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Bigg Boss 18 Report Card (30 Days): Karanveer & Chum Beat Vivian DSena! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bigg Boss 18 has completed a journey of one month. The reality show hosted by Salman Khan initially did not grab much attention but is slowly gaining headlines either for its controversies or its fight. The show started with 18 contestants and after four weeks, Muskan Bamne, Nyrra Banerjee, Gunratan Sadavarte, Hema Sharma, and Shehzada Dhami have been evicted.

Two Wild Card Entries On Bb 18

Meanwhile, two wild card entries have entered Bb 18. Splitsvilla finalists Digvijay Singh Rathee and Kashish Kapoor who ended the dating reality show on a very bitter note. Currently, Digvijay enjoys a massive Insta following of 1.4 million. Meanwhile, Kashish Kapoor has 803K followers on Instagram.

However, the remaining contestants have seen a growth in their Insta stats in the four weeks, and you would be surprised to know that Vivian DSena, who might be...

Bigg Boss 18: Vivian DSena Vs Avinash Mishra’s Score Card: Guess Who Is Leading The Battle? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bigg Boss 18 this season has not been able to live up to the expectations but still there are some contestants who are leading the show, in fact carrying it one their shoulders on the week days. Vivian DSena has clearly become the ‘Laadla’ of the house, Bigg Boss and the audiences as well. Meanwhile, Avinash Mishra is the new Asim Riaz, whom people are loving to hate!

Vivian DSena Vs Avinash Mishra – Career

While Vivian has been one of the most loved leading actors of the Indian television in the last decade leading shows like Madhubala, Shakti, Pyaar Ki Ye Ek Kahaani, Sirf Tum and more, Avinash Mishra is TV’s new heartthrob who was first noticed widely when he replaced the existing actor Ritvik Arora in Yeh Rishte Hain Pyaar Ke as Kunal!

Will Vivian Dsena Triump With Bigg Boss 18 As Sidharth Shukla Did With 13th Season?(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Bigg Boss 18 grand premiere went on air last evening and enjoyed impressive viewership on JioCinema. Salman Khan has returned as the host for the new season, which features Shehzada Dhami, Rajat Dalal, and Alice Kaushik, among others, as participants. Vivian Dsena has also entered the show, and his presence has soared in viewerships of the grand premiere. But will he beat Sidharth Shukla’s Bigg Boss 13? Scroll below for more details!

Vivian rose to immense fame with his portrayal as Abhay Raichand in the supernatural thriller show, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani. He went on to become a leading face of Colors TV with Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon. Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and Sirf Tum are his other collaborations with the channel.

Vivian Dsena boosts viewership

During the grand premiere of...

Once I asked the inimitable unforgettable Dev Anand what his birthday wish was… His response was typical Da: “I don’t make wishes. I make them come true. I go with exactly what I want to do. It’s an ongoing process. As long as I feel creative and as long as I feel there are some people who want to watch my films I’ll continue to make them. If I’m not as enthusiastic about my new film then I’ve no business making it. The very fact that I’ve picked up the responsibility of directing another film proves I’ve the energy for it. The day I don’t, I won’t make any more films. My audience, my fans are my source of energy. I need my fans’ good wishes gives me my energy?”

And how does he define Dev Anand? Without a thought he replied,...

After Marrying Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar Visited Madhubala Before She Died. (Photo Credit – Youtube/Reddit/Facebook)

Madhubala and Dilip Kumar, two of Bollywood’s most legendary superstars, shared a common past. A relationship that could not last forever and a bond that turned ugly while the two had a bittersweet farewell after familial opposition, especially from Madhubala’s father, Ataullah Khan. Further professional disagreements led to a painful breakup that has been etched in the history of Indian Cinema.

The Mughal-e-Azam couple’s love story had affection, misunderstandings, and an eventual, sorrowful separation, that later culminated into a painful heartbreak. However, the two stars, met for one last time before Madhubala passed away on February 23, 1969 at a very young age of 36!

A Meeting To Remember!

Madhubala died a few years after the Devdas actor married the love of his life, Saira Banu, on October 11, 1966. However, before the Anarkali of Indian Cinema passed away,...

On June 14, actress Drashti Dhami joyfully announced her pregnancy with her husband Neeraj Khemka. The announcement was met with an outpouring of love and excitement from friends and colleagues in the industry. Among those celebrating, Drashti’s Madhubala co-stars, Arti Puri and Pallavi Purohit, have shared heartwarming moments with the mom-to-be.

Drashti Dhami’s Madhubala Co-Stars Shower Love on Actress

Arti Puri took to her official social media handle to share some adorable pictures capturing the trio’s special moments. In the photos, Drashti, Arti, and Pallavi are seen wearing matching night suits, radiating joy and camaraderie. The first picture features Arti and Pallavi playfully pointing at Drashti’s baby bump, while the second captures the two lovingly kissing her bump.

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These heartwarming photos reflect the deep bond shared by the co-stars, creating cherished memories before the...

Kalki Trailer

The first trailer has been unveiled for “Kalki 2898 Ad,” the Indian sci-fi epic starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani. The film, which is directed by Nag Ashwin and backed by Vyjayanthi Movies, was teased at the San Diego Comic-Con last year. While a budget for the film has not been revealed, Variety understands that it is in the region of $72 million, which will make it one of the most expensive Indian films of all time.

In Hindu mythology, Kalki is the 10th and final incarnation of the god Vishnu who appears in order to end the Kali Yuga, the darkest period in mankind’s history.

The film is due a worldwide theatrical release on June 27 in the Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and English languages.

Thai Tearjerker

Thai film “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” earned S$1.16 million during its second...

Raja Kumari Recreates Aditi Rao Hydari’s Heeramandi’s Gaja Gamini Walk(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi has become the town’s talk; everything has been planned meticulously, from its casting to its clothes. One of the most talked about scenes from the series is Aditi Rao Hydari’s dance sequence. Popularly known as the Gaja Gamini walk, Hydari’s version has gone viral after so many recreations and attempts to encompass the vibes of Aditi’s graceful walk. Rapper Raja Kumari’s unique spin on the viral walk sets the internet on fire. Check out her version here!

Renowned singer-songwriter Raja Kumari recently thrilled her fans with a rendition of the popular “Gaja Gamini” walk, first executed by Aditi Rao Hydari in the television series Heeramandi. The singer posted the video to Instagram, displaying her elegance and grace and making the walk just as famous as it was in the past.

From the moment the very first trailer for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Heeramandi” on Netflix arrived, it’s become increasingly difficult to ignore that a certain type of Indian actress has passed into extinction.

Since the dawn of Indian cinema, music and dance have been integral to the movie-going experience, with extra emphasis placed on the “heroine” — a leading lady who could not only carry a whole film as an actor, but also captivate the audience as a graceful, expressive dancer. Think of Hollywood corollaries like Judy Garland, Ginger Rogers, Doris Day — but if they were working well into the late 20th and even 21st century. It’s inherently wrapped up in India’s history of folk dance, which is always present at festivals or celebrations; and classical dance, which requires extensive training and was often a precursor to entering beauty pageants and the film industry. Heroines like Sridevi, Waheeda Rehman,...

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, now on Netflix in eight episodes is everything that Bhansali has come to be associated with, then some more. It is a feast for the eyes and soul with a gallery of female actors giving their best to every shot. At times the best of these actresses is not good enough. One of the lead actresses pretending to be drunken dancing is ludicrously caricatural. But then there is Aditi Rao Hydari looking every inch the ethereal kothewali, a distant cousin to Rekha in Umrao Jaan. And Shruti Sharma as ill-fated-in-love Saima makes her space. I must also mention Jayati Bhatia as Manisha Koirala’s faithful woman-Friday. Even when in the background she makes her presence felt.

Bhansali’s vision and execution are impeccable so much so that you wonder what this kotha classic would look like on the big screen.

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Mumbai, March 26 (Ians) Bollywood actress Shehnaaz Gill talks about why she would want to recreate yesteryear legendary actress Madhubala’s look onscreen.

“I love the yesteryear’s actresses. There was so much charm and natural beauty in them. Madhubala is the best to recreate,” Shehnaaz told Ians on the sidelines of Lfw x Fdci.

Shehnaaz in real life is a regular girl, when it comes to her fashion sensibilities.

“I am very casual at home. You will usually find me in shorts and in my brothers T-shirts. I’m just a regular girl at home,” she said, when asked what is her go to outfits in real life.

But that does not stop her from experimenting.

“How can I describe that. Everyday is a new experience. I want to try everything and experience everything in life. I am not like that I would want a particular look.”

“I want to...

Bollywood actress Shehnaaz Gill talks about why she would want to recreate yesteryear legendary actress Madhubala’s look onscreen. “I love the yesteryear’s actresses. There was so much charm and natural beauty in them. Madhubala is the best to recreate,” Shehnaaz told Ians on the sidelines of Lfw x Fdci.

Shehnaaz in real life is a regular girl, when it comes to her fashion sensibilities.

“I am very casual at home. You will usually find me in shorts and in my brothers T-shirts. I’m just a regular girl at home,” she said, when asked what is her go to outfits in real life.

But that does not stop her from experimenting.

“How can I describe that. Everyday is a new experience. I want to try everything and experience everything in life. I am not like that I would want a particular look.”

“I want to look hot and I am experimental,...

Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar & Abhay Deol In A Still From Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is a bible to many people who swear by their friendships. The film, helmed by Zoya Akhtar, offered a story about three friends, played by Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol, who decide to take a long pending promised trip together.

Znmd was one of the most loved films of its time. However, what if we tell you that the ending you saw was not the actual ending of the film? However, the original ending of the film left many viewers confused.

These viewers were those who saw the film for a trial. Initially, the film ends the moment Bull Race is completed, and you see Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol winning the deadly race and finally, a poem in Farhan Akhtar’s voice plays – “Dilon...

Crew Trailer Review Ft Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan & Kriti Sanon (Photo Credit – IMDb)

The much-awaited Crew Trailer is finally out. The film stars Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. Ever since the project was announced, the excitement has been sky-high to see such fantastic talent together on the big screen. Earlier, the promos and the songs received a positive reaction from the masses.

Rajesh A Krishnan has directed Crew, and the trailer looks quite exciting. Tabu, Kareena, and Kriti’s characters work at Kohinoor Airlines as cabin crew members. The three ladies are frustrated with earning peanuts as their salaries. They even wonder if their company has gone bankrupt.

The ladies wished their lives would take an unexpected turn and they would get everything they wanted. However, their wish comes true in a twisted way. A rich man with gold bars tied to his body...

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan & Aamir Khan(Photo Credit –IMDb/Instagram)

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities grabbed all the attention for the last few days. The first week of March was full of glitz and glam in Jamnagar, where many big celebrities attended the wedding festivities. Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif and many big names from Bollywood attended the Ambani family events.

The Bollywood celebs entertained all the guests in Jamnagar—even singers performed for the Ambani and Merchant family guests. Among many memorable moments, the one that went most viral is Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan’s dance performance. It was a dream come true for every Bollywood fan to see three Khan share the dance and shake a leg. The Bollywood superstars entertained the guests with a fun dance performance to the Naatu Naatu song.

Madhubala Started Her Career As A Child Actor But Jumped To An Unimaginable Paycheck Later ( Photo Credit – Shemaroo Filmi Gaane / YouTube )

Plans for Madhubala’s biopic have been taking rounds in the industry, with names of Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan being dropped as the main leads of the film. Now it has been announced that the film is indeed rolling; however, no names have been finalized yet for the lead actress of the film who will play the legendary beauty.

Better known as Mughal-e-Azam‘s Anarkali, the actress was originally named Mumtaaz. In fact, she was credited by the same name when she made her film debut as a child actress in the film Basant in 1942. She was a revelation on screen and was hired on a salary of Rs 300 per month.

So, at a very young age, she was earning more than his father, who earned only Rs 150 per month.

Pulkit Samrat & Kriti Kharbanda Tied The Knot On March 15th In Delhi(Photo Credit –Instagram)

It’s a Bollywood love story, and Pulkit and Kriti just said, Yes! Congratulations are in order for actors Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda, who tied the knot on March 15th. Pulkit and Kriti took to Instagram to share their dreamy summer wedding pictures, and the stunning pastel wedding ensemble has captured everyone’s eye.

The Fukrey actor and Housefull 4 actress first met while filming their 2018 film Veerey Di Wedding. And went on to co-star in more films like Pagalpanti and Taish. As per reports, the actors dated for many years before sealing the deal and making things official after getting engaged in January of this year.

The wedding took place in Delhi, in the presence of close family and friends of the duo. The pictures have taken social media by storm, with fans...

Amitabh Bachchan On Undergoing Angioplasty ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

On March 15, it was reported that Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai in the morning. Some reports mentioned the actor underwent angioplasty in the morning. However, later, some reports mentioned that the hospital source had said it was just a routine check-up. The Brahmastra actor was discharged from the hospital the same day. Now, it looks like Mr Bachchan has called the news of undergoing angioplasty surgery “fake news”.

Last evening, Amitabh Bachchan was spotted at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane. The Kaun Banega Crorepati host attended the final match of the Indian Street Premier League (Ispl). The game took place between Majhi Mumbai and Tigers of Kolkata. After the match, Senior Bachchan was exiting the stadium when a paparazzo asked him about his health.

In a video that’s now going viral on the internet,...

Madhubala Biopic: Alia Bhatt to Kriti Sanon – Actresses Who Can Star In It. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

Today, Jasmeet K Reen, who directed Darlings, announced that she will helm the Madhubala biopic. She received praise for the Netflix film, which stars Shefali Shah, Alia Bhatt and Vijay Varma. Also, the biopic based on the life of the legendary actress is one of the much-anticipated projects since 2023. The rumours about the biopic have been going around for almost a year now. But at least, the director’s name is confirmed.

In Jasmeet K Reen’s post about the Madhubala biopic, there is no mention of who will play the late iconic actress. The caption reads, “An exciting new journey with some wonderful people begins, grateful.” In this article, we have listed a few names we think are well-suited to headline the biopic.

Trending Don 3 Cast: Ranveer Singh + Kiara Advani + Janhvi Kapoor Replacing Kareena Kapoor Khan?...

Sony Pictures International Productions has recently announced its collaboration with Brewing Thoughts P Ltd and Madhubala Ventures for the highly anticipated biopic of the legendary Indian actress, Madhubala. Titled simply as “Madhubala,” the film aims to pay a heartfelt tribute to the iconic figure of Indian cinema whose influence transcends generations.

Directed by Jasmeet K Reen, known for her directorial debut with “Darlings,” starring Alia Bhatt, the biopic is poised to capture the essence of Madhubala’s life and career with sensitivity and authenticity.

The production is a joint effort between Sony Pictures International Productions and Brewing Thoughts P Ltd, spearheaded by Prashant Singh and Madhurya Vinay. Additionally, Madhubala’s sister, Madhur Brij Bhushan, and Arvind Kumar Malviya from Madhubala Ventures are onboard as co-producers, ensuring an intimate portrayal of the legendary actress’s journey.

Madhubala Biopic: Sony Pictures Comes On Board… Jasmeet K Reen To Direct… Sony Pictures International...

A biopic on the life and legacy of late veteran star Madhubala, famously called ‘the living Taj Mahal’ and ‘India’s Marilyn Monroe’, has been announced by Sony Pictures International Productions, India.

The studio has signed Jasmeet K. Reen, who made her debut feature film ‘Darlings’ starring Alia Bhatt.

The studio is developing the cinematic journey and the challenges she confronted as a woman navigating the complexities of the entertainment industry during her era.

The film is produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Brewing Thoughts Pvt. Ltd. (Prashant Singh and Madhurya Vinay), with whom the studio has already started working on India’s biggest superhero trilogy, ‘Shaktimaan’.

Madhubala’s sister Madhur Brij Bhushan and Arvind Kumar Malviya (Madhubala Ventures) are co-producers on the film.

However, details about who will play the titular role are still under wraps.

One of the highest-paid and greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema,...

Mumbai, March 4 (Ians) ‘Saas Bina Sasural’ fame actress Rubina Dilaik on Monday shared a video of herself grooving to the superhit track ‘Aaiye Meharbaan’ sung by Asha Bhosle.

Rubina took to her Instagram, where she enjoys 9.6 million followers, and dropped the video. The snippet shows the ‘Chotti Bahu’ actress dressed in a black gown with turtleneck.

She opted for glossy red lips, golden eyeshadow, with her hair tied in a low bun. For accessories, she chose big golden hoop earrings, and bracelets. The outfit was rounded off with black heels.

In the video, Rubina could be seen lip-syncing to the song ‘Aaiye Meharban’ from the 1958 crime thriller ‘Howrah Bridge’ starring Ashok Kumar and Madhubala.

Recently, Rubina and her actor husband Abhinav Shukla celebrated three months of their twin daughters – Jeeva and Edhaa.

On the work front, Rubina was last seen in ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10’, while Abhinav was last seen in...

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Winners Net Worth: Manisha Rani Owns Only 1.1% Of Season 2 Winner Prachi Desai! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Another season of the dance reality show popularly known as Jdj is coming to an end. Audiences unanimously are rooting for Manisha Rani as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 winner. In fact, some leaked AI images on the internet have already crowned her as the winning queen this season. Interestingly, looking back at the journey of the show, most of the winners have been female contestants.

Jhalak has seen celebrities like Mahesh Manjrekar, Sushant Singh Rajput, Ankita Lokhande, and Gauahar Khan put on their dancing shoes for the dance reality show. It has also seen some of the biggest controversies when some of the biggest stars from the rival channel, like Gia Manek, aka Gopi Bahu from Star Plus, or Anupamaa’s Samar, aka Paras Kalnawat, quit their shows to participate in Jhalak.

This year,...

Shah Rukh Khan – Kajol Box Office Battle With Ajay Devgn & Kajol’s Box Office Has Surprising Result! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Bollywood fans and their affection towards certain on-screen pairs has been phenomenal. Be it the greatest pair of all time – Raj Kapoor & Nargis or Dilip Kumar and Madhubala. Or be it the greatest pair of the 90s, Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol, or the one film wonder – Salman Khan & Aishwarya Rai. Be it today’s best, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, or Varun Dhawan & Alia Bhatt. Be it the unconventional pair of Ajay Devgn & Tabu or the short-lived pair of Hrithik Roshan & Kareena Kapoor Khan. All of them are usually compared with their real-life couples, and the ones who have borne the brunt of this unfair comparison throughout their careers have been Ajay Devgn & Kajol.

The on-screen turned off-screen couple and their chemistry have always been pitted against Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.

Actress Drashti Dhami has dropped a ‘fantastic’ transformation video of herself, where she goes from simple casual to an ultimate glamorous look, leaving the fans in awe of her beauty. The actress, who is best known for her role in shows like ‘Geet-Hui Sabse Parayi’, and ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ on Sunday took to Instagram, where she enjoys 3.1 million followers, and shared a Reel video, featuring her beautiful look transformation.

The visual begins with Drashti wearing a white and blue striped tank top, with no make-up on. She is lip syncing to the tune of ‘Boombastic’ by Shaggy.

The video then shows her transformation, wherein she can be seen flaunting her hot glamourous look.

The 39-year-old is wearing an all black outfit, with a deep neckline.

Her makeup is all about nude pink lips, kohl-rimmed eyes, blushed and highlighted cheeks, and arched brows. She tied her hair in a neat bun.

Her incandescent beauty, innocent sensuality, and effervescent persona still send hearts aflutter and earned her the sobriquet of “Venus of Indian films”, but Madhubala’s enigmatic and beguiling smile and charm masked a lifetime of pain and suffering.

Madhubala, who passed away on this day (February 23) in 1969, earned tributes that have rarely been matched, leave alone surpassed.

She acted in a film named after her when she was not even midway through her career, was being copied or parodied when she was still acting, and is possibly the only Indian, film or otherwise, with a song dedicated to her being played at the Olympics.

She was also compared to the near-contemporary Marilyn Monroe – the two would pass away within a few years of each other, both aged 36, but did not welcome this as she did not consider herself a sex symbol.

Performances as the captivating but star-crossed Anarkali of “Mughal-e-Azam...

Shraddha Kapoor, renowned for her roles in Bollywood hits like “Aashiqui 2”, “Stree”, and “Batti Gul Meter Chalu”, recently engaged fans by asking which 90’s character suits her best on Instagram.

In her post on February 18, Shraddha shared a series of pictures, prompting followers to suggest which 90’s character she embodies. This sparked comparisons to the legendary Madhubala.

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Shraddha chose a pink Anarkali outfit for the occasion. Her post stirred nostalgic sentiments among fans, evoking fond memories of iconic characters from the 90s era.

Shraddha Kapoor’s interactive engagement with her audience not only showcases her versatility but also underscores her connection with fans. As admirers flooded the comments section with comparisons to Madhubala and other beloved characters, it highlights the enduring impact of classic cinema on contemporary stars like Shraddha.

It was still some years before he attained iconic status as a Bollywood villain while revealing his real identity to the bemused hero in his trademark soft yet menacing drawl, but before Ajit, whose birth anniversary falls on January 27, became the “Loin”, he had to receive a salutary lesson in dealing with big cats onscreen – from Balraj Sahni.

Ajit recalled they were shooting for costume swashbuckler “Dharti” (1970) – a remake of Tamil film “Sivandha Mann” with Rajendra Kumar stepping into the shoes of Sivaji Ganesan, and a scene had him, as the evil Diwan, coming down on a lift with a tiger on a leash to where Sahni was waiting.

However, Sahni refused to go along, noting that he had agreed to “work with humans, not beasts”, and the scene had to be shot without him.

After this, Ajit, in an article for Urdu film magazine ‘Shama’ in 1975, said that he...

After the recently-concluded ‘Bachchanalia’ where Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia went under the hammer, the auction house DeRivaz & Ives has announced a similar tribute to ‘feminine icons’ of Indian cinema.

Vintage souvenirs of Bollywood actresses that will also celebrate a saga of beauty and their acting prowess will be auctioned in Mumbai.

The auction will celebrate actresses like Nadia, Jayashree, Devika Rani, Noor Jahan, Suraiya, Nargis, Geeta Bali, Bina Rai, Madhubala, Madhabi Mukherjee, Mala Sinha, Suchitra Sen, Shashikala, Sharmila Tagore, Meena Kumari, Jaya Bhaduri, Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and many more.

Titled ‘Feminine Icons of Indian Cinema’, the auction will be held on November 23-25, and a variety of iconic photographs, film posters, lobby cards and other original artworks will be on offer for film buffs.

Among them will be a rare ‘The Light of Asia’ original publicity still in silver gelatin, of the classic 1925 Indian silent film...

After the recently-concluded ‘Bachchanalia’ where Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia went under the hammer, the auction house DeRivaz & Ives has announced a similar tribute to ‘feminine icons’ of Indian cinema.

Vintage souvenirs of Bollywood actresses that will also celebrate a saga of beauty and their acting prowess will be auctioned in Mumbai.

The auction will celebrate actresses like Nadia, Jayashree, Devika Rani, Noor Jahan, Suraiya, Nargis, Geeta Bali, Bina Rai, Madhubala, Madhabi Mukherjee, Mala Sinha, Suchitra Sen, Shashikala, Sharmila Tagore, Meena Kumari, Jaya Bhaduri, Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and many more.

Titled ‘Feminine Icons of Indian Cinema’, the auction will be held on November 23-25, and a variety of iconic photographs, film posters, lobby cards and other original artworks will be on offer for film buffs.

Among them will be a rare ‘The Light of Asia’ original publicity still in silver gelatin, of the classic 1925 Indian silent film...

Like many other starstruck youths, he came to Bombay with dreams of becoming a hero, banking on his imposing stature, rough-hewn looks, and a baritone voice. He did succeed in his aim, but only partially, for most of his films sank without a trace, and playing second leads was no consolation.

It was only by crossing the moral line – onscreen – didAjit make his name in Hindi films – of a larger than life, deep-dyed, but suave and sophisticated villain. He was always clad in the height of fashion – with accessories like outsized sunglasses, accompanied by glamorous molls, and scorned to do the dirty work himself, relying on a cohort of henchmen.

He complemented the entire package by lowering his trademark voice to a beguilingly softer, yet with sinister undertones, conveying both menace and mockery.

Be it the nasal languid drawl call out to moll “Mona Darling” or henchman “Raabatt” (Robert), telling...

Like many other starstruck youths, he came to Bombay with dreams of becoming a hero, banking on his imposing stature, rough-hewn looks, and a baritone voice. He did succeed in his aim, but only partially, for most of his films sank without a trace, and playing second leads was no consolation.

It was only by crossing the moral line – onscreen – didAjit make his name in Hindi films – of a larger than life, deep-dyed, but suave and sophisticated villain. He was always clad in the height of fashion – with accessories like outsized sunglasses, accompanied by glamorous molls, and scorned to do the dirty work himself, relying on a cohort of henchmen.

He complemented the entire package by lowering his trademark voice to a beguilingly softer, yet with sinister undertones, conveying both menace and mockery.

Be it the nasal languid drawl call out to moll “Mona Darling” or henchman “Raabatt” (Robert), telling...

Jasmeet K Reen, who made her directorial debut with the dark comedy Darlings starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma, is all set to helm another ambitious project. The filmmaker has been roped in to write and direct the biopic of the legendary actress Madhubala, who is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential figures of Indian cinema.

The biopic, which is currently in the scripting stage, is being produced by Madhubala’s younger sister Madhur Brij Bhushan along with Brewing Thoughts Private Limited. The film will cover various aspects of Madhubala’s life, from her childhood and early career to her rise to stardom and her tragic demise at the age of 36 due to a congenital heart defect.

According to a report by Pinkvilla, the makers want to have a script that does justice to the events of her life and Jasmeet was brought on board...

Ravi Teja, the Mass Maharaja of Telugu cinema, is all set to entertain his fans with his upcoming action thriller Eagle, which is slated for a theatrical release on January 13, 2024. The film, directed by cinematographer Karthik Ghattamaneni, will feature Ravi Teja in multiple avatars as a man who is wanted by the intelligence authorities. The film also stars Anupama Parameswaran, Kavya Thapar, Srinivas Avasarala, Navdeep and Madhubala in pivotal roles.

Eagle is the second collaboration between Ravi Teja and the production house People Media Factory, after the 2022 hit Dhamaka. The film’s title and first look were unveiled on social media on June 12, 2023, generating a lot of buzz among the audience. The title announcement video shows Ravi Teja as a painter, a cotton farmer and a mysterious man with a gun, leaving the viewers intrigued about his character and the plot of the film.

The film is co-written by Karthik Ghattamaneni and Manibabu Karanam.

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...

Three-fourth of his 88-year-long life was spent in acting and of these, six and a half decades, over half, had Dev Anand playing the lead (romantic) role, even as his peers and even several of his leading ladies had moved on or out. In the process, Dev Anand ended up being paired against at least three generations of heroines, if not four, as he transitioned from his early days where his female co-lead was the bigger star to a time when most actresses were keen on working with him as he sauntered from success to success with that charming demeanour and the winning smile.

While most of his early heroines, say, Kamla Kotnis, who was cast against him in his debut “Hum Ek Hai” (1946), Kamini Kaushal, the heroine of his first hit “Ziddi” (1948), Khursheed Bano or Nimmi or Shakila will only be familiar to hardcore film buffs or movie historians,...

Three-fourth of his 88-year-long life was spent in acting and of these, six and a half decades, over half, had Dev Anand playing the lead (romantic) role, even as his peers and even several of his leading ladies had moved on or out. In the process, Dev Anand ended up being paired against at least three generations of heroines, if not four, as he transitioned from his early days where his female co-lead was the bigger star to a time when most actresses were keen on working with him as he sauntered from success to success with that charming demeanour and the winning smile.

While most of his early heroines, say, Kamla Kotnis, who was cast against him in his debut “Hum Ek Hai” (1946), Kamini Kaushal, the heroine of his first hit “Ziddi” (1948), Khursheed Bano or Nimmi or Shakila will only be familiar to hardcore film buffs or movie historians,...

In his youth, he had gone from his home in Gurdaspur to Amritsar to get medicines for his ailing mother. To quench his thirst, he ordered a glass of sugarcane juice from a stall near the Golden Temple. When the vendor took a closer look at him, he exclaimed that Dev Anand had the sun on his forehead, foretelling greatness.

The prediction did come true Dev Anand did become a star that burnt bright across an over six-decade-long career.

With his undeniable charm, fast diction, the slight lopsided gait, trademark nodding to add emphasis, the winning winsome smile, and the flamboyant sartorial style, Dev Anand sparkled in a career that began before Independence and lasted into the second decade of the 21st century.

Included in the pantheon of the top three heroes of Hindi cinema in the 1950s, he not only outpaced his peers Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor, who did around 70-odd films each,...

In his youth, he had gone from his home in Gurdaspur to Amritsar to get medicines for his ailing mother. To quench his thirst, he ordered a glass of sugarcane juice from a stall near the Golden Temple. When the vendor took a closer look at him, he exclaimed that Dev Anand had the sun on his forehead, foretelling greatness.

The prediction did come true Dev Anand did become a star that burnt bright across an over six-decade-long career.

With his undeniable charm, fast diction, the slight lopsided gait, trademark nodding to add emphasis, the winning winsome smile, and the flamboyant sartorial style, Dev Anand sparkled in a career that began before Independence and lasted into the second decade of the 21st century.

Included in the pantheon of the top three heroes of Hindi cinema in the 1950s, he not only outpaced his peers Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor, who did around 70-odd films each,...

Intrinsically talented, both, separately and jointly, gave a new direction to Hindi film music. But to achieve this, Asha Bhosle and Rahul Dev Burman had to surmount a major “hurdle” – creating a new identity distinct from their illustrious and established kin: elder sibling Lata Mangeshkar and father Sachin Dev Burman.

And both succeeded – with a combination of luck, support, their own undeniable virtuosity, and above all, their first joint effort.

AshaBhosle – who is still going strong at 90, having worked with four generations of music composers from O P Nayyar to A R Rehman – added a sensuous allure and element of forthrightness for the Hindi film heroine, without becoming risque or boisterous, even as Burman adroitly used pop and jazz to good effect in electrifying film music – bringing the age of Elvis Presley and the Beatles to India.

Rejected at a trial for a film in 1947 as the sound recording engineer...

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who is known for her work in ‘Delhi 6’, ‘Jubilee’, ‘Bhoomi’, ‘Taj: Divided By Blood’, and several others, feels that the medium of Ott reinforces the importance of content and gives a lot of creative liberty to artistes.

Aditi won hearts for her performance as Anarkali in the period drama ‘Taj: Divided By Blood’. The actress recently visited the Middle East and interacted with her fans in Qatar, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, at exclusive meet and greets.

Sharing her experience of playing the iconic character, Aditi said: “The one thing I really enjoy about the Ott medium is that it offers more artistic creativity for writers, actors, and directors. It reinforces the importance of content, and that is why I decided to work on Taj: Divided By Blood.” The star, who has been compared to the legendry actor Madhubala for her role as Anarkali, also mentioned...

On the occasion of the 63rd anniversary (5th August) of epic historical drama ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, veteran actress Saira Banu penned a heartfelt note, saying that the “mesmerising” portrayal of Prince Salim by late actor Dilip Kumar “added an extra layer of brilliance to the magnum opus.” Produced and directed by K Asif ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ is a 1960 film, which starred Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Durga Khote in the lead.

The story follows the love affair between Mughal Prince Salim (who went on to become Emperor Jahangir) and Anarkali (played by Madhubala), a court dancer. Salim’s father, Emperor Akbar (played by Prithviraj) disapproves of the relationship, which leads to a war between father and son.

Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar _ pic courtesy instagram

Saira took to Instagram and shared a video, wherein we can see glimpses of the cult movie. The Reel video shows both black and white, and coloured snippets from the film.

EntertainmentRavi Teja’s upcoming film, which appears to be an action thriller, also stars Anupama Parameswaran, Navdeep, Srinivas Avasarala, and Madhubala. Actor Ravi Teja’s next film, directed by Karthik Gattamneni, has been titled Eagle. The title was announced through a ‘title announcement video’ released on June 12, Monday, which shows glimpses of Ravi Teja’s character in the film without revealing his face completely. The film also stars Anupama Parameswaran, Navdeep, Srinivas Avasarala, Madhubala and Kavya Thapar. The film is scheduled to release next year on Sankranti. The title announcement video shows Ravi Teja as a fugitive wanted by agents of the Research and Analysis Wing (Raw), the foreign intelligence agency of India. Ravi Teja covers his identity under the disguise of a painter. He is also shown being chased by the United States Army. The video suggests that Eagle could be an intense action thriller. Karthik Gattamneni has written,...

Chennai, June 12 (Ians) Telugu star Ravi Teja, the Mass Maharaja in the Tollywood pecking order, scored the biggest solo hit of his career with ‘Dhamaka’, a People Media Factory production.

The star now collaborates again with the production house, which is now in the news for having picked up the ‘Adipurush’ rights in the two Telugu states for Rs 170 crore, for a more ambitious project helmed by cinematographer-turned-director Karthik Gattamneni.

The teaser shows Ravi Teja standing near a lake, his face partially visible, and then the title is revealed as ‘Eagle’.

The title is a striking one and its first glimpse establishes the world of the protagonist. It also reveals that the other prominent cast members are Anupama Parameshwaran, Navdeep, Madhubala and Kavya Thapar. Outstanding visuals are accompanied by a voluptuous musical score.

Written and directed by Karthik Gattamneni, who also doubles as the Dop and editor, the big-budget entertainer...

Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has listed iconic roles she would have loved to play and it includes Anarkali from ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, Jessica Rabbit from ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’, Moira Rose from ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and Rosie in ‘Guide’, among many others.

Zeenat took to Instagram, where she shared pictures from her new photoshoot. She said that her photos are actress Audrey Hephburn inspired.

Zeenat took to the caption and wrote: “How do you like this look? I find it quite Hepburn inspired! As a model and actor, creative collaborations are so interesting because you get to see yourself as others see you. It also involves trust and patience.”

She then went on to list roles she would’ve loved to play.

Zeenat added: “Speaking of Hepburn has me thinking about all the talented actors whose work I’ve enjoyed over the years. Here’s a list of iconic roles I would have...

Mumbai, May 17 (Ians) The uncanny similarities between Anand Swarnakar, Vijay Varma’s evil character in the web series “Dahaad”, and the serial killer notorious as ‘Cyanide Mohan’ have not escaped people familiar with the real-life story.

What’s striking, though, is the silence of the “Dahaad” makers — Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Excel Entertainment — on the inspiration for the show.

Mohan Kumar Vivekanand, aka ‘Cyanide Mohan’, was a soft-spoken physical education teacher between 1980 and 2003 before his arrest at his home village outside Mangaluru, Karnataka, in 2009. In “Dahaad”, Anand Swarnakar teaches Hindi in a women’s college in Rajasthan. But that is where the dissimilarities end.

‘Cyanide Mohan’ was arrested on the charge on marrying women from economically less privileged families, killing them using cyanide-laced contraceptive pills after spending a night with them, and dumping their bodies clad in wedding finery in public toilets. He repeated this crime 20 times. Sounds familiar?...

Actress Wamiqa Gabbi’s character in ‘Jubilee’ is a tribute to actresses from that golden era, like Madhubala, Nargis, and others.

Wamiqa said: “I play the role of Niloufer Qureshi, an aspiring actress through the 1940’s and 50’s. She is unapologetically ambitious and willing to go the lengths to make it big. My research was completely based on all the actresses from that era, like Madhubala, Nargis, Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rahman, Geeta Bali, Mumtaz, Mala Sinha.”

“I was extremely conscious of not imitating any of them but to create something of my own. This is my little homage to them to embrace their grace and perhaps try to recreate the memories of that elegant period of cinema.”

The series stars Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Aditi Rao Hydari, Ram Kapoor in pivotal roles. The series is created and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.

In Urdu poetry, this ‘shair’ can be credited for not only using more simple — and natural — language to broaden his art’s appeal but also went on to initiate its enduring tryst with Hindi films.

‘Arzoo Lakhnavi’ was, if not the first, among the leading mainstream poets to begin writing lyrics for the fledgling film industry — beginning with Calcutta’s New Theatres in the 1930s before shifting to Bombay in 1942 — recognising how this association would preserve — and extend — the reach of Urdu poetry beyond its organic followership.

Much before Majrooh Sultanpuri, Sahir Ludhianvi, or Shakeel Badayuni became known, he was crafting lyrics for Indian cinema’s first superstars — K.L. Saigal and Kanan Devi as well as for emerging stars like Madhubala, and more.

An outstanding standard-bearer of ‘Dabistan-e-Lakhnau’ or the Lucknow School of Urdu poetry, Syed Anwar Hussain ‘Arzoo Lakhnavi’ seemed destined to be a poet.

Both his father Mir...

The eternal combination of music with films and stars, many a times their fate intertwined, with each giving a boost to the other, is considered a hallmark of Indian movies. This has been the tradition of almost all films produced in India – since the humble beginning made with “Raja Harishchandra” (1913) by the venerable Father of Indian Cinema, Dhundiraj Govind ‘Dadasaheb’ Phalke.

Among the sackful of musical blockbusters churned out by Bollywood, one of the front-rankers is K Asif’s National Award winner “Mughal-e-Azam” (1960) with a dozen unforgettable scores by the Master of the Baton, Naushad Ali. Surprisingly, this all-time megabuster did not see Dilip Kumar, the winsome Prince Salim, singing a single song on the silver screen.

All the 12 songs in “Mughal-e-Azam” were left to other characters such as the besotted Madhubala (Anarkali) and the jealous Bahar Begum (Nigar Sultana), a wandering soothsayer, or royal court musician Tansen, in the...

Yusuf Khan aka Dilip Kumar – the intense, multi-faceted actor who rose to be not just a superstar but a supergiantstar – and inspired generations of future actors and filmmakers with the art and science of his acting talents, remains glowing brightly in the starry film galaxy. On his 100th birth anniversary on Sunday, here’s a quick view of a few of his top, timeless, superhit films which still enthrall movie buffs, now mostly on the small screen.

In his acting career spanning 55 years, Dilip Kumar performed in an estimated 57 films with an awesome success rate of around 65 per cent.

The eternal mega-blockbuster was, of course, “Mughal-e-Azam” (1960), directed by the legendary Asif Karim (better known as K Asif), which shattered records and created new ones, many which still stand unbroken today.

In the film, Dilip Kumar essayed the role of a bohemian Prince Salim, who later became fourth Mughal Emperor Jahangir,...