Darr’s Action Director Tinu Verma Reflects On Shah Rukh Khan & Sunny Deol’s Infamous Feud. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Shah Rukh Khan’s Darr by Yash Chopra is one of the most significant films in the actor’s career. The movie also featured Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla in leading roles, but Srk’s negative portrayal stole the show. However, apart from the movie, the feud between Sunny, Srk, and Yash Chopra made headlines, leading the lead actors to not speak to one another for years. Renowned action director Tinu Verma worked on that and has now spilled the between their infamous feud.
The movie was released in 1993, and Shah Rukh played an obsessive lover who goes crazy when Juhi’s character gets engaged to Sunny’s character. Deol played a navy officer in the film and reportedly disagreed with a certain action sequence. It allegedly contradicted his character’s capabilities as a naval officer.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Darr by Yash Chopra is one of the most significant films in the actor’s career. The movie also featured Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla in leading roles, but Srk’s negative portrayal stole the show. However, apart from the movie, the feud between Sunny, Srk, and Yash Chopra made headlines, leading the lead actors to not speak to one another for years. Renowned action director Tinu Verma worked on that and has now spilled the between their infamous feud.
The movie was released in 1993, and Shah Rukh played an obsessive lover who goes crazy when Juhi’s character gets engaged to Sunny’s character. Deol played a navy officer in the film and reportedly disagreed with a certain action sequence. It allegedly contradicted his character’s capabilities as a naval officer.
- 7/22/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
7 Bollywood Films that were initially flops but went on to become Cult Classics(Photo Credit –YouTube)
However, not every film that releases to lukewarm or even hostile reception fades into obscurity. Some films, initially considered flops, find a second life through television reruns, streaming platforms, or sheer word of mouth, eventually achieving cult status. Here are seven such Bollywood films that overcame their initial failures to become timeless classics.
1. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
Directed by: Rajkumar Santoshi
Starring: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor
(Photo Credit –YouTube)
Plot: Amar and Prem, two dim-witted friends with big dreams, aspire to marry a rich heiress, Raveena Bajaj, to solve their financial troubles. Their bumbling antics lead to a series of comedic misadventures, rivalries, and a showdown with a notorious criminal.
Initial Reception: When it released, Andaz Apna Apna faced stiff competition from other films and struggled at the box office. The comedy,...
However, not every film that releases to lukewarm or even hostile reception fades into obscurity. Some films, initially considered flops, find a second life through television reruns, streaming platforms, or sheer word of mouth, eventually achieving cult status. Here are seven such Bollywood films that overcame their initial failures to become timeless classics.
1. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
Directed by: Rajkumar Santoshi
Starring: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor
(Photo Credit –YouTube)
Plot: Amar and Prem, two dim-witted friends with big dreams, aspire to marry a rich heiress, Raveena Bajaj, to solve their financial troubles. Their bumbling antics lead to a series of comedic misadventures, rivalries, and a showdown with a notorious criminal.
Initial Reception: When it released, Andaz Apna Apna faced stiff competition from other films and struggled at the box office. The comedy,...
- 7/21/2024
- by Mahrukh Shah
- KoiMoi
Rajkumar Santoshi Has Been Jailed For 2 Years After His Cheques Paid To A Financer Bounced 10 Times! ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )
Famous director and filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has been sentenced to 2 years in jail and a 2 crore fine after repeated warnings of paying bills to a financer. A ship magnate from Jamnagar, Gujarat, claimed that he invested 1 crore in one of the films by the filmmaker. Santoshi paid him ten cheques of 10 lakh each as payment.
However, the man Ashok Lal, in his complaint, said that all the cheques bounced. He tried connecting to the filmmaker, but all his efforts were in vain. He then filed a lawsuit under the Negotiable Instruments Act in 2017 as Rajkumar Santoshi was unavailable for any help.
Ashok Lal’s lawyer, Piyush Bhojani, in his statement, confirmed, “Subsequently, the accused applied to transfer the case filed against him to a Mumbai court, which was challenged by...
Famous director and filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has been sentenced to 2 years in jail and a 2 crore fine after repeated warnings of paying bills to a financer. A ship magnate from Jamnagar, Gujarat, claimed that he invested 1 crore in one of the films by the filmmaker. Santoshi paid him ten cheques of 10 lakh each as payment.
However, the man Ashok Lal, in his complaint, said that all the cheques bounced. He tried connecting to the filmmaker, but all his efforts were in vain. He then filed a lawsuit under the Negotiable Instruments Act in 2017 as Rajkumar Santoshi was unavailable for any help.
Ashok Lal’s lawyer, Piyush Bhojani, in his statement, confirmed, “Subsequently, the accused applied to transfer the case filed against him to a Mumbai court, which was challenged by...
- 2/18/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Actress Raveena Tandon, who is known for ‘Mohra’, ‘K.G.F’, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, and others, has accused the media of the 1990s of practising “yellow journalism” and said that the media back then had no accountability.
During a recent conversation, the ‘Aranyak’ actress said: “The media of the 1990s was terrible, it was yellow journalism at its peak. They had no morals, no scruples and no integrity. Luckily, today you have social media where you can put out your case right away in front of your fans. Your statement matters today.”
Raveena told Lehren: “There are different mediums and platforms today, where you can be one on one with your fans. Earlier, we were at the mercy of the editors, who had their own camps whom they were close to as they would write only good things about them, not even waiting to find out the truth. Even if...
During a recent conversation, the ‘Aranyak’ actress said: “The media of the 1990s was terrible, it was yellow journalism at its peak. They had no morals, no scruples and no integrity. Luckily, today you have social media where you can put out your case right away in front of your fans. Your statement matters today.”
Raveena told Lehren: “There are different mediums and platforms today, where you can be one on one with your fans. Earlier, we were at the mercy of the editors, who had their own camps whom they were close to as they would write only good things about them, not even waiting to find out the truth. Even if...
- 9/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Raveena Tandon, who is known for ‘Mohra’, ‘K.G.F’, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, and others, has accused the media of the 1990s of practising “yellow journalism” and said that the media back then had no accountability.
During a recent conversation, the ‘Aranyak’ actress said: “The media of the 1990s was terrible, it was yellow journalism at its peak. They had no morals, no scruples and no integrity. Luckily, today you have social media where you can put out your case right away in front of your fans. Your statement matters today.”
Raveena told Lehren: “There are different mediums and platforms today, where you can be one on one with your fans. Earlier, we were at the mercy of the editors, who had their own camps whom they were close to as they would write only good things about them, not even waiting to find out the truth. Even if...
During a recent conversation, the ‘Aranyak’ actress said: “The media of the 1990s was terrible, it was yellow journalism at its peak. They had no morals, no scruples and no integrity. Luckily, today you have social media where you can put out your case right away in front of your fans. Your statement matters today.”
Raveena told Lehren: “There are different mediums and platforms today, where you can be one on one with your fans. Earlier, we were at the mercy of the editors, who had their own camps whom they were close to as they would write only good things about them, not even waiting to find out the truth. Even if...
- 9/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Design Agency Territory Studio Hires Former Netflix Executive
Territory Studio has hired Nancy Lan as Co-President of Creative Advertising. Lan will co-lead the studio’s creative advertising division in Los Angeles alongside Territory’s Co-President of Creative Advertising, Gerry Batson. Lan has held posts at Disney, Sony, Searchlight, and, most recently, Netflix, where she was Global Creative Marketing Director. “I’m beyond excited to have Nancy join the team,” Batson said. “Her passion and experience will add tremendous value, helping to grow, not only our creative advertising proposition but to unify with Territory Group’s global creative mission.”
Incredible Film Boards Kids Series ‘Katy and the Stolen Chickens’
Exclusive: Dutch sales agent Incredible Film has boarded the live-action kids series Katy and the Stolen Chickens from Annemarie Mooren Productions. The show is part of the company’s MIPTV line-up. The series is aimed at children aged 4-7 and follows seven-year-old Katy,...
Territory Studio has hired Nancy Lan as Co-President of Creative Advertising. Lan will co-lead the studio’s creative advertising division in Los Angeles alongside Territory’s Co-President of Creative Advertising, Gerry Batson. Lan has held posts at Disney, Sony, Searchlight, and, most recently, Netflix, where she was Global Creative Marketing Director. “I’m beyond excited to have Nancy join the team,” Batson said. “Her passion and experience will add tremendous value, helping to grow, not only our creative advertising proposition but to unify with Territory Group’s global creative mission.”
Incredible Film Boards Kids Series ‘Katy and the Stolen Chickens’
Exclusive: Dutch sales agent Incredible Film has boarded the live-action kids series Katy and the Stolen Chickens from Annemarie Mooren Productions. The show is part of the company’s MIPTV line-up. The series is aimed at children aged 4-7 and follows seven-year-old Katy,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Hindi superstar Dilip Kumar has died in Mumbai at the age of 98. He had been ill this year and was admitted to hospital on June 30 suffering from breathlessness, according to widespread reports.
Tributes have been made to Kumar by prominent public figures and movies stars including Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and Amitabh Bachchan. Scroll down to see some of those embedded.
Known as the ‘Tragedy King’, Kumar was one of India’s earliest and brightest stars. Kumar’s first film role came in 1944, but his breakout was the 1949 pic Andaz, in which he acted opposite Raj Kapoor, who had grown up in the same neighbourhood as him.
The 1950s saw a string of box office hits for Kumar that firmly established him as one of the biggest draws for audiences during that period. He became the first actor to win the Filmfare Best Actor Award, for 1952 romantic drama Daag,...
Tributes have been made to Kumar by prominent public figures and movies stars including Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and Amitabh Bachchan. Scroll down to see some of those embedded.
Known as the ‘Tragedy King’, Kumar was one of India’s earliest and brightest stars. Kumar’s first film role came in 1944, but his breakout was the 1949 pic Andaz, in which he acted opposite Raj Kapoor, who had grown up in the same neighbourhood as him.
The 1950s saw a string of box office hits for Kumar that firmly established him as one of the biggest draws for audiences during that period. He became the first actor to win the Filmfare Best Actor Award, for 1952 romantic drama Daag,...
- 7/7/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Salman Khan along with Zoya and Farhan Akhtar are among producers of the upcoming documentary titled "Angry Young Men", based on their fathers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar.
Directed by Namrata Rao, the project will capture the essence of Salim-Javed, who together redefined Bollywood cinema with a long list of hits in the seventies and the eighties, introducing the elements of angst, violence and machismo in consecutive hero-centric hits that gave Bollywood its greatest icon ever - Amitabh Bachchan as the Angry Young Man.
Noted for being the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status, Salim-Javed wrote a slew of Bachchan blockbuster classics as "Zanjeer" (1973), "Deewar" (1975), "Sholay" (1975), "Trishul" (1978), "Don" (1978), "Kaala Patthar" (1979), "Dostana" (1980), "Shaan" (1980) and "Shakti" (1982).
Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar
Although identified primarily due to their Big B-starrer Angry Young Man scripts, their memorable works extend beyond the template. They started out with films like "Andaaz", "Haathi Mere Saath" and...
Directed by Namrata Rao, the project will capture the essence of Salim-Javed, who together redefined Bollywood cinema with a long list of hits in the seventies and the eighties, introducing the elements of angst, violence and machismo in consecutive hero-centric hits that gave Bollywood its greatest icon ever - Amitabh Bachchan as the Angry Young Man.
Noted for being the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status, Salim-Javed wrote a slew of Bachchan blockbuster classics as "Zanjeer" (1973), "Deewar" (1975), "Sholay" (1975), "Trishul" (1978), "Don" (1978), "Kaala Patthar" (1979), "Dostana" (1980), "Shaan" (1980) and "Shakti" (1982).
Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar
Although identified primarily due to their Big B-starrer Angry Young Man scripts, their memorable works extend beyond the template. They started out with films like "Andaaz", "Haathi Mere Saath" and...
- 6/15/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dream Girl Hema Malini is all set to return to a feature-film assignment, a film directed by Ramesh Sippy where she co-stars with the very talented Rajkummar Rao. She giggles at the mention of the film. "In the midst of all that is happening in the sansad and my constituency, this film offer came to me. Normally I wouldn't have said yes, given my grueling schedules in parliament and my obligations in my constituency. But this film is not the usual run-of-the-mill stuff." Hemaji says she loved the script. "It's light-hearted comedy with a very unusual role for me. I am sure it will turn out to be something very special. Also, the offer came from Rameshji (director Ramesh Sippy) who is returning to direction after many years. I couldn't say no to him. Some of my most important films, be it Andaz, Seeta Aur Geeta or Sholay have been with Rameshji.
- 8/11/2014
- BollywoodHungama
Legendary director, Ramesh Sippy is going back to the floor with a cool new film that what we hear is a quirky romance. Titled Shimla Mirchi, the film has a very interesting cast that includes one of his favorite heroines.
Ramesh Sippy’s cult classic Sholay was released 39 years ago in 1975. In that film, he created the character of Basanti with his favourite actress Hema Malini. Now, after almost 4 decades, the duo will be working together once again in Shimla Mirchi.
Ramesh Sippy always chose to make diverse films right through his career with many blockbusters to his name. To begin with the mature love story Andaz, to the comedy Seeta aur Geeta, to an action adventure Sholay, to the slick action Shaan to the family drama with Shakti to the romantic love story Saagar. Like many of his films, this new project will follow the path of titles beginning with S.
Ramesh Sippy’s cult classic Sholay was released 39 years ago in 1975. In that film, he created the character of Basanti with his favourite actress Hema Malini. Now, after almost 4 decades, the duo will be working together once again in Shimla Mirchi.
Ramesh Sippy always chose to make diverse films right through his career with many blockbusters to his name. To begin with the mature love story Andaz, to the comedy Seeta aur Geeta, to an action adventure Sholay, to the slick action Shaan to the family drama with Shakti to the romantic love story Saagar. Like many of his films, this new project will follow the path of titles beginning with S.
- 6/25/2014
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Legendary icon Dilip Kumar’s long-awaited autobiography was launched last night, with many stars attending the function to celebrate its release. Titled ‘The Shadow and the Substance’, the book has been written by Uday Tara Nayar and covers Dilip Kumar’s anecdotes regarding his lengthy career within the film industry, as well as aspects of his personal and family life. Considered to be one of the greatest actors to have ever emerged from Indian Cinema, the book launch hosted by Karan Johar and was attended by many stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Priyanka Chopra, Javed Akhtar, Jeetendra, Prem Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, Vyjayanthimala and Sharman Joshi to name just a few.
Speaking to the media regarding the launch of Dilip Kumar’s autobiography, his wife Saira Banu made the following statement. “This evening is special and we hope everyone likes his biography. I am feeling great today. It...
Speaking to the media regarding the launch of Dilip Kumar’s autobiography, his wife Saira Banu made the following statement. “This evening is special and we hope everyone likes his biography. I am feeling great today. It...
- 6/11/2014
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
'D'day for younger daughter Ahana is around the corner. And 'Dream Girl' Hema Malini is fully into preparing for the event. Says the radiant mother of the bride-to-be, "The wedding is on February 2. We're all so excited. I don't feel as if I am giving away another daughter in marriage. Instead it feels like two sons are being added to my family. Both Esha and Ahana's partners are so loving, caring and affectionate towards both me and Dharamji." Hema has double reason to celebrate, as Sholay has opened in a new 3D avatar. Says Hema Malini, "I saw parts of the 3D version. Dharamji has seen the whole film in 3D. We both love what they've done. All those bullets flying into the audiences' faces and horses galloping out of the screen adds to the excitement of the original. See, we have to move on with the times gracefully." The...
- 1/6/2014
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
New Delhi, Sep 26: Kiran Sippy says she is the biggest fan of her husband Ramesh Sippy who gave "Sholay" to Bollywood and "Buniyaad" to television. She tries to support him as much as she can.
"I have been with him through everything which he has done," Kiran told Ians in an interview.
"He made 'Sholay', which was the biggest in films and 'Buniyaad', which was the biggest in TV. It is a proud feeling. I am totally proud of him. I am his biggest fan," added the actress who played an important role in "Buniyaad".
Sippy directed close to a dozen films starting from his 1971 debut venture "Andaz" to "Seeta Aur.
"I have been with him through everything which he has done," Kiran told Ians in an interview.
"He made 'Sholay', which was the biggest in films and 'Buniyaad', which was the biggest in TV. It is a proud feeling. I am totally proud of him. I am his biggest fan," added the actress who played an important role in "Buniyaad".
Sippy directed close to a dozen films starting from his 1971 debut venture "Andaz" to "Seeta Aur.
- 9/26/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
To celebrate the Indian film industry's centenary year, here are 10 essential movies – from a silent film about the life of the Buddha to a violent gangster epic
Prem Sanyas/The Light of Asia (Franz Osten, 1925)
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Among the few silent films that remain are three Indo-German co-productions that predate the arrival of the German technicians and directors who worked in the Bombay Talkies studio in the 1930s. The Light of Asia was shot in India but edited and processed in Germany and intertitled in English. The script was adapted from Sir Edwin Arnold's epic poem The Light of Asia (1861) while the opening credits proclaim it was "Shown by Royal Command at Windsor Castle, April 27 1926" and that it benefited greatly from help offered by the Maharaja of Jaipur. The film shows westerners touring India (Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi) who come to Bodh Gaya, the site of Gautam Buddha's Enlightenment.
Prem Sanyas/The Light of Asia (Franz Osten, 1925)
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Among the few silent films that remain are three Indo-German co-productions that predate the arrival of the German technicians and directors who worked in the Bombay Talkies studio in the 1930s. The Light of Asia was shot in India but edited and processed in Germany and intertitled in English. The script was adapted from Sir Edwin Arnold's epic poem The Light of Asia (1861) while the opening credits proclaim it was "Shown by Royal Command at Windsor Castle, April 27 1926" and that it benefited greatly from help offered by the Maharaja of Jaipur. The film shows westerners touring India (Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi) who come to Bodh Gaya, the site of Gautam Buddha's Enlightenment.
- 7/25/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
New Delhi, Jan 25: Ramesh Sippy, the man behind cult film "Sholay", has been named for the Padma Shri award on the eve of 64th Republic Day.
Son of veteran film producer G.P. Sippy, the 66-year-old made his directorial debut with 1971 romantic-drama "Andaz", after working as assistant director for seven years. The film starring Shammi Kapoor and Hema Malini as the lead and Rajesh Khanna in the guest role, went on to become a super hit.
However, it was his 1975 film "Sholay" that catapulted him into the big league. The Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra starrer not only was a blockbuster, the golden jubliee film ran for more than.
Son of veteran film producer G.P. Sippy, the 66-year-old made his directorial debut with 1971 romantic-drama "Andaz", after working as assistant director for seven years. The film starring Shammi Kapoor and Hema Malini as the lead and Rajesh Khanna in the guest role, went on to become a super hit.
However, it was his 1975 film "Sholay" that catapulted him into the big league. The Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra starrer not only was a blockbuster, the golden jubliee film ran for more than.
- 1/25/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
“We actors are completely oblivious of ourselves and our surroundings while we perform and even when we watch our work in the rushes shown to us, our senses and vision are trained to detect shortcomings more than accomplishments. That’s the only way we know to improve and render performances that come close to our own satisfaction. And it is always the audience who have the absolute right to acclaim or reject our work, however hard we may have worked to achieve perfection and excellence.” – Dilip Kumar in a letter to Amitabh Bachchan on 14 December 2011
One article alone is not enough to write about the profound impact which Mr Dilip Kumar has had on many people and on Indian films. He himself may not have been aware of the fact that working in films would someday result in him being branded by film personalities and by fans worldwide as one...
One article alone is not enough to write about the profound impact which Mr Dilip Kumar has had on many people and on Indian films. He himself may not have been aware of the fact that working in films would someday result in him being branded by film personalities and by fans worldwide as one...
- 12/11/2012
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
Anyone who is a devoted Bollywood fan knows the name Kapoor. The eminent Kapoor clan is considered to be one of the most powerful dynasties in the Bombay film industry. They are a dynasty which is full of talent and over the past eighty years, their cinematic presence has been seen by generations of audiences. The majority of the actors and actresses to have emerged from the Kapoor family have had immensely successful careers and have starred in some of the finest films India has produced. They have had the privilege of working with some of the greatest directors and production houses in the country. It can be asserted with confidence that Bollywood is not complete without the presence of at least one Kapoor figure within the industry! We now take a look into the history of the Kapoor khandaan(family) and how their contribution to films has made them...
- 9/12/2012
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Aug 31: Ramesh Sippy has believed in taking risks ever since the release of his first directorial venture "Andaz". Now, when he returns to direction after 17 years, the filmmaker is set to venture into the unexplored territory of thriller genre.
"The challenge for me is to venture into the unknown every time I direct a film. When I directed my first film 'Andaz', it was considered.
"The challenge for me is to venture into the unknown every time I direct a film. When I directed my first film 'Andaz', it was considered.
- 8/31/2012
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Finally, after years of abstinence from what he was born to do, Ramesh Sippy is all set to return to direction. For the fans of Sippy's timeless cinema-and we refer not just to the pioneering Sholay but also to the equally powerful Shakti, Saagar, Seeta Aur Geeta and Andaz - the return of the maestro to movie-making is a significant sign of the changing time in Bollywood where the giants had lost the will and the way to create landmarks. Says Sippy, "I am aware I haven't directed a film for many years. But, I saw no reason to jump into it just because of a time lapse. I've made films out of very powerful scripts in the past. Then I directed Zamana Deewana in 1995, which was not that strong in content. Then I decided if I found no script worth shooting, I won't direct another film if I didn't get the right script.
- 8/29/2012
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Aamir Khan has always been known to be a huge admirer of late actor Shammi Kapoor. Yesterday at an event held in Delhi, Aamir bid for Shammi Kapoor's jacket for Rs. 88000 at the Osian's Cinefan auction. Besides Shammiji's jacket, Aamir also acquired five other film memorabilia spending a total of Rs. 2,38,000 at the auction. Aamir however wasn't physically present in Delhi but participated in the auction via phone. The auction also had memorabilia from films like Umrao Jaan and Lagaan. Besides there were also rare photographic stills and show-cards from films like Aan, Mother India, Dil Diya Dard Liya and Leader. It also included many posters from Rajesh Khanna's films such as Aradhana, Amar Prem and Andaz.
- 8/1/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Shammi Kapoor’s famous scarf from Junglee (1961), the sweater from Andaz (1971), the Shehnai from his last film appearance in Rockstar (2011) and one of his favorite personal Mont Blanc fountain pens will be part of the 1st Osian’s – Cinefan Auction of Indian Cinema Memorabilia.
The auction will begin on July 31 at the Imperial Hotel (New Delhi) as part of the 12th Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival.
The last unreleased song by Kishore Kumar completed just three days before his demise will provide a unique opportunity for the film fraternity and the fans of Kishore Kumar to purchase the rights for this rare song.
Among the many other vintage highlights of the auction on offer are a rare album of 45 signed black and white photographic stills by the evergreen Dev Anand; rare costumes worn by Sanjeev Kumar & Amjad Khan from Shatranj ke Khilari from the Suresh Jindal collection; rare Satyajit Ray designed...
The auction will begin on July 31 at the Imperial Hotel (New Delhi) as part of the 12th Osian’s-Cinefan Film Festival.
The last unreleased song by Kishore Kumar completed just three days before his demise will provide a unique opportunity for the film fraternity and the fans of Kishore Kumar to purchase the rights for this rare song.
Among the many other vintage highlights of the auction on offer are a rare album of 45 signed black and white photographic stills by the evergreen Dev Anand; rare costumes worn by Sanjeev Kumar & Amjad Khan from Shatranj ke Khilari from the Suresh Jindal collection; rare Satyajit Ray designed...
- 7/6/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Noted film director Ramesh Sippy has been appointed Chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc). He replaces veteran actor Om Puri.
The I&B ministry has also appointed Jawahar Wattal and Odiya cinematographer A K Bir as independent directors.
Ramesh Sippy is well known for directing films like Sholay (1975), Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) and Andaz (1971). Recently he had produced films like Dum Maaro Dum (2011) and Chandni Chowk to China (2009).
The I&B ministry has also appointed Jawahar Wattal and Odiya cinematographer A K Bir as independent directors.
Ramesh Sippy is well known for directing films like Sholay (1975), Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) and Andaz (1971). Recently he had produced films like Dum Maaro Dum (2011) and Chandni Chowk to China (2009).
- 1/18/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
New Delhi, Jan 17: Well-known filmmaker Ramesh Sippy has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc).
"Yes, Mr. Sippy has been appointed the new chairperson of Nfdc. The order came out yesterday (Monday)," an Information and Broadcasting ministry source told Ians. He will take charge from the outgoing chairperson, veteran actor Om Puri.
The 65-year-old, who has been part of the Hindi film industry for the past four decades, is known for making films like "Andaz", "Seeta Aur Geeta", "Sholay" and "Shakti".
Ians...
"Yes, Mr. Sippy has been appointed the new chairperson of Nfdc. The order came out yesterday (Monday)," an Information and Broadcasting ministry source told Ians. He will take charge from the outgoing chairperson, veteran actor Om Puri.
The 65-year-old, who has been part of the Hindi film industry for the past four decades, is known for making films like "Andaz", "Seeta Aur Geeta", "Sholay" and "Shakti".
Ians...
- 1/17/2012
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Dec 11: Dilip Kumar celebrated his 89th birthday Sunday and celebrities like Deep Mehta, Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar wished him and showered praise on the legend.
Bollywood took to twitter to express its love and fondness for the thespian, known for his memorable performances in 'Amar', 'Madhumati', 'Devdas', 'Shaheed', 'Leader', 'Daag', 'Naya Daur' and 'Mughal-e-Azam'.
This is what the celebs have to say about Peshawar, now in Punjab, born Yusuf Khan, who was introduced to the Hindi film industry as Dilip Kumar by Devika Rani.
Deepa Mehta: Many Happy Returns Dilip Saheb. You made me cry in 'Andaz',.
Bollywood took to twitter to express its love and fondness for the thespian, known for his memorable performances in 'Amar', 'Madhumati', 'Devdas', 'Shaheed', 'Leader', 'Daag', 'Naya Daur' and 'Mughal-e-Azam'.
This is what the celebs have to say about Peshawar, now in Punjab, born Yusuf Khan, who was introduced to the Hindi film industry as Dilip Kumar by Devika Rani.
Deepa Mehta: Many Happy Returns Dilip Saheb. You made me cry in 'Andaz',.
- 12/11/2011
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Srinagar, Aug 16: Remember Shammi Kapoor singing 'Yahoo' and sliding down snow-capped mountains or sitting in a shikara on Dal Lake and singing 'Yeh chaand sa roshan chehra' to woo Sharmila Tagore? The late legend enjoyed a special bond with the Kashmir Valley, where old-timers still fondly remember him.
Whether it was 'Tumse Achha Kaun Hai', 'Andaz', 'Kashmir Ki Kali' or 'Junglee' - almost all his blockbusters were shot in the Valley. Little wonder then that Shammi Kapoor has been a household name in Kashmir for decades.
Reminscing.
Whether it was 'Tumse Achha Kaun Hai', 'Andaz', 'Kashmir Ki Kali' or 'Junglee' - almost all his blockbusters were shot in the Valley. Little wonder then that Shammi Kapoor has been a household name in Kashmir for decades.
Reminscing.
- 8/16/2011
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
A prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema during late 1950s and 1960s, Shammi Kapoor passed away today at 5.15 am. He was suffering from Renal Chronic failure and was admitted at Breach candy hospital, where he breathed his last. Born on October 21, 1931 in a Punjabi Khatri family, he is an Indian film actor and director.Veteran actor Shammi was the second of the three sons born to Prithviraj (the other two being Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor). Though born in Mumbai, he spent a major portion of his childhood in Kolkata, where his father was involved with New Theatres Studios, acting in films. It was in Kolkata that he did his Montessory and Kindergarten. After coming back to Mumbai, he first went to St. Joseph's Convent (Wadala) and then, to Don Bosco School. Shammi Kapoor finished his schooling from New Era School, at Hughes Road.Extremely versatile actor, he debuted in...
- 8/13/2011
- Filmicafe
The memoirs of Manu, a cinema-loving flight attendant, who over 30 years in the air, encountered some of the biggest, finest and funniest Bollywood stars?
Ever Beautiful: Hema Malini
On one of our international flights we learnt that the extremely popular film actress, the darling of the masses, and the ultimate Dream Girl of the film industry, Hema Malini was slated to travel with us on that day.
The excitement it created among most of the crew-members had to be seen to be believed. She was the star of numerous films like Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Naya Zamana (1971), Naseeb (1981) , Andaz (1971), Sholay (1975), etc. For me, her role in Sholay, that of a loud-mouthed and gossipy tonga- riding Basanti, actually stood out from her exploits on the big-screen.
Flying with us: Meha Malini
Hema Malini Boards the Flight
When Hemaji finally came on board, she was dressed in a green sari and sported a...
Ever Beautiful: Hema Malini
On one of our international flights we learnt that the extremely popular film actress, the darling of the masses, and the ultimate Dream Girl of the film industry, Hema Malini was slated to travel with us on that day.
The excitement it created among most of the crew-members had to be seen to be believed. She was the star of numerous films like Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Naya Zamana (1971), Naseeb (1981) , Andaz (1971), Sholay (1975), etc. For me, her role in Sholay, that of a loud-mouthed and gossipy tonga- riding Basanti, actually stood out from her exploits on the big-screen.
Flying with us: Meha Malini
Hema Malini Boards the Flight
When Hemaji finally came on board, she was dressed in a green sari and sported a...
- 6/14/2011
- Chakpak
A Still from Mera Naam Joker
A 16 year old best man (Rishi Kapoor) hands away his teacher and lady love (Simi Garewal) to her husband (Manoj Kumar) while crying his heart out. This scene from Mera Naam Joker (1970) is perhaps India’s most defining cinematic moment of a student’s unconditional love for his teacher
by Dolanchapa Chakrabarty
Bollywood is legendary for its colorful and often lengthy romantic movies. Romance and drama have been etched together since Alam Ara (1931) and we have seen several Laila‘s and Majnu’s, Heer‘s and Ranjha‘s move mountains to make a classic love story. Yet many feel that there no love as pure as the love of a child. Few Indian films have dared to explore the crush of a student for a teacher or an older person, a phenomenon most of us may identify with. These films portray the love of children,...
A 16 year old best man (Rishi Kapoor) hands away his teacher and lady love (Simi Garewal) to her husband (Manoj Kumar) while crying his heart out. This scene from Mera Naam Joker (1970) is perhaps India’s most defining cinematic moment of a student’s unconditional love for his teacher
by Dolanchapa Chakrabarty
Bollywood is legendary for its colorful and often lengthy romantic movies. Romance and drama have been etched together since Alam Ara (1931) and we have seen several Laila‘s and Majnu’s, Heer‘s and Ranjha‘s move mountains to make a classic love story. Yet many feel that there no love as pure as the love of a child. Few Indian films have dared to explore the crush of a student for a teacher or an older person, a phenomenon most of us may identify with. These films portray the love of children,...
- 5/16/2011
- Chakpak
Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who donned the director's hat 16 years ago for Zamana Deewana, is planning to go behind the camera soon. "Now I think it's important that I take a step in that direction again and I'll try that something like this happens. We are working on a script; when it completes, I'll announce the film formally. So direction will happen soon," said Sippy, director of cult classic Sholay.He also helmed films like Saagar, Shakti, Shaan, Seeta Aur Geeta and Andaz among others. ...
- 4/20/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who donned the director's hat 16 years ago for Zamana Deewana, is planning to go behind the camera soon. "Now I think it's important that I take a step in that direction again and I'll try that something like this happens. We are working on a script; when it completes, I'll announce the film formally. So direction will happen soon," said Sippy, director of cult classic Sholay.He also helmed films like Saagar, Shakti, Shaan, Seeta Aur Geeta and Andaz among others. ...
- 4/20/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who donned the director's hat 16 years ago for Zamana Deewana, is planning to go behind the camera soon. "Now I think it's important that I take a step in that direction again and I'll try that something like this happens. We are working on a script; when it completes, I'll announce the film formally. So direction will happen soon," said Sippy, director of cult classic Sholay.He also helmed films like Saagar, Shakti, Shaan, Seeta Aur Geeta and Andaz among others. ...
- 4/20/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, who donned the director's hat 16 years ago for Zamana Deewana, is planning to go behind the camera soon. "Now I think it's important that I take a step in that direction again and I'll try that something like this happens. We are working on a script; when it completes, I'll announce the film formally. So direction will happen soon," said Sippy, director of cult classic Sholay.He also helmed films like Saagar, Shakti, Shaan, Seeta Aur Geeta and Andaz among others. ...
- 4/20/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
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