon. Meanwhile, Neetu Kapoor was a child star who went on to become one of the most...
What Happens In The Episode?
The episode began with Karan introducing the divas. Zeenat Aman in the 1970s was a trailblazer and a style icon. Meanwhile, Neetu Kapoor was a child star who went on to become one of the most...
- 1/11/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Mumbai, Jan 8 (Ians) Veteran divas Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor will be seen talking about partying and their secret crush on the upcoming episode of “Koffee with Karan”
They make surprising revelations brimming with nostalgia and discuss the untold stories from Bollywood’s golden era.
Curious as ever, Karan asked: “What according to you is the wildest thing you did in the 70s?”
Zeenat revealed: “I really did not party but when the floodgates burst, they really did.”
“Do you mean that by the men that entered your life?” asked Karan.
“No comment,” quipped Zeenat.
Talking about crushes, Karan asked: “One bollywood heartthrob from your time, who was your secret crush?”
“Shashi Kapoor,” replied Neetu Kapoor
Surprised, Karan Johar said: “You were crushing on your uncle?”
Koffee with Karan Season 8 is brewing on Disney+ Hotstar.
–Ians
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They make surprising revelations brimming with nostalgia and discuss the untold stories from Bollywood’s golden era.
Curious as ever, Karan asked: “What according to you is the wildest thing you did in the 70s?”
Zeenat revealed: “I really did not party but when the floodgates burst, they really did.”
“Do you mean that by the men that entered your life?” asked Karan.
“No comment,” quipped Zeenat.
Talking about crushes, Karan asked: “One bollywood heartthrob from your time, who was your secret crush?”
“Shashi Kapoor,” replied Neetu Kapoor
Surprised, Karan Johar said: “You were crushing on your uncle?”
Koffee with Karan Season 8 is brewing on Disney+ Hotstar.
–Ians
dc/kvd...
- 1/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Yash Chopra & Family’s Staggering 7,500 Crore Net Worth: From Aditya Chorpa To Rani Mukerji, Here’s How Much Each Member Contributes!(Photo Credit –YouTube/koimoi/wikimedia)
Film families in India hold their rich legacy close to their hearts. From Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor following in the footsteps of their father, Prithviraj Kapoor, to Nagarjuna paving the way for sons, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni, the cinema business in India is predominantly run by such well-established families. While most of these clans have been leading from the front, enchanting the audience with their screen presence, there’s also one joint film family whose leading man gets all the work done from behind the camera. Yes, we are talking about the Yash Chopra family and Aditya Chopra.
Aditya Chopra, filling his father Yash Chopra’s shoes, has created an empire of his own. The man known for creating magic...
Film families in India hold their rich legacy close to their hearts. From Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor following in the footsteps of their father, Prithviraj Kapoor, to Nagarjuna paving the way for sons, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni, the cinema business in India is predominantly run by such well-established families. While most of these clans have been leading from the front, enchanting the audience with their screen presence, there’s also one joint film family whose leading man gets all the work done from behind the camera. Yes, we are talking about the Yash Chopra family and Aditya Chopra.
Aditya Chopra, filling his father Yash Chopra’s shoes, has created an empire of his own. The man known for creating magic...
- 12/8/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
Mumbai, Nov 11 (Ians) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a throwback picture from the sets of his 1991 film ‘Ajooba’ in Russia.
The actor shared about how despite doing extensive work, he still prepares for a scene.
Big B posted a black and white picture on Instagram
In the picture, Amitabh can be seen sitting on a chair with the script kept on his lap.
The actor captioned: “Personal designer leather jacket, leather trousers, turtle neck, tinted Aviators… Russia 1990… !!! But still prepping for the scene, script in hand. At shoot for Ajooba… 1990’s Russia!!!”
‘Ajooba’ is directed by Shashi Kapoor and Gennady Vasilyev. Amitabh played the titular superhero in the film.
The film also starred Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Shammi Kapoor, Dara Singh, Saeed Jaffery and Amrish Puri.
An Indian-Soviet co-production, it is loosely based on Arabic folklore such as One Thousand and One Nights.
The film had a Russian language version released in the Soviet Union,...
The actor shared about how despite doing extensive work, he still prepares for a scene.
Big B posted a black and white picture on Instagram
In the picture, Amitabh can be seen sitting on a chair with the script kept on his lap.
The actor captioned: “Personal designer leather jacket, leather trousers, turtle neck, tinted Aviators… Russia 1990… !!! But still prepping for the scene, script in hand. At shoot for Ajooba… 1990’s Russia!!!”
‘Ajooba’ is directed by Shashi Kapoor and Gennady Vasilyev. Amitabh played the titular superhero in the film.
The film also starred Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Shammi Kapoor, Dara Singh, Saeed Jaffery and Amrish Puri.
An Indian-Soviet co-production, it is loosely based on Arabic folklore such as One Thousand and One Nights.
The film had a Russian language version released in the Soviet Union,...
- 11/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Nov 11 (Ians) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a throwback picture from the sets of his 1991 film ‘Ajooba’ in Russia.
The actor shared about how despite doing extensive work, he still prepares for a scene.
Big B posted a black and white picture on Instagram
In the picture, Amitabh can be seen sitting on a chair with the script kept on his lap.
The actor captioned: “Personal designer leather jacket, leather trousers, turtle neck, tinted Aviators… Russia 1990… !!! But still prepping for the scene, script in hand. At shoot for Ajooba… 1990’s Russia!!!”
‘Ajooba’ is directed by Shashi Kapoor and Gennady Vasilyev. Amitabh played the titular superhero in the film.
The film also starred Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Shammi Kapoor, Dara Singh, Saeed Jaffery and Amrish Puri.
An Indian-Soviet co-production, it is loosely based on Arabic folklore such as One Thousand and One Nights.
The film had a Russian language version released in the Soviet Union,...
The actor shared about how despite doing extensive work, he still prepares for a scene.
Big B posted a black and white picture on Instagram
In the picture, Amitabh can be seen sitting on a chair with the script kept on his lap.
The actor captioned: “Personal designer leather jacket, leather trousers, turtle neck, tinted Aviators… Russia 1990… !!! But still prepping for the scene, script in hand. At shoot for Ajooba… 1990’s Russia!!!”
‘Ajooba’ is directed by Shashi Kapoor and Gennady Vasilyev. Amitabh played the titular superhero in the film.
The film also starred Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Shammi Kapoor, Dara Singh, Saeed Jaffery and Amrish Puri.
An Indian-Soviet co-production, it is loosely based on Arabic folklore such as One Thousand and One Nights.
The film had a Russian language version released in the Soviet Union,...
- 11/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
New Delhi, Sep 26 (Ians) Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there, said Meryl Streep.
The 85-year-old veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman has been nominated for this year’s Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Some of her best movies include “Khamoshi”, “‘Guide”, and “Kagaz Ke Phool”.
Rehman made her film debut with the Telugu film “Rojulu Marayi” (1955), ….and rose to prominence with her association with filmmaker Guru Dutt: the romantic dramas “Pyaasa” (1957) and “Kaagaz Ke Phool” (1959), the musical romance”Chaudhvin Ka Chand” (1960) and the drama “Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam” (1962).
Rehman also had success with the romantic drama “Guide” (1965), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
This was Dev Anand’s work.
She won the award again for her performance in the romantic thriller “Neel Kamal” (1968), and additionally earned nominations for her roles in the...
The 85-year-old veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman has been nominated for this year’s Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Some of her best movies include “Khamoshi”, “‘Guide”, and “Kagaz Ke Phool”.
Rehman made her film debut with the Telugu film “Rojulu Marayi” (1955), ….and rose to prominence with her association with filmmaker Guru Dutt: the romantic dramas “Pyaasa” (1957) and “Kaagaz Ke Phool” (1959), the musical romance”Chaudhvin Ka Chand” (1960) and the drama “Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam” (1962).
Rehman also had success with the romantic drama “Guide” (1965), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
This was Dev Anand’s work.
She won the award again for her performance in the romantic thriller “Neel Kamal” (1968), and additionally earned nominations for her roles in the...
- 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
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has opened up and shared his thoughts upon how members of a family engage in the same business, giving the example of Prithviraj Kapoor and his ‘Kapoor’ family in Bollywood. In episode eight of the quiz reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Big B welcomed Abhishek Garg from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana to the hot seat.
Talking to the contestant about his profession, the 80-year-old actor asked: “Are you a medical doctor?” Abhishek replied: “Yes, Sir. I’ve completed Mbbs. At present, I’m practising at my uncle’s hospital. And also preparing for civil services.”
Big B then questioned him: “Why are you preparing for Upsc?”
The contestant said: “There are many doctors in our family. My uncle is MD in medicine. My elder sister is a radiologist. My brother-in-law is an ophthalmologist. I’ve completed Mbbs. My younger sister is in final year of Mbbs.
Talking to the contestant about his profession, the 80-year-old actor asked: “Are you a medical doctor?” Abhishek replied: “Yes, Sir. I’ve completed Mbbs. At present, I’m practising at my uncle’s hospital. And also preparing for civil services.”
Big B then questioned him: “Why are you preparing for Upsc?”
The contestant said: “There are many doctors in our family. My uncle is MD in medicine. My elder sister is a radiologist. My brother-in-law is an ophthalmologist. I’ve completed Mbbs. My younger sister is in final year of Mbbs.
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 4 (Ians) Born to singer Nitin Mukesh and grandson of Mukesh, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who has made his debut in a music video titled ‘Tu Meri Aashiqui’, said coming from a legacy of singers, music has always been of great importance to him and his films.
Nitin Mukesh Mathur is known for his work as a playback singer in Hindi films as well as Bhajans. He has worked with notable music directors like Khayyam, R. D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem-Shravan, Anand-Milind during the 1980s and 1990s. He also sang for actors like Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and others.
While, late Mukesh Chand Mathur was considered to be one of the most popular and acclaimed playback singers of the Hindi film industry. His song ‘Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai’ from the film ‘Rajnigandha’ (1973) had won him the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
Nitin Mukesh Mathur is known for his work as a playback singer in Hindi films as well as Bhajans. He has worked with notable music directors like Khayyam, R. D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Rajesh Roshan, Nadeem-Shravan, Anand-Milind during the 1980s and 1990s. He also sang for actors like Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and others.
While, late Mukesh Chand Mathur was considered to be one of the most popular and acclaimed playback singers of the Hindi film industry. His song ‘Kai Baar Yuhi Dekha Hai’ from the film ‘Rajnigandha’ (1973) had won him the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
- 8/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A modern example of India’s shared heritage with Iran, her career was itself nothing short of a film story. Enamoured of the silver screen when young, she began with child roles. but on coming of age, found no major actor ready to share screen space with her apart from a reel – and real life – strongman, until the foremost thespian of the time gave her a rare chance.
After Dilip Kumar agreed to Mumtaz (Askari) as one of the romantic partners for one of the twins in “Ram Aur Shyam” (1967), there was no looking back for her. Male actors, who had once spurned her as a ‘B-grade’ actress were now more than ready to accept her. She was so much sought after that a superstar of the time, with whom she had a string of successes, reportedly went into a sulk if she acted with other heroes.
But Mumtaz, who,...
After Dilip Kumar agreed to Mumtaz (Askari) as one of the romantic partners for one of the twins in “Ram Aur Shyam” (1967), there was no looking back for her. Male actors, who had once spurned her as a ‘B-grade’ actress were now more than ready to accept her. She was so much sought after that a superstar of the time, with whom she had a string of successes, reportedly went into a sulk if she acted with other heroes.
But Mumtaz, who,...
- 8/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 28 (Ians) Basking in the success of their film ‘The Kashmir Files’, the director-producer duo Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and his wife Pallavi Joshi are now soaking in the beauty of Kashmir, as they went on a shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar after promoting their new series ‘The Kashmir Files Unreported’.
The duo had earlier announced the series which will unveil the dark truths of the Kashmir Genocide and proceeded to unveil the trailer at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (Skicc) in Srinagar, amid a series promotions in Kashmir.
Later, while sipping the traditional Kashmiri Kahwa chai, the couple also revealed that they had long been craving for some relaxing moments in between their strenuous work schedules and nothing could have been better than choosing Kashmir.
Talking about the beauty of Kashmir and Dal Lake, Vivek Agnihotri said: “Yeh Vishwa ki sabse khubsoorat jagah hai aur yeh sabse...
The duo had earlier announced the series which will unveil the dark truths of the Kashmir Genocide and proceeded to unveil the trailer at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (Skicc) in Srinagar, amid a series promotions in Kashmir.
Later, while sipping the traditional Kashmiri Kahwa chai, the couple also revealed that they had long been craving for some relaxing moments in between their strenuous work schedules and nothing could have been better than choosing Kashmir.
Talking about the beauty of Kashmir and Dal Lake, Vivek Agnihotri said: “Yeh Vishwa ki sabse khubsoorat jagah hai aur yeh sabse...
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Parambrata Chattopadhyay is the latest actor to play Oscar-winning Indian master Satyajit Ray’s detective Prodosh Chandra Mitter Aka Feluda in streamer ZEE5 Global’s series “Shabash Feluda.”
Feluda first appeared in the Ray family’s Bengali-language magazine Sandesh in 1965. Ray directed two Feluda films, “The Golden Fortress” (1974) and “The Elephant God” (1978), where the Bengali detective was played by his frequent collaborator Soumitra Chatterjee. Feluda has subsequently been played by a range of Indian actors, including Shashi Kapoor, Abir Chatterjee, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Indraneil Sengupta and Bangladesh’s Ahmed Rubel.
The detective is part of the fabric of growing up in West Bengal and Bangladesh, akin to what Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple used to be for several generations in the west.
Chattopadhyay first interpreted the detective in 2017 for series “Feluda” for Bangladesh’s Bioscopelive which he directed and also played Feluda. “It was a very radical interpretation...
Feluda first appeared in the Ray family’s Bengali-language magazine Sandesh in 1965. Ray directed two Feluda films, “The Golden Fortress” (1974) and “The Elephant God” (1978), where the Bengali detective was played by his frequent collaborator Soumitra Chatterjee. Feluda has subsequently been played by a range of Indian actors, including Shashi Kapoor, Abir Chatterjee, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Indraneil Sengupta and Bangladesh’s Ahmed Rubel.
The detective is part of the fabric of growing up in West Bengal and Bangladesh, akin to what Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple used to be for several generations in the west.
Chattopadhyay first interpreted the detective in 2017 for series “Feluda” for Bangladesh’s Bioscopelive which he directed and also played Feluda. “It was a very radical interpretation...
- 6/13/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Guru Dutt’s masterpiece ‘Pyaasa’ (1957), just before its soulful dirge on relationships, shows two poets reciting ‘shers’. The elder one later also politely reprimands a guest for his snide remark at the “servant” (Dutt), who had begun humming “Jaane woh kaise log the..”, declaring: “Mian, shayri koi daulat-mando ke jagir thodi hai”. Though unnamed, his appearance, sher, and comment were enough to identify him.
The unnamed actor was representing Ali Sikandar ‘Jigar Moradabadi’, who, in his heyday, was so known by his persona – an intense gaze but an air of absent-mindedness too, groomed beard but slightly unkempt long hair, traditional garb and courtly behaviour, as well as poetry, that he could be shown without being named.
‘Jigar’ is seen as the last standard-bearer of the classical ghazal, or the ghazal’s classical tradition, but was rather a ‘bridge’, between its highpoint in the mid-19th century and its transition to the 20th century and beyond.
The unnamed actor was representing Ali Sikandar ‘Jigar Moradabadi’, who, in his heyday, was so known by his persona – an intense gaze but an air of absent-mindedness too, groomed beard but slightly unkempt long hair, traditional garb and courtly behaviour, as well as poetry, that he could be shown without being named.
‘Jigar’ is seen as the last standard-bearer of the classical ghazal, or the ghazal’s classical tradition, but was rather a ‘bridge’, between its highpoint in the mid-19th century and its transition to the 20th century and beyond.
- 4/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
And this was recognised by his peers. There is a story that once he and Raj Kapoor were at the Calcutta airport in 1973, when a cinema fan went to the latter to get his autograph and was told to approach Dutt first, with the master showman saying that he was only a "star", but Dutt was an actor!
While Dutt’s sense of timing, the funny intonation, and the maniacal gleam and laughter he could produce at will, served him well in comedy as "Gol Maal" (1979), "Rang Birangi" – with its slapstick chase through a children’s playground, "Kissi Se Na Kehna" (both 1983), "Lakhon Ki Baat" (1984), et al, attest, he could deftly turn the same mannerisms to display a marked unrepentant villainy.
Be it as the leader of the 40 thieves in "Marjina Abdulla", the crafty munim Ghoshal who drives the hero (Uttam Kumar) to utter despair in "Amanush", as corrupt and...
While Dutt’s sense of timing, the funny intonation, and the maniacal gleam and laughter he could produce at will, served him well in comedy as "Gol Maal" (1979), "Rang Birangi" – with its slapstick chase through a children’s playground, "Kissi Se Na Kehna" (both 1983), "Lakhon Ki Baat" (1984), et al, attest, he could deftly turn the same mannerisms to display a marked unrepentant villainy.
Be it as the leader of the 40 thieves in "Marjina Abdulla", the crafty munim Ghoshal who drives the hero (Uttam Kumar) to utter despair in "Amanush", as corrupt and...
- 3/29/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The youngest of Bollywood’s famous Kapoor brothers, he did not have their one defining and enduring cinematic image – Raj’s naive "tramp" identity in the Charlie Chaplin tradition or Shammi’s Elvis-like jiving, rebellious "playboy" persona, but went to surpass both in sheer diversity of his acting.
With his copybook good looks, rakish smile, infectious charm, toothy grin and languid drawl, or the air of earnestness, playing romantic roles, be they of businessmen, police inspectors, college students, et al came naturally to him, but Shashi Kapoor went on to play more ‘common man’ roles, decadent princes, aging poets and even angels with the same charm and intensity.
Born on March 18, 1938 in the then Calcutta to Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsarn ‘Rama’ Devi, Balbir Raj ‘Shashi’ Kapoor was destined to walk in his family’s footsteps on the silver screen.
Though he first appeared on screen as a child artiste in...
With his copybook good looks, rakish smile, infectious charm, toothy grin and languid drawl, or the air of earnestness, playing romantic roles, be they of businessmen, police inspectors, college students, et al came naturally to him, but Shashi Kapoor went on to play more ‘common man’ roles, decadent princes, aging poets and even angels with the same charm and intensity.
Born on March 18, 1938 in the then Calcutta to Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsarn ‘Rama’ Devi, Balbir Raj ‘Shashi’ Kapoor was destined to walk in his family’s footsteps on the silver screen.
Though he first appeared on screen as a child artiste in...
- 3/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 16 (Ians) Veteran actress and former Miss India Zeenat Aman, who recently made a splash with her Instagram debut, shared a picture from her film ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’. The old picture has a sepia tone.
The picture belongs to the look test from the film, which was directed by Raj Kapoor and starred his younger brother Shashi Kapoor.
Taking to her Instagram on Thursday, the actress shared the picture as she revealed the history behind the picture in the caption, “This picture was taken by photographer Jp Singhal during a look test for ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ around 1977. We shot the series at Rk Studios, and my costumes were designed by Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya.”
She then made an important point surrounding the concept of obscenity in the caption, “Anyone acquainted with the history of Bollywood will know that there was much controversy and brouhaha about my character Rupa in Satyam Shivam Sundaram.
The picture belongs to the look test from the film, which was directed by Raj Kapoor and starred his younger brother Shashi Kapoor.
Taking to her Instagram on Thursday, the actress shared the picture as she revealed the history behind the picture in the caption, “This picture was taken by photographer Jp Singhal during a look test for ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ around 1977. We shot the series at Rk Studios, and my costumes were designed by Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya.”
She then made an important point surrounding the concept of obscenity in the caption, “Anyone acquainted with the history of Bollywood will know that there was much controversy and brouhaha about my character Rupa in Satyam Shivam Sundaram.
- 2/16/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Directed by National Award winner Hansel Mehta, the new thriller Faraaz releases in theaters on February 3. Based on the real-life attack that ravaged a Dhaka cafe, the gripping film is a tense hostage drama that unfolds over one claustrophobic night.
The film is the debut for Shashi Kapoor‘s grandson, Zahan Kapoor as the lead and Pareash Rawal’s son Aditya plays the antagonist. Produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and filmmaker Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Media Workst, Faraaz, also features Juhi Babbar, Aamir Ali, and Pallak Lalwani.
Synopsis: The month of Ramadan was bloodied by the worst terrorist attack Bangladesh had ever witnessed. Around 8pm, 5 boys entered an upscale restaurant opening fire, killing all a dozen hostages in a matter of a few minutes and taking everyone else hostage. Mortified nationals were glued to their tv sets as the Holy Artisan bakery in Gulshan, Dhaka, was taken hostage along with 50 odd people.
The film is the debut for Shashi Kapoor‘s grandson, Zahan Kapoor as the lead and Pareash Rawal’s son Aditya plays the antagonist. Produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and filmmaker Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Media Workst, Faraaz, also features Juhi Babbar, Aamir Ali, and Pallak Lalwani.
Synopsis: The month of Ramadan was bloodied by the worst terrorist attack Bangladesh had ever witnessed. Around 8pm, 5 boys entered an upscale restaurant opening fire, killing all a dozen hostages in a matter of a few minutes and taking everyone else hostage. Mortified nationals were glued to their tv sets as the Holy Artisan bakery in Gulshan, Dhaka, was taken hostage along with 50 odd people.
- 2/1/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The first model to make it big in Bollywood, she went on to make her name as an actress ready for unconventional and ‘bold’ (for the time) roles, usually playing independent-minded, “Westernised” women and rarely sporting saris or other Indian dresses onscreen. Unfazed at the overt “sexualisation” of her onscreen persona, Zeenat Aman went on to score a string of successes in many Bollywood classics.
But Zeenar Aman, who turns 71 on Saturday (November 19), does not need to be only remembered for playing the rebellious, tuned-out Jasbir Jaiswal/Janice in “Hare Rama Hare Krishna”, or guitar-strumming “lal kapde wali memsahab” Sunita in “Yaadon ki Baraat” (1973), or Sheela, or rather, ‘Laila’, of “Qurbani” (1980), or Sheetal of “Dostana” (1980).
The petite yet buxom actress with her exotic and sensual looks was as effective as playing the hapless, abused Rani Ranjit Singh in “Dhund” (1973), the gold-digger Sheetal in “Roti Kapada Aur Makaan” (1974), prostitute-going-straight Nisha in...
But Zeenar Aman, who turns 71 on Saturday (November 19), does not need to be only remembered for playing the rebellious, tuned-out Jasbir Jaiswal/Janice in “Hare Rama Hare Krishna”, or guitar-strumming “lal kapde wali memsahab” Sunita in “Yaadon ki Baraat” (1973), or Sheela, or rather, ‘Laila’, of “Qurbani” (1980), or Sheetal of “Dostana” (1980).
The petite yet buxom actress with her exotic and sensual looks was as effective as playing the hapless, abused Rani Ranjit Singh in “Dhund” (1973), the gold-digger Sheetal in “Roti Kapada Aur Makaan” (1974), prostitute-going-straight Nisha in...
- 11/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
He carved himself into the history of Bollywood playing – in his first major role – a foul-mouthed, sadistic, and vicious brigand, but there was much more to him than just being Gabbar Singh of “Sholay”. While Amjad Khan’s oeuvre of over 220 films has him playing the villainous ‘heavy’, usually against Amitabh Bachchan, he also excelled in more positive and even comic roles.
And then, he was capable enough to hold a long discussion on various issues with Satyajit Ray.
Take his Filmfare Awards nominations as one metric. Amjad Khan was nominated seven times in the prime of his acting career from 1976 to 1986 – five times for Best Supporting Actor (including two nominations in one year once) and two times as Best Performance in a Comic Role (both in the same year), and won twice in the first category and once in the second.
In the first category, apart from “Sholay” in...
And then, he was capable enough to hold a long discussion on various issues with Satyajit Ray.
Take his Filmfare Awards nominations as one metric. Amjad Khan was nominated seven times in the prime of his acting career from 1976 to 1986 – five times for Best Supporting Actor (including two nominations in one year once) and two times as Best Performance in a Comic Role (both in the same year), and won twice in the first category and once in the second.
In the first category, apart from “Sholay” in...
- 11/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Cohen Film Collection Restoring More Merchant Ivory Classics, Including Duo’s First Film (Exclusive)
Cohen Film Collection is continuing its restorations of classic Merchant Ivory productions, among them 1963’s “The Householder,” the first film collaboration between Ismail Merchant and James Ivory.
The classics label of Cohen Media Group, Cohen Film Collection is lining up the restorations of four titles that also include the 1977 episodic romantic drama “Roseland,” with Teresa Wright and Christopher Walken, and two films directed by Merchant, “In Custody” (1994), featuring Shashi Kapoor, and “The Proprietor” (1996), starring Jeanne Moreau.
Tim Lanza, Cohen Film Collection vice president and archivist, says he chose “In Custody” – Merchant’s feature directorial debut — and “The Proprietor” in particular “because James Ivory was keen to have a rerelease of some of the films that were directed by Ismael Merchant himself.”
“The Householder” and “In Custody” are also among Merchant Ivory’s India-set films, which Lanza is likewise excited to reintroduce to audiences.
Cohen Film Collection acquired a number of...
The classics label of Cohen Media Group, Cohen Film Collection is lining up the restorations of four titles that also include the 1977 episodic romantic drama “Roseland,” with Teresa Wright and Christopher Walken, and two films directed by Merchant, “In Custody” (1994), featuring Shashi Kapoor, and “The Proprietor” (1996), starring Jeanne Moreau.
Tim Lanza, Cohen Film Collection vice president and archivist, says he chose “In Custody” – Merchant’s feature directorial debut — and “The Proprietor” in particular “because James Ivory was keen to have a rerelease of some of the films that were directed by Ismael Merchant himself.”
“The Householder” and “In Custody” are also among Merchant Ivory’s India-set films, which Lanza is likewise excited to reintroduce to audiences.
Cohen Film Collection acquired a number of...
- 10/20/2022
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
Zahan Kapoor debuts as the lead in “Faraaz,” which has its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival’s Thrill strand.
The film is based on based on an incident in July 2016, where armed gunmen held up customers at the Holey Artisan Bakery, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for 12 hours, before killing 20 of them and two of the bakery staff. Two police officers and five of the gunmen died in a shootout.
“Faraaz” is directed by Hansal Mehta (“Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story”) and produced by T-Series, part of its 100-film slate, Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks (“Article 15”) and Mahana Films.
“It means the world to me to have the backing of stalwart filmmakers for my very first film – it has been nothing short of a privilege working alongside them and the rest of the crew. I think everyone really believed in Hansal Mehta’s vision and gave it their...
The film is based on based on an incident in July 2016, where armed gunmen held up customers at the Holey Artisan Bakery, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for 12 hours, before killing 20 of them and two of the bakery staff. Two police officers and five of the gunmen died in a shootout.
“Faraaz” is directed by Hansal Mehta (“Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story”) and produced by T-Series, part of its 100-film slate, Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks (“Article 15”) and Mahana Films.
“It means the world to me to have the backing of stalwart filmmakers for my very first film – it has been nothing short of a privilege working alongside them and the rest of the crew. I think everyone really believed in Hansal Mehta’s vision and gave it their...
- 10/12/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
After running for more than three months, the celebrity reality show ‘Ravivaar with Star Parivaar’ ended with a grand finale on late Sunday.
The show saw families of popular daily soaps competing with each other for the trophy, which was finally lifted by the longest-running ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehalata Hai’ (Yrkkh) family.
It was a neck-to-neck competition between the finalists including ‘Imlie’, ‘Anupamaa’ and ‘Yrkkh’ soap families.
All of them had to guess the songs from the tunes being played. The first two songs were rightly identified by the ‘Imlie’ and ‘Anupamaa’ families, respectively, last two were guessed by the ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehalata Hai’ family and thus they emerged as the winners. Pranali Rathod, who plays Akshara in ‘Yrkkh’, lifted the trophy and also picked up the cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.
The finale night also saw amazing performances on tracks such as ‘Dum Maro Dum’ and ‘Hawa Hawaii...
The show saw families of popular daily soaps competing with each other for the trophy, which was finally lifted by the longest-running ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehalata Hai’ (Yrkkh) family.
It was a neck-to-neck competition between the finalists including ‘Imlie’, ‘Anupamaa’ and ‘Yrkkh’ soap families.
All of them had to guess the songs from the tunes being played. The first two songs were rightly identified by the ‘Imlie’ and ‘Anupamaa’ families, respectively, last two were guessed by the ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehalata Hai’ family and thus they emerged as the winners. Pranali Rathod, who plays Akshara in ‘Yrkkh’, lifted the trophy and also picked up the cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.
The finale night also saw amazing performances on tracks such as ‘Dum Maro Dum’ and ‘Hawa Hawaii...
- 9/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
After running for more than three months, the celebrity reality show ‘Ravivaar with Star Parivaar’ ended with a grand finale on late Sunday. The show saw families of popular daily soaps competing with each other for the trophy, which was finally lifted by the longest running ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehalata Hai’ (Yrkkh) family.
It was a neck-to-neck competition between the finalists including ‘Imlie’, ‘Anupamaa’ and ‘Yrkkh’ soap families.
All of them had to guess the songs from the tunes being played. The first two songs were rightly identified by the ‘Imlie’ and ‘Anupamaa’ families, respectively, last two were guessed by the ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehalata Hai’ family and thus they emerged as the winners. Pranali Rathod, who plays Akshara in ‘Yrkkh’, lifted the trophy and also picked up the cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.
The finale night also saw amazing performances on tracks such as ‘Dum Maro Dum’ and ‘Hawa...
It was a neck-to-neck competition between the finalists including ‘Imlie’, ‘Anupamaa’ and ‘Yrkkh’ soap families.
All of them had to guess the songs from the tunes being played. The first two songs were rightly identified by the ‘Imlie’ and ‘Anupamaa’ families, respectively, last two were guessed by the ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehalata Hai’ family and thus they emerged as the winners. Pranali Rathod, who plays Akshara in ‘Yrkkh’, lifted the trophy and also picked up the cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.
The finale night also saw amazing performances on tracks such as ‘Dum Maro Dum’ and ‘Hawa...
- 9/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By numbers, her work in the Hindi film industry seems quite scanty — at 33 films in around a decade and a half. But the statistics fail to reveal that, save around five, all were box-office hits, and some of them broke new ground, making her one of the most popular and successful actresses of all times — and a fashion icon too.
Though she struck gold right from her debut as female lead, and went on to become an “in demand” actress for everything, from frothy romances to tear-jerkers, Sadhana is most remembered for her trademark hairstyle — the famous “Sadhana cut” of fringes or short bangs (itself inspired by the elfin and charming Audrey Hepburn) — and pioneering form-fitting kurtas and churidar pyjamas.
But in her comparatively limited outings, Sadhana, who was born on this day in 1941, showcased her acting prowess. She could essay roles of a rich heiress to a village belle...
Though she struck gold right from her debut as female lead, and went on to become an “in demand” actress for everything, from frothy romances to tear-jerkers, Sadhana is most remembered for her trademark hairstyle — the famous “Sadhana cut” of fringes or short bangs (itself inspired by the elfin and charming Audrey Hepburn) — and pioneering form-fitting kurtas and churidar pyjamas.
But in her comparatively limited outings, Sadhana, who was born on this day in 1941, showcased her acting prowess. She could essay roles of a rich heiress to a village belle...
- 9/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Shivkumar Sharma, Hindustani classical musician and co-composer of several memorable Bollywood film soundtracks for the late Yash Chopra, died on Tuesday in Mumbai. He was 84.
Sharma, addressed by the honorific Pandit, had kidney related ailments for the past six months and eventually succumbed to a cardiac arrest.
Born in Jammu, Northern India, Sharma became a exponent of the classical instrument santoor. Already well known in Hindustani music circles, he shot to international prominence in 1967 when he recorded the album “Call of the Valley” alongside his long time collaborator flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and guitarist Brij Bhushan Kabra for Emi.
While their classical music careers flourished, Sharma and Chaurasia also composed several Bollywood film soundtracks for eminent filmmaker Yash Chopra, beginning with “Silsila” (1981), starring Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Jaya Bachchan and Sanjeev Kumar. Under the screen credit Shiv-Hari, they composed seven more soundtracks for Chopra including “Faasle” (1985). “Vijay” (1988) “Chandni” (1989) “Lamhe” (1991) “Parampara...
Sharma, addressed by the honorific Pandit, had kidney related ailments for the past six months and eventually succumbed to a cardiac arrest.
Born in Jammu, Northern India, Sharma became a exponent of the classical instrument santoor. Already well known in Hindustani music circles, he shot to international prominence in 1967 when he recorded the album “Call of the Valley” alongside his long time collaborator flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and guitarist Brij Bhushan Kabra for Emi.
While their classical music careers flourished, Sharma and Chaurasia also composed several Bollywood film soundtracks for eminent filmmaker Yash Chopra, beginning with “Silsila” (1981), starring Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Jaya Bachchan and Sanjeev Kumar. Under the screen credit Shiv-Hari, they composed seven more soundtracks for Chopra including “Faasle” (1985). “Vijay” (1988) “Chandni” (1989) “Lamhe” (1991) “Parampara...
- 5/10/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Nicholas Meyer’s ‘other’ fantastic film project was ignored for all the wrong reasons; Pierce Brosnan fills a heroic leading role in a revisit of The Stranglers of Bombay, but filmed on location with great attention to authentic details. An officer of the East India Company detects an incredibly murderous cult of Kali-worshipping Thugs, a criminal underclass of thieves that practice ritual mass murder. The story has roots in history, snarled in colonial injustice and xenophobia. It’s a period picture unafraid to be controversial. Also starring Saeed Jaffrey and Helena Mitchell.
The Deceivers
Blu-ray
The Cohen Film Collection / Kino
1988 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 103 min. / Street Date November 16, 2021 / Available from Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Saeed Jaffrey, Shashi Kapoor, Helena Michell, Keith Michell, David Robb.
Cinematography: Walter Lassally
Art Directors: Gianfranco Fumagalli, Ram Yedekar
Film Editor: Richard Trevor
Original Music: John Scott
Written by Michael Hirst from the novel by John Masters
Produced by Ismail Merchant,...
The Deceivers
Blu-ray
The Cohen Film Collection / Kino
1988 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 103 min. / Street Date November 16, 2021 / Available from Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Saeed Jaffrey, Shashi Kapoor, Helena Michell, Keith Michell, David Robb.
Cinematography: Walter Lassally
Art Directors: Gianfranco Fumagalli, Ram Yedekar
Film Editor: Richard Trevor
Original Music: John Scott
Written by Michael Hirst from the novel by John Masters
Produced by Ismail Merchant,...
- 11/9/2021
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Meenakshi Sundareshwar(Netflix)
Starring Abhimanyu Dassani, Sanya Malhotra
Directed by Vivek Soni
This could have been a lovely story of a newly-married couple groping its way through the new experience, finding themselves stranded in the journey and then coming back together. Initially Meenakshi Sundareshwar reminded me of Basu Chatterjee’s Piya Ka Ghar where the problem faced by the newlyweds was quite simple: privacy.
This one goes for more. In trying to wind its way through the newly weds’ adjustment problems, the plot ties itself up into knots. Soon we are watching a film about a Tamilian couple from Madurai who are incompatible because… ummm.. she loves Rajinikant (first day first show) and he hates movies(they put him to sleep). Okay, too minor a reason for marital discord? Then try this: he has to move to Bengaluru for a job leaving his new bride behind with his family(no ogres there,...
Starring Abhimanyu Dassani, Sanya Malhotra
Directed by Vivek Soni
This could have been a lovely story of a newly-married couple groping its way through the new experience, finding themselves stranded in the journey and then coming back together. Initially Meenakshi Sundareshwar reminded me of Basu Chatterjee’s Piya Ka Ghar where the problem faced by the newlyweds was quite simple: privacy.
This one goes for more. In trying to wind its way through the newly weds’ adjustment problems, the plot ties itself up into knots. Soon we are watching a film about a Tamilian couple from Madurai who are incompatible because… ummm.. she loves Rajinikant (first day first show) and he hates movies(they put him to sleep). Okay, too minor a reason for marital discord? Then try this: he has to move to Bengaluru for a job leaving his new bride behind with his family(no ogres there,...
- 11/5/2021
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Indian cinema superstar Rajinikanth, 70, will be the 2021 recipient of 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. It carries a cash prize of Inr 1 million.
Announcing the award on Thursday, Prakash Javadekar, India’s information and broadcasting minister tweeted: “Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji. His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic.”
The award jury consisted of filmmaker Subhash Ghai, musicians Asha Bhonsle and Shankar Mahadevan, and actors Mohanlal and Biswajit Chatterjee.
Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji
His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has...
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. It carries a cash prize of Inr 1 million.
Announcing the award on Thursday, Prakash Javadekar, India’s information and broadcasting minister tweeted: “Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji. His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic.”
The award jury consisted of filmmaker Subhash Ghai, musicians Asha Bhonsle and Shankar Mahadevan, and actors Mohanlal and Biswajit Chatterjee.
Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji
His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has...
- 4/1/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, March 22 (Ians) Eminent writer-filmmaker Sagar Sarhadi, who breathed life into emotional roller coasters of Bollywood in the late 70s and the 80s, is no more. He breathed his last at his residence in the the city following age-related ailments. He was 88.
Poet, lyricist, scriptwriter Javed Akhtar tweeted: "Sagar Sarhadi a veteran theater and film writer who wrote films like Kabhi Kabhi, Noori and directed Baazaar has passed away. My heart felt condolences to the late bachelor's nephew Ramesh Talwar."
Sarhadi passed away late Sunday night after several days in ICU, media reports said.
"Saddened to hear about the demise of Veteran Writer and Director Sagar Sarhadi. My thoughts and prayers with the family. Heartfelt Condolences," tweeted Supriya Sule, Ncp MP.
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff confirmed the death sharing a monochrome picture on social media, which he captioned: "Will Miss You...... R.I.P."
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta too paid his tribute on Twitter.
Poet, lyricist, scriptwriter Javed Akhtar tweeted: "Sagar Sarhadi a veteran theater and film writer who wrote films like Kabhi Kabhi, Noori and directed Baazaar has passed away. My heart felt condolences to the late bachelor's nephew Ramesh Talwar."
Sarhadi passed away late Sunday night after several days in ICU, media reports said.
"Saddened to hear about the demise of Veteran Writer and Director Sagar Sarhadi. My thoughts and prayers with the family. Heartfelt Condolences," tweeted Supriya Sule, Ncp MP.
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff confirmed the death sharing a monochrome picture on social media, which he captioned: "Will Miss You...... R.I.P."
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta too paid his tribute on Twitter.
- 3/22/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Amitabh Bachchan on Monday revealed that shooting for his upcoming film MayDay has taken him to the same spot where he shot iconic scenes of the Bollywood classic Deewar 42 year ago.
"Looking back on time .. see that arch in the stone building at the back .. in a shadow loop .. Police Officer Shashi Kapoor shoots his brother Vijay in Deewar at that spot in film .. today shooting same place for Mayday... 42 years later... Deewar made in 1979 to today 2021...Been a while," he wrote on Instagram, along with many of himself on location for his upcoming project.
The iconic actor also took to his official blog to revisit memories of working on Deewar.
"The works of the day of Mayday... the place of several and the most memorable in the arch at the back in the architecture , the bullet in the back, the brother, the temple the Mother, the death and the finest written.
"Looking back on time .. see that arch in the stone building at the back .. in a shadow loop .. Police Officer Shashi Kapoor shoots his brother Vijay in Deewar at that spot in film .. today shooting same place for Mayday... 42 years later... Deewar made in 1979 to today 2021...Been a while," he wrote on Instagram, along with many of himself on location for his upcoming project.
The iconic actor also took to his official blog to revisit memories of working on Deewar.
"The works of the day of Mayday... the place of several and the most memorable in the arch at the back in the architecture , the bullet in the back, the brother, the temple the Mother, the death and the finest written.
- 2/8/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
ObituaryChatterjee was considered one of the first proponents of the naturalistic style of acting in Bengali cinema, a trademark of Satyajit Ray's movies.PTIImage: Wikimedia Commons/Biswarup GangulyHe was the actor who epitomised the best of world cinema, transcending the boundaries of country, state and language to give expression to Satyajit Ray's cinematic vision and get framed in celluloid greatness. But the legacy of Soumitra Chatterjee, who died on Sunday at the age of 85, is not limited to the Ray firmament, just as he was never only a Bengali star of Bengali cinema. The suave actor of the world, sometimes called last of the Mohicans and familiar to students of cinema anywhere in the globe, acted in 14 Ray films and over 300 others, gracefully transitioning into commercial cinema in a variety of roles. He made his presence felt on the stage too as actor, playwright and director. One of the...
- 11/15/2020
- by Nitin
- The News Minute
Tollywood Nani is playing a serial killer in this film which will release directly on Amazon Prime Video on September 5.Jahnavi ReddyDirector Mohana Krishna Indraganti One of the biggest direct Ott (Over-theTop) releases in Telugu so far, V is all set to release this Saturday on Amazon Prime Video. Starring Nani, Sudheer Babu, Nivetha Thomas and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead roles, the film is a neo-noir thriller with heavy emotions and drama, as director Mohana Krishna Indraganti describes it. The film has Nani playing a psychopathic serial killer, while Sudheer Babu plays a celebrated cop on a mission to chase him down. The pandemic disrupted the initial plans of an Ugadi release in March. After a long wait of five months, V is now releasing on Amazon Prime Video directly. Tnm spoke to the filmmaker — whose works include the widely popular Ashta Chamma and the more recent film...
- 9/3/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
In observance of India’s Independence Day on Aug. 15 we decided to put together an intro to Hindi films for those interested in dipping their toes in one of the largest film industries in the world. We limited it to Hindi films from Mumbai (except “Bombay”) as India produces nearly 2,000 films a year and has been in the biz since the early 20th century.
Anand
This 1971 drama about a cancer patient who takes up residence in his doctor’s home and changes the latter’s life is a three-hankie film filled with quotable lines by Gulzar. With only four songs, from composer Salil Chowdhury, and no dancing in this original story toplined by Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna was directed by top helmer Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Available on YouTube.
Bombay
Mani Ratnam adapted this love story of an interreligious couple, set against the backdrop of the 1993 Hindu-Muslim riots in Mumbai. With...
Anand
This 1971 drama about a cancer patient who takes up residence in his doctor’s home and changes the latter’s life is a three-hankie film filled with quotable lines by Gulzar. With only four songs, from composer Salil Chowdhury, and no dancing in this original story toplined by Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna was directed by top helmer Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Available on YouTube.
Bombay
Mani Ratnam adapted this love story of an interreligious couple, set against the backdrop of the 1993 Hindu-Muslim riots in Mumbai. With...
- 8/15/2020
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
In his super-prolific career Rishi Kapoor did a lot of junk films. The movies were rancid in their demerits. But Rishi was never short of a miracle even in the films that insulted his incredible talent. Try these, and you’ll know what I mean.
1.Zehreela Insaan (1974): Right after the gentle romance of Bobby, Rishi Kapoor pasted a mean moustache on his face and played a grey character, a rebel without a cause who can only be tamed by his beloved Masterji, played by Pran who played Rishi’s stern father in Bobby. Rishi falls in love with two women.The first played by Moushumi Chatterjee is forcibly married to a shady man. She ends up a sex worker. Watch Rishi face when he meets her many years later and she tells him her story in the unbearably poignant Lata Mangeshkar song Arrey suno kahani…. This was the first...
1.Zehreela Insaan (1974): Right after the gentle romance of Bobby, Rishi Kapoor pasted a mean moustache on his face and played a grey character, a rebel without a cause who can only be tamed by his beloved Masterji, played by Pran who played Rishi’s stern father in Bobby. Rishi falls in love with two women.The first played by Moushumi Chatterjee is forcibly married to a shady man. She ends up a sex worker. Watch Rishi face when he meets her many years later and she tells him her story in the unbearably poignant Lata Mangeshkar song Arrey suno kahani…. This was the first...
- 5/8/2020
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Hailing from an acting dynasty in Indian cinema, the Chandni star, who has died aged 67, played the sweet-natured eternal juvenile roles that stole the audience’s hearts
The story of Rishi Kapoor is a love story: he was loved as the chubby and cherubic child star who morphed into an irresistible, indefatigable romantic lead in dozens of comedies, dramas, musicals and thrillers. He famously fell in love with his leading lady Neetu Singh, married her, appeared in dozens more love stories with Neetu on the big screen – and the public fell in love with them both. Then, as the 21st century brought a career shift into twinkly-eyed avuncular character roles (and occasional bad guys) the public fell for him all over again. His loss is an awful blow so soon after Irrfan Khan’s death and also the loss in 2018 of Rishi’s frequent co-star Sridevi.
Rishi and Neetu had...
The story of Rishi Kapoor is a love story: he was loved as the chubby and cherubic child star who morphed into an irresistible, indefatigable romantic lead in dozens of comedies, dramas, musicals and thrillers. He famously fell in love with his leading lady Neetu Singh, married her, appeared in dozens more love stories with Neetu on the big screen – and the public fell in love with them both. Then, as the 21st century brought a career shift into twinkly-eyed avuncular character roles (and occasional bad guys) the public fell for him all over again. His loss is an awful blow so soon after Irrfan Khan’s death and also the loss in 2018 of Rishi’s frequent co-star Sridevi.
Rishi and Neetu had...
- 4/30/2020
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
For almost as long as there has been Bollywood, there has been a Kapoor involved in a major way. The seemingly never-ending dynasty that has ruled Bollywood forever started with the greatest actor of his day Prithviraj Kapoor, was extended sideways by his distant cousin and long-time film producer Surinder Kapoor and continues to this day with such disparate names as Armaan Jain, Sara Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja.
In between, there are no lack of star-studded names: Raj Kapoor, Boney Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan (yes to name drop too). Each has evolved their own style in their own time and in doing so has moulded Bollywood around them in both big and small ways. Yet, what has always been constant has been the power that they have delivered to Bollywood music through the ages, each performance creating a legend. So here we look at the...
In between, there are no lack of star-studded names: Raj Kapoor, Boney Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan (yes to name drop too). Each has evolved their own style in their own time and in doing so has moulded Bollywood around them in both big and small ways. Yet, what has always been constant has been the power that they have delivered to Bollywood music through the ages, each performance creating a legend. So here we look at the...
- 4/17/2020
- by Swarup Chakravarthy
- Bollyspice
While we get to watch new films all the time, the lockdown could be a golden chance to catch up with a few classics across genres. Digital platforms are overflowing with them, and you would literally be spoilt for choice selecting some really enjoyable stuff that has come out of Bollywood over the decades. Twenty-one days, it would seem, is too short a time to catch up with what really defines vintage Bollywood and is available in the Ott libraries.
Ians picks a few old films that you might want to revisit, that will let you relax and bust the stress of lockdown. Of course, this is not a definitive list.
* Chupke Chupke (1975)
Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the comedy film is about a man pretending to be a driver and fooling his wife's brother-in-law as an attempt to prove that the brother-in-law is not as smart as he claims to be.
Ians picks a few old films that you might want to revisit, that will let you relax and bust the stress of lockdown. Of course, this is not a definitive list.
* Chupke Chupke (1975)
Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the comedy film is about a man pretending to be a driver and fooling his wife's brother-in-law as an attempt to prove that the brother-in-law is not as smart as he claims to be.
- 3/31/2020
- GlamSham
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday posted a 30-year-old picture where he is seen with his "Brahmastra" co-star Ranbir Kapoor, then a little boy.
Big B uploaded a collage of 'then and now' photos of the two on Instagram and Twitter.
Also Read:?Amitabh Bachchan shares an heartfelt message for Shweta Bachchan
"Then and Now .. the wide eyed Ranbir on sets of Ajooba with Shashi ji and me .. and the dominant Ranbir today on sets of Brahmastra with me ... 1990 to 2020 !!!! Phew !! Been a while," Big B wrote.
In the images, Amitabh be seen greeting little Ranbir as he stands beside his late granduncle Shashi Kapoor on the set of the film "Ajooba". The collage also has a picture of Ranbir and Big B on the set of their upcoming movie "Brahmastra".
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, "Brahmastra: Part One" is set to release in five languages -- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and...
Big B uploaded a collage of 'then and now' photos of the two on Instagram and Twitter.
Also Read:?Amitabh Bachchan shares an heartfelt message for Shweta Bachchan
"Then and Now .. the wide eyed Ranbir on sets of Ajooba with Shashi ji and me .. and the dominant Ranbir today on sets of Brahmastra with me ... 1990 to 2020 !!!! Phew !! Been a while," Big B wrote.
In the images, Amitabh be seen greeting little Ranbir as he stands beside his late granduncle Shashi Kapoor on the set of the film "Ajooba". The collage also has a picture of Ranbir and Big B on the set of their upcoming movie "Brahmastra".
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, "Brahmastra: Part One" is set to release in five languages -- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and...
- 2/27/2020
- GlamSham
Shukranu movie review is here. Produced by Reliance Entertainment and Sweta Agnihotri , the humorous take on sterilization premieres on ZEE5 from February 14, 2020. Directed by Bishnu Dev Halder, the movie stars Divyenndu Sharma, Shweta Basu Prasad and Sheetal Thakur in lead roles. So does the movie ?delivers?? Let?s find out in the movie review of Shukranu.
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
This is something uniquely quirky that can make Shoojit Sircar (director of Vicky Donor) and the legendary actor, writer, producer and director late I.S. Johar smile with pride. To know why?. Please read on.??
What is Shukranu?
Shukranu bole toh, matlab, it means sperm.
The Story of Shukranu
Set during the emergency, Shukranu is the story of (Inder) Divyenndu Sharma who is forced to undergo sterilization just two days before his marriage with Reema (Shweta Basu Prasad). The incident haunts him and prevents Inder to get close his newlywed wife.
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
This is something uniquely quirky that can make Shoojit Sircar (director of Vicky Donor) and the legendary actor, writer, producer and director late I.S. Johar smile with pride. To know why?. Please read on.??
What is Shukranu?
Shukranu bole toh, matlab, it means sperm.
The Story of Shukranu
Set during the emergency, Shukranu is the story of (Inder) Divyenndu Sharma who is forced to undergo sterilization just two days before his marriage with Reema (Shweta Basu Prasad). The incident haunts him and prevents Inder to get close his newlywed wife.
- 2/13/2020
- GlamSham
Actress Karisma Kapoor took to Instagram and posted a picture that captures four generations of the extended Kapoor clan in one frame.
The picture was clicked at the annual Christmas lunch of the family, and it is quite the definitive portrait of one of Bollywood's biggest filmi clans.
Also Read:?Akshay Kumar starrer 'Jaanwar' completes 20 Years
"Merry Christmas from Us!" wrote Karisma, as caption with the pic.
In the picture, one can spot Karisma, and her parents Randhir Kapoor and Babita, sister Kareena who came with husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur, their cousin Ranbir Kapoor, who arrived with Alia Bhatt. Ranbir's parents Rishi and Neetu Kapoor can be spotted, too. Karisma's children Samaira and Kiaan are also in the frame, as is her cousin Armaan Jain. Neila Devi, wife Randhir and Rishi's late uncle Shammi Kapoor is also in the picture.
The lunch was hosted by late Shashi Kapoor...
The picture was clicked at the annual Christmas lunch of the family, and it is quite the definitive portrait of one of Bollywood's biggest filmi clans.
Also Read:?Akshay Kumar starrer 'Jaanwar' completes 20 Years
"Merry Christmas from Us!" wrote Karisma, as caption with the pic.
In the picture, one can spot Karisma, and her parents Randhir Kapoor and Babita, sister Kareena who came with husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur, their cousin Ranbir Kapoor, who arrived with Alia Bhatt. Ranbir's parents Rishi and Neetu Kapoor can be spotted, too. Karisma's children Samaira and Kiaan are also in the frame, as is her cousin Armaan Jain. Neila Devi, wife Randhir and Rishi's late uncle Shammi Kapoor is also in the picture.
The lunch was hosted by late Shashi Kapoor...
- 12/26/2019
- GlamSham
Panipat
Starring Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker
Costume dramas in Indian cinema frequently mistake flamboyance and bombast for nostalgic entertainment. Panipat is the first film of its genre that doesn’t insult history by distorting and subverting it to suit the filmmaker’s massy purposes. Even when Sadashiv Rao Bhau, Gowariker’s 18th century Maratha warrior who dreamt of a united India to fight foreign invasion and who craved for no throne or crown, goes to war he carries himself with the dignity of a peacenik.
One of the film’s finest dialogues and there many luminously written lines in this fine historical drama comes when Sadashiv catches his wife trying out the crown in front of the mirror.
“Taj pehna nahin jata, pehnaya jata hai,” he gently tells his impulsive brave and devoted wife.
Elsewhere, before he leaves for war with the Islamic invader...
Starring Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker
Costume dramas in Indian cinema frequently mistake flamboyance and bombast for nostalgic entertainment. Panipat is the first film of its genre that doesn’t insult history by distorting and subverting it to suit the filmmaker’s massy purposes. Even when Sadashiv Rao Bhau, Gowariker’s 18th century Maratha warrior who dreamt of a united India to fight foreign invasion and who craved for no throne or crown, goes to war he carries himself with the dignity of a peacenik.
One of the film’s finest dialogues and there many luminously written lines in this fine historical drama comes when Sadashiv catches his wife trying out the crown in front of the mirror.
“Taj pehna nahin jata, pehnaya jata hai,” he gently tells his impulsive brave and devoted wife.
Elsewhere, before he leaves for war with the Islamic invader...
- 12/6/2019
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
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