Born and raised in Byculla, Bombay, daughter of a cop who used to be responsible for Mahatma Gandhi’s security bandobast, and adopted for life by Calcutta, Usha Uthup is the voice and spirit of the Swinging Sixties that the eastern metropolis was synonymous with till the Bangladesh War and the red shadow of Naxalism changed it forever.
Now, honoured with the Padma Bhushan, along with her ‘Disco Dancer’ star Mithun Chakraborty, 12 years after she was conferred the Padma Shri, Usha Uthup (formerly Iyer), the Queen of Indian Pop famous for her husky voice, boundless energy, distinctive red bindi and tastefully selected Kanjivarams, sang herself into popular imagination with two anthemic numbers of Hindi cinema’s disco era — Hari Om Hari and Aha Nache Nache.
Not formally trained in music, Uthup got her first singing break in a nightclub in Madras before she moved to Trincas, the Mecca of Park...
Now, honoured with the Padma Bhushan, along with her ‘Disco Dancer’ star Mithun Chakraborty, 12 years after she was conferred the Padma Shri, Usha Uthup (formerly Iyer), the Queen of Indian Pop famous for her husky voice, boundless energy, distinctive red bindi and tastefully selected Kanjivarams, sang herself into popular imagination with two anthemic numbers of Hindi cinema’s disco era — Hari Om Hari and Aha Nache Nache.
Not formally trained in music, Uthup got her first singing break in a nightclub in Madras before she moved to Trincas, the Mecca of Park...
- 1/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
When Rajesh Khanna Was Slapped By Mehmood For His Starry Tantrums ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Indian Cinema, enjoyed a massive fan following and stardom than any of his contemporaries at that time. After stepping into showbiz with his debut film Aakhri Khat’ in 1966, he rose to fame with his 1969 film ‘Aradhana’ where he appeared in a double role. Later, he appeared in some super hit films like Swarg, Ghar Parivaar, Avtaar, Namak Haraam, Haathi Mere Saathi, Sachaa Jhutha, and Do Raaste, among many others in the career span of 25 years. The late superstar was recently remembered by his fans and family on his 81st birth anniversary.
As we often remember the late actor, we will tell you about the time when his downfall started and actor-filmmaker Mehmood slapped him on the sets of his film ‘Janta Hawaldar.’ Yes, you heard that right! Despite enjoying a humongous fan following,...
Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Indian Cinema, enjoyed a massive fan following and stardom than any of his contemporaries at that time. After stepping into showbiz with his debut film Aakhri Khat’ in 1966, he rose to fame with his 1969 film ‘Aradhana’ where he appeared in a double role. Later, he appeared in some super hit films like Swarg, Ghar Parivaar, Avtaar, Namak Haraam, Haathi Mere Saathi, Sachaa Jhutha, and Do Raaste, among many others in the career span of 25 years. The late superstar was recently remembered by his fans and family on his 81st birth anniversary.
As we often remember the late actor, we will tell you about the time when his downfall started and actor-filmmaker Mehmood slapped him on the sets of his film ‘Janta Hawaldar.’ Yes, you heard that right! Despite enjoying a humongous fan following,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Oshine Koul
- KoiMoi
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,...
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,...
- 9/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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,...
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,...
- 9/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Veteran actress Reena Roy shares how after doing the 1976 film ‘Nagin’, people ran away from her shouting “Nagin has come”. ‘Nagin’ also stars Sunil Dutt, Feroz Khan, Jeetendra, Sanjay Khan, Rekha, Mumtaz, Vinod Mehra, Yogeeta Bali, Kabir Bedi and Anil Dhawan.
“Whenever and wherever I would go and shoot, the crowd would run towards me but after ‘Naagin’, people would run away from me screaming ‘Naagin has come!’ They wanted to see me but were scared too,” says the 65-year-old actress on the singing reality show ‘Superstar Singer 2’.
She continues to say that this is one of her favourite films and this subject was not explored much at that time people believed that she is a real Nagin.
“In some theatres in Punjab, there were actual snakes that had slithered in and people had scrambled away from there. I love this film to date, and because there weren’t many films that discussed this subject,...
“Whenever and wherever I would go and shoot, the crowd would run towards me but after ‘Naagin’, people would run away from me screaming ‘Naagin has come!’ They wanted to see me but were scared too,” says the 65-year-old actress on the singing reality show ‘Superstar Singer 2’.
She continues to say that this is one of her favourite films and this subject was not explored much at that time people believed that she is a real Nagin.
“In some theatres in Punjab, there were actual snakes that had slithered in and people had scrambled away from there. I love this film to date, and because there weren’t many films that discussed this subject,...
- 8/20/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, June 29: Actor Mahakshay Chakraborty, son of National Award winning actor Mithun Chakraborty, says he is learning the trades of production and would love to get into that area in the future.
"I want to concentrate only on acting and want to explore myself but yes we have our production house and I am learning the trades of production as well. In future I would love to get into production but right now I want to focus on acting," Mahakshay told Ians.
Mithun's wife Yogeeta Bali recently produced a film "Enemmy" that featured Mithun and Mahakshay.
Meanwhile, the actor says he has a long way to go and is.
"I want to concentrate only on acting and want to explore myself but yes we have our production house and I am learning the trades of production as well. In future I would love to get into production but right now I want to focus on acting," Mahakshay told Ians.
Mithun's wife Yogeeta Bali recently produced a film "Enemmy" that featured Mithun and Mahakshay.
Meanwhile, the actor says he has a long way to go and is.
- 6/29/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Suniel Shetty, who is making a comeback on the big screen two years after Thank You is mighty livid. His action flick Enemmy has been granted an A certificate. That, when the film has no foul language, sex or violence.
"They say that 'thematically the film is of adult nature. Now that's a first," wonders Shetty, "I have been around for more than 20 years and have never heard of a film being granted an A certificate due to this reason. Interestingly they love the film and want the film to go as it is. They don't have any issues with the content."
That is of little respite though because an adult certificate immediately results in restricted footfalls and female crowd too turns away.
"Our film doesn't even have a single gaali. It could well be the cleanest ever Adults film released in the history of Bollywood, " says Shetty in a sarcastic tone,...
"They say that 'thematically the film is of adult nature. Now that's a first," wonders Shetty, "I have been around for more than 20 years and have never heard of a film being granted an A certificate due to this reason. Interestingly they love the film and want the film to go as it is. They don't have any issues with the content."
That is of little respite though because an adult certificate immediately results in restricted footfalls and female crowd too turns away.
"Our film doesn't even have a single gaali. It could well be the cleanest ever Adults film released in the history of Bollywood, " says Shetty in a sarcastic tone,...
- 6/18/2013
- by Joginder Tuteja
- BollywoodHungama
After working together in one of the most successful and loved films of 2012- Barfi, director Anurag Basu and actor Ranbir Kapoor will once again join hands to make a biopic on the life and times of legendary playback singer, actor, filmmaker Kishore Kumar. Though talks have been on since a while, it's believed that Ranbir has finally given his nod for this project to be produced by Utv. The actor will however begin working on this film after he finishes Abhinav Kashyap's Besharam. For the ambitious Kishore Kumar biopic, Ranbir will be required to gain around 12-15 kgs to look the part of the iconic singer. He will be playing Kishore from the age of 19 till 58. Basu is currently scripting the film with co-writer Soumik Sen. Kishore Kumar's son Amit Kumar is also guiding Basu through the project and Amit is likely to even sing a few songs in the film.
- 11/29/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
This news will surely gladden the hearts of the still huge number of Mithun Chakraborty fans. The multiple National Award winner and the original disco dancer, Mithun, is all set to team up with his son, the Haunted star, Mahakshay.While the news of the father-son duo teaming up for a film was doing the rounds, it was confirmed by none other than Mahakshay himself who told us, "It's true that for Enemy, which is being produced by my mother (veteran actress Yogita Bali), dad... Read More...
- 11/17/2011
- Bollywood Trade
This news will surely gladden the hearts of the still huge number of Mithun Chakraborty fans. The multiple National Award winner and the original disco dancer, Mithun, is all set to team up with his son, the Haunted star, Mahakshay.While the news of the father-son duo teaming up for a film was doing the rounds, it was confirmed by none other than Mahakshay himself who told us, "It's true that for Enemy, which is being produced by my mother (veteran actress Yogita Bali), dad an...
- 11/17/2011
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 30: Son of yesteryears actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogita Bali, newbie Mahakshay alias Mimoh, believes that being a star son is a 'curse'.
'Everything is a curse of being the son of such a big actor. It's a big burden,' Mimoh told Ians.
'I am a newcomer and he (Mithun) has been here in the industry for 30 years and he says that he is still learning. I am just two films old. How much would I know,' asked Mimoh, who made his acting debut with 'Jimmy' in 2008.
'But people would still compare me with him,' lamented Mimoh, who starred in the Vikram Bhatt directed 'Haunted 3D' this year.
Being.
'Everything is a curse of being the son of such a big actor. It's a big burden,' Mimoh told Ians.
'I am a newcomer and he (Mithun) has been here in the industry for 30 years and he says that he is still learning. I am just two films old. How much would I know,' asked Mimoh, who made his acting debut with 'Jimmy' in 2008.
'But people would still compare me with him,' lamented Mimoh, who starred in the Vikram Bhatt directed 'Haunted 3D' this year.
Being.
- 7/30/2011
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Son of yesteryears actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogita Bali, newbie Mahakshay alias Mimoh, believes that being a star son is a .curse.. .Everything is a curse of being the son of such a big actor. It.s a big burden,. Mimoh told Ians. .I am a newcomer and he (Mithun) has been here in the industry for 30 years and he says that he is still learning. I am just two films old. How much would I know,. asked Mimoh, who made his acting debut with .Jimmy. in 2008. .But people would still compare me with him,. lamented Mimoh, who starred in the Vikram Bhatt directed .Haunted 3D. this year. Being constantly compared to his National Award winning father is not easy but now Mimoh has learnt to take it in his stride. .Now I am used to it. I am proud to be his son. It involves huge responsibility, which is...
- 7/30/2011
- Filmicafe
Arif Zakaria, Arun Rangachari, Vikram Bhatt, Mahakshay Chakraborty and Tia Bajpai
The cast and crew let their hair down at the success party of Vikram Bhatt?s Haunted 3D
It was party time for the cast and crew of the horror film Haunted 3D. Director Vikram Bhatt played host to a string of celebrities at the swanky venue Novotel in Juhu, Mumbai. While Mahakshay Chakraborty, Mithun Chakraborty and Yogita Bali were amongst the first to arrive after Bhatt, they were soon joined by filmmakers Mukesh Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt, who were seen congratulating Mahakshay, Tia Bajpai, Achint Kaur and Arif Zakaria.
Mithun and Mahakshay chakraborty
Celina Jaitley, who recently got spooked out of her wits after watching Ragini Mms, seemed pretty fearless at this Haunted part. Former model turned actress Mugdha Godse added to the glamour quotient of the evening while director Satish Kaushik and film producer Kumar Mangat Pathak were spotted congratulating Vikram Bhatt.
The cast and crew let their hair down at the success party of Vikram Bhatt?s Haunted 3D
It was party time for the cast and crew of the horror film Haunted 3D. Director Vikram Bhatt played host to a string of celebrities at the swanky venue Novotel in Juhu, Mumbai. While Mahakshay Chakraborty, Mithun Chakraborty and Yogita Bali were amongst the first to arrive after Bhatt, they were soon joined by filmmakers Mukesh Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt, who were seen congratulating Mahakshay, Tia Bajpai, Achint Kaur and Arif Zakaria.
Mithun and Mahakshay chakraborty
Celina Jaitley, who recently got spooked out of her wits after watching Ragini Mms, seemed pretty fearless at this Haunted part. Former model turned actress Mugdha Godse added to the glamour quotient of the evening while director Satish Kaushik and film producer Kumar Mangat Pathak were spotted congratulating Vikram Bhatt.
- 5/19/2011
- Chakpak
Having made his big screen splash, Mahakshay Chakraborty, better known as Mimoh, had a forgettable start to his career. Of course, his agnipariksha (acid test) was all the more severe because of his lineage to the well known actress Yogita Bali and the evergreen disco-dancer and master actor, Mithun Chakraborty. However the grounded Mimoh does not believe in giving excuses and says, “I don’t blame anyone. It is just that I feel that I was not prepared at that time. In fact pos Read More...
- 4/12/2011
- Bollywood Trade
Having made his big screen splash, Mahakshay Chakraborty, better known as Mimoh, had a forgettable start to his career. Of course, his agnipariksha (acid test) was all the more severe because of his lineage to the well known actress Yogita Bali and the evergreen disco-dancer and master actor, Mithun Chakraborty. However the grounded Mimoh does not believe in giving excuses and says, “I don’t blame anyone. It is just that I feel that I was not prepared at that time. In fact pos Read More...
- 4/12/2011
- Bollywood Trade
Having made his big screen splash, Mahakshay Chakraborty, better known as Mimoh, had a forgettable start to his career. Of course, his agnipariksha (acid test) was all the more severe because of his lineage to the well known actress Yogita Bali and the evergreen disco-dancer and master actor, Mithun Chakraborty. However the grounded Mimoh does not believe in giving excuses and says, “I don’t blame anyone. It is just that I feel that I was not prepared at that time. In fact pos Read More...
- 4/12/2011
- Bollywood Trade
Having made his big screen splash, Mahakshay Chakraborty, better known as Mimoh, had a forgettable start to his career. Of course, his agnipariksha (acid test) was all the more severe because of his lineage to the well known actress Yogita Bali and the evergreen disco-dancer and master actor, Mithun Chakraborty. However the grounded Mimoh does not believe in giving excuses and says, "I don't blame anyone. It is just that I feel that I was not prepared at that time. In fact pos...
- 4/12/2011
- GlamSham
It has been confirmed that Katrina Kaif will play Madhubala in Anurag Basu’s biopic on the late singer, while Ranbir Kapoor will essay the character of Kishore Kumar.
Katrina has already started her preparation for the film by watching Madhubala’s films like Mughal e Azam, Chalti Ka Naam Gadi and Mahal.
Utv will be producing the film after purchasing the rights for it from Kishore’s surviving wife, Leena Chandavarkar.
Kishore married Madhubala in a civil wedding ceremony in 1960, but the marriage ended when she passed away in 1969. His marriage to actress Yogeeta Bali lasted two years and he was then married to Leena Chandavarkar from 1980 until his death.
Katrina has already started her preparation for the film by watching Madhubala’s films like Mughal e Azam, Chalti Ka Naam Gadi and Mahal.
Utv will be producing the film after purchasing the rights for it from Kishore’s surviving wife, Leena Chandavarkar.
Kishore married Madhubala in a civil wedding ceremony in 1960, but the marriage ended when she passed away in 1969. His marriage to actress Yogeeta Bali lasted two years and he was then married to Leena Chandavarkar from 1980 until his death.
- 4/27/2010
- Bollyspice
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