‘Bhed Chaal’ is a Hindi proverb very much used in relation to the Hindi film industry. It means that one huge success is followed by numerous other attempts. Original ideas are at a premium in the Hindi film industry. The makers either depend on a foreign film, or a novel, or a South Indian film for a subject.
Filmmakers always want to play safe because the risk factor is always high. The distributor, while being wined and dined, gets a sales pitch, like “Zanjeer se kam nahi hamari picture…” and such. Many smaller-budget imitations of ‘Sholay’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewaar’ and other such films flooded the market. That is to say, if one action film worked, many more were certain to follow.
With the introduction of the video format followed by CDs, the trend changed to copying Hollywood films. A star was sent two videos or discs to watch, and they were...
Filmmakers always want to play safe because the risk factor is always high. The distributor, while being wined and dined, gets a sales pitch, like “Zanjeer se kam nahi hamari picture…” and such. Many smaller-budget imitations of ‘Sholay’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewaar’ and other such films flooded the market. That is to say, if one action film worked, many more were certain to follow.
With the introduction of the video format followed by CDs, the trend changed to copying Hollywood films. A star was sent two videos or discs to watch, and they were...
- 6/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
'Mr Bharat'- Manoj Kumar will be honoured with the Bharat Gaurav Award at a function to be held in New Jersey, USA on June 9. This award is yet another feather in the cap of a man who list of achievements are endless.
Manoj Kumar will unfortunately not be able to travel to the Us due to health reasons and son Kunal Goswami is expected to attend the event and collect the award on his behalf.
Manoj Kumar will unfortunately not be able to travel to the Us due to health reasons and son Kunal Goswami is expected to attend the event and collect the award on his behalf.
- 6/6/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
To celebrate the 140th birth anniversary of the legendary filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke, a function was held at the Bhaidas Auditorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai. Many well known dignitaries from the film industry were present to mark the celebration. On this occasion, the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award was handed over to many celebrities from the film industry for their outstanding contribution to the Hindi film industry. Among the achievers were veteran actor Manoj Kumar. He was felicitated with 'Phalke Ratna Award'. He was accompanied by his son Kunal Goswami. Other achievers were filmmaker Randhir Kapoor, who received the `Phalke Kalptaru ...
- 5/5/2009
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Dadasaheb Phalke Academy today on Monday May 4th evening had organized an award function to commemorate the 140th birth anniversary of the legendary filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke, at Bhaidas Auditorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai. The hall was packed with dignitaries from Bollywood of present day and yesteryears. Mahesh Bhatt was the chief guest of honour.
Randhir Kapoor came in as his grand father, actor Prithviraj Kapoor was being posthumously honoured with a Phalke Kalpataru Award at the function. Amongst others honoured at the same event were Manoj Kumar (who came in with son Kunal Goswami).
Randhir Kapoor came in as his grand father, actor Prithviraj Kapoor was being posthumously honoured with a Phalke Kalpataru Award at the function. Amongst others honoured at the same event were Manoj Kumar (who came in with son Kunal Goswami).
- 5/5/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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