It’s quite rare for actors to grow up on screen, but Farida Jalal is one such actor who has portrayed an array of characters in the space of the hero’s sister, a mother, and now a grandmother.
While Hollywood has Leonardo DiCaprio, who started his career at the age of 17, India has Rishi Kapoor, Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, and Farida Jalal. All of their careers are textbooks in cinematic longevity.
Farida started her journey at 17 with the film ‘Taqdeer’, a role offered to her by Tarachand Barjatya, grandfather of Sooraj Barjatya. How she was offered her first role has a story of its own, something that rarely happens to artistes. She was a part of the United Film Producers Talent Hunt, which she went on to win, where her co-finalist happened to be the first superstar of Hindi cinema, Rajesh Khanna.
Tarachand was sitting in the audience while Kaka...
While Hollywood has Leonardo DiCaprio, who started his career at the age of 17, India has Rishi Kapoor, Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, and Farida Jalal. All of their careers are textbooks in cinematic longevity.
Farida started her journey at 17 with the film ‘Taqdeer’, a role offered to her by Tarachand Barjatya, grandfather of Sooraj Barjatya. How she was offered her first role has a story of its own, something that rarely happens to artistes. She was a part of the United Film Producers Talent Hunt, which she went on to win, where her co-finalist happened to be the first superstar of Hindi cinema, Rajesh Khanna.
Tarachand was sitting in the audience while Kaka...
- 5/2/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Payal Rohatgi, who was in the national capital on Wednesday to attend an art exhibition at the India International Centre (Iic), said she would have been a part of the Startup Mahakumbh had she known Prime Minister Narendra Modi was attending the event.
The actress, who is working on her own healthy living and fitness startups, was visiting the multi-media exhibition, ‘Self-Discovery via Rediscovering India’, curated by Neville Tuli’s Tuli Research Centre for India Studies. She was accompanied by her husband, celebrity wrestler Sangram Singh.
Rohatgi said, “Just today, I got to know that Pm Modi attended the Startup Mahakumbh,” she said. “I wish I knew about it earlier. I would have definitely been a part of the event.”
She took the opportunity to praise Pm Modi’s efforts to nurture the startup ecosystem in the country and encourage inventive young men and women. Pm Modi attended the three-day...
The actress, who is working on her own healthy living and fitness startups, was visiting the multi-media exhibition, ‘Self-Discovery via Rediscovering India’, curated by Neville Tuli’s Tuli Research Centre for India Studies. She was accompanied by her husband, celebrity wrestler Sangram Singh.
Rohatgi said, “Just today, I got to know that Pm Modi attended the Startup Mahakumbh,” she said. “I wish I knew about it earlier. I would have definitely been a part of the event.”
She took the opportunity to praise Pm Modi’s efforts to nurture the startup ecosystem in the country and encourage inventive young men and women. Pm Modi attended the three-day...
- 3/20/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Notorious for terrorising at least two generations of top heroes – in reel life – with just his trademark glare, steely voice, and facial expressions ranging from ferocious to sneering, he especially stood out for his film relations with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whom he once bested onscreen with two words.
In one standard of the lost-and-found potboiler genre, Amitabh, with his role’s habitual insouciance, asks a stern-looking, impeccably-dressed character: “Aap kaun hai mai-baap?”. Pat came the terse reply: “Tumhara baap”.
This was “Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977) – one of the 11 that Pran, born on this day (February 12) in 1920 – did with the Big B, playing with his father two times more or a reluctant ally. Of these, at least 9 are intrinsic to the Bachchan legend, including “Zanjeer” (1973), “Don” (1978), “Naseeb” (1981), “Kaalia” (1981), “Sharaabi” (1984), and “Shahenshah” (1988)
Pran also had a major part in launching the Big B’s path to stardom as it was he – and...
In one standard of the lost-and-found potboiler genre, Amitabh, with his role’s habitual insouciance, asks a stern-looking, impeccably-dressed character: “Aap kaun hai mai-baap?”. Pat came the terse reply: “Tumhara baap”.
This was “Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977) – one of the 11 that Pran, born on this day (February 12) in 1920 – did with the Big B, playing with his father two times more or a reluctant ally. Of these, at least 9 are intrinsic to the Bachchan legend, including “Zanjeer” (1973), “Don” (1978), “Naseeb” (1981), “Kaalia” (1981), “Sharaabi” (1984), and “Shahenshah” (1988)
Pran also had a major part in launching the Big B’s path to stardom as it was he – and...
- 2/12/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
I noticed something curious. Director Siddharth Anand of the film ‘Fighter’ says that his film flopped because 90% of Indian moviegoers have never sat in an airplane! I was amazed, amused, but, most of all, I was worried. Worried, because this is how the maker of a Rs 400-crore film thinks!
My mind instantly went back to Shakti Samanta’s ‘An Evening In Paris’ (1967), where a bikini-clad Sharmila Tagore is sea skiing as Shammi Kapoor courts her hanging from a helicopter. After learning what Malhotra had said to explain why his film had failed, I wondered how many people hang from a helicopter to court a woman! I don’t know anybody who has done such a thing and still, ‘An Evening In Paris’ was a major hit! I can cite hundreds of such examples.
Of course, the audience must first identify with the subject of a film. The other factor...
My mind instantly went back to Shakti Samanta’s ‘An Evening In Paris’ (1967), where a bikini-clad Sharmila Tagore is sea skiing as Shammi Kapoor courts her hanging from a helicopter. After learning what Malhotra had said to explain why his film had failed, I wondered how many people hang from a helicopter to court a woman! I don’t know anybody who has done such a thing and still, ‘An Evening In Paris’ was a major hit! I can cite hundreds of such examples.
Of course, the audience must first identify with the subject of a film. The other factor...
- 2/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Music composer Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, of Laxmikant-Pyarelal fame, has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, not only as a celebration of his musical prowess, but also in acknowledgment of his role in defining the golden era of Hindi film music.
The octogenarian learnt the basics of music from his father, the renowned trumpeteer of his time, Ramprasad ‘Babaji’ Sharma. He then aced the violin under the guidance of the Goan musician Anthony Gonsalves, whom he went on to immortalise in the song ‘My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves’, which was picturised on Amitabh Bachchan (who also contributed to the vocals) in the 1977 film ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’.
Pyarelal teamed up with Laxmikant Kudalkar and they worked in more than 750 Hindi films between 1963 to 1998. They collaborated with the biggest names of the industry, including Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Shakti Samanta, Manmohan Desai and Yash Chopra.
The duo, whose partnership spanned over three decades,...
The octogenarian learnt the basics of music from his father, the renowned trumpeteer of his time, Ramprasad ‘Babaji’ Sharma. He then aced the violin under the guidance of the Goan musician Anthony Gonsalves, whom he went on to immortalise in the song ‘My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves’, which was picturised on Amitabh Bachchan (who also contributed to the vocals) in the 1977 film ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’.
Pyarelal teamed up with Laxmikant Kudalkar and they worked in more than 750 Hindi films between 1963 to 1998. They collaborated with the biggest names of the industry, including Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Shakti Samanta, Manmohan Desai and Yash Chopra.
The duo, whose partnership spanned over three decades,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Vote For The Best Actor With A Difference In Koimoi Audience Poll 2023 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
The year 2023 saw a string of performances that touched a note in our hearts. In our annual tradition of acknowledging the best acts, films, performances, and scenes offered by some of the best films of the year, we are back with Koimoi Audience Poll 2023.
Last year saw some brilliant films like 12th Fail and some commercial blockbusters like Animal. But amidst all the chest-thumping, some performances did not reach the public eye or took a lot of time and effort to reach the audiences.
Still, they made an impact strong and cemented their position in the audience’s hearts as well. These performances need all the applause irrespective of whether the films they were a part of were commercially taken off or tanked.
Trending Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Omg 2’s Akshay Kumar To Animal’s...
The year 2023 saw a string of performances that touched a note in our hearts. In our annual tradition of acknowledging the best acts, films, performances, and scenes offered by some of the best films of the year, we are back with Koimoi Audience Poll 2023.
Last year saw some brilliant films like 12th Fail and some commercial blockbusters like Animal. But amidst all the chest-thumping, some performances did not reach the public eye or took a lot of time and effort to reach the audiences.
Still, they made an impact strong and cemented their position in the audience’s hearts as well. These performances need all the applause irrespective of whether the films they were a part of were commercially taken off or tanked.
Trending Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Omg 2’s Akshay Kumar To Animal’s...
- 1/22/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s masterpiece 12th Fail depicts an ordinary man’s extraordinary journey to achieve his dreams of becoming an honest and hardworking law enforcement officer. The lead protagonist of the film, Manoj Kunar Sharma (portrayed by Vikrant Massey), is a character inspired by the real-life Ips officer, Manoj Kumar Sharma, who remained inexhaustible in his hard work to make his dream come true. Manoj Sharma, just as depicted in the film, was from a very underprivileged family in a village in Madhya Pradesh, but from a very young age, he was committed to bringing about a change in his family’s financial and social status, but not by cheating. Let’s take a deep dive into Manoj Sharma’s character arc to learn about his journey from darkness to light.
Manoj Sharma grew up witnessing poverty, deprivation, and humiliation. Seeing the corruption of government employees and teachers, Manoj...
Manoj Sharma grew up witnessing poverty, deprivation, and humiliation. Seeing the corruption of government employees and teachers, Manoj...
- 12/30/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Content is king is the belief the film industry has thrived upon all along. An appropriate casting as per the needs of the story completed the basics of making a film. A director craved for a good performer rather than a star and did not chase a star just for the sake of it.
It was because of content that films with no star value such as ‘Saraswatichandra’ (Manish), ‘Kora Kagaz’, ‘Dosti’ (Sudhir and Sushil) and ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (Salman Khan) went on to become hits. These are just a few examples.
Rajesh Khanna had delivered many flops before he could give his first hit and so had Amitabh Bachchan. When a good script that matched their talent and persona came up, it made them a star.
When a star is born thanks to a few huge hits, everybody wants to cast him and this phenomenon causes the downfall of a star.
It was because of content that films with no star value such as ‘Saraswatichandra’ (Manish), ‘Kora Kagaz’, ‘Dosti’ (Sudhir and Sushil) and ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (Salman Khan) went on to become hits. These are just a few examples.
Rajesh Khanna had delivered many flops before he could give his first hit and so had Amitabh Bachchan. When a good script that matched their talent and persona came up, it made them a star.
When a star is born thanks to a few huge hits, everybody wants to cast him and this phenomenon causes the downfall of a star.
- 11/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Content is king is the belief the film industry has thrived upon all along. An appropriate casting as per the needs of the story completed the basics of making a film. A director craved for a good performer rather than a star and did not chase a star just for the sake of it.
It was because of content that films with no star value such as ‘Saraswatichandra’ (Manish), ‘Kora Kagaz’, ‘Dosti’ (Sudhir and Sushil) and ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (Salman Khan) went on to become hits. These are just a few examples.
Rajesh Khanna had delivered many flops before he could give his first hit and so had Amitabh Bachchan. When a good script that matched their talent and persona came up, it made them a star.
When a star is born thanks to a few huge hits, everybody wants to cast him and this phenomenon causes the downfall of a star.
It was because of content that films with no star value such as ‘Saraswatichandra’ (Manish), ‘Kora Kagaz’, ‘Dosti’ (Sudhir and Sushil) and ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (Salman Khan) went on to become hits. These are just a few examples.
Rajesh Khanna had delivered many flops before he could give his first hit and so had Amitabh Bachchan. When a good script that matched their talent and persona came up, it made them a star.
When a star is born thanks to a few huge hits, everybody wants to cast him and this phenomenon causes the downfall of a star.
- 11/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is known for sharing fun anecdotes on the sets of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’, has now turned a love guru for the contestant, and suggested him some romantic dating ideas.
In the episode 66 of the knowledge based reality show, host Amitabh welcomed Shaikh Ajmat from Balasore, Odisha to the hot seat.
The contestant said after coming to the hot seat: “Sir, I’ve been trying for many days to get here. Sir, I’ll tell you what happens. This is not just an opportunity for me. It’s a fresh start in life. It’s not just a game to me. I come from a small village. You see, making it to a city like Mumbai… Words fail me, sir. Coming to the sets of Kbc in Mumbai, taking my first flight and my first stay in a hotel! I had never imagined this in my entire life.
In the episode 66 of the knowledge based reality show, host Amitabh welcomed Shaikh Ajmat from Balasore, Odisha to the hot seat.
The contestant said after coming to the hot seat: “Sir, I’ve been trying for many days to get here. Sir, I’ll tell you what happens. This is not just an opportunity for me. It’s a fresh start in life. It’s not just a game to me. I come from a small village. You see, making it to a city like Mumbai… Words fail me, sir. Coming to the sets of Kbc in Mumbai, taking my first flight and my first stay in a hotel! I had never imagined this in my entire life.
- 11/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is known for sharing fun anecdotes on the sets of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’, has now turned a love guru for the contestant, and suggested him some romantic dating ideas.
In the episode 66 of the knowledge based reality show, host Amitabh welcomed Shaikh Ajmat from Balasore, Odisha to the hot seat.
The contestant said after coming to the hot seat: “Sir, I’ve been trying for many days to get here. Sir, I’ll tell you what happens. This is not just an opportunity for me. It’s a fresh start in life. It’s not just a game to me. I come from a small village. You see, making it to a city like Mumbai… Words fail me, sir. Coming to the sets of Kbc in Mumbai, taking my first flight and my first stay in a hotel! I had never imagined this in my entire life.
In the episode 66 of the knowledge based reality show, host Amitabh welcomed Shaikh Ajmat from Balasore, Odisha to the hot seat.
The contestant said after coming to the hot seat: “Sir, I’ve been trying for many days to get here. Sir, I’ll tell you what happens. This is not just an opportunity for me. It’s a fresh start in life. It’s not just a game to me. I come from a small village. You see, making it to a city like Mumbai… Words fail me, sir. Coming to the sets of Kbc in Mumbai, taking my first flight and my first stay in a hotel! I had never imagined this in my entire life.
- 11/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
New Delhi, Nov 12 (Ians) The festivities are on and the anticipation for the celebrations in the evening is building up as Diwali is here.
On this Diwali, here are our suggestions for the Top 10 movie tracks to celebrate the festival of lights with songs that can make you sing, dance, smile, or just put you in a great mood:
‘Deepavali Deepavali’ (‘Mudduni Maava’) – Perhaps the ultimate song for celebrating Diwali, this song from the 1993 Kannada film starring veteran actors Shashi Kumar, and Shruti in the lead role, is a timeless Diwali song. It was sung by the legendary actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar, alongside composer S.P Balasubrahmanyam, and Manjula Gururaja. However, this is sadly one of the most overlooked songs for Diwali. The go-to song for the celebrations, ‘Deepavali Deepavali’ is nonetheless a timeless song which is perfectly suited for the occasion.
‘Naatu Naatu’ (‘Rrr’) – While not a song of Diwali by itself,...
On this Diwali, here are our suggestions for the Top 10 movie tracks to celebrate the festival of lights with songs that can make you sing, dance, smile, or just put you in a great mood:
‘Deepavali Deepavali’ (‘Mudduni Maava’) – Perhaps the ultimate song for celebrating Diwali, this song from the 1993 Kannada film starring veteran actors Shashi Kumar, and Shruti in the lead role, is a timeless Diwali song. It was sung by the legendary actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar, alongside composer S.P Balasubrahmanyam, and Manjula Gururaja. However, this is sadly one of the most overlooked songs for Diwali. The go-to song for the celebrations, ‘Deepavali Deepavali’ is nonetheless a timeless song which is perfectly suited for the occasion.
‘Naatu Naatu’ (‘Rrr’) – While not a song of Diwali by itself,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Nov 12 (Ians) The festivities are on and the anticipation for the celebrations in the evening is building up as Diwali is here.
On this Diwali, here are our suggestions for the Top 10 movie tracks to celebrate the festival of lights with songs that can make you sing, dance, smile, or just put you in a great mood:
‘Deepavali Deepavali’ (‘Mudduni Maava’) – Perhaps the ultimate song for celebrating Diwali, this song from the 1993 Kannada film starring veteran actors Shashi Kumar, and Shruti in the lead role, is a timeless Diwali song. It was sung by the legendary actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar, alongside composer S.P Balasubrahmanyam, and Manjula Gururaja. However, this is sadly one of the most overlooked songs for Diwali. The go-to song for the celebrations, ‘Deepavali Deepavali’ is nonetheless a timeless song which is perfectly suited for the occasion.
‘Naatu Naatu’ (‘Rrr’) – While not a song of Diwali by itself,...
On this Diwali, here are our suggestions for the Top 10 movie tracks to celebrate the festival of lights with songs that can make you sing, dance, smile, or just put you in a great mood:
‘Deepavali Deepavali’ (‘Mudduni Maava’) – Perhaps the ultimate song for celebrating Diwali, this song from the 1993 Kannada film starring veteran actors Shashi Kumar, and Shruti in the lead role, is a timeless Diwali song. It was sung by the legendary actor and singer Dr. Rajkumar, alongside composer S.P Balasubrahmanyam, and Manjula Gururaja. However, this is sadly one of the most overlooked songs for Diwali. The go-to song for the celebrations, ‘Deepavali Deepavali’ is nonetheless a timeless song which is perfectly suited for the occasion.
‘Naatu Naatu’ (‘Rrr’) – While not a song of Diwali by itself,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Mumbai, Nov 12 (Ians) Something strange is happening in the Hindi film industry. The makers swore by creativity and fought for creative liberty. In this new era of profits being the priority, creativity has gone out of the window!
And not only creativity, but also ethics and a sense of fair play have been compromised by all sectors concerned. Be it film production or exhibition.
Everyone is taking the other for granted and, as a result, the movie-going public is being short-changed. And institutions such as the Censor Board are being taken for granted.
Take for instance the trend of Ott platforms adding back the cuts imposed by the Censor Board for theatrical releases when films are streamed on Ott! In this instance, both are being taken on a ride: the Cbfc, whose cuts are disregarded, and the audience, which pays hefty admission rates for cinema tickets but don’t get...
And not only creativity, but also ethics and a sense of fair play have been compromised by all sectors concerned. Be it film production or exhibition.
Everyone is taking the other for granted and, as a result, the movie-going public is being short-changed. And institutions such as the Censor Board are being taken for granted.
Take for instance the trend of Ott platforms adding back the cuts imposed by the Censor Board for theatrical releases when films are streamed on Ott! In this instance, both are being taken on a ride: the Cbfc, whose cuts are disregarded, and the audience, which pays hefty admission rates for cinema tickets but don’t get...
- 11/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Mumbai, Nov 12 (Ians) Something strange is happening in the Hindi film industry. The makers swore by creativity and fought for creative liberty. In this new era of profits being the priority, creativity has gone out of the window!
And not only creativity, but also ethics and a sense of fair play have been compromised by all sectors concerned. Be it film production or exhibition.
Everyone is taking the other for granted and, as a result, the movie-going public is being short-changed. And institutions such as the Censor Board are being taken for granted.
Take for instance the trend of Ott platforms adding back the cuts imposed by the Censor Board for theatrical releases when films are streamed on Ott! In this instance, both are being taken on a ride: the Cbfc, whose cuts are disregarded, and the audience, which pays hefty admission rates for cinema tickets but don’t get...
And not only creativity, but also ethics and a sense of fair play have been compromised by all sectors concerned. Be it film production or exhibition.
Everyone is taking the other for granted and, as a result, the movie-going public is being short-changed. And institutions such as the Censor Board are being taken for granted.
Take for instance the trend of Ott platforms adding back the cuts imposed by the Censor Board for theatrical releases when films are streamed on Ott! In this instance, both are being taken on a ride: the Cbfc, whose cuts are disregarded, and the audience, which pays hefty admission rates for cinema tickets but don’t get...
- 11/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Farah Khan on Wednesday shared a cryptic post hinting at an upcoming biopic, which is speculated to be made on businessman Raj Kundra. Taking to Instagram, Farah shared a Reel with comedian and rapper Munawar Faruqui.
In the short and mysterious video, the duo talked about making a biopic project on ‘Raj’, leaving fans to connect the dots that they are in fact discussing about making a biopic on the “Mask man” Raj Kundra himself.
The video shows Farah wearing a red and white striped shirt and paired it with blue pants. She is sitting on a couch with Munawar, and says to him: “Yaar Munawar koi picture ka idea soch”.
Munawar says, “biopic bana de kya”. Farah seems excited on Munawar’s idea and says, “arey biopics bahut chal rahi hai”.
Then Munawar says, “Raj par bana de mast”. Farah said: “tameez se naam le, Raj Kapoor ji hain,...
In the short and mysterious video, the duo talked about making a biopic project on ‘Raj’, leaving fans to connect the dots that they are in fact discussing about making a biopic on the “Mask man” Raj Kundra himself.
The video shows Farah wearing a red and white striped shirt and paired it with blue pants. She is sitting on a couch with Munawar, and says to him: “Yaar Munawar koi picture ka idea soch”.
Munawar says, “biopic bana de kya”. Farah seems excited on Munawar’s idea and says, “arey biopics bahut chal rahi hai”.
Then Munawar says, “Raj par bana de mast”. Farah said: “tameez se naam le, Raj Kapoor ji hain,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Filmmaker Farah Khan on Wednesday shared a cryptic post hinting at an upcoming biopic, which is speculated to be made on businessman Raj Kundra. Taking to Instagram, Farah shared a Reel with comedian and rapper Munawar Faruqui.
In the short and mysterious video, the duo talked about making a biopic project on ‘Raj’, leaving fans to connect the dots that they are in fact discussing about making a biopic on the “Mask man” Raj Kundra himself.
The video shows Farah wearing a red and white striped shirt and paired it with blue pants. She is sitting on a couch with Munawar, and says to him: “Yaar Munawar koi picture ka idea soch”.
Munawar says, “biopic bana de kya”. Farah seems excited on Munawar’s idea and says, “arey biopics bahut chal rahi hai”.
Then Munawar says, “Raj par bana de mast”. Farah said: “tameez se naam le, Raj Kapoor ji hain,...
In the short and mysterious video, the duo talked about making a biopic project on ‘Raj’, leaving fans to connect the dots that they are in fact discussing about making a biopic on the “Mask man” Raj Kundra himself.
The video shows Farah wearing a red and white striped shirt and paired it with blue pants. She is sitting on a couch with Munawar, and says to him: “Yaar Munawar koi picture ka idea soch”.
Munawar says, “biopic bana de kya”. Farah seems excited on Munawar’s idea and says, “arey biopics bahut chal rahi hai”.
Then Munawar says, “Raj par bana de mast”. Farah said: “tameez se naam le, Raj Kapoor ji hain,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 26 (Ians) One of Hindi films’ most talented and versatile actresses – and still going strong, the exquisite and enchanting Waheeda Rehman, who caps a remarkable stint with the prestigious Dadasahab Phalke Award, carved out a niche with confident renditions of unconventional roles, including some very bold for the era – and could have spelled doom to her career.
Starting with Telugu and Tamil films in 1955 before switching over to Hindi cinema the following year, she did the usual roles expected of Hindi film actresses but also went on to play a prostitute, a gangster’s moll, a nautanki actress, a woman who walks out of a marriage without regrets, et al – but with such innate grace that she has always been a byword for refined sensibility.
Born in fairly comfortable circumstances – her father was a Deputy Commissioner – on February 3, 1939 in what was Chingalpet town of the Madras Presidency, Waheeda...
Starting with Telugu and Tamil films in 1955 before switching over to Hindi cinema the following year, she did the usual roles expected of Hindi film actresses but also went on to play a prostitute, a gangster’s moll, a nautanki actress, a woman who walks out of a marriage without regrets, et al – but with such innate grace that she has always been a byword for refined sensibility.
Born in fairly comfortable circumstances – her father was a Deputy Commissioner – on February 3, 1939 in what was Chingalpet town of the Madras Presidency, Waheeda...
- 9/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Traveling towards Raichur from Bellary in Karnataka, we had a tea break at this place. The tea stall owner, a Telugu settled in Karnataka (this region was part of erstwhile Hyderabad Karnataka), was playing songs of Mukesh on his ramshackle of a tape recorder. On further enquiry, he informed that his tea stall is thronged by the nearby residents and the labourers who work in different projects and they love to hear songs of Mukesh as they identify with the kind of songs that he sung or was fortunate to sing which endeared him and continues to endear him to the proletariat of the country.
Traveling towards Raichur from Bellary in Karnataka _ pic courtesy Nalin Rai
Recently, his 100th birth anniversary (22nd July) was celebrated and on this occasion even Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the contribution of Mukesh in Hindi cinema and underlined that “his golden voice and soul...
Traveling towards Raichur from Bellary in Karnataka _ pic courtesy Nalin Rai
Recently, his 100th birth anniversary (22nd July) was celebrated and on this occasion even Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the contribution of Mukesh in Hindi cinema and underlined that “his golden voice and soul...
- 8/4/2023
- by Nalin Rai
- 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
‘Bhed Chaal’ is a Hindi proverb very much used in relation to the Hindi film industry. It means that one huge success is followed by numerous other attempts. Original ideas are at a premium in the Hindi film industry. The makers either depend on a foreign film, or a novel, or a South Indian film for a subject.
Filmmakers always want to play safe because the risk factor is always high. The distributor, while being wined and dined, gets a sales pitch, like “Zanjeer se kam nahi hamari picture…” and such. Many smaller-budget imitations of ‘Sholay’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewaar’ and other such films flooded the market. That is to say, if one action film worked, many more were certain to follow.
With the introduction of the video format followed by CDs, the trend changed to copying Hollywood films. A star was sent two videos or discs to watch, and they were...
Filmmakers always want to play safe because the risk factor is always high. The distributor, while being wined and dined, gets a sales pitch, like “Zanjeer se kam nahi hamari picture…” and such. Many smaller-budget imitations of ‘Sholay’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewaar’ and other such films flooded the market. That is to say, if one action film worked, many more were certain to follow.
With the introduction of the video format followed by CDs, the trend changed to copying Hollywood films. A star was sent two videos or discs to watch, and they were...
- 6/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
She was noted for her wide range of roles in a career that spanned six decades of her career but she is remembered the most for playing mother to many of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars, including Amitabh Bachchan.
Here’s our pick of seven films where Hindi cinema’s longest-serving mother was at her best.
1. ‘Faraar’: A 1975 crime drama directed by Shanker Mukherjee, ‘Faraar’ starred Sulochna as Amitabh Bachchan’s mother. The film follows the story of a middle-class man, Rajesh, essayed by the Big B, who avenges the rape and murder of his sister. The film also stars Sharmila Tagore, Sanjeev Kumar, Sajjan, Agha and Bhagwan Dada. Priyadarshan remade the movie in Malayalam by Priyadarshan as ‘Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya’.
2. ‘Prem Nagar’: The 1974 Hindi-language romantic drama directed by K.S. Prakash Rao has Sulochana playing mother to Hema Malini’s character. The film follows Karan Singh (Rajesh Khanna), who...
Here’s our pick of seven films where Hindi cinema’s longest-serving mother was at her best.
1. ‘Faraar’: A 1975 crime drama directed by Shanker Mukherjee, ‘Faraar’ starred Sulochna as Amitabh Bachchan’s mother. The film follows the story of a middle-class man, Rajesh, essayed by the Big B, who avenges the rape and murder of his sister. The film also stars Sharmila Tagore, Sanjeev Kumar, Sajjan, Agha and Bhagwan Dada. Priyadarshan remade the movie in Malayalam by Priyadarshan as ‘Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya’.
2. ‘Prem Nagar’: The 1974 Hindi-language romantic drama directed by K.S. Prakash Rao has Sulochana playing mother to Hema Malini’s character. The film follows Karan Singh (Rajesh Khanna), who...
- 6/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The industry churned out as many as 180 to 200 films a year not long ago and all of them for theatrical releases. There were no video, Ott or telefilms in those days. Even two top-draw stars did not mind their films releasing simultaneously and, usually, both did very well.
An undeclared understanding would be arrived at when two major films avoided clashing. Yet, there was rarely an occasion when a film enjoyed a solo release. The norm was one major film and anywhere between one to three or more other films per week. If the big film drew full houses, the other films benefited with what was called the overflow of that big film.
All films got equal playtime and, as a result, a small film stood as much a chance to score big as the major film of the week. The biggest example is that of ‘Sholay’ and ‘Jai Santoshi...
An undeclared understanding would be arrived at when two major films avoided clashing. Yet, there was rarely an occasion when a film enjoyed a solo release. The norm was one major film and anywhere between one to three or more other films per week. If the big film drew full houses, the other films benefited with what was called the overflow of that big film.
All films got equal playtime and, as a result, a small film stood as much a chance to score big as the major film of the week. The biggest example is that of ‘Sholay’ and ‘Jai Santoshi...
- 6/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 15 (Ians) A compendium of three volumes with Judgments spanning from the year 1988 till 2022 covering Arbitration Act 1940 and 1996, the book titled ‘Supreme Court on Commercial Arbitration’ by Dr. Manoj Kumar and fore worded by R. Venkataramani was released on May 13 being the founders day of Hammurabi & Solomon Partners.
Welcoming a galaxy of judges and legal luminaries, Shweta Bharti, Senior partner of Hammurabi & Solomon Partners explained that in view of the substantial jurisprudence laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the evolution of Arbitration in the country, a need was felt to put all the significant Judgments of the Apex Court on Commercial Arbitration at one place to have a better understanding on how the law has evolved over the past century.
Giving the opening address, Dr. Lalit Bhasin, President of the Society of Indian Law Firms and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (India Chapter) said this contribution...
Welcoming a galaxy of judges and legal luminaries, Shweta Bharti, Senior partner of Hammurabi & Solomon Partners explained that in view of the substantial jurisprudence laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the evolution of Arbitration in the country, a need was felt to put all the significant Judgments of the Apex Court on Commercial Arbitration at one place to have a better understanding on how the law has evolved over the past century.
Giving the opening address, Dr. Lalit Bhasin, President of the Society of Indian Law Firms and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (India Chapter) said this contribution...
- 5/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 6 (Ians) The World Charity Boxing (Wcb) organisation on Saturday gave a brief introduction about its mission and ongoing charity work, as well as to announce the upcoming charity boxing match between Olympian Manoj Kumar and Ks Vinod.
Wcb is a renowned platform that has gained popularity in the USA, UK, Australia, and other European countries. The organization aims to promote sports culture all over the world and is dedicated to the noble cause of serving humanity through sports charity. Wcb provides a platform for everyone, including celebrities and other sportsmen, to fight for 2 minutes and 3 rounds as per the professional boxing method.
The upcoming charity boxing match between Olympian Manoj Kumar and Ks Vinod is another step taken by Wcb towards achieving its mission. The match is scheduled to take place in October in the United States, and all proceeds will go towards various charitable causes.
Wcb...
Wcb is a renowned platform that has gained popularity in the USA, UK, Australia, and other European countries. The organization aims to promote sports culture all over the world and is dedicated to the noble cause of serving humanity through sports charity. Wcb provides a platform for everyone, including celebrities and other sportsmen, to fight for 2 minutes and 3 rounds as per the professional boxing method.
The upcoming charity boxing match between Olympian Manoj Kumar and Ks Vinod is another step taken by Wcb towards achieving its mission. The match is scheduled to take place in October in the United States, and all proceeds will go towards various charitable causes.
Wcb...
- 5/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chennai, April 29 (Ians) Bengaluru riders dominated the proceedings with Abdul Shaikh bagging a double while Chennai’s Jagathishree topped the girls’ section on the opening day of the first round of Mmsc fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2023 here on Saturday.
While Shaikh topped in the 2-Stroke 131-165cc and Up to 130cc categories, Jagathishree (One Racing) from Chennai emerged winner in the girls’ class while another local rider Saravanan E. claimed the honours in the 4-Stroke Up to 165cc (Super Sport Indian) category in the Championship, powered by Vamcy Merla, which got off to a fine start at the Madras International Circuit, here.
The day’s proceedings were delayed by about two hours due to heavy showers, but the promoters, Madras Motor Sports Club, stepped up to the challenge and completed the day’s scheduled programme.
The event concludes on Sunday, which will see the “big boys” on...
While Shaikh topped in the 2-Stroke 131-165cc and Up to 130cc categories, Jagathishree (One Racing) from Chennai emerged winner in the girls’ class while another local rider Saravanan E. claimed the honours in the 4-Stroke Up to 165cc (Super Sport Indian) category in the Championship, powered by Vamcy Merla, which got off to a fine start at the Madras International Circuit, here.
The day’s proceedings were delayed by about two hours due to heavy showers, but the promoters, Madras Motor Sports Club, stepped up to the challenge and completed the day’s scheduled programme.
The event concludes on Sunday, which will see the “big boys” on...
- 4/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
"Bhagne ki koshish mat karna. Humne tumhe chaaron taraf se gher liya hai. Bhalai isi mein hai ke tum apne aap ko kanoon ke hawaale kar do," or its near variants, became the template for the denouement of scores of action Hindi films from the 1950s to the 1980s, as a pistol-toting Iftekhar, usually accompanied by a squad of policemen, reached the spot to rescue the hero and heroine and/or round up the villains.
While his near-contemporary Jagdish Raj (Khurana) holds the record of maximum outings as a police officer in Hindi films (144), Iftekhar was not far behind with 75-odd such roles, playing an Inspector/Dsp/Sp/Commissioner in top films like "Ab Dilli Dur Nahin" (1957), "Guide" (1965), "Teesri Manzil" (1966), "Do Dooni Char" (1968), "Ittefaq" (1969), "Johny Mera Naam" (1970), "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" (1971), "Zanjeer" (1973), "Majboor" (1974), "Fakira" (1976), "Don" (1978) and "Krodhi" (1981), among others.
His performances were so convincing that several times, he was saluted...
While his near-contemporary Jagdish Raj (Khurana) holds the record of maximum outings as a police officer in Hindi films (144), Iftekhar was not far behind with 75-odd such roles, playing an Inspector/Dsp/Sp/Commissioner in top films like "Ab Dilli Dur Nahin" (1957), "Guide" (1965), "Teesri Manzil" (1966), "Do Dooni Char" (1968), "Ittefaq" (1969), "Johny Mera Naam" (1970), "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" (1971), "Zanjeer" (1973), "Majboor" (1974), "Fakira" (1976), "Don" (1978) and "Krodhi" (1981), among others.
His performances were so convincing that several times, he was saluted...
- 2/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Retired army officer Yogendra Singh Yadav has shared how he fought for 22 days, and how difficult it was for them to fight at the height of 17,000 feet at Tiger Hill, which is Drass-Kargil area of Ladakh, and lose his soldiers during the Kargil war.
He appeared on the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’ as a celebrity guest for the ‘Republic Day’ special episode and recalled the Kargil War of 1999.
During a conversation, singer and judge, Vishal Dadlani said: “Today, we can breathe and live freely because of such brave army officers.”
He also revealed that by receiving the Param Vir Chakra award for the Kargil war at the age of 19, he became the youngest person to get the award.
As the army and navy officers supported their favourite contestant on the show, Yogendra also came in support of Chirag Kotwal and appreciated his performance on the patriotic track ‘Hai Preet...
He appeared on the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’ as a celebrity guest for the ‘Republic Day’ special episode and recalled the Kargil War of 1999.
During a conversation, singer and judge, Vishal Dadlani said: “Today, we can breathe and live freely because of such brave army officers.”
He also revealed that by receiving the Param Vir Chakra award for the Kargil war at the age of 19, he became the youngest person to get the award.
As the army and navy officers supported their favourite contestant on the show, Yogendra also came in support of Chirag Kotwal and appreciated his performance on the patriotic track ‘Hai Preet...
- 1/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The late playback singer Mukesh Chand Mathur, professionally known as Mukesh, has lent his voice to some of the iconic songs of Hindi cinema and is credited with defining the soundscape of Hindi films with his association with the likes of Raj Kapoor, Manoj Kumar, Sunil Dutt and Dilip Kumar. But often a great artiste is born out of adversities, and it holds true in the case of Mukesh.
There was a time when the ‘Ye Mera Diwanapan Hai’ hitmaker was facing financial troubles and had to take a loan from a vegetable vendor near his house to pay the school fees of his children. Nitin Mukesh, the son of the veteran singer, who will be gracing the special episode — ‘Celebrating 100 years of Mukesh’ of the television show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs’ shares an anecdote from the late singer’s life and says that his father...
There was a time when the ‘Ye Mera Diwanapan Hai’ hitmaker was facing financial troubles and had to take a loan from a vegetable vendor near his house to pay the school fees of his children. Nitin Mukesh, the son of the veteran singer, who will be gracing the special episode — ‘Celebrating 100 years of Mukesh’ of the television show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs’ shares an anecdote from the late singer’s life and says that his father...
- 12/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
A yet-to-be-released film comes up with a display ad offering a 25 per cent discount on admission rates. Has that ever happened before? Now, in the multiplex era, or in the single screen era? It has not. Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 2’ opens on November 18, but the advance booking has already commenced and for those who booked opening-day tickets on October 24 and 25 were offered a discount of 25 per cent!
Does it make business sense to lure viewers to book tickets for a film due three weeks later on the day when they have two new releases in the cinemas – ‘Ram Setu’ and ‘Thank God’, both fresh Diwali offerings. If cinemas are not drawing footfalls for new films, can one expect viewers for a forthcoming film?
What is strange is that no such offer was made for another Ajay Devgn film, ‘Thank God’, released on October 25. It is all happening now. Cinema viewing...
Does it make business sense to lure viewers to book tickets for a film due three weeks later on the day when they have two new releases in the cinemas – ‘Ram Setu’ and ‘Thank God’, both fresh Diwali offerings. If cinemas are not drawing footfalls for new films, can one expect viewers for a forthcoming film?
What is strange is that no such offer was made for another Ajay Devgn film, ‘Thank God’, released on October 25. It is all happening now. Cinema viewing...
- 10/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Unlike Hollywood, where musicals are a separate genre, no Hindi film is complete without a full suite of songs – and they are what keeps a film alive in the minds of the people long after it has met its fate at the box office. Amitabh Bachchan fans may not recall the plots of his old landmark films, but the songs still strike a chord.
On the Big B’s 80th birthday, let us revisit some of his musical hits from his first decade of super and megastardom, where the songs were not just romantic interludes with his lady love of the moment, but also served various other purposes.
These helped him to express a range of moods, reveal his innermost yearnings, his philosophy of life, advancing the plot as action takes place in the background or surreptitiously, or evoke humour to lighten the mood.
“Dekha na hai re socha na...
On the Big B’s 80th birthday, let us revisit some of his musical hits from his first decade of super and megastardom, where the songs were not just romantic interludes with his lady love of the moment, but also served various other purposes.
These helped him to express a range of moods, reveal his innermost yearnings, his philosophy of life, advancing the plot as action takes place in the background or surreptitiously, or evoke humour to lighten the mood.
“Dekha na hai re socha na...
- 10/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bell bottoms (and sleeves), polka dots, androgynous clothing, psychedelic patterns – ’70s fashion was flamboyantly eye-catching and Bollywood films of the decade replicate it faithfully. Iconic crime thriller “Don” (1978) is a case in point with even the supporting actor dressed in monogrammed shirts and the villains sporting trendy T-shirts and waistcoats. Why was then poor Amitabh Bachchan fated to wear the same costume for the entire last hour-plus of the film?
Those who have seen the film may recall that Bachchan, as street performer Vijay, who is impersonating the killed ‘Don’, is tastefully garbed in a beige coat, brown trousers, a brown-patterned waistcoat, a white shirt, and a canary yellow bowtie, when he sashays in to sing “Arre diwanon mujhe pehchano…” at a party held to celebrate him regaining his memory. This is roughly the first hour and half mark, or around 96 minutes into the 166-minute film.
From then on till the end,...
Those who have seen the film may recall that Bachchan, as street performer Vijay, who is impersonating the killed ‘Don’, is tastefully garbed in a beige coat, brown trousers, a brown-patterned waistcoat, a white shirt, and a canary yellow bowtie, when he sashays in to sing “Arre diwanon mujhe pehchano…” at a party held to celebrate him regaining his memory. This is roughly the first hour and half mark, or around 96 minutes into the 166-minute film.
From then on till the end,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
He still strides Bollywood like a colossus in his 80th year, with his stellar over half a century long career speaking for itself. But Amitabh Bachchan’s entry into the cinematic industry was far from easy, as he faced only dismissive reactions, outright rejection, and even a brawl (indirectly) when he made his initial foray in 1967 – despite being championed by a star couple and the then Prime Minister.
He was dismissed as “not star material”, “someone no heroine would like to work with”, and even advised to “write poetry like his father”, recalls Raaj Grover, the production-in-charge of Sunil Dutt’s Ajanta Arts, who was tasked to take him around to producers and directors that time.
In his book of reminiscences “The Legends of Bollywood” (2018), he says that the process began when in August-September 1967, when Amitabh’s younger brother Ajitabh, who knew of his brother’s desire to become a star,...
He still strides Bollywood like a colossus in his 80th year, with his stellar over half a century long career speaking for itself. But Amitabh Bachchan’s entry into the cinematic industry was far from easy, as he faced only dismissive reactions, outright rejection, and even a brawl (indirectly) when he made his initial foray in 1967 – despite being championed by a star couple and the then Prime Minister.
He was dismissed as “not star material”, “someone no heroine would like to work with”, and even advised to “write poetry like his father”, recalls Raaj Grover, the production-in-charge of Sunil Dutt’s Ajanta Arts, who was tasked to take him around to producers and directors that time.
In his book of reminiscences “The Legends of Bollywood” (2018), he says that the process began when in August-September 1967, when Amitabh’s younger brother Ajitabh, who knew of his brother’s desire to become a star,...
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
He still strides Bollywood like a colossus in his 80th year, with his stellar over half a century long career speaking for itself. But Amitabh Bachchan’s entry into the cinematic industry was far from easy, as he faced only dismissive reactions, outright rejection, and even a brawl (indirectly) when he made his initial foray in 1967 – despite being championed by a star couple and the then Prime Minister.
He was dismissed as “not star material”, “someone no heroine would like to work with”, and even advised to “write poetry like his father”, recalls Raaj Grover, the production-in-charge of Sunil Dutt’s Ajanta Arts, who was tasked to take him around to producers and directors that time.
In his book of reminiscences “The Legends of Bollywood” (2018), he says that the process began when in August-September 1967, when Amitabh’s younger brother Ajitabh, who knew of his brother’s desire to become a star,...
He still strides Bollywood like a colossus in his 80th year, with his stellar over half a century long career speaking for itself. But Amitabh Bachchan’s entry into the cinematic industry was far from easy, as he faced only dismissive reactions, outright rejection, and even a brawl (indirectly) when he made his initial foray in 1967 – despite being championed by a star couple and the then Prime Minister.
He was dismissed as “not star material”, “someone no heroine would like to work with”, and even advised to “write poetry like his father”, recalls Raaj Grover, the production-in-charge of Sunil Dutt’s Ajanta Arts, who was tasked to take him around to producers and directors that time.
In his book of reminiscences “The Legends of Bollywood” (2018), he says that the process began when in August-September 1967, when Amitabh’s younger brother Ajitabh, who knew of his brother’s desire to become a star,...
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
He still strides Bollywood like a colossus in his 80th year, with his stellar over half a century long career speaking for itself. But Amitabh Bachchan’s entry into the cinematic industry was far from easy, as he faced only dismissive reactions, outright rejection, and even a brawl (indirectly) when he made his initial foray in 1967 – despite being championed by a star couple and the then Prime Minister.
He was dismissed as “not star material”, “someone no heroine would like to work with”, and even advised to “write poetry like his father”, recalls Raaj Grover, the production-in-charge of Sunil Dutt’s Ajanta Arts, who was tasked to take him around to producers and directors that time.
In his book of reminiscences “The Legends of Bollywood” (2018), he says that the process began when in August-September 1967, when Amitabh’s younger brother Ajitabh, who knew of his brother’s desire to become a star,...
He still strides Bollywood like a colossus in his 80th year, with his stellar over half a century long career speaking for itself. But Amitabh Bachchan’s entry into the cinematic industry was far from easy, as he faced only dismissive reactions, outright rejection, and even a brawl (indirectly) when he made his initial foray in 1967 – despite being championed by a star couple and the then Prime Minister.
He was dismissed as “not star material”, “someone no heroine would like to work with”, and even advised to “write poetry like his father”, recalls Raaj Grover, the production-in-charge of Sunil Dutt’s Ajanta Arts, who was tasked to take him around to producers and directors that time.
In his book of reminiscences “The Legends of Bollywood” (2018), he says that the process began when in August-September 1967, when Amitabh’s younger brother Ajitabh, who knew of his brother’s desire to become a star,...
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
He still strides Bollywood like a colossus in his 80th year, with his stellar over half a century long career speaking for itself. But Amitabh Bachchan’s entry into the cinematic industry was far from easy, as he faced only dismissive reactions, outright rejection, and even a brawl (indirectly) when he made his initial foray in 1967 – despite being championed by a star couple and the then Prime Minister.
He was dismissed as “not star material”, “someone no heroine would like to work with”, and even advised to “write poetry like his father”, recalls Raaj Grover, the production-in-charge of Sunil Dutt’s Ajanta Arts, who was tasked to take him around to producers and directors that time.
In his book of reminiscences “The Legends of Bollywood” (2018), he says that the process began when in August-September 1967, when Amitabh’s younger brother Ajitabh, who knew of his brother’s desire to become a star,...
He was dismissed as “not star material”, “someone no heroine would like to work with”, and even advised to “write poetry like his father”, recalls Raaj Grover, the production-in-charge of Sunil Dutt’s Ajanta Arts, who was tasked to take him around to producers and directors that time.
In his book of reminiscences “The Legends of Bollywood” (2018), he says that the process began when in August-September 1967, when Amitabh’s younger brother Ajitabh, who knew of his brother’s desire to become a star,...
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
CinemaSuriya and Jyotika were awarded for ‘Soorarai Pottru’, the biggest winner of the National Film Awards this year, and Nanchamma won the best female playback singer award for ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’. Inputs PTISuriya, Jyotika, Nanchamma receive National Film AwardsPresident Droupadi Murmu on Friday, September 30, honoured winners of the 68th National Film Awards, including actors Suriya and Jyotika who also produced the film Soorarai Pottru, and folk singer Nanchamma. The President also conferred Hindi cinema veteran Asha Parekh with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The National Film awards were announced in July honouring the best in cinema in 2020. At the ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi, Murmu said, "Cinema is not only an industry, it is also a medium of artistic expression of our culture and values of life. It is also a medium for connecting our society and nation-building." The event was attended by the winners including Asha Parekh and Ajay Devgn,...
- 10/1/2022
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
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
The Notebook Primer introduces readers to some of the most important figures, films, genres, and movements in film history.Garam Hava.“The land is divided, lives are shattered. Storms rage in every heart; it’s the same here or there. Funeral pyres in every home, the flames mount higher. Every city is deserted; it’s the same here or there.”Thus begins M.S. Sathyu’s seminal historical drama Garam Hava (Scorching Winds, 1974), one of the most insightful films about the 1947 Partition of India. The Partition was a cataclysmic migration event in the histories of both India and Pakistan—the “here or there” referenced in these lines by screenwriter and poet Kaifi Azmi, though it’s purposefully not made explicit which refers to which. In Garam Hava, a shoe manufacturer named Salim Mirza (an eloquent final performance in the legendary career of actor Balraj Sahni) watches his family migrate to...
- 8/19/2022
- MUBI
Web SeriesDirector Arivazhagan spoke to Tnm at the press preview of Sony Liv’s upcoming series on the popular movie torrent site, Tamil Rockers.Bharathy SingaravelCourtesy/SonyMusicSouth There are few Kollywood audiences who will not know of the anonymously-run torrent site Tamil Rockers that illegally facilitated downloads of films, particularly in Tamil. The upcoming web series on the site, Tamil Rockerz produced by Avm and to be released on the Ott platform Sony Liv this week, tries to look at the effects piracy sites have on the film industry. Speaking to Tnm, director Arivazhagan said, “Trying to stop piracy through legal means is a monumental and long-winded task. The thought I had when Manoj Kumar’s screenplay came to me was that I can do my part for the industry by appealing to the emotions of the viewers. So, I wanted to show them the impacts of piracy on the...
- 8/16/2022
- by BharathyS
- The News Minute
Jaipur, May 2 (Ians) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday organised a “YouTube Workshop” at the Swastik Bhawan at Ambabadi in Jaipur. The training workshop by RSS’s Publicity Department was presided over by YouTuber Vaibhav Singh. About 88 YouTubers from different parts of Jaipur participated in the workshop, which was attended by Manoj Kumar, […]...
- 5/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Satyameva Jayate 2
Starring John Abraham, Divya Khosla
Written & Directed by Milap Zaveri
How does he do it? Which energy-boosting drink does Milap Zaveri consume to whip up such a high-level energy in every shot?
Satyameva Jayate 2 is like a ceaseless string of high-pitched climactic sequences that roll out one after another. Just keeping up with Milap Zaveri’s energy level is exhausting for the audience. But he won’t let us off the hook. His anti-corruption tirade is loud and crude. But it’s also the harsh reality of modern India where every day a new scum and a scam is unearthed. Every week one more newly constructed bridge falls, and every day a child gets raped(these statistics are dubious, just like the Indian politics and bureaucracy).
Meet Zaveri’s twin heroes Jay and Satya, both played by John Abraham and hence hard to tell apart besides...
Starring John Abraham, Divya Khosla
Written & Directed by Milap Zaveri
How does he do it? Which energy-boosting drink does Milap Zaveri consume to whip up such a high-level energy in every shot?
Satyameva Jayate 2 is like a ceaseless string of high-pitched climactic sequences that roll out one after another. Just keeping up with Milap Zaveri’s energy level is exhausting for the audience. But he won’t let us off the hook. His anti-corruption tirade is loud and crude. But it’s also the harsh reality of modern India where every day a new scum and a scam is unearthed. Every week one more newly constructed bridge falls, and every day a child gets raped(these statistics are dubious, just like the Indian politics and bureaucracy).
Meet Zaveri’s twin heroes Jay and Satya, both played by John Abraham and hence hard to tell apart besides...
- 11/24/2021
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
ObituaryThulasi, who made his debut with Tamil film ‘Ungalil Oruthi’ in 1976, was best known for his comical performances in various Tamil movies and serials. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Madras MeterVeteran actor Thulasi, known as 'Joker' Thulasi, who predominantly worked in Tamil films and television serials passed away on Sunday (May 09) in Chennai after contracting the coronavirus. The news came to light after his colleagues from the industry tweeted about his passing on Monday. The actor made his debut in the 1976 Tamil film Ungalil Oruthi which was helmed by Mohan. Apart from working in a number of films, he appeared in supporting roles in many TV serials. Prior to his silver screen debut, the actor was active among theatre artists. His co-stars and friends from the industry took to social media to pay tribute to him and express their condolences. Radikaa Sarathkumar, who worked along with Thulasi in the television soap Vani Rani,...
- 5/11/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Chandigarh, March 27 (Ians) Haryana state emerged champions in the junior Greco Roman category of the National Wrestling Championship on Saturday. Of the eight gold medals at stake, Haryana won five to win the overall team title by securing 225 points.
Delhi team finished second with 150 points while Uttar Pradesh (Up) was declared third with 128 points.
Besides winning the team title, wrestlers from Haryana (Har) also won three silver and five bronze medals. The Services Sports Control Board (Sscb) team won two gold while Punjab (Pun) got one. Earlier, Haryana team had won the sub-junior (cadet) freestyle trophy on Friday.
Results (Greco Roman):
60 Kg: Parvesh (Delhi), Saurabh (Uttar Pradesh), Udit Patel (Madhya Pradesh), Ravinder (Haryana).
67 Kg: Deepak (Sscb). Deepak (Del), Saurbh (Har), Sagar (Har).
72 Kg: Vikas (Har), Akshay (Har),Suraj Kumar (Up), Karan (Del).
77 Kg: Sachin (Har), Ravi Kumar (Del), Deepak (Sscb), Amrinder Singh (Pun).
82 Kg: Rohit Dahiya (Har), Ravi Malik...
Delhi team finished second with 150 points while Uttar Pradesh (Up) was declared third with 128 points.
Besides winning the team title, wrestlers from Haryana (Har) also won three silver and five bronze medals. The Services Sports Control Board (Sscb) team won two gold while Punjab (Pun) got one. Earlier, Haryana team had won the sub-junior (cadet) freestyle trophy on Friday.
Results (Greco Roman):
60 Kg: Parvesh (Delhi), Saurabh (Uttar Pradesh), Udit Patel (Madhya Pradesh), Ravinder (Haryana).
67 Kg: Deepak (Sscb). Deepak (Del), Saurbh (Har), Sagar (Har).
72 Kg: Vikas (Har), Akshay (Har),Suraj Kumar (Up), Karan (Del).
77 Kg: Sachin (Har), Ravi Kumar (Del), Deepak (Sscb), Amrinder Singh (Pun).
82 Kg: Rohit Dahiya (Har), Ravi Malik...
- 3/27/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Colors’ dance-reality show Dance Deewane is not just known for raising the bar with its exceptional talent, but also for sparking the stage with the presence of some of the most celebrated artists alongside judges Madhuri Dixit, Dharmesh Yelande and Tushar Kalia.
This time, it is going to be a blast from the past as the show will welcome some of the biggest yesteryears divas of Bollywood known for their exceptional dance performances. The ladies of the golden era Helen, Asha Parekh and Waheeda Rehman graced the stage and revel in the spirit of dance!
They say old is gold and the divas proved it at every step of the way as they share their experience and learning with the contestants and showered them with blessings for their journey towards mastering the art of dance! Whilst on the show they shared many anecdotes about their cinematic life and moreover their bond with each other.
This time, it is going to be a blast from the past as the show will welcome some of the biggest yesteryears divas of Bollywood known for their exceptional dance performances. The ladies of the golden era Helen, Asha Parekh and Waheeda Rehman graced the stage and revel in the spirit of dance!
They say old is gold and the divas proved it at every step of the way as they share their experience and learning with the contestants and showered them with blessings for their journey towards mastering the art of dance! Whilst on the show they shared many anecdotes about their cinematic life and moreover their bond with each other.
- 3/25/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
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