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Amitabh Bachchan’s Debut At The Box Office Had A Disastrous Clash With Superstar Rajesh Khanna! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

It was exactly 55 years ago that Indian Cinema witnessed a box office clash that none imagined would turn historic owing to the stature of the stars involved. However, when they clashed, one of them was the biggest superstar, Rajesh Khanna, and the other was making his debut – Amitabh Bachchan!

Big B Vs Rajesh Khanna Box Office

It was 20,090 days ago, 55 years ago, that Big B arrived in Hindi Cinema with his debut film Saat Hindustani on November 7, 1969. However, it was the same day that the biggest superstar of that era, Rajesh Khanna, knocked at the box office with one of his biggest films, Aradhna!

Aradhna Vs Saat Hindustani Box Office

Aradhna at the box office opened with 9 lakh. The film was made on a budget of 80 lakh and earned 3.45 crore at the box office.

Sharmin Segal Reacts To Allegations Of Being Rude Towards Heeramandi Co-Stars(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Sharmin Segal is basking in the success of Heeramandi, which is among the Top 10 trending TV shows on Netflix. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the 28-year-old was seen portraying the character of Alamzeb. Unfortunately, the actress has been accused of ill-treatment towards her co-stars. Scroll below for all the details!

As most know, Sharmin is the niece of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. She was brutally trolled over her allegedly ‘expressionless’ portrayal in the period drama series. Many even accused the ace filmmaker of favoritism and believed Sanjeeda Sheikh or any other actress from the supporting cast would have played the character in a much superior way.

In a recent interview, Sharmin Segal had termed Aditi Rao Hydari a ‘schoolgirl.’ Many called her rude, and rumors of rifts between the actresses began doing the rounds. But the Malaal...

Mandira Bedi & Shah Rukh Khan ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one of the best Hindi rom-coms ever made. The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer was released in 1995, but it is still loved for its relatability factor. Directed by Aditya Chopra, the movie also stars Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Mandira Bedi, Anupam Kher, and others.

The audience loves Ddlj for Srk and Kajol’s chemistry as Raj and Simran. However, the music, dialogue, story, and characters are also equally impressive. The album is pure gold and one of the its popular song that has become a must during Indian weddings is ‘Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna’. Actress Mandira Bedi, who plays Preeti in the movie, dances with Srk in the song. In an interaction, the actress revealed that it was tough for her to dance to the choreography done by Saroj Khan.

Mandira Bedi on Ddlj’s Song...

Auron Mein Kahaan Dum Tha Trailer: Ajay Devgn & Tabu In Veer Zara 2.0 With A Twist!(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Finally, romance lords have listened to our prayers and Bollywood is arriving with a mature love story with Ajay Devgn romancing Tabu in Auron Mein Kahaan Dum Tha. While Hindi Cinema has attempted shades of mature love in Baghban, Life In A Metro, Honeymoon Travels and many other films, there has been never a full-fledged mature love story apart from Cheeni Kum, that hopped along the comic lines.

With Neeraj Pandey’s film starring the Drishyam duo, romancing each other after ages, the trailer promises a heartwarming and intriguing tale of love and separation and everything that happens in between with Shantanu Maheshwari and Saiee Manjrekar playing the young versions of the leads.

Auron Mein Kahaan Dum Tha hints at a lost love story of a couple separated by circumstances, where one...

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It has been five years, and Akshay Kumar and John Abraham have yet again decided to go against each other for the third time on the same date. It is August 15, and Khiladi Kumar is arriving with Mudassar Aziz’s laughter riot Khel Khel Mein on the same date, John Abraham has decided to come with Vedaa.

Pushpa 2 & Singham Again Postponed

Now that Akshay and John have decided to lock horns on Independence Day with their films, one thing is for sure: Singham Again and Pushpa 2 are certainly not arriving on this date.

Earlier, August 15 was tentative release date for Allu Arjun and Ajay Devgn’s sequel films but both the films seem to be delayed as of now and reports suggest that both of them might eye Diwali release date.

Trending Sonakshi Sinha & Zaheer Iqbal Wedding Confirmed! Leaked Audio Invite Reveals Interesting Details!

Veteran Actor Farida Jalal...

Heeramandi Budget, Cast Salary & More! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Heeramandi is currently ruling Netflix as it continues to be the most-watched Indian TV show since its premiere on the platform. Starring Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Manisha Koirala among others, the period drama series is based on the tawaifs of Heera Mandi, a red-light district in Lahore. Do you know the budget spent on Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his cast? Scroll below for a detailed analysis.

Undoubtedly, Heeramandi is one of the most visually appealing shows ever made. Netflix and Sanjay Leela Bhansali brought grandeur to life with enormous sets, gorgeous costumes with impeccable details, impactful dialogues, and strong background music.

What is the budget of Heeramandi?

As per multiple sources online, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar was made on a massive budget of 200 crores. There’s no hiding that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is Mr. Perfectionist. The ace director does not...

Today’s Top Trending News: Farida Jalal, Varun Dhawan, Ott Deals, and More ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Instagram; Facebook )

In Bollywood, Farida Jalal comes to the defense of Sharmin Segal amidst recent controversies. New dad Varun Dhawan was spotted with his newborn daughter as his wife, Natasha Dalal, was discharged from the hospital on Friday. Looking for some recommendations? Don’t miss our “What To Watch This Weekend” section.

In South Indian cinema, Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Og’ reportedly secures a massive Ott deal, generating significant buzz. Check out the latest Box Office updates for both Bollywood and South Indian films. Additionally, John Abraham’s ‘Vedaa’ has a new release date, and the teaser for Vishnu Manchu’s ‘Kannappa’ is set to premiere on June 14.

Scroll down to read the complete news wrap! Farida Jalal Defends Sharmin Segal After “Heeramandi” Criticism

Veteran actress Farida Jalal has come out in support of her co-star Sharmin Segal,...

Sandeep Reddy Vanga vs. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Comments Sparks Debate (Photo Credit – IMDb/Youtube)

Favouritism and selective criticism in the film industry are troubling trends. Media and critics often show bias, ignoring some issues while highlighting others. A recent example involves directors Sandeep Vanga and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

What Sanjay Leela Bhansali Said?

When Sandeep Vanga released his film Animal many feminists and industry leaders criticized his views. However, when Sanjay Leela Bhansali made similar controversial comments about his show Heeramandi – The Diamond Bazaar, he didn’t face any backlash. The series did not attract much attention or viewership, yet Bhansali described it as a romantic place and said, “To me, Heeramandi was the most romantic place. I come from that world.”

Sanjaya Leela Bhansali also made remarks, stating, “I see prostitutes as enigmatic and powerful women. They sing, dance, and express their emotions through art. They understand living,...

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...

‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ is a period drama Web Series created by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The series is about the lives of tawaifs (courtesan) at the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore during the Indian independence movement against the British Raj. “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” encapsulates a compelling blend of historical intrigue and thematic depth, juxtaposed with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s trademark opulence. Its narrative weaves through the intricate tapestry of power dynamics, love, and the pursuit of freedom, all set against the backdrop of Lahore’s enigmatic red-light district during the 1940s.

At its core, the series delves into the lives of the courtesans, led by the formidable Mallika Jaan, portrayed with remarkable depth by Manisha Koirala, and her rival Fareedan, played with fiery intensity by Sonakshi Sinha. This rivalry forms the crux of the plot, as Mallika Jaan navigates the complexities of her position as the madame...

Sanjay Leela Bhansali Talks About The Grandeur Of Heeramandi! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has been buzzing since its first announcement. It is the most expensive series ever made, courtesy of the ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Starring Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal, the period drama will be released on Netflix on May 1, 2024. Although the story is based on the lives of tawaifs living at the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore in 1940s, Slb is set to take the series to global stage with his unique storytelling.

In a recent interview, Sanjay Leela Bhansali was seen sharing interesting anecdotes about Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. He said, “Because I have always wanted to be lost. This is the biggest set I have made in my life. Because it’s really that walls have been pushed way beyond what I thought.

Ramayana: Yas as the co-producer ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most ambitious projects. Filming has begun, and the fans want to know everything about the film. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will portray Lord Ram and Sita in Tiwari’s mythological drama film. Earlier, there were reports that Yash would play Ravana. However, that’s not happening anymore.

A few days ago, there were speculations that Yash was no longer part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. However, he has donned the co-producer’s hat for Ranbir and Sai’s starrer. In a new interview, the Kgf star confirmed being a producer for Tiwari’s next. The actor also revealed the reason for producing the film, along with Prime Focus’ Namit Malhotra.

In an interview with Variety, Yash shared that it has been his long-term aspiration to make films that will help Indian cinema reach a global audience.

Rajkummar Rao Starrer Shahid Is Now Available To Stream On Ott ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Rajkummar Rao is a beloved actor known for his versatile filmography. Throughout his career, Rao has been a part of many critically and commercially acclaimed films, but some films have a special place. Hansal Mehta’s association with him for the movie Shahid is golden, but the film has been considered the most underrated one. After 12 years of its initial release, the movie was finally released on Ott, but there is a catch.

Hansal Mehta‘s 2012 film Shahid is based on the life of Shahid Azmi, a lawyer and human rights activist. Rajkummar Rao plays the lead, and the film also stars Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kay Kay Menon, Prabhleen Sandhu, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Prabal Punjabi. The filmmaker recently revealed that the film is now available on streaming platforms.

The 2012 picture proved to be an essential turning point in his career.

Heeramandi Trailer Verdict: Netizens Are Under Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Spell. (Photo Credit – Youtube)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar trailer has garnered more than 10 million views in 24 hours, and the fan verdict for this web series that will stream on Netflix from May 1 is out. While Bhansali, as always, casts a spell on the audience, people are particularly upset with the magician for one reason!

After watching the trailer, the audience cannot wait to witness this majestic story unfold. However, people are upset with Bhansali for not releasing such a beauty in the theaters, and they cannot witness the magic of such an intricately designed world on the silver screen.

People have been hailing the well-chosen cast for the web series. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is an eight-part series that is scheduled to launch across 190 countries on Netflix on May 1.

Trending Heeramandi Trailer Review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali...

Menuka Poudel, the visually-impaired contestant from the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 14’, who sang ‘Aye Ishq Tujhko Salaam’, is now roped in for ‘Karmaa Meets Kismet’, another project as a playback singer starring Sanjay Mishra.

Helmed by writer-director Geetanjalli Sinha, the film also stars Farida Jalal, Alka Amin, Vaishnavi MacDonald, Amman Khann and Nupur Sharma. The film also features songs by Sonu Nigam and Sadhana Sargam.

Sharing her experience singing the song, Menuka said: “I am deeply moved by the love and blessings that seem to have paved this beautiful path for me. Being a part of this enriching movie has been an immense blessing, and its story has profoundly inspired me. This romantic Sufi song is a masterpiece that goes straight to the heart, reminding us of love in its purest form.”

She further added: “Working with Aran Sir and writer-director Geetanjalli Didi was a phenomenal learning experience. The...

Versatile singer Arijit Singh’s soulful rendition of the track ‘Bhaabo Jodi’ from the movie ‘Kabuliwala’ is not only a melodious, but also an emotionally resonant song, making it a must-listen for the music enthusiasts.

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty helmed the role of ‘Rahmat’ in ‘Kabuliwala’, a cinematic marvel from the depths of history, penned by the legendary Rabindranath Tagore.

Mithun’s character Rahmat from Tagore’s masterpiece, deeply connects with audiences of all ages. ‘Kabuliwala’ is the timeless tale of Rahmat, a story of a middle-aged Afghan man, whose heart overflows with fatherly love for a little girl, Mini, in the bustling city of Kolkata set in the year of 1965.

The end credit song ‘Bhaabo Jodi’ composed by Indraadip Das Gupta, ‘features actors Mithun, Anumegha Kahali, Abir Chatterjee, and Sohini Sarkar. It beautifully encapsulates the heartwarming tale of Rahmat and the endearing idiosyncrasies shared between Mini and him.

For the unversed,...

For the past several decades, various films have been released on Diwali weekend, which has always been considered a prime slot. Big-ticket films reserved slots for a Diwali release to cash in on the holiday spirit and attract families to watch their cinematic offerings.

From ‘Baazigar’ (1993), starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ (1994) starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995) starring Kajol and Srk, Aamir Khan’s ‘Raja Hindustani’ (1996) and ‘Ghatak’ starring Sunny Deol and Meenakshi Sheshadari, the list of Diwali releases is a long one.

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest, as well as some of the forgotten Bollywood Diwali releases of the past 24 years:

Yash Chopra’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ (1997), releaseda day after Diwali, starring Srk, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, and had people thronging to the theatres.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998), Karan Johar’s debut film,...

For the past several decades, various films have been released on Diwali weekend, which has always been considered a prime slot. Big-ticket films reserved slots for a Diwali release to cash in on the holiday spirit and attract families to watch their cinematic offerings.

From ‘Baazigar’ (1993), starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ (1994) starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995) starring Kajol and Srk, Aamir Khan’s ‘Raja Hindustani’ (1996) and ‘Ghatak’ starring Sunny Deol and Meenakshi Sheshadari, the list of Diwali releases is a long one.

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest, as well as some of the forgotten Bollywood Diwali releases of the past 24 years:

Yash Chopra’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ (1997), releaseda day after Diwali, starring Srk, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, and had people thronging to the theatres.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998), Karan Johar’s debut film,...

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who celebrated 25 years of the cult movie ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, said he feels proud and happy as in a certain way he had launched director Karan Johar in the film. Srk attended the special screening of the movie, along with the director Karan and lead actress Rani Mukerji.

Talking about the same, Srk said: “It is a very special occasion as it is 25 years of this film. Normally, it’s always how the film ages. We make films, some get forgotten in time, some do very well in time, some just don’t do good at all, but this is one film which has stood the test of time. It has aged very well. It has aged nearly as well as Karan.”

The actor said unfortunately, Kajol is not here but we send her the love wherever she is right now. Rani is here, which is beautiful,...

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who celebrated 25 years of the cult movie ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, said he feels proud and happy as in a certain way he had launched director Karan Johar in the film. Srk attended the special screening of the movie, along with the director Karan and lead actress Rani Mukerji.

Talking about the same, Srk said: “It is a very special occasion as it is 25 years of this film. Normally, it’s always how the film ages. We make films, some get forgotten in time, some do very well in time, some just don’t do good at all, but this is one film which has stood the test of time. It has aged very well. It has aged nearly as well as Karan.”

The actor said unfortunately, Kajol is not here but we send her the love wherever she is right now. Rani is here, which is beautiful,...

Strangely, the most influential films are sometimes the ones that show the most age as time passes. How can you watch “Godzilla” or “Yojimbo” without thinking about the countless, often inferior, films they inspired? “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” the smash hit 1995 Hindi romcom that immediately revolutionized Indian cinema, faces those same disadvantages when being watched by a viewer today. So many subsequent Bollywood productions have borrowed from its sensibilities, and even paid direct homage to specific scenes, that elements seen as fresh in the 90s could be looked at as predictable now. It's hard to imagine a time when filmmakers were hesitant to feature Non-Resident Indians in major roles, and it's even more mind-boggling to think of Shah Rukh Khan as anything less than the global icon he's been for three decades. Yet when it was released, “Ddlj” pushed the envelope and helped to establish a new era in the Indian film industry,...

Gitanjalli Aran, the director of the upcoming film ‘Karmaa Meets Kismet’, has shared that she feels connected to her roots in the company of her film’s actor Sanjay Mishra and that he makes her feel creatively nourished through their conversations.

‘Karmaa Meets Kismet’, which also stars Farida Jalal, is a tale of ‘Karma’ and ‘Destiny’. The director has opened up about her experience of working with the veteran actors and how they became a part of the script.

Heaping praise on Sanjay Mishra, Gitanjalli shared: “With Sanjay sir, I always felt connected to my roots. Our conversations mostly revolved around art, music and literature. I always felt creatively nourished in his company. His expansive knowledge of art and literature always allured me. I wanted to learn as much as possible from him. What can one say about him as an actor? He brings your imagination alive and adds so...

Popular TV actor Cezanne Khan, who plays Nikhil opposite Rajshree Thakur’s Pallavi in the show ‘Appnapan’, opens up on how the on-screen chemistry between the two changes in the upcoming episodes.

The actor, who’s best known for his role in ‘Kasautii Zindagi Kay’, says: “There is an old saying which goes something like, ‘We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.’ Whatever broke Nikhil and Pallavi apart in their past has a chance to poke its ugly head up again but despite that, the two of them are trying hard to mend their relationship.”

The show gives insight into the life of an estranged couple, Pallavi and Nikhil. Now with the entry of veteran actress Farida Devi, who’s popularly known as Baby Farida, and is seen playing Nikhil’s mother, Pallavi and Nikhil have to pretend that they have a loving relationship, and while they do it,...

Hina Khan is quite active on social media and always her fans updated with her latest work.

She signed her debut film Lines, opposite actress Farida Jalal, which is directed by Hussain Khan and written by Rahat Kazmi and Shakti Singh.

Hina Khan has gained International recognition with a best actress award for her film, ‘Lines’ at the ‘Montgomery International Film Festival based in USA. The film was also nominated in the best picture category at the Miff awards.

Hina shared some stills from “Lines”and captioned, “I am so thrilled and excited to share a token of appreciation received for my film Lines, at the prestigious Montgomery International Film Festival, USA as Best Actress (Feature Film). #FaridaJalal @Rahatkazmifilms @HirosFBF #RishiBhutani”

Lines was produced by Rahat Kazmi Films and co-produced under Hiros Faar Better Films, a production house started by Hina and partner Rocky Jaiswal.

Check out Hina Khan’s...

Mumbai, Oct 20 (Ians) Shruti Seth had a Monday full of memories, reminiscing about the show, Shararat, which helped her make a mark in the television industry.

Sharing a video from the show on Instagram, Shruti wrote: "So glad I have so many memories of this amazing show. And so much love to show for it. Also played so many characters over the course of the show, which keep making me smile. Thank you all for your continued adulation. #Shararat is a gift that keeps on giving."

In the clip, we can see her dancing along with co-star Karanvir Bohra. The post left fans nostalgic.

"I grew up watching this. Loved it," a user commented.

"Can we a have a sequel please?" another user requested.

Aired from 2003 to 2007, the show was loosely based on the American series, "Sabrina: The Teenage Witch". Farida Jalal, Aditi Malik, Poonam Narula, Harsh Vasishth and Shoma Anand...

Mumbai, Oct 20 (Ians) The all-time blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Ddlj) turned 25 on Tuesday, and a special emoji has been launched on Twitter to celebrate the milestone Bollywood film.

The emoji by Twitter India is of a cowbell, which became a token of the protagonists' romance in the storyline of the film, and continues to be associated with the film. 

Released on October 20, 1995, the Aditya Chopra directorial, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, tells the love story of Raj (Srk) and Simran (Kajol), who live in the UK. The film kicked off the trend of Nri romances on the Bollywood screen, and also reorganised romance in Hindi cinema forever.

On Tuesday, Shah Rukh and Kajol also changed their Twitter names and display pictures to reflect their characters in the film.

"We are excited to celebrate one of the most iconic Indian romances, Ddlj, with the movie's innumerable fans on the service.

The king of romance, Shah Rukh Khan, alongside his co-star Kajol, their film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge completes 25 years.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayeng directed by Aditya Chopra in his directorial debut, produced by his father Yash Chopra, and written by Javed Siddiqui with Aditya Chopra. Released on 20 October 1995.

The plot revolves around Raj and Simran, two young non-resident Indians, who fall in love during a vacation through Europe with their friends.

Raj tries to win over Simran's family so the couple can marry, but Simran's father has long since promised her hand to his friend's son. The film was shot in India, London, and Switzerland, from September 1994 to August 1995.

It is one of the best romantic films of Bollywood till date.

On the occasion of 25 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, we have some romantic dialogues of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge below:

Raj: 'Agar...

Mumbai, Oct 19 (Ians) The all-time blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Ddlj) will be 25 years old on Tuesday, and ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra, who created quite a few style trends in the film, recalled working on the project.

Malhotra designed Kajol's costumes in the film, and from her ethnic suits to the shiny green lehnga she wore in the song "Mehndi lagake rakhna", almost all costumes he created for the actress went on to become a rage.

"For a film, the most important part is the script. It's the narrative and the vision of the director. There was something so refreshing about the film and their characters that was a golden opportunity to do something new. I am always determined when I come into films. I would want to do something that stands out and give all characters a look that will stay on. When Adi (director Aditya Chopra) narrated the Ddlj script,...

If you are out of ideas to pull off pranks on your loved ones or simply prefer a good laugh over mischief, April Fool?s Day is a perfect occasion to treat yourself to a day of laughter and harmless humor. This year, as one abides by the rule of social distancing, there are still plenty of reasons to let the fun day begin and end with a good laugh. While you are self-quarantined, enjoy some of the best rib-tickling comedy titles streaming on Hotstar without paying a penny.

Catch these amazing shows and movies on 1st April streaming on Hotstar

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Maharaj Ki Jai Ho

In a hilarious twist of fate, conman Sanjay?s time travel goes wrong, and he lands in Hastinapur during the Mahabharat era. Adding more chaos to his risky journey back home, he falls in love.

Cast: Satyajeet Dubey, Rajesh Kumar, Ashwin Mushran, Aakash Dabhade,...

Jawaani Jaaneman movie review is here. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the movie stars Saif Ali Khan and is the debut of Alaya Furniturewala daughter of Pooja Bedi. The movie has Tabu in a special appearance. The movie releases today - 31 January 2020. So how loving is this Jawaani Jaaneman?s?!!. Let?s find out in the movie review of Jawaani Jaaneman.

Immediate reaction when the end credit rolls

You heart will go ole, ole for Saif Ali Khan and Alaya Furniturewala ( the most confident debut seen in recent years) in this charmingly cool, poignantly emotional family drama for all ages.

The Story of Jawaani Jaaneman

An ultra cool Jazz urf Jassi (Saif Ali Khan) is enjoying his freedom tune 24x7. The real estate broker in London is a party animal and is least bothered that he has crossed 40. One day during his routine escapades at his friend Rocky (Chunky Pandey) pub,...

The much awaited trailer of trailer of Jawaani Jaaneman is here and we cant keep calm. Saif Ali Khan takes back to his rom-com days like Cocktail, Hum Tum etc. Saif plays a young man in the film who lives life to the fullest.

Jawaani Jaaneman has been helmed by Nitin Kakkar and marks Pooja Bedi's daughter Alaia's Bollywood debut. The makers released their quirky character posters recently.

Also Read: Saif Ali Khan, Alaya F's quirky new poster for 'Jawaani Jaaneman'

The trailer starts with Farida Jalal's dialogue, "Pammi ka beta Gay hai..and then Saif replies No maa I am not Gay agar hota bhi toh kya problem hai"... Yes the younger Saif is back. In the trailer Saif is a 40 young man who is a 'Playa'. He seems enjoying his life but the story takes a new turn as his daughter arrives played by?...

CinemaAhead of the release of Karthik Subbaraj's 'Mercury', we revisit 'Pesum Padam', made over 30 years ago.Anjana ShekarYoutube screengrabMost Indian films are made by the rule book - 4 songs, 3 fights. There are just a handful of exceptions that skip the duets and do away with the stunts. Post the silent era, not many Indian films without dialogues have been made. In fact, there has been just one that came out over 30 years ago, in the year 1987. Most times, we tend to go overboard with punch dialogues and gyaan-infused climax speeches, mostly delivered by the teary-eyed protagonist. With Karthik Subbaraj’s silent thriller, Mercury, slated for release this Friday, we revisit Singeetam Srinivasa Rao’s award-winning Pesum Padam that had no dialogues. This dark comedy is a rare film for many reasons. For one, it had no dialogues, songs or fight sequences. And second, the film took upon an important social issue that was widely prevalent in the '80s - unemployment - and spun a satire around it. Pesum Padam had a small set of characters played by Kamal Haasan, Amala, Tinnu Anand, Sameer Khakhar, Tl Narayana, Farida Jalal, Prathap Pothen, Loknath and Ks Ramesh. The characters in Pesum Padam have no names. We only identify them by their characterisation - the unemployed youth, the rich drunkard, the beautiful girl-next-door, the witty beggar. This, perhaps, is the reason why the film strikes a deeper chord with the audience. Uproot these characters and place them in any other city, in any other part of the world, they’d still be relatable. The film has a very simple and unsurprising story-line. A young man, hounded by poverty, finds an opportunity to live an opulent life. He takes it, finds love on the way, learns life’s most important lesson on money, and chooses to go back to his old life with a resolve to work hard and rise above. One could draw parallels with Mark Twain’s Prince and the Pauper. Except that here, there are no lookalikes and the switch is not mutually agreed upon. The film begins with the character played by Kamal. He lives in a small room on the terrace of an apartment complex that houses several families. The toilets are shared and the houses have little privacy. There are posters advertising job vacancies pinned to a pole, lines outside the toilets (whoever thought of including adavu music here needs a special mention) and shirts are laundered only around the armpits before being worn again. In one scene, when Kamal fills his tea glass with buttons and pins and a coin to make it rise up to the brim, we almost hope that he will offer it to the crow. But, obviously, we know who’s thirstier here. The character list in Pesum Padam is quite remarkable. We’ve got the young domestic worker who harbours a secret crush on Kamal, the wheelchair-bound hotel owner who has humble beginnings, the magician father whose tricks are almost believable and the squandering drunkard with a constipation problem. Then there’s the assassin who comes up with an ingenious weapon - a dagger made of ice. Sharp enough to kill, melts without a trace. Actually, why do they still use real knives to kill someone? And the best part is that he goes around with the ice-box in hand! The scene where Kamal tries to sneak into the queue for a temporary job with limited vacancies and the one where the beggar outsmarts him with his secret stash of crumpled notes are achingly sad yet funny. There are plenty of Chaplinesque sketches, especially when the killer trails him. Whoever came up with wrapping poop in huge gift boxes? Now why doesn't he flush them down the toilet like a normal person would? Remember shared toilets? The scene at the bus stand where the guy recognises Kamal and his ‘poop’ parcel is quite hilarious. Old habits die hard. While in the first night in the hotel room, he literally sleeps next to money, he’s unable to do so the next. The initial rush has died down and the quietness of the place is so alien to him that he sneaks back to his room to record the sounds of street dogs and kung-fu fights being played loud on TV. Later, he even wakes up to turn the side of the cassette. In every scene in which the telephone appears in the film, you almost expect the characters to speak. But these scenes are cleverly interrupted - calls are unanswered, the father picks up the call intended for his daughter or the rich man finds a note with an explanation. People knock on doors, clap to call out for someone or nod and smile mostly. In the scene in which the confrontation between the assassin, his employer and his lover (the rich man’s wife) takes place, we’re shut outside along with Kamal and we only get to peek in through a (sound-proof) glass door. Amala is quite brilliant in her role as the girl-next-door. There’s no head-over-heels love-at-first-sight here. The two hit it off very gradually, it is by chance that Kamal finds himself at the hotel where Amala is staying with her family. The scene where the two are seen watching a film together is the only place where dialogues are heard - through the film. The scene in which people rush and fight each other to pick up the notes on the road, while the beggar’s lifeless body is ignored for the moment, is a sharp wake-up call for Kamal. He understands that money is temperamental. The short-lived romance between him and Amala, too, withers away like a summer love. The first time she gives him a flower, he chooses to catch the flying notes (money) that slip from his hand but the second time, ironically, he picks up the flower and misses her note (letter). His brief period of luck drifts away with Amala and in the end, Kamal goes back to standing in lines outside buildings with vacancy boards. Nothing has changed, except that now, he’s willing to take the metaphorical stairs to succeed in life. The satire is admirable and at the end of the film, we’re left with a warm feeling for its characters and plenty of nostalgia. 1987/1988 was also the time when Kamal worked on films like Nayagan and Satya, the latter a drama on unemployment. Pesum Padam released in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi under different names. The background score by L Vaithiyanathan fills the silences and complements the film perfectly. In 1987, it won Filmfare Award South for Best Film and in 1988 the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The film also premiered at the International Film Festival of India and 1988 Cannes Film Festival in the International Critics' Week. The Kamal-Singeetam combination has given us plenty of great films including Raja Parvai, Apoorva Sagodharargal and the hilarious Michael Madhana Kamarajan. Pesum Padam is undoubtedly the silent jewel in the crown.

The veteran film actress Farida Jalal may have made her debut back in 1967 with the film Taqdeer, and has gone on to essay both lead and supporting roles back in the 80s. Best remembered for her image as the quintessential on screen mother that will forever be etched in the Bollywood aficionado’s memory inRead More

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First, Amitabh Bachchan and now Farida Jalal, fake news mongers seem eager enough to send these veteran stars to heaven! Recently, the news that has been doing rounds on social media, claimed that veteran actress Farida Jalal passed away which immediately sent her fans into a shock. Miscreants tried to edit her Wikipedia page which pronounced her dead but the actress was all healthy, as Jalal confirmed herself. On hearing her own fake death notice, Farida Jalal responded saying, “I don’t know from where these baseless rumors are coming from. Initially I laughed, but from last 30 mins my phone has been constantly ringing and everybody is asking the same question. It’s a bit irritating, I wonder why people spread such rumors.” Jalal isn’t the first celebrity to fall prey to death hoax. Stars like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Dilip Kumar and Honey Singh were also declared dead by the miscreants.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-660902 size-full" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Salman-Khan-Karan-Johar.jpg" alt="Salman-Khan-&-Karan-Johar" width="620" height="420" /> We all know that Karan Johar is a film maniac. The filmmaker goes through all kinds of emotions while making and watching a film. Recently, in an interview, he addressed that his first directorial venture <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai</em> was a silly movie. In a conversation with Neha Dhupia on her new talk show, Karan also revealed what went down during the shooting of the film and talked about an instance when he wept because of Salman Khan. Karan Johar narrated how Salman Khan was adamant to wear ripped jeans instead of a well-tailored suit. Karan says, "Day 1 came of shooting and Salman was doing 2 shifts. Salman was shooting the patang wala gaana in <em>Hum</em> <em>Dil De Chuke Sanam</em> and ‘<em>Saajan Ji Ghar Aaye’</em> for me which was his intro song in <em>Kuch Kuch Hota</em> <em>Hai</em>. I walked in and there was a black suit which his designer Shabina Khan had designed,...

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-660902 size-full" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Salman-Khan-Karan-Johar.jpg" alt="Salman-Khan-&-Karan-Johar" width="620" height="420" /> We all know that Karan Johar is a film maniac. The filmmaker goes through all kinds of emotions while making and watching a film. Recently, in an interview, he addressed that his first directorial venture <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai</em> was a silly movie. In a conversation with Neha Dhupia on her new talk show, Karan also revealed what went down during the shooting of the film and talked about an instance when he wept because of Salman Khan. Karan Johar narrated how Salman Khan was adamant to wear ripped jeans instead of a well-tailored suit. Karan says, "Day 1 came of shooting and Salman was doing 2 shifts. Salman was shooting the patang wala gaana in <em>Hum</em> <em>Dil De Chuke Sanam</em> and ‘<em>Saajan Ji Ghar Aaye’</em> for me which was his intro song in <em>Kuch Kuch Hota</em> <em>Hai</em>. I walked in and there was a black suit which his designer Shabina Khan had designed,...

After making her Bollywood debut opposite Amitabh Bachchan and Dhanush in Shamitabh, Akshara Haasan is all set to switch to direction. The actress has now decided to assist filmmaker T K Rajeev Kumar for her father Kamal Haasan's film Sabaash Naidu, to be retitled in Hindi as Sabaash Kundu.

The said film is a trilingual with Kamal Haasan reprising the role of Balram Naidu from the film Dasavatharam which released in 2008. Starring with her father for the first time is also actress Shruti Haasan, who according to reports, will play an important role but the details of the same haven't been divulged. The film will simultaneously be shot in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

Popular Bollywood actors like Farida Jalal, Saurabh Shukla among others will be a part of the film. Slated to be extensively shot in U.S, the music will be composed by music maestro Ilayaraja.

After 5 beautiful short films about romance covering love stories in schools to coffee shops, featuring a blind couple to a senior citizen couple – Y-Films, Yash Raj Films’ youth wing, short film anthology ‘Love Shots’ premieres ‘The Big Date’ today featuring Rhea Chakraborty [Mere Dad Ki Maruti, Sonali Cable, upcoming Dobaara], Saba Azad [Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge] & Mohit Marwah [Fugly]. Directed by Ankur Tewari, the short film is inspired by a true story in the Us. It tells the story of a young talkative teenager and her autistic sister who’s speech impaired as last minute preparations for a date with the college heartthrob are in progress. A heartwarming tale that involved a lot of preparation and research on the part of the actors, writers and director so that they get the portrayal right. The short also features a beautiful love song as part of the original soundtrack composed & perfomed by Superbia sung by Shaan & Arpita Mukherjee.

Adds Mohit Marwah, who plays the hot date,...

Y-Films, Yash Raj Films’ youth wing, short film anthology ‘Love Shots’ premieres ‘Fired’ where singer, song-writer, composer Salim Merchant makes his acting debut with the incredibly talented Tillotama Shome [Monsoon Wedding]. Directed by Ankur Tewari, the film tells the story of a young upwardly mobile couple where the wife who’s in a corporate job is fired and meets her chef husband – who makes a shocking revelation of his own. The short also features a unique Hindi Jazz song as part of the original soundtrack composed & perfomed by Subhi Khanna.

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Adds Salim, “I never thought that acting is such an involved art form until I actually started preparing for it. Being a composer and scoring films like Ab tak Chappan and Chak De! India, among others, I always followed the actor’s timing to know where to score and where not to and I was intrigued with the idea of acting.

Y-Films, Yash Raj Films’ youth wing, short film anthology Love Shots premieres their naughtiest film titled Scandal Point starring veterans Farida Jalal & Kulbhushan Kharbanda. Directed by Ankur Tewari, the film tells the story of a senior citizen couple reliving their romantic college days when they used to drive up to a favorite cootchie coo point when they’re rudely accosted by a cop. The short also features a very trippy original soundtrack composed & performed by the Gaurav Dagaonkar featuring Arunima & Anurag.

Adds Faridaji, “After over 5 decades of being in the industry and acting in virtually every format including films, television, advertising, it’s incredible to still have a chance to debut in a new digital format and work with such a young crew in such a fun film.”

Producer Ashish Patil added, “It was an honor and pleasure to get a chance to work with legends Faridaji & Kulbhushanji. They were...

You can clearly never go wrong with a love story – going by the fantastic response that Y-Films, Yash Raj Films’ youth wing has received to their anthology of short films titled ‘Love Shots’ that opened with ‘The Road Trip’ starring Nimrat Kaur & Tahir Raj Bhasin and ‘Koi Dekh Lega’ featuring Saqib Saleem & Shweta Tripathi.

The 3rd short film, in the series ‘Textbook’ shows you how you can never be too young to be in love. Set in Class VI C of a kendriya vidyalaya, the story introduces Yrf’s youngest romantic leads – the super talented Shravani Desai and Shubham Tukaram along with the multi-talented Swanand Kirkire as the oppressive Prof. O. P. Sharma sir!

Watch the 3rd short film ‘Textbook’ from Love Shots here:

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Directed by Ankur Tewari, the film features original music composed & performed by the Gaurav Dagaonkar featuring Divya Kumar. A fun...

Last week, the first short film from Y-Films, Yash Raj Films’ youth wing, titled ‘The Road Trip’ starring Nimrat Kaur & Tahir Raj Bhasin opened to phenomenal feedback and views. And on the back of it, releases the 2nd in the Love Shots anthology titled ‘Koi Dekh Lega’ featuring Saqib Saleem [Mere Dad Ki Maruti, Hawa Hawaai, Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge] & Shweta Tripathi [of Masaan fame]. Directed by Ankur Tewari, the film that’s based on a real life incident tells the story of a young couple trying to find some privacy at a bus stop in a crowded city and also features original music composed & perfomed by the Anand Bhaskar Collective.

Adds Saqib, “It was great to work with Y-films again. When I heard the story I was quite touched and it was something new… so I challenged myself to see if I could pull it off. Hope people like it.”

The music for Love Shots is exclusively available on Wynk music for...

On the back of a star-studded premiere at the Yrf Studios, their Youth Films Division, Y-Films launched it’s first short film under Love Shots titled ‘The Road Trip’ starring Nimrat Kaur [of Airlift, The Lunchbox & Homeland series fame] & Tahir Raj Bhasin [of Mardaani, Force 2]. The short tells the story of a young couple driving to a weekend getaway when their car breaks down. Directed by Ankur Tewari, the film also features original music composed & performed by him with Nischay Parekh.

Watch the 1st short film ‘The Road Trip’ from Love Shots here:

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Adds Ashish Patil, Head, Y-Films & Producer of Love Shots, “Y-Films has always tried to up the game in all it’s initiatives. Be it bringing in a cinematic scale & vision to web series with the hugely successful Bang Baaja Baaraat & Man’s World or clutter breaking music with India’s 1st Transgender Band. Love Shots marks our first baby steps...

What’s romance without some music? That’s why in another first ever innovation, Y-films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Studios, launched a trailer for the original soundtrack of their forthcoming short films for the web – Love Shots – an anthology of 6 shorts that explore love in every form, shape and stage in life. The album itself features 6 original songs by some of the freshest upcoming musicians of today and showcases a range of genres.

From a frothy Rajasthani pop song ‘Pyaar Bubblegum’ by Gaurav Dagaonkar featuring Divya Kumar to the trippy retro ‘Babu Moshai’ with Arunima & Anurag. A cool Hindi jazz song ‘Ho Gaye Cool’ by Subhi Khanna and a romantic ballad ‘More Piya’ by Superbia featuring Shaan & Arpita. A power-packed ‘Faasle’ by the Anand Bhaskar Collective to the breezy ‘Life Changes Everyday’ by Ankur Tewari featuring Nishchay Parekh. The 6 music videos will be attached to each individual short...

With now 20 years of Ddlj magic we wanted to bring this favorite feature back.

One thing you must know about BollySpice is that we all write about what we love, which is Bollywood, and for many of us here on the team, one of the films we love the most is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge or Ddlj. The film debuted on October 20, 1995 and 20 years later it is still playing! Since many of our writers do love Ddlj so much, we wanted to pay tribute, once again, to this iconic film!

First the story:

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a story about human relationships.

Chaudhry Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri) is a London based immigrant. He, along with his wife Lajwanti (Farida Jalal) and two daughters Simran (Kajol) and Chutki (Pooja Ruparel) have been living in London for the past several years. A true Indian at heart, Chaudhry Baldev Singh is a...

Inaamulhaq who played a Pakistani in Nitin Kakkar’s Filmistaan recently shot for a short film ‘Ab Rab Havale’ directed by Ritika Bajaj Vijra and produced by Creative Canvas Entertainment. The film has been nominated in film festivals like Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards (Laiffa), The Cannes Short Film Corner, 2015 and Indie Fest USA. ‘Ab Rab Havale’ is based on the story of partition, the night when India and Pakistan became two entities and where families got separated. It is the story of one such family, who decided to leave the place they called their home. An emotional short film, which talks about the people who had to be left behind during separation because the circumstances were not in favour.

Inaamulhaq who is playing a pivotal role in the short film says-“I am glad to be a part of a short film like...

No words can describe the love of a mother. However, Bollywood has attempted to pay tribute to mothers through emotional and fun-filled songs, which are sure to touch your hearts strings. So make this occasion of Mother's Day even more special by revisiting these lovely songs that describe the beautiful emotions for a mother. Take a look...

Tu Kitni Acchi Hai: Raja Aur Runk

A song based on Nirupam Roy, 'Tu Kitni Acchi Hai' was a song so special that singer Neha Kakkar also dedicated the song to her mother on this special occasion.

Meri Maa: Yaariyan

This movie might have been Himansh Kohli's debut movie, but he crooned with such intensity that it almost made us teary-eyed!

Meri Maa: Taare Zameen Par

Featuring Darsheel Safari and Tisca Chopra, 'Meri Maa' is possibly one of the most famous songs on mothers from today's generation which can almost choke you...

Out of all the characters that you will come across in an Indian film, one that you will rarely see go astray is a mother. That too, the hero’s mother. She is an entity that restrains him with no physical bounds, gives him strength like no other energy drink, drives him to lengths beyond imagination (all within 2.5 hours) and without her, teaches him lessons universities worldwide have yet to discover. From being a sari clad soap opera box drama queen to a sophisticated career driven business magnet, she has transformed in front of us but one thing remains. The positive energy one feels from our filmi “Ma”. It may be a scene or a song, but she is there and her love unconditional. Yes, there may be some stories that forget about her, yet there is no denying, our cinematic mothers have sometimes been the saving grace for our films.

The next film we shine the spotlight on in our Framing Movies series is a film that many, many, many fans list as their favorite film of all time. It also has the distinction of being the longest running Bollywood film ever, and is one of the most iconic films in Hindi cinema. Have you guessed yet? Here’s a hint: “bade bade deshon mein aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hain, senorita”. Yes, we are indeed talking about Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (The Brave Heart Will Take Away the Bride).

Released on October 20, 1995, the Yash Chopra produced film was Aditya Chopra’s debut film as a director. Ddlj, as it is affectionately called, stars one of Bollywood’s all time favorite jodis, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The film also boasts the incredible cast of Anupam Kher, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, and many more.

The story invites you to...

Someone rightly said that 'Bollywood is all about networking & associations'. At the same time, there's one more adage that 'The only thing constant in life is change'. Before you start wondering as to what we are talking about, let us spill the beans by saying that one of the longest associations in Bollywood is now all set to come to an end. According to Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources, the long standing association of Juhi Chawla with Kurkure has now come to an end, with Juhi being replaced by a whole lot of five celebrities. Their names include Kunal Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Farida Jalal, Boman Irani and the southern actress Ramya. The official announcement of the same is being awaited.