In his over half-a-century-long Hindi film career, he sang more than a thousand songs, but just three serve to demonstrate his position in the industry’s scheme of things – the madcap “Ek Chatur Naar” where Kishore Kumar beats him; the enchanting qawwali “Na to karvaan ki talash hai” where Mohammed Rafi emerges triumphant eventually; and the classical contest “Ketaki gulab juhi”, where he beats Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.
This was part of the misfortune of Prabodh Chandra ‘Manna’ Dey, born on this day (May 1) in 1919 in Calcutta. His classical training, innate talent, and “masculine” voice made him perfect for all shades of songs – romantic (including those for the vintage-aged), folk ballads, philosophical musings, and more, but he was never deemed a top-notch singer.
A nephew of gifted blind singer-composer Krishna Chandra Dey, who paved his way into music and films, Manna Dey’s forte was challenging, classical-based songs, especially those that his contemporaries considered difficult,...
This was part of the misfortune of Prabodh Chandra ‘Manna’ Dey, born on this day (May 1) in 1919 in Calcutta. His classical training, innate talent, and “masculine” voice made him perfect for all shades of songs – romantic (including those for the vintage-aged), folk ballads, philosophical musings, and more, but he was never deemed a top-notch singer.
A nephew of gifted blind singer-composer Krishna Chandra Dey, who paved his way into music and films, Manna Dey’s forte was challenging, classical-based songs, especially those that his contemporaries considered difficult,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A unique combination of circumstances led to him landing in Bombay soon after the Partition and being tasked with directing a film, though his cinematic experience was limited to being a film journalist. He even managed to rope in a top actor – and on the very first day, questioned his rendition of a crucial scene.
Recalling the episode decades later, veteran Hindi film director and producer B.R. Chopra revealed that Ashok Kumar, who had somehow agreed to act in the film despite his misgivings at its totally green director, was taken aback.
“He then suggested that he would do the shot again in the way I suggested, and prints of both this and the way he had done, should be made, and he would check them the next day to see which was better,” he told Bollywood personality and chronicler Shashi Ranjan in an interview.
As a nervous Chopra arrived...
Recalling the episode decades later, veteran Hindi film director and producer B.R. Chopra revealed that Ashok Kumar, who had somehow agreed to act in the film despite his misgivings at its totally green director, was taken aback.
“He then suggested that he would do the shot again in the way I suggested, and prints of both this and the way he had done, should be made, and he would check them the next day to see which was better,” he told Bollywood personality and chronicler Shashi Ranjan in an interview.
As a nervous Chopra arrived...
- 4/22/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ranjeet Spills The Beans On The Yesteryear Bollywood Parties, Says “Parveen Babi Would Make Drinks…”
Ranjeet Opens Up About The Yesteryear Bollywood Parties. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
Veteran Bollywood actor Ranjeet was a popular face in Hindi cinemas during the 70s and 80s. He mostly appeared in roles with negative shades. Besides working in Bollywood, he has also worked in several Punjabi movies. The actor was often showcased as an alcoholic on-screen owing to his villainous roles, but in reality, the veteran actor never had a drop of alcohol despite hosting several parties at his place. However, he recently revealed how the then-leading actors like Rajesh Khanna, Parveen Babi, and others partied back then.
He was born as Gopal Singh Bedi near Amritsar and has reportedly played villain in over 200 Hindi movies. He has appeared in films like Dharam Veer, Nagin, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Suhaag, The Burning Train, Namak Halaal, and more. He has also worked in multiple television shows throughout his career. The senior...
Veteran Bollywood actor Ranjeet was a popular face in Hindi cinemas during the 70s and 80s. He mostly appeared in roles with negative shades. Besides working in Bollywood, he has also worked in several Punjabi movies. The actor was often showcased as an alcoholic on-screen owing to his villainous roles, but in reality, the veteran actor never had a drop of alcohol despite hosting several parties at his place. However, he recently revealed how the then-leading actors like Rajesh Khanna, Parveen Babi, and others partied back then.
He was born as Gopal Singh Bedi near Amritsar and has reportedly played villain in over 200 Hindi movies. He has appeared in films like Dharam Veer, Nagin, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Suhaag, The Burning Train, Namak Halaal, and more. He has also worked in multiple television shows throughout his career. The senior...
- 4/7/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Actress Maanvi Gagroo has taken a few lines from Sanjay Dutt-starrer ‘Munna Bhai Mbbs’ and implemented them on her London holiday. Maanvi took to her Instagram stories and shared a glimpse into Mediterranean cuisine including Hummus, breads and some pickled vegetables, among many other things before digging into it.
The actress captioned it: “Khavanu, peevanu majja ni life.”
The line she used for the caption is from the carrom scene from the 2003 film.
The lines are “Carrom ramwanu, juice peevanu, majja ni life”. It was said by the character Rustom’s father, when he played Carrom with Munna, portrayed by Sanjay Dutt and wins it.
‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’, a satirical comedy drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani features late star Sunil Dutt in his final film role as the father to his real-life son. The film also stars Gracy Singh and Boman Irani.
Maanvi was last seen...
The actress captioned it: “Khavanu, peevanu majja ni life.”
The line she used for the caption is from the carrom scene from the 2003 film.
The lines are “Carrom ramwanu, juice peevanu, majja ni life”. It was said by the character Rustom’s father, when he played Carrom with Munna, portrayed by Sanjay Dutt and wins it.
‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’, a satirical comedy drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani features late star Sunil Dutt in his final film role as the father to his real-life son. The film also stars Gracy Singh and Boman Irani.
Maanvi was last seen...
- 4/4/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 31 (Ians) It is election time and in this season political parties develop an extra interest in film stars. On their part, stars reciprocate. The choice is not automatic and there are factors that qualify them as probables.
Films and politics have been poles apart and the use politicians had for film stars was to present them at political rallies in order to attract crowds. While mainstream parties were yet to familiarise themselves with this process of using film stars for campaigning, it mostly happened at the local level.
In Mumbai, some party candidates were bound to know an actor or somebody who did. Politicians in other cities used cash, contacts or favours.
In the old days in Uttar Pradesh, for instance, a star was repaid by exempting his films from entertainment tax. Taxes then were not standardised as they are today. The entertainment tax, being a state subject,...
Films and politics have been poles apart and the use politicians had for film stars was to present them at political rallies in order to attract crowds. While mainstream parties were yet to familiarise themselves with this process of using film stars for campaigning, it mostly happened at the local level.
In Mumbai, some party candidates were bound to know an actor or somebody who did. Politicians in other cities used cash, contacts or favours.
In the old days in Uttar Pradesh, for instance, a star was repaid by exempting his films from entertainment tax. Taxes then were not standardised as they are today. The entertainment tax, being a state subject,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Singer Neha Kakkar has heaped praise on a 12-year-old ‘Superstar Singer 3’ contestant Atharv Bakshi on his rendition of the song ‘Teri Aankhon Ke Siwa’ from the film ‘Chirag’, saying he has a striking resemblance to Arijit Singh.
In the grand premiere, Atharv from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand captivated everyone with his performance on ‘Teri Aankhon Ke Siwa’ from the 1969 film ‘Chirag’, starring Sunil Dutt and Asha Parekh.
The song is originally sung by Mohammed Rafi.
Talking about the performance, judge Neha said: “When you sing, it feels like the whole world stops to listen. Your voice brings a touch of magic in the air, making everything around us beautiful. It’s like witnessing a performance by a true music legend. The way you control your pauses with such clarity at such a young age is nothing short of extraordinary; it’s like watching something magical.”
“While most kids your age are just beginning to find their words,...
In the grand premiere, Atharv from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand captivated everyone with his performance on ‘Teri Aankhon Ke Siwa’ from the 1969 film ‘Chirag’, starring Sunil Dutt and Asha Parekh.
The song is originally sung by Mohammed Rafi.
Talking about the performance, judge Neha said: “When you sing, it feels like the whole world stops to listen. Your voice brings a touch of magic in the air, making everything around us beautiful. It’s like witnessing a performance by a true music legend. The way you control your pauses with such clarity at such a young age is nothing short of extraordinary; it’s like watching something magical.”
“While most kids your age are just beginning to find their words,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Years Before Rekha & Sanjay Dutt’s Linkup Rumors Surfaced, Nargis Called Her A Witch. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
Indian actress Rekha ruled the cinema world for years and is considered a legend. On the one hand, she had an illustrious career in showbiz, while on the other, that is, in her personal life, love alluded to the Umrao Jaan star. She has been linked with several actors, and her affair with Amitabh Bachchan is still a hot topic. Her linkups were infamous back in the day, and it once prompted Sanjay Dutt’s mother, Nargis, to pass a controversial statement against the veteran actress.
A few years later, there were rumors about Sanjay and Rekha’s affair, and some even claimed that the duo got married in a secret ceremony. From Akshay Kumar to Shatrughan Sinha, the Silisila actress has been linked with them all. People were left stunned when...
Indian actress Rekha ruled the cinema world for years and is considered a legend. On the one hand, she had an illustrious career in showbiz, while on the other, that is, in her personal life, love alluded to the Umrao Jaan star. She has been linked with several actors, and her affair with Amitabh Bachchan is still a hot topic. Her linkups were infamous back in the day, and it once prompted Sanjay Dutt’s mother, Nargis, to pass a controversial statement against the veteran actress.
A few years later, there were rumors about Sanjay and Rekha’s affair, and some even claimed that the duo got married in a secret ceremony. From Akshay Kumar to Shatrughan Sinha, the Silisila actress has been linked with them all. People were left stunned when...
- 3/18/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- 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 star Sanjay Dutt on Thursday performed the ‘pind daan’ for his father Sunil Dutt and mother Nargis Dutt in Gaya for peace to their souls. Arriving on a special charter flight, Sanjay, dressed in a white kurta-pyjama, went to the Moksha Dham Vishnupad temple, located on the bank of Falgu River, for the ceremony.
After hearing his arrival, a large number of his fans assembled outside the Vishnupad temple to see their favorite star.
Sunil Dutt died on May 25, 2005, and actress Nargis Dutt died on May 3,1981.
After hearing his arrival, a large number of his fans assembled outside the Vishnupad temple to see their favorite star.
Sunil Dutt died on May 25, 2005, and actress Nargis Dutt died on May 3,1981.
- 1/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt got nostalgic as he went down memory lane, remembering his late mother and legendary actress Nargis, and shared how she would ask him to spend more time with her.
Sanjay appeared in the weekend episode of the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol Season 14’. The special episode is titled ‘Celebrating Sanjay Dutt’.
The actor shares interesting trivia from his time in the entertainment industry, along with memories of his parents making for an intriguing episode.
But it was contestant Ananya Pal, from Kolkata, whose voice is termed as ‘Misthi Dhoi’, and she won everyone’s heart yet again with her beautiful rendition of the songs, ‘Tu Shayar Hai Main Teri Shayari’ from the 1991 movie ‘Saajan’, ‘Roz Roz Aankhon Tale’ from 1986 movie ‘Jeeva’ and ‘Aisa Sama Na Hota’ from the 1984 movie ‘Zameen Aasmaan’.
Impressed with her performance, Sanjay, who played an anonymous poet in the movie ‘Saajan’, complimented Ananya in a ‘Shayari’ style,...
Sanjay appeared in the weekend episode of the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol Season 14’. The special episode is titled ‘Celebrating Sanjay Dutt’.
The actor shares interesting trivia from his time in the entertainment industry, along with memories of his parents making for an intriguing episode.
But it was contestant Ananya Pal, from Kolkata, whose voice is termed as ‘Misthi Dhoi’, and she won everyone’s heart yet again with her beautiful rendition of the songs, ‘Tu Shayar Hai Main Teri Shayari’ from the 1991 movie ‘Saajan’, ‘Roz Roz Aankhon Tale’ from 1986 movie ‘Jeeva’ and ‘Aisa Sama Na Hota’ from the 1984 movie ‘Zameen Aasmaan’.
Impressed with her performance, Sanjay, who played an anonymous poet in the movie ‘Saajan’, complimented Ananya in a ‘Shayari’ style,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
5 Most Absurd Things Said & Done In Shah Rukh Khan’s Film Dunki (Picture Credit: IMDb)
It has been seven days, and after the initial reviews for Dunki on day 1, all my enthusiasm for Shah Rukh Khan’s Rajkumar Hirani film had gone down until the other day when I was surrounded by a swarm of film buffs and all everyone could talk about was the social drama. And the reactions were extreme – from disgust to hate to shock to disbelief – any negative word you can remember, you could have heard it there.
This leaves us with the next obvious question – then why such appropriate silence over his overly-flawed film? It may be Srk’s stardom, probably, or it may be out of respect. But this was not the reason certainly, as the silence seemed to be coming out of a sympathetic zone – The Bechara vibe!
Now, cutting a very long story short,...
It has been seven days, and after the initial reviews for Dunki on day 1, all my enthusiasm for Shah Rukh Khan’s Rajkumar Hirani film had gone down until the other day when I was surrounded by a swarm of film buffs and all everyone could talk about was the social drama. And the reactions were extreme – from disgust to hate to shock to disbelief – any negative word you can remember, you could have heard it there.
This leaves us with the next obvious question – then why such appropriate silence over his overly-flawed film? It may be Srk’s stardom, probably, or it may be out of respect. But this was not the reason certainly, as the silence seemed to be coming out of a sympathetic zone – The Bechara vibe!
Now, cutting a very long story short,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Dunki Verdict: As Fans Hail Vicky Kaushal, Hero Of This Shah Rukh Khan Film, Will He Bag Rajkumar Hirani’s Next – Lala Amarnath Biopic?
Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki has finally been released, and the film starring Shah Rukh Khan is getting mixed responses, as a Hirani film usually gets in the beginning. But the beauty of a Raju Hirani film is that it grows. The other evident thing in a Hirani film is larger-than-life characters. Be it Sunil Dutt in Munna Bhai, Vicky Kaushal in Sanju or Vicky Kaushal in Dunki!
Yes, currently, the Uri superstar is being hailed as the ‘hero’ of the Shah Rukh Khan film based on illegal immigration. While not much has been revealed about his character (thank god for that), fans are awestruck at this amazing talent Bollywood has seen in the last few years.
Interestingly, Vicky Kaushal grabbed headlines sharing the screen with someone...
Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki has finally been released, and the film starring Shah Rukh Khan is getting mixed responses, as a Hirani film usually gets in the beginning. But the beauty of a Raju Hirani film is that it grows. The other evident thing in a Hirani film is larger-than-life characters. Be it Sunil Dutt in Munna Bhai, Vicky Kaushal in Sanju or Vicky Kaushal in Dunki!
Yes, currently, the Uri superstar is being hailed as the ‘hero’ of the Shah Rukh Khan film based on illegal immigration. While not much has been revealed about his character (thank god for that), fans are awestruck at this amazing talent Bollywood has seen in the last few years.
Interestingly, Vicky Kaushal grabbed headlines sharing the screen with someone...
- 12/21/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Mumbai, Dec 17 (Ians) Actor and judge of celebrity dance reality show, ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’- Arshad Warsi went down the memory lane and recalled the times when he did not had work for three years, and how life changed for him after ‘Munna Bhai Mbbs’.
Arshad, who started his career in 1987 as an assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt in the movie ‘Kaash’, had choreographed the title song of ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’.
He made his acting debut in 1996 with the Amitabh Bachchan-produced romantic drama ‘Tere Mere Sapne’. It also stars Chandrachur Singh, Priya Gill and Simran.
The actor is best known for his role as Circuit in the 2003 satirical comedy drama ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. It stars Sanjay Dutt in the lead, with Sunil Dutt, Gracy Singh, Boman Irani, and Jimmy Sheirgill in pivotal roles.
In the new episode of ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, actress...
Arshad, who started his career in 1987 as an assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt in the movie ‘Kaash’, had choreographed the title song of ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’.
He made his acting debut in 1996 with the Amitabh Bachchan-produced romantic drama ‘Tere Mere Sapne’. It also stars Chandrachur Singh, Priya Gill and Simran.
The actor is best known for his role as Circuit in the 2003 satirical comedy drama ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. It stars Sanjay Dutt in the lead, with Sunil Dutt, Gracy Singh, Boman Irani, and Jimmy Sheirgill in pivotal roles.
In the new episode of ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, actress...
- 12/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sanjay Dutt Gets Called Out For His ‘Creepy Behavior’ For Pulling A Young Fan Towards Him –Watch(Photo Credit –Instagram)
After ruling the industry for years, Sanjay Dutt has had his share of ups and downs. After spending some time in jail, he battled cancer and emerged as a survivor. Following his parents, Nargis Dutt and Sunil Dutt’s footsteps, he has carved a niche for himself in the industry. After giving stellar performances in films like Munna Bhai Mbbs, Khal Nayak, Vaastav: The Reality, Rocky, and others, he moved to South cinema and appeared in films like Kgf: Chapter 2 and recently in Thalapathy Vijay-led Leo.
Apart from his professional life, Dutt has also been in the news owing to the controversies he is often surrounded by. In today’s throwback story, we will tell you about the time when he was seen pulling a young fan towards him in the most creepy manner.
After ruling the industry for years, Sanjay Dutt has had his share of ups and downs. After spending some time in jail, he battled cancer and emerged as a survivor. Following his parents, Nargis Dutt and Sunil Dutt’s footsteps, he has carved a niche for himself in the industry. After giving stellar performances in films like Munna Bhai Mbbs, Khal Nayak, Vaastav: The Reality, Rocky, and others, he moved to South cinema and appeared in films like Kgf: Chapter 2 and recently in Thalapathy Vijay-led Leo.
Apart from his professional life, Dutt has also been in the news owing to the controversies he is often surrounded by. In today’s throwback story, we will tell you about the time when he was seen pulling a young fan towards him in the most creepy manner.
- 12/5/2023
- by Oshine Koul
- KoiMoi
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
Actor Aayudh Bhanushali, who is currently seen as Krishna in ‘Doosri Maa’, shared his plans for Halloween, and said he has devised a menu filled with spooky delights, featuring monster-shaped snacks and cupcakes oozing with blood-red filling.
Talking about the spooky festivities, Aayudh shared: “After completing my midterm exams, I have made the exciting plan to host a Halloween gathering at my place. My objective is to turn it into the most thrilling event possible.”
“Collaborating with my mother, we have devised a menu filled with Halloween-themed delights featuring monster-shaped snacks and cupcakes oozing with blood-red filling. We’ll serve beverages in a cauldron, accompanied by eerie music, to craft the perfect Halloween ambience,” he said.
Aayudh added: “To up the fun factor, I have decided to play playful pranks on my friends and cousins. Additionally, I’ll suspend a terrifying demon mask from the ceiling to spook anyone who enters – all in good humour.
Talking about the spooky festivities, Aayudh shared: “After completing my midterm exams, I have made the exciting plan to host a Halloween gathering at my place. My objective is to turn it into the most thrilling event possible.”
“Collaborating with my mother, we have devised a menu filled with Halloween-themed delights featuring monster-shaped snacks and cupcakes oozing with blood-red filling. We’ll serve beverages in a cauldron, accompanied by eerie music, to craft the perfect Halloween ambience,” he said.
Aayudh added: “To up the fun factor, I have decided to play playful pranks on my friends and cousins. Additionally, I’ll suspend a terrifying demon mask from the ceiling to spook anyone who enters – all in good humour.
- 10/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Aayudh Bhanushali, who is currently seen as Krishna in ‘Doosri Maa’, shared his plans for Halloween, and said he has devised a menu filled with spooky delights, featuring monster-shaped snacks and cupcakes oozing with blood-red filling.
Talking about the spooky festivities, Aayudh shared: “After completing my midterm exams, I have made the exciting plan to host a Halloween gathering at my place. My objective is to turn it into the most thrilling event possible.”
“Collaborating with my mother, we have devised a menu filled with Halloween-themed delights featuring monster-shaped snacks and cupcakes oozing with blood-red filling. We’ll serve beverages in a cauldron, accompanied by eerie music, to craft the perfect Halloween ambience,” he said.
Aayudh added: “To up the fun factor, I have decided to play playful pranks on my friends and cousins. Additionally, I’ll suspend a terrifying demon mask from the ceiling to spook anyone who enters – all in good humour.
Talking about the spooky festivities, Aayudh shared: “After completing my midterm exams, I have made the exciting plan to host a Halloween gathering at my place. My objective is to turn it into the most thrilling event possible.”
“Collaborating with my mother, we have devised a menu filled with Halloween-themed delights featuring monster-shaped snacks and cupcakes oozing with blood-red filling. We’ll serve beverages in a cauldron, accompanied by eerie music, to craft the perfect Halloween ambience,” he said.
Aayudh added: “To up the fun factor, I have decided to play playful pranks on my friends and cousins. Additionally, I’ll suspend a terrifying demon mask from the ceiling to spook anyone who enters – all in good humour.
- 10/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Manisha Arora, who plays Mahua in the show ‘Doosri Maa’, shared she has planned to opt for a stylish Indo-western outfit for the Navratri festivities this year. Giving a sneak peek into her festive wardrobe, Manisha shared: “I find Indian attire, such as a chaniya choli, to be the perfect choice for showcasing your dance moves. Adding mirror work to the outfit enhances both the dress and the overall look, making it an apt during Navaratri.”
She said: “Stylish Indo-western outfits, in my opinion, bring out elegance and a special charm to my personality.”
The actress said: “Moreover, this fusion style offers limitless possibilities for combining and experimenting with various outfit styles. This year, I plan to pair a stylish halter or turtleneck crop top with an elegant sharara for a refined and chic appearance.”
“Additionally, opting for a kurta with dhoti-style pyjamas not only looks great, but also ensures comfort during play,...
She said: “Stylish Indo-western outfits, in my opinion, bring out elegance and a special charm to my personality.”
The actress said: “Moreover, this fusion style offers limitless possibilities for combining and experimenting with various outfit styles. This year, I plan to pair a stylish halter or turtleneck crop top with an elegant sharara for a refined and chic appearance.”
“Additionally, opting for a kurta with dhoti-style pyjamas not only looks great, but also ensures comfort during play,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Manisha Arora, who plays Mahua in the show ‘Doosri Maa’, shared she has planned to opt for a stylish Indo-western outfit for the Navratri festivities this year. Giving a sneak peek into her festive wardrobe, Manisha shared: “I find Indian attire, such as a chaniya choli, to be the perfect choice for showcasing your dance moves. Adding mirror work to the outfit enhances both the dress and the overall look, making it an apt during Navaratri.”
She said: “Stylish Indo-western outfits, in my opinion, bring out elegance and a special charm to my personality.”
The actress said: “Moreover, this fusion style offers limitless possibilities for combining and experimenting with various outfit styles. This year, I plan to pair a stylish halter or turtleneck crop top with an elegant sharara for a refined and chic appearance.”
“Additionally, opting for a kurta with dhoti-style pyjamas not only looks great, but also ensures comfort during play,...
She said: “Stylish Indo-western outfits, in my opinion, bring out elegance and a special charm to my personality.”
The actress said: “Moreover, this fusion style offers limitless possibilities for combining and experimenting with various outfit styles. This year, I plan to pair a stylish halter or turtleneck crop top with an elegant sharara for a refined and chic appearance.”
“Additionally, opting for a kurta with dhoti-style pyjamas not only looks great, but also ensures comfort during play,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Aayudh Bhanushali, who is currently seen as Krishna in ‘Doosri Maa’, shared that the anticipation for Navratri is unparalleled amongst Gujaratis, and also opened up on the festivities this year.
Aayudh said: “Amongst Gujaratis, the anticipation for Navratri each year is unparalleled, not just for me but for my entire family. The preparations start much ahead in advance. While everyone in our home observes nine days’ fast, children are not allowed to do that.”
“However, taking part in the evening aarti and then playing garba in front of the beautifully adorned matki in our house is a tradition we all cherish. We adorn ourselves in vibrant garba attire and dance together, which I thoroughly enjoy and eagerly look forward to every year,” he shared.
Aayudh added: “We also head to the nearby grounds to join our friends for Garba and dance all night. It is undoubtedly one of my...
Aayudh said: “Amongst Gujaratis, the anticipation for Navratri each year is unparalleled, not just for me but for my entire family. The preparations start much ahead in advance. While everyone in our home observes nine days’ fast, children are not allowed to do that.”
“However, taking part in the evening aarti and then playing garba in front of the beautifully adorned matki in our house is a tradition we all cherish. We adorn ourselves in vibrant garba attire and dance together, which I thoroughly enjoy and eagerly look forward to every year,” he shared.
Aayudh added: “We also head to the nearby grounds to join our friends for Garba and dance all night. It is undoubtedly one of my...
- 10/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Aayudh Bhanushali, who is currently seen as Krishna in ‘Doosri Maa’, shared that the anticipation for Navratri is unparalleled amongst Gujaratis, and also opened up on the festivities this year.
Aayudh said: “Amongst Gujaratis, the anticipation for Navratri each year is unparalleled, not just for me but for my entire family. The preparations start much ahead in advance. While everyone in our home observes nine days’ fast, children are not allowed to do that.”
“However, taking part in the evening aarti and then playing garba in front of the beautifully adorned matki in our house is a tradition we all cherish. We adorn ourselves in vibrant garba attire and dance together, which I thoroughly enjoy and eagerly look forward to every year,” he shared.
Aayudh added: “We also head to the nearby grounds to join our friends for Garba and dance all night. It is undoubtedly one of my...
Aayudh said: “Amongst Gujaratis, the anticipation for Navratri each year is unparalleled, not just for me but for my entire family. The preparations start much ahead in advance. While everyone in our home observes nine days’ fast, children are not allowed to do that.”
“However, taking part in the evening aarti and then playing garba in front of the beautifully adorned matki in our house is a tradition we all cherish. We adorn ourselves in vibrant garba attire and dance together, which I thoroughly enjoy and eagerly look forward to every year,” he shared.
Aayudh added: “We also head to the nearby grounds to join our friends for Garba and dance all night. It is undoubtedly one of my...
- 10/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Mohit Dagga, who plays Ashok in ‘Doosri Maa’ shared insights on maintaining a sound mental state, revealing how he faced body shaming, which had left him feeling anxious and depressed. On October 10th, ‘World Mental Health Day’ is observed to raise awareness about mental health issues.
Talking about the same, Mohit shared: “There was a time when I faced body shaming, which left me feeling anxious, angry, and depressed. To heal, I embraced self-love as a way of life, which has helped me find inner peace.”
“I started practising meditation and reading to nurture my mental well-being. Meditation is my means to get closer to a higher power and establish a profound connection, making it an integral part of my daily routine,” he said.
Mohit added: “I dedicate a significant amount of time to meditation, whether at home or on set, as it helps me be strong and focused,...
Talking about the same, Mohit shared: “There was a time when I faced body shaming, which left me feeling anxious, angry, and depressed. To heal, I embraced self-love as a way of life, which has helped me find inner peace.”
“I started practising meditation and reading to nurture my mental well-being. Meditation is my means to get closer to a higher power and establish a profound connection, making it an integral part of my daily routine,” he said.
Mohit added: “I dedicate a significant amount of time to meditation, whether at home or on set, as it helps me be strong and focused,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Mohit Dagga, who plays Ashok in ‘Doosri Maa’ shared insights on maintaining a sound mental state, revealing how he faced body shaming, which had left him feeling anxious and depressed. On October 10th, ‘World Mental Health Day’ is observed to raise awareness about mental health issues.
Talking about the same, Mohit shared: “There was a time when I faced body shaming, which left me feeling anxious, angry, and depressed. To heal, I embraced self-love as a way of life, which has helped me find inner peace.”
“I started practising meditation and reading to nurture my mental well-being. Meditation is my means to get closer to a higher power and establish a profound connection, making it an integral part of my daily routine,” he said.
Mohit added: “I dedicate a significant amount of time to meditation, whether at home or on set, as it helps me be strong and focused,...
Talking about the same, Mohit shared: “There was a time when I faced body shaming, which left me feeling anxious, angry, and depressed. To heal, I embraced self-love as a way of life, which has helped me find inner peace.”
“I started practising meditation and reading to nurture my mental well-being. Meditation is my means to get closer to a higher power and establish a profound connection, making it an integral part of my daily routine,” he said.
Mohit added: “I dedicate a significant amount of time to meditation, whether at home or on set, as it helps me be strong and focused,...
- 10/3/2023
- 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
A lot of film stars made handsome money even when the studio system was on when they were on the roster of one of the studios in Mumbai which made films at regular intervals. The studios engaged actors on a monthly pay and the stars, thus, had a reason to feel secure. If a star was becoming popular, he/she gained more.
All one needed was talent and education qualifications counted for little as far as what the stars earned. They made many times more than what a white-collar graduate earned working for some or the other company.
Then came the era of actors charging per film. The cost of filmmaking was moving from thousands to lakhs. The first thing that a successful star did when a regular income started was to invest in a house. And, the next acquisition was, of course, a car. Chevrolet and Impala were the...
All one needed was talent and education qualifications counted for little as far as what the stars earned. They made many times more than what a white-collar graduate earned working for some or the other company.
Then came the era of actors charging per film. The cost of filmmaking was moving from thousands to lakhs. The first thing that a successful star did when a regular income started was to invest in a house. And, the next acquisition was, of course, a car. Chevrolet and Impala were the...
- 9/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A lot of film stars made handsome money even when the studio system was on when they were on the roster of one of the studios in Mumbai which made films at regular intervals. The studios engaged actors on a monthly pay and the stars, thus, had a reason to feel secure. If a star was becoming popular, he/she gained more.
All one needed was talent and education qualifications counted for little as far as what the stars earned. They made many times more than what a white-collar graduate earned working for some or the other company.
Then came the era of actors charging per film. The cost of filmmaking was moving from thousands to lakhs. The first thing that a successful star did when a regular income started was to invest in a house. And, the next acquisition was, of course, a car. Chevrolet and Impala were the...
All one needed was talent and education qualifications counted for little as far as what the stars earned. They made many times more than what a white-collar graduate earned working for some or the other company.
Then came the era of actors charging per film. The cost of filmmaking was moving from thousands to lakhs. The first thing that a successful star did when a regular income started was to invest in a house. And, the next acquisition was, of course, a car. Chevrolet and Impala were the...
- 9/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Romantics are gushing through the ears and the trigger is Dharmendra crooning – अभी न जाओ छोड़कर – to Shabana Azmi which culminates in an impromptu kiss in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’. The original song from Dev Anand’s Hum Dono still is a swan song for the lovers especially when the lady in question is planning to leave, while the boy has the innate desire that she stays, and this yearn is not relegated to teenagers. It continues to reverberate through the ages ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ has amplified it.
I am reminded of a party that we were attending in Ranchi. It was around midnight and as the guests started walking away, I snatched the mike and started singing this evergreen song and those who had taken their cars out of the parking lots dumped it, came back and we kept on singing...
I am reminded of a party that we were attending in Ranchi. It was around midnight and as the guests started walking away, I snatched the mike and started singing this evergreen song and those who had taken their cars out of the parking lots dumped it, came back and we kept on singing...
- 8/7/2023
- 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
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
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt remembered his mother and iconic actress Nargis, whom he fondly called his “guiding light” on her 94th birth anniversary.
Taking to Instagram to pay a tribute, Sanjay posted a monochrome photograph of his mother and wrote: “To my guiding light, happy birthday, Mom. I love you and miss you always.”
It was in the 1980 when Nargis was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She passed away on May 3, 1981.
One of India’s finest actors, Nargis began her film career as a leading lady in the early 1940s and continued to perform until 1967. She made her screen debut in a small role at the age of five with the 1935 film ‘Talash-e-Haq’. But started her journey in filmdom with the 1942 film ‘Tamanna’.
It was on the sets of ‘Mother India’ in 1957, when Nargis and late actor Sunil Dutt fell in love with each other after a fire broke out and he rescued her.
Taking to Instagram to pay a tribute, Sanjay posted a monochrome photograph of his mother and wrote: “To my guiding light, happy birthday, Mom. I love you and miss you always.”
It was in the 1980 when Nargis was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She passed away on May 3, 1981.
One of India’s finest actors, Nargis began her film career as a leading lady in the early 1940s and continued to perform until 1967. She made her screen debut in a small role at the age of five with the 1935 film ‘Talash-e-Haq’. But started her journey in filmdom with the 1942 film ‘Tamanna’.
It was on the sets of ‘Mother India’ in 1957, when Nargis and late actor Sunil Dutt fell in love with each other after a fire broke out and he rescued her.
- 6/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Veteran actor Ranjeet went down memory lane and revealed how late star-politician Sunil Dutt had travelled in high fever to Mumbai to attend the music launch of his directorial ‘Ghazab Tamasha’, which released in 1992.
Ranjeet took to Instagram, where he shared a black and white picture featuring him, Sunil Dutt, Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal, among many others.
He wrote: “Dutt Saab had 104 temperature, he flew down all d way frm Delhi to release d music of my film “Gajab-Tamasa”.”
Ranjeet said he was very lucky to have Sunil Dutt as a part of his life.
He added: “He was always thr in my life, I miss him a lot oftenly, he was not a Godfather fr me but I knew that he was always concerned about me nd I cud never say no fr anything he wud ask me to do. I was very lucky to hav him as part of my life…...
Ranjeet took to Instagram, where he shared a black and white picture featuring him, Sunil Dutt, Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal, among many others.
He wrote: “Dutt Saab had 104 temperature, he flew down all d way frm Delhi to release d music of my film “Gajab-Tamasa”.”
Ranjeet said he was very lucky to have Sunil Dutt as a part of his life.
He added: “He was always thr in my life, I miss him a lot oftenly, he was not a Godfather fr me but I knew that he was always concerned about me nd I cud never say no fr anything he wud ask me to do. I was very lucky to hav him as part of my life…...
- 4/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Film and TV actress Sheeba Akashdeep has joined the cast of the action thriller film ‘Fateh’ starring Sonu Sood and Jacqueline Fernandez and is excited to be part of it. The actress spoke about her role, recalled the 90s and how veteran actor Sunil Dutt introduced her to the Hindi film industry.
She said: “I heard the story from Sonu Sood and I found it to be very interesting as it encompasses all of India. The film shows the progress of metro cities and the cultural roots of Punjab. The colour palette, plot, and Fateh’s entire journey as a character were extremely exciting. My part of the story happens in Punjab where I play a simple hardworking Punjaban.”
Speaking more about Sonu Sood, Sheeba lauded him for his selfless work and said: “I started interacting with him a lot during the pandemic and I can guarantee that I have never seen a more selfless,...
She said: “I heard the story from Sonu Sood and I found it to be very interesting as it encompasses all of India. The film shows the progress of metro cities and the cultural roots of Punjab. The colour palette, plot, and Fateh’s entire journey as a character were extremely exciting. My part of the story happens in Punjab where I play a simple hardworking Punjaban.”
Speaking more about Sonu Sood, Sheeba lauded him for his selfless work and said: “I started interacting with him a lot during the pandemic and I can guarantee that I have never seen a more selfless,...
- 3/19/2023
- 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
Oscars 2023This year India basks in the spotlight with three Academy Award nominations – ‘Naatu Naatu’ from Rrr for Best Song; All That Breathes for Best Documentary Feature Film, and The Elephant Whisperers for Best Documentary Short Film.Youtube/ScreengrabAs the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gears up to announce the recipients of its honours this year at the 95th edition of the Oscars on March 12, Indian cinema enthusiasts look forward in anticipation of an elusive Oscar coming home. The year 2009 saw the ‘Mozart of Madras’, Ar Rahman, bag an Oscar for Best Original Score for the Danny Boyle directorial Slumdog Millionaire, which won eight Academy Awards. Slumdog Millionaire also got Resul Pookutti the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing, while lyricist Gulzar and Ar Rahman jointly won the award for the Best Original Song (‘Jai Ho’), taking India’s count for the movie to three. This year has brought...
- 3/12/2023
- by AzeefaF
- The News Minute
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (Ians) Veteran actress Jamuna passed away here on Friday after a brief illness. She was 86.
She breathed her last at her residence, family sources said.
Jamuna, who acted in about 200 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi, is survived by a son and a daughter.
She was born at Hampi in Karnataka on August 30, 1936, but her parents Nippani Srinivasa Rao and Kowsalya Devi moved to Andhra Pradesh. She received her primary education at Duggirala in Guntur district and was a stage artist in her school days.
Jamuna, whose real name was Jana Bai, made her acting debut at the age of 16 with Puttillu (1953) directed by Garikapari Rajarao.
It was L. V. Prasad’s Missamma (1955) which gave her recognition. She had played a supporting character in the film with the lead roles played by N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. In a career spanning four decades,...
She breathed her last at her residence, family sources said.
Jamuna, who acted in about 200 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi, is survived by a son and a daughter.
She was born at Hampi in Karnataka on August 30, 1936, but her parents Nippani Srinivasa Rao and Kowsalya Devi moved to Andhra Pradesh. She received her primary education at Duggirala in Guntur district and was a stage artist in her school days.
Jamuna, whose real name was Jana Bai, made her acting debut at the age of 16 with Puttillu (1953) directed by Garikapari Rajarao.
It was L. V. Prasad’s Missamma (1955) which gave her recognition. She had played a supporting character in the film with the lead roles played by N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. In a career spanning four decades,...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
In the past 55 years in which India has been sending entries for the Best International Feature Film Oscar, it has been on just three occasions that the selected movies, despite some of them being critically acclaimed both in India and abroad, have made it to the nominations shortlist.
A dismal record, if any, calling in question the selection process.
The three films on this rather bald list are the Nargis-Sunil Dutt classic “Mother India” (1957), Mira Nair’s “Salaam Bombay” (1988) and Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Aamir Khan-starrer “Lagaan” (2001).
This year, the official selection — “Chhello Show”, Nalin Kumar Pandya aka Pan Nalin’s Gujarati film — again lost out to a strong field comprising, among others, the German World War I drama “All Quiet on the Western Front” and the Golden Globe winner, “Argentina, 1985” (the historical drama from Argentina around the fight waged by a group of lawyers against the South American’s...
A dismal record, if any, calling in question the selection process.
The three films on this rather bald list are the Nargis-Sunil Dutt classic “Mother India” (1957), Mira Nair’s “Salaam Bombay” (1988) and Ashutosh Gowarikar’s Aamir Khan-starrer “Lagaan” (2001).
This year, the official selection — “Chhello Show”, Nalin Kumar Pandya aka Pan Nalin’s Gujarati film — again lost out to a strong field comprising, among others, the German World War I drama “All Quiet on the Western Front” and the Golden Globe winner, “Argentina, 1985” (the historical drama from Argentina around the fight waged by a group of lawyers against the South American’s...
- 1/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 4 (Ians) Reliance Jio on Wednesday announced its partnership with Motorola to enable ‘True 5G’ across Motorola’s extensive 5G smartphone portfolio in India.
The smartphone company has rolled out software updates which will enable users to use Jio’s True 5G across its extensive 5G portfolio.
“Motorola comes with advanced 5G features such as carrier aggregation, 4×4 Mimo and support for most 5G bands in India. These features along with Jio True 5G network will unleash the true potential of 5G in India,” Sunil Dutt, President, Reliance Jio, said in a statement.
“All Jio users using Motorola devices will be able to access truly unlimited 5G internet under the Jio Welcome Offer in areas where Jio True 5G has or is being rolled out rapidly,” he added.
With stand-alone 5G architecture, an advanced 5G network, and zero dependencies on the 4G network, Motorola 5G smartphone users will now...
The smartphone company has rolled out software updates which will enable users to use Jio’s True 5G across its extensive 5G portfolio.
“Motorola comes with advanced 5G features such as carrier aggregation, 4×4 Mimo and support for most 5G bands in India. These features along with Jio True 5G network will unleash the true potential of 5G in India,” Sunil Dutt, President, Reliance Jio, said in a statement.
“All Jio users using Motorola devices will be able to access truly unlimited 5G internet under the Jio Welcome Offer in areas where Jio True 5G has or is being rolled out rapidly,” he added.
With stand-alone 5G architecture, an advanced 5G network, and zero dependencies on the 4G network, Motorola 5G smartphone users will now...
- 1/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Dec 27 (Ians) Reliance Jio on Tuesday announced its partnership with Xiaomi India to offer a ‘True 5G’ experience to all Xiaomi 5G smartphone consumers.
With seamless True 5G connectivity, it will enable Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone users to stream uninterrupted videos, enjoy high-resolution video calls, and play low-latency games on their devices.
“With consumers at the centre of everything, enabling True 5G access to the public has been a constant mission for Jio and we are pleased to share that all upcoming Xiaomi 5G devices will feature Sa connectivity out of the box, in addition to the existing ones that have been software-upgraded to support True 5G,” Sunil Dutt, President, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, said in a statement.
To access Jio’s True 5G Standalone (Sa) network, users will need to change the preferred network type to 5G in their Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone settings.
“To further enhance consumer experience and connectivity,...
With seamless True 5G connectivity, it will enable Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone users to stream uninterrupted videos, enjoy high-resolution video calls, and play low-latency games on their devices.
“With consumers at the centre of everything, enabling True 5G access to the public has been a constant mission for Jio and we are pleased to share that all upcoming Xiaomi 5G devices will feature Sa connectivity out of the box, in addition to the existing ones that have been software-upgraded to support True 5G,” Sunil Dutt, President, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, said in a statement.
To access Jio’s True 5G Standalone (Sa) network, users will need to change the preferred network type to 5G in their Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone settings.
“To further enhance consumer experience and connectivity,...
- 12/27/2022
- by Glamsham 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
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
By Vinod Mirani
The only thing I find missing is the Indian Post & Telegraph issuing a special commemorative stamp to honour him with a special denomination coin to follow in due time. This week, weekend and some days to come, it will be Amitabh Bachchan all over. In media, in cinemas, on television.
Most moviegoers would have learnt of the arrival of Amitabh Bachchan when producer-director Praksha Mehra’s film Zanjeer hit the screens.
The story and dialogue were by the Salim-Javed duo, who were charting a path to success with “Andaz”, “Adhikar”, “Seeta Aur Geeta”, and “Haathi Mere Saathi” to their credit. Probably, not big names enough to lure the veterans who were offered the film, to accept it. The film fell into the lap of a struggling newcomer, Amitabh Bachchan. “Zanjeer”, when released, went on to become a box office blockbuster.
That established Amitabh Bachchan as star and,...
The only thing I find missing is the Indian Post & Telegraph issuing a special commemorative stamp to honour him with a special denomination coin to follow in due time. This week, weekend and some days to come, it will be Amitabh Bachchan all over. In media, in cinemas, on television.
Most moviegoers would have learnt of the arrival of Amitabh Bachchan when producer-director Praksha Mehra’s film Zanjeer hit the screens.
The story and dialogue were by the Salim-Javed duo, who were charting a path to success with “Andaz”, “Adhikar”, “Seeta Aur Geeta”, and “Haathi Mere Saathi” to their credit. Probably, not big names enough to lure the veterans who were offered the film, to accept it. The film fell into the lap of a struggling newcomer, Amitabh Bachchan. “Zanjeer”, when released, went on to become a box office blockbuster.
That established Amitabh Bachchan as star and,...
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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