Raj Kapoor & His Sangam Writer Had A Massive Showdown On The Night Of The Release. (Photo Credit – Youtube)
It was the year 1964 when Raj Kapoor delivered the highest-grossing film of the year. A love triangle that was cherished for years and is still considered a classic – Sangam. The film starred Vyjayanthimala and Rajendra Kumar in the lead roles, along with the showman himself.
Helmed by Rk himself, Sangam was released on June 19, 1964, and a major showdown happened on the night of the release when the entire cast was together to celebrate a successful opening. However, none contemplated what transpired that night – A massive showdown, a slap, and an ugly consequence!
Sangam was written by Inder Raj Anand, and while everyone was enjoying the success party, Raj Kapoor and Inder were engrossed in a heated argument. Before anyone could realize the cause of this heated discussion, all they could witness was a tight slap!
It was the year 1964 when Raj Kapoor delivered the highest-grossing film of the year. A love triangle that was cherished for years and is still considered a classic – Sangam. The film starred Vyjayanthimala and Rajendra Kumar in the lead roles, along with the showman himself.
Helmed by Rk himself, Sangam was released on June 19, 1964, and a major showdown happened on the night of the release when the entire cast was together to celebrate a successful opening. However, none contemplated what transpired that night – A massive showdown, a slap, and an ugly consequence!
Sangam was written by Inder Raj Anand, and while everyone was enjoying the success party, Raj Kapoor and Inder were engrossed in a heated argument. Before anyone could realize the cause of this heated discussion, all they could witness was a tight slap!
- 4/3/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Sampooran Singh Kalra, more famous by his pen name ‘Gulzar’, is renowned as a man and master of letters, in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi, with over seven decades of rich contributions to the literary arena as well as Bollywood. On Saturday, Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, Sanskrit scholar, spiritual leader and educator, were declared the recipients of the coveted 58th Jnanpith Award-2023.
For Gulzar (89), this is yet another feather in his artistic cap brimming with an Oscar Award, a Grammy Award, five National Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award (Urdu), Padma Bhushan, and 22 Filmfare Awards. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Central University besides being decorated with many more honours and accolades.
Born in Dina, Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), Gulzar started coining and penning couplets and ‘shayris’ from an early age, earning his father’s ire over his passion.
Post-Partition, when his clan also suffered a split,...
For Gulzar (89), this is yet another feather in his artistic cap brimming with an Oscar Award, a Grammy Award, five National Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award (Urdu), Padma Bhushan, and 22 Filmfare Awards. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Central University besides being decorated with many more honours and accolades.
Born in Dina, Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), Gulzar started coining and penning couplets and ‘shayris’ from an early age, earning his father’s ire over his passion.
Post-Partition, when his clan also suffered a split,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
There are a number of stories about how Gulzar, who has been awarded the 58th Jnanpith Award along with Sanskrit scholar Jagatguru Rambhadracharya, became one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated lyricists after being better known in his years as a struggler after Partition in Mumbai for his expertise in re-painting cars mauled in crashes.
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till...
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Aarya has been renewed for three seasons, which paints a good picture of the Ram Madhvani show. This crime drama thriller set in Rajasthan about the narcotics business in which families get embroiled is probably one of the best shows in the above-mentioned genre. There is a lot to take away from Aarya when it comes to the subject matter of the show and the technicalities. Ram Madhvani’s direction is impeccable, and that has kept the show engaging so far. Just like Aarya, there are many shows that touch upon the crime thriller genre and explore the theme of dysfunctional families.
Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, created by Homi Adajania, is a story about a drug cartel run by a matriarch and her two daughters-in-law while keeping her sons away from the business. Set in a fictional town in a fictional state that mirrors Rajasthan, the...
Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, created by Homi Adajania, is a story about a drug cartel run by a matriarch and her two daughters-in-law while keeping her sons away from the business. Set in a fictional town in a fictional state that mirrors Rajasthan, the...
- 2/10/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan revealed that how the word ‘Yahoo’ in the iconic track ‘Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe’ was not sung by Mohammed Rafi but was recorded by writer Prayag Raj.
The megastar is currently hosting the gameplay ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’.
Big B welcomed Dilip Mohan Shimpi from Maharashtra’s Nandurbar to the hot seat.
For Rs 10,000, the contestant was asked an audio question: “What is the first word of this song by Mohammed Rafi?”
The song played was “Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe”.
The options given were: Hurray, Yahoo, Shaava, and Chak de. The correct answer was ‘Yahoo’.
The ‘Sarkar’ actor shared: “This song is from the film ‘Junglee’. The film stars Shammi Kapoor and Saira Banu in lead roles. The music composers were Shankar-Jaikishan and Shailendra was the lyricist.”
The actor then revealed: “The ‘yahoo’ you hear in the song was not sung by Rafi. I mean,...
The megastar is currently hosting the gameplay ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’.
Big B welcomed Dilip Mohan Shimpi from Maharashtra’s Nandurbar to the hot seat.
For Rs 10,000, the contestant was asked an audio question: “What is the first word of this song by Mohammed Rafi?”
The song played was “Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe”.
The options given were: Hurray, Yahoo, Shaava, and Chak de. The correct answer was ‘Yahoo’.
The ‘Sarkar’ actor shared: “This song is from the film ‘Junglee’. The film stars Shammi Kapoor and Saira Banu in lead roles. The music composers were Shankar-Jaikishan and Shailendra was the lyricist.”
The actor then revealed: “The ‘yahoo’ you hear in the song was not sung by Rafi. I mean,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan revealed that how the word ‘Yahoo’ in the iconic track ‘Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe’ was not sung by Mohammed Rafi but was recorded by writer Prayag Raj.
The megastar is currently hosting the gameplay ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’.
Big B welcomed Dilip Mohan Shimpi from Maharashtra’s Nandurbar to the hot seat.
For Rs 10,000, the contestant was asked an audio question: “What is the first word of this song by Mohammed Rafi?”
The song played was “Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe”.
The options given were: Hurray, Yahoo, Shaava, and Chak de. The correct answer was ‘Yahoo’.
The ‘Sarkar’ actor shared: “This song is from the film ‘Junglee’. The film stars Shammi Kapoor and Saira Banu in lead roles. The music composers were Shankar-Jaikishan and Shailendra was the lyricist.”
The actor then revealed: “The ‘yahoo’ you hear in the song was not sung by Rafi. I mean,...
The megastar is currently hosting the gameplay ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’.
Big B welcomed Dilip Mohan Shimpi from Maharashtra’s Nandurbar to the hot seat.
For Rs 10,000, the contestant was asked an audio question: “What is the first word of this song by Mohammed Rafi?”
The song played was “Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe”.
The options given were: Hurray, Yahoo, Shaava, and Chak de. The correct answer was ‘Yahoo’.
The ‘Sarkar’ actor shared: “This song is from the film ‘Junglee’. The film stars Shammi Kapoor and Saira Banu in lead roles. The music composers were Shankar-Jaikishan and Shailendra was the lyricist.”
The actor then revealed: “The ‘yahoo’ you hear in the song was not sung by Rafi. I mean,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Oct 3 (Ians) Heaping praises on the ‘Queen of Melody’ Lata Mangeshkar, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared an anecdote, revealing how his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan used to describe the former.
Host of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, Big B started the episode by saying: “I, Amitabh Tej Bachchan, present yet another knowledgeable, rewarding and grand episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. Ladies and gentlemen, all our episodes this week are an ode to mothers. I make my obeisance to them.”
In the episode 36 of the show, Amitabh welcomed Deepak Sahajwani from Surat, Gujarat, on the hot seat.
For Rs 5,000, the contestant was asked an audio question. The song ‘Piya Tose Naina Laage’ was played. The question was: Identify the singer of this song.
The options given were- Anuradha Paudwal, Lata Mangeshkar, Geeta Dutt, and Alka Yagnik.
The correct answer was Lata Mangeshkar.
The ‘Don’ actor went...
Host of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, Big B started the episode by saying: “I, Amitabh Tej Bachchan, present yet another knowledgeable, rewarding and grand episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. Ladies and gentlemen, all our episodes this week are an ode to mothers. I make my obeisance to them.”
In the episode 36 of the show, Amitabh welcomed Deepak Sahajwani from Surat, Gujarat, on the hot seat.
For Rs 5,000, the contestant was asked an audio question. The song ‘Piya Tose Naina Laage’ was played. The question was: Identify the singer of this song.
The options given were- Anuradha Paudwal, Lata Mangeshkar, Geeta Dutt, and Alka Yagnik.
The correct answer was Lata Mangeshkar.
The ‘Don’ actor went...
- 10/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Oct 3 (Ians) Heaping praises on the ‘Queen of Melody’ Lata Mangeshkar, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared an anecdote, revealing how his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan used to describe the former.
Host of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, Big B started the episode by saying: “I, Amitabh Tej Bachchan, present yet another knowledgeable, rewarding and grand episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. Ladies and gentlemen, all our episodes this week are an ode to mothers. I make my obeisance to them.”
In the episode 36 of the show, Amitabh welcomed Deepak Sahajwani from Surat, Gujarat, on the hot seat.
For Rs 5,000, the contestant was asked an audio question. The song ‘Piya Tose Naina Laage’ was played. The question was: Identify the singer of this song.
The options given were- Anuradha Paudwal, Lata Mangeshkar, Geeta Dutt, and Alka Yagnik.
The correct answer was Lata Mangeshkar.
The ‘Don’ actor went...
Host of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, Big B started the episode by saying: “I, Amitabh Tej Bachchan, present yet another knowledgeable, rewarding and grand episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. Ladies and gentlemen, all our episodes this week are an ode to mothers. I make my obeisance to them.”
In the episode 36 of the show, Amitabh welcomed Deepak Sahajwani from Surat, Gujarat, on the hot seat.
For Rs 5,000, the contestant was asked an audio question. The song ‘Piya Tose Naina Laage’ was played. The question was: Identify the singer of this song.
The options given were- Anuradha Paudwal, Lata Mangeshkar, Geeta Dutt, and Alka Yagnik.
The correct answer was Lata Mangeshkar.
The ‘Don’ actor went...
- 10/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Musician Khatija Rahman, who is also the daughter of Grammy and Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman, released her debut album titled ‘Kuhu Kuhu’, on Thursday. The album is her tribute to the late music luminary Lata Mangeshkar on the latter’s birth anniversary.
The album features five songs ‘Piya Tose Naina Laage Re’, ‘Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha’, ‘Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya’, ‘Bekas Pe Karam’ and ‘O Sajna’.
Through this release, Khatija also tips her humble hat to the original, legendary composers and arrangers as well as the esteemed lyricists of these classic songs — Sd Burman, Madan Mohan, Adi Narayana Rao, Naushad, Salil Chowdhury, Shailendra, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Bharat Vyas and Shakeel Badayuni.
Talking about ‘Kuhu Kuhu’, Khatija said: “I began learning music in my teenage years. I had always marvelled at Lata Mangeshkar ji’s artistry, but when my teacher introduced me to ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ and other songs was when...
The album features five songs ‘Piya Tose Naina Laage Re’, ‘Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha’, ‘Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya’, ‘Bekas Pe Karam’ and ‘O Sajna’.
Through this release, Khatija also tips her humble hat to the original, legendary composers and arrangers as well as the esteemed lyricists of these classic songs — Sd Burman, Madan Mohan, Adi Narayana Rao, Naushad, Salil Chowdhury, Shailendra, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Bharat Vyas and Shakeel Badayuni.
Talking about ‘Kuhu Kuhu’, Khatija said: “I began learning music in my teenage years. I had always marvelled at Lata Mangeshkar ji’s artistry, but when my teacher introduced me to ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ and other songs was when...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Musician Khatija Rahman, who is also the daughter of Grammy and Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman, released her debut album titled ‘Kuhu Kuhu’, on Thursday. The album is her tribute to the late music luminary Lata Mangeshkar on the latter’s birth anniversary.
The album features five songs ‘Piya Tose Naina Laage Re’, ‘Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha’, ‘Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya’, ‘Bekas Pe Karam’ and ‘O Sajna’.
Through this release, Khatija also tips her humble hat to the original, legendary composers and arrangers as well as the esteemed lyricists of these classic songs — Sd Burman, Madan Mohan, Adi Narayana Rao, Naushad, Salil Chowdhury, Shailendra, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Bharat Vyas and Shakeel Badayuni.
Talking about ‘Kuhu Kuhu’, Khatija said: “I began learning music in my teenage years. I had always marvelled at Lata Mangeshkar ji’s artistry, but when my teacher introduced me to ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ and other songs was when...
The album features five songs ‘Piya Tose Naina Laage Re’, ‘Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha’, ‘Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya’, ‘Bekas Pe Karam’ and ‘O Sajna’.
Through this release, Khatija also tips her humble hat to the original, legendary composers and arrangers as well as the esteemed lyricists of these classic songs — Sd Burman, Madan Mohan, Adi Narayana Rao, Naushad, Salil Chowdhury, Shailendra, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Bharat Vyas and Shakeel Badayuni.
Talking about ‘Kuhu Kuhu’, Khatija said: “I began learning music in my teenage years. I had always marvelled at Lata Mangeshkar ji’s artistry, but when my teacher introduced me to ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ and other songs was when...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 26 (Ians) Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there, said Meryl Streep.
The 85-year-old veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman has been nominated for this year’s Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Some of her best movies include “Khamoshi”, “‘Guide”, and “Kagaz Ke Phool”.
Rehman made her film debut with the Telugu film “Rojulu Marayi” (1955), ….and rose to prominence with her association with filmmaker Guru Dutt: the romantic dramas “Pyaasa” (1957) and “Kaagaz Ke Phool” (1959), the musical romance”Chaudhvin Ka Chand” (1960) and the drama “Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam” (1962).
Rehman also had success with the romantic drama “Guide” (1965), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
This was Dev Anand’s work.
She won the award again for her performance in the romantic thriller “Neel Kamal” (1968), and additionally earned nominations for her roles in the...
The 85-year-old veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman has been nominated for this year’s Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Some of her best movies include “Khamoshi”, “‘Guide”, and “Kagaz Ke Phool”.
Rehman made her film debut with the Telugu film “Rojulu Marayi” (1955), ….and rose to prominence with her association with filmmaker Guru Dutt: the romantic dramas “Pyaasa” (1957) and “Kaagaz Ke Phool” (1959), the musical romance”Chaudhvin Ka Chand” (1960) and the drama “Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam” (1962).
Rehman also had success with the romantic drama “Guide” (1965), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
This was Dev Anand’s work.
She won the award again for her performance in the romantic thriller “Neel Kamal” (1968), and additionally earned nominations for her roles in the...
- 9/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
There was one occasion when Dev Anand, forced to quit a blue-collar job he depended on for sustenance, ripped his elder brother Chetan Anand of Rs (the then) princely sum of Rs 5,000 to launch a less than moral venture, and if this was not enough, began wooing the girl his younger brother Vijay ‘Goldie’ Anand fancied, and eventually in luring her away.
If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.
While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...
If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.
While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...
- 9/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
There was one occasion when Dev Anand, forced to quit a blue-collar job he depended on for sustenance, ripped his elder brother Chetan Anand of Rs (the then) princely sum of Rs 5,000 to launch a less than moral venture, and if this was not enough, began wooing the girl his younger brother Vijay ‘Goldie’ Anand fancied, and eventually in luring her away.
If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.
While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...
If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.
While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...
- 9/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 30 (Ians) Writer K.A. Abbas did not take much notice of the nondescript-looking man accompanying Raj Kapoor to his house to hear the story for a film.
After listening quietly to the over two-hour-long rendition, this man only said that it was a good story. Is that all, asked Kapoor noticing the bemused Abbas.
“Gardish mein hoon, aasman ka taara hoon,” he then responded.
Abbas, taken aback, told Kapoor that he had spent two-and-a-half hours telling his story and his unknown visitor had perfectly summarised it in one phrase.
The “nondescript man” was Shailendra, whose 100th birth anniversary falls today (August 30). Just one film old at this meeting, he would go on to become Hindi cinema’s most exemplary, innately-gifted yet self-effacing lyricist, whose songs like “Awaara hoon”, “Mera joota hai Japani”, and “Hothon pe sachai rehti hai” that made Indian film music popular across the world.
While his...
After listening quietly to the over two-hour-long rendition, this man only said that it was a good story. Is that all, asked Kapoor noticing the bemused Abbas.
“Gardish mein hoon, aasman ka taara hoon,” he then responded.
Abbas, taken aback, told Kapoor that he had spent two-and-a-half hours telling his story and his unknown visitor had perfectly summarised it in one phrase.
The “nondescript man” was Shailendra, whose 100th birth anniversary falls today (August 30). Just one film old at this meeting, he would go on to become Hindi cinema’s most exemplary, innately-gifted yet self-effacing lyricist, whose songs like “Awaara hoon”, “Mera joota hai Japani”, and “Hothon pe sachai rehti hai” that made Indian film music popular across the world.
While his...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 30 (Ians) Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi, is the time of joyous celebrations where sisters cherish their bond by tying rakhi around the wrist of their brothers, a symbol of mutual trust, friendship and love.
Our siblings may be the people who annoy us the most, but they are also the people who are sometimes the biggest figures of influence in our lives, their role in our lives actively shapes us and without them, life may just become a bit too empty.
To commemorate this joyous occasion, Ians has put together Top 10 Hindi songs celebrating the spirit of Raksha Bandhan.
1. ‘Phoolon ka taaron ka’: An icon of Indian cinema and music, this track from the 1971 film ‘Hare Ram, Hare Krishna’, is indeed a timeless Raksha Bandhan classic that has defined the Raksha Bandhan and touched the hearts of generations. The song is picturised on Dev Anand and Zeenat Aman.
Our siblings may be the people who annoy us the most, but they are also the people who are sometimes the biggest figures of influence in our lives, their role in our lives actively shapes us and without them, life may just become a bit too empty.
To commemorate this joyous occasion, Ians has put together Top 10 Hindi songs celebrating the spirit of Raksha Bandhan.
1. ‘Phoolon ka taaron ka’: An icon of Indian cinema and music, this track from the 1971 film ‘Hare Ram, Hare Krishna’, is indeed a timeless Raksha Bandhan classic that has defined the Raksha Bandhan and touched the hearts of generations. The song is picturised on Dev Anand and Zeenat Aman.
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
There are a number of stories about how Gulzar, who turned 89 on Friday, became one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated lyricists after being better known in his years as a struggler after Partition in Mumbai for his expertise in re-painting cars mauled in crashes.
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till then known as Sampooran Singh Kalra, for his last film,...
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till then known as Sampooran Singh Kalra, for his last film,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Night Manager, the famous spy thriller novel, has so far had two adaptations. The British show, adapted for the screen by David Farr and directed by Sussane Bier, took the audience through the world of arms deals, civil unrest, and the politics of the Middle East and North Africa and how British intelligence was indirectly involved in them. In the Hindi adaptation, created by Sandeep Modi and written by Shridhar Raghavan, the setting was altered to reflect the politics of the Indian sub-continent and how intelligence messes with the domestic matters of neighboring countries for the national interest.
What makes both shows similar and unique is the treatment of the spy thriller, where a regular hotel employee or ex-military officer turns into an intelligence agent for his country. The protagonist wants to bring down the man who is responsible for the murder of a woman he was trying to...
What makes both shows similar and unique is the treatment of the spy thriller, where a regular hotel employee or ex-military officer turns into an intelligence agent for his country. The protagonist wants to bring down the man who is responsible for the murder of a woman he was trying to...
- 6/30/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Mumbai, June 28 (Ians) Aditya Roy Kapur, who has worked with Anil Kapoor on various projects, says there is a flip side of teaming up with an energetic star.Aditya Roy Kapur was interacting with the media on ‘The Night Manager 2’ in Mumbai along with the Disney+ Hotstar show’s creator, Sandeep Modi, and co-stars Anil Kapoor, Shobhita Dhulipala and Tillotama Shome.
After ‘Malang’, the 2020 action thriller directed by Mohit Suri, ‘The Night Manager’ marks the second outing of Aditya Roy Kapur with Anil Kapoor, so he was naturally asked about the pros and cons of working with a senior actor.
“One complex you do get while working with Anil Kapoor is that you feel you aren’t working hard enough, as he is the most hard-working actor,” Aditya said. “I can only think of that as a con, for you feel like shit and keep thinking you need to pull up your socks.
After ‘Malang’, the 2020 action thriller directed by Mohit Suri, ‘The Night Manager’ marks the second outing of Aditya Roy Kapur with Anil Kapoor, so he was naturally asked about the pros and cons of working with a senior actor.
“One complex you do get while working with Anil Kapoor is that you feel you aren’t working hard enough, as he is the most hard-working actor,” Aditya said. “I can only think of that as a con, for you feel like shit and keep thinking you need to pull up your socks.
- 6/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hollywood icons Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones’ film about an extraordinary cinematic experience of friendship with Indian entertainment maverick Shailendra Singh, Unplugged in Mumbai, is making waves at The Los Angeles Short Film Festival.
‘Unplugged in Mumbai’ takes audiences on a captivating journey through the vibrant city of Mumbai, showcasing the raw and unfiltered moments shared by these legendary actors and their dear friend, Shailendra Singh.
Offering a unique and intimate glimpse into the lives of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones as they explore the bustling streets and cultural landmarks of Mumbai, this one-day adventure begins at the iconic Gateway of India, leading them to the historic Babulnath Temple and the awe-inspiring Dhobi Ghat, where they witness the world’s largest manual Laundromat in action.
Unplugged in Mumbai sees Shailendra Singh treating the Hollywood power couple to a mesmerizing Sufi concert featuring musicians from the Jaipur Palace. Catherine Zeta-Jones even...
‘Unplugged in Mumbai’ takes audiences on a captivating journey through the vibrant city of Mumbai, showcasing the raw and unfiltered moments shared by these legendary actors and their dear friend, Shailendra Singh.
Offering a unique and intimate glimpse into the lives of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones as they explore the bustling streets and cultural landmarks of Mumbai, this one-day adventure begins at the iconic Gateway of India, leading them to the historic Babulnath Temple and the awe-inspiring Dhobi Ghat, where they witness the world’s largest manual Laundromat in action.
Unplugged in Mumbai sees Shailendra Singh treating the Hollywood power couple to a mesmerizing Sufi concert featuring musicians from the Jaipur Palace. Catherine Zeta-Jones even...
- 6/27/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 14 (Ians) Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia (Sea), now known as Peak Xv Partners, will now operate as an independent firm that will provide more flexibility to further strengthen the market leadership position, Sequoia Capital’s Managing Partner Roelof Botha said on Wednesday.
Sequoia India and Sea is the largest venture capital firm in the region, managing over $9.2 billion across 13 funds.
“Sequoia India and Sea have flourished under Shailendra Singh’s leadership and we are proud of the portfolio’s scale, quality and strength. Operating as an independent firm will provide more flexibility to further strengthen the market leadership position,” Botha said in a statement.
“Since then, Sequoia India has been instrumental in cultivating the startup ecosystem in the country, which has become one of the most vibrant in the world. I am very excited for Shailendra and the Peak Xv team as they continue to double down on the region,...
Sequoia India and Sea is the largest venture capital firm in the region, managing over $9.2 billion across 13 funds.
“Sequoia India and Sea have flourished under Shailendra Singh’s leadership and we are proud of the portfolio’s scale, quality and strength. Operating as an independent firm will provide more flexibility to further strengthen the market leadership position,” Botha said in a statement.
“Since then, Sequoia India has been instrumental in cultivating the startup ecosystem in the country, which has become one of the most vibrant in the world. I am very excited for Shailendra and the Peak Xv team as they continue to double down on the region,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, June 14 (Ians) Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia (Sea), now known as Peak Xv Partners, will now operate as an independent firm that will provide more flexibility to further strengthen the market leadership position, Sequoia Capital’s Managing Partner Roelof Botha said on Wednesday.
Sequoia India and Sea is the largest venture capital firm in the region, managing over $9.2 billion across 13 funds.
“Sequoia India and Sea have flourished under Shailendra Singh’s leadership and we are proud of the portfolio’s scale, quality and strength. Operating as an independent firm will provide more flexibility to further strengthen the market leadership position,” Botha said in a statement.
“Since then, Sequoia India has been instrumental in cultivating the startup ecosystem in the country, which has become one of the most vibrant in the world. I am very excited for Shailendra and the Peak Xv team as they continue to double down on the region,...
Sequoia India and Sea is the largest venture capital firm in the region, managing over $9.2 billion across 13 funds.
“Sequoia India and Sea have flourished under Shailendra Singh’s leadership and we are proud of the portfolio’s scale, quality and strength. Operating as an independent firm will provide more flexibility to further strengthen the market leadership position,” Botha said in a statement.
“Since then, Sequoia India has been instrumental in cultivating the startup ecosystem in the country, which has become one of the most vibrant in the world. I am very excited for Shailendra and the Peak Xv team as they continue to double down on the region,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 4 (Ians) Former BharatPe co-founder and managing director Ashneer Grover has openly spoken against the investors in fintech firm BharatPe that he Co-founded, in his memoir ‘Doglapan, saying Sequoia, “or rather one individual that this political organisation is, had the biggest axe to grind against me”.
Grover, charged along with his family members of swindling at least Rs 88.6 crore under their tenure at BharatPe, wrote that a reluctant investor at first, they (Sequoia) are the largest shareholder, owning 19 per cent equity worth more than 500 million in BharatPe.
“With the bank licence and with the launch of PostPe, I was taking the sheen away from Shailendra’s (Sequoia Capital India MD) ten-year-long investment in Pine Labs, which was supposed to go IPO to give Sequoia its biggest payday,” he said.
“They had the most to benefit by playing out a merger between BharatPe and Pine Labs — something that would...
Grover, charged along with his family members of swindling at least Rs 88.6 crore under their tenure at BharatPe, wrote that a reluctant investor at first, they (Sequoia) are the largest shareholder, owning 19 per cent equity worth more than 500 million in BharatPe.
“With the bank licence and with the launch of PostPe, I was taking the sheen away from Shailendra’s (Sequoia Capital India MD) ten-year-long investment in Pine Labs, which was supposed to go IPO to give Sequoia its biggest payday,” he said.
“They had the most to benefit by playing out a merger between BharatPe and Pine Labs — something that would...
- 1/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
A tabla player with a prominent theatrical troupe, he went on to partner with a harmonium player to create – and guide – the duo that seamlessly melded the strains of Indian classical and popular music with Western melodies to create an array of immortal tunes for films starring titans, from Raj Kapoor to Shammi Kapoor to Rajesh Khanna.
Shankar-Jaiskishan was not the first duo to give music for Hindi films – that signal honour went to their own ustads Husnlal-Bhagatram – but they were the most successful, right from their first venture in 1949, down till the dawn of the 1970s.
Going just by the metric of Filmfare Awards, their record of the most Best Music Awards (nine) stood for nearly four decades till A R Rahman picked up his 10th in 2012. And though they were runners-up in most nominations (20), behind Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s 25, 10 of their nominations were in consecutive years since 1959.
More tellingly, their...
Shankar-Jaiskishan was not the first duo to give music for Hindi films – that signal honour went to their own ustads Husnlal-Bhagatram – but they were the most successful, right from their first venture in 1949, down till the dawn of the 1970s.
Going just by the metric of Filmfare Awards, their record of the most Best Music Awards (nine) stood for nearly four decades till A R Rahman picked up his 10th in 2012. And though they were runners-up in most nominations (20), behind Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s 25, 10 of their nominations were in consecutive years since 1959.
More tellingly, their...
- 10/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Raj Kapoor’s naive innocence, as seen in “Mera joota hai Japani” to “Sab kuch seekha hamne”, Dilip Kumar’s restrained sorrow in “Toote hue khwabon” or “Yeh mera diwanapan hai”, Shammi Kapoor’s exuberant ebullience in “Chahe koi mujhe jungli kahe”, or Dev Anand’s cheerful jauntiness in “Khoya khoya chand” to “Gaata rahe mera dil” — all owe their origin to one man.
One of Hindi cinema’s most inspired, capable yet self-effacing wordsmiths, acknowledged duly by his peers — Raj Kapoor called him his “Pushkin” — and seen as inspiration by a later generation of lyricists, especially Gulzar, Shailendra, born Shankardas Kesarilal on this day (August 30) in 1923, left an indelible impact on film songs.
His oeuvre may not even add up to four figures in a career cut short by his untimely death, but in the span of a decade and half, his richness of thought entwined with an endearing...
One of Hindi cinema’s most inspired, capable yet self-effacing wordsmiths, acknowledged duly by his peers — Raj Kapoor called him his “Pushkin” — and seen as inspiration by a later generation of lyricists, especially Gulzar, Shailendra, born Shankardas Kesarilal on this day (August 30) in 1923, left an indelible impact on film songs.
His oeuvre may not even add up to four figures in a career cut short by his untimely death, but in the span of a decade and half, his richness of thought entwined with an endearing...
- 8/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The 1965 film had music by Sd Burman and lyrics by Shailendra who together composed a brilliant album with evergreen songs like Tere Mere Sapne, Gaata Rahe Mera Dil and Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai. Directed by Vijay Anand, Guide starred Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman...
- 11/8/2017
- Film Companion
The 1958 film had music by Salil Choudhury with lyrics written by Shailendra, who created a beautiful soundtrack with songs like Suhana Safar and Dil Tadap Tadap ke. Directed by Bimal Roy, Madhumati starred Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala...
- 11/6/2017
- Film Companion
The 1967 film had music by Sd Burman and lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri and Shailendra, who gave us some memorable songs like Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara, Raat Akeli Hai and Hothon Mein Aisi Baat. Directed by Vijay Anand, Jewel Thief starred Dev Anand and Vyjayanthimala...
- 10/31/2017
- Film Companion
With music by Shankar-Jaikishan and lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra, the 1956 film had memorable songs like Jahan Main Jaati Hoon, Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein Hum and Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi. Directed by Anant Thakur, Chori Chori starred Raj Kapoor and Nargis...
- 10/28/2017
- Film Companion
The 1951 film had music by Shankar-Jaikishan and lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri, who together created memorable songs like Awaara Hoon and Ek Bewafa Se Pyar Kiya. Awara saw Raj Kapoor direct as well as act in the lead role along with Nargis...
- 10/14/2017
- Film Companion
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