Jaya Bachchan, renowned for her work in Indian cinema and politics, is celebrating her 76th birthday on Tuesday. Born as Jaya Bhaduri in a Bengali family, Jaya’s father, Tarun Kumar Bhaduri, was a well-known journalist and a poet.
After completing her education, Jaya attended the Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii), Pune, where she honed her acting skills.
She made her acting debut as a teenager in 1963 with the Bengali film ‘Mahanagar’ directed by Satyajit Ray. The film starred Madhabi Mukherjee in the leading role.
Jaya then transitioned to Hindi cinema and quickly gained prominence with her versatile performances in films like Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s directorial ‘Guddi’, and ‘Anamika’.
The 1971 movie ‘Guddi’ featured Jaya as a petite schoolgirl who is obsessed with actor Dharmendra. The film had created the girl-next-door image for her.
Movies like ‘Uphaar’, ‘Piya Ka Ghar’, ‘Parichay’ and ‘Bawarchi’ made her a superstar.
In 1973, she married Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan,...
After completing her education, Jaya attended the Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii), Pune, where she honed her acting skills.
She made her acting debut as a teenager in 1963 with the Bengali film ‘Mahanagar’ directed by Satyajit Ray. The film starred Madhabi Mukherjee in the leading role.
Jaya then transitioned to Hindi cinema and quickly gained prominence with her versatile performances in films like Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s directorial ‘Guddi’, and ‘Anamika’.
The 1971 movie ‘Guddi’ featured Jaya as a petite schoolgirl who is obsessed with actor Dharmendra. The film had created the girl-next-door image for her.
Movies like ‘Uphaar’, ‘Piya Ka Ghar’, ‘Parichay’ and ‘Bawarchi’ made her a superstar.
In 1973, she married Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sanjay Leela Bhansali Had A Tough Casting Choice For Black ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s fates have crossed together like a mystery. They have always come too close to do a film together, and things have always fallen apart. Right from Bhansali approaching Bebo for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Devdas and then Black. She was also approached for Ram Leela, but we’ll take a long pause at Black since a lot happened during the casting.
Bhansali has always been in awe of Kareena and repeatedly tried casting her till they came on common grounds for Black, and everything was sorted as per both of their temperaments. But what could have been a career-defining role for Kareena vanished in a jiffy from her periphery!
Reports suggest that when Amitabh Bachchan was offered the film, and he came to know that Kareena Kapoor...
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s fates have crossed together like a mystery. They have always come too close to do a film together, and things have always fallen apart. Right from Bhansali approaching Bebo for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Devdas and then Black. She was also approached for Ram Leela, but we’ll take a long pause at Black since a lot happened during the casting.
Bhansali has always been in awe of Kareena and repeatedly tried casting her till they came on common grounds for Black, and everything was sorted as per both of their temperaments. But what could have been a career-defining role for Kareena vanished in a jiffy from her periphery!
Reports suggest that when Amitabh Bachchan was offered the film, and he came to know that Kareena Kapoor...
- 2/5/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Amitabh Bachchan, who has been married to actress Jaya Bachchan for 50 years, gave a marriage advice to Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan, saying that the wife is the ‘Sarkaar’ of the family.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan had tied the knot with Jaya in June, 1973. The couple have two children- actor Abhishek Bachchan, and daughter Shweta Bachchan.
Abhishek is married to former Miss World and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and they have a daughter Aaradhya.
While, Shweta is married to businessman Nikhil Nanda, and the couple have daughter Navya, and son Agastya.
Big B, who is the host of the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’, welcomed cricket sensations Ishan and Smriti Mandhana to the hot seat in the episode 96.
Before the game started, Ishan asked Amitabh: “I have a question before we begin the game. Kaun Banega Crorepati and cricket are parallel games. There’s an umpire (referring to computer) in the game.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan had tied the knot with Jaya in June, 1973. The couple have two children- actor Abhishek Bachchan, and daughter Shweta Bachchan.
Abhishek is married to former Miss World and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and they have a daughter Aaradhya.
While, Shweta is married to businessman Nikhil Nanda, and the couple have daughter Navya, and son Agastya.
Big B, who is the host of the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’, welcomed cricket sensations Ishan and Smriti Mandhana to the hot seat in the episode 96.
Before the game started, Ishan asked Amitabh: “I have a question before we begin the game. Kaun Banega Crorepati and cricket are parallel games. There’s an umpire (referring to computer) in the game.
- 12/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The customary Christmas lunch of the Kapoor family was held in Mumbai on Monday and as usual, it was a starry affair as a lot of members of India’s first film dynasty attended the event with their partners.
While Bollywood star couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s daughter Raha stole the show with her appearance, the other members of the Kapoor family too arrived for the lunch.
Actor Aadar Jain was seen arriving with his girlfriend Alekha Advani. Aadar wore a black shirt paired with white joggers. Alekha wore a white top paired with a pair of denims. His brother Armaan Jain came with wife Annisa.
Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor, the father of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor came with his wife Babita. While Randhir donned a checkered shirt with a pair of denims, Babita chose Indian attire for the special lunch.
Karisma Kapoor was also seen...
While Bollywood star couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s daughter Raha stole the show with her appearance, the other members of the Kapoor family too arrived for the lunch.
Actor Aadar Jain was seen arriving with his girlfriend Alekha Advani. Aadar wore a black shirt paired with white joggers. Alekha wore a white top paired with a pair of denims. His brother Armaan Jain came with wife Annisa.
Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor, the father of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor came with his wife Babita. While Randhir donned a checkered shirt with a pair of denims, Babita chose Indian attire for the special lunch.
Karisma Kapoor was also seen...
- 12/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Aishwarya Moves Out Of The Bachchan House But Divorce With Abhishek Not On Cards! (Picture Credit: Instagram)
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s marriage has reportedly hit rock bottom. According to the latest media reports, Aish has moved out of the Bachchan family’s house along with her and Abhishek’s daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. The development comes days after speculations around the Bollywood couple’s divorce rumors, which began after Jr. Bachchan was spotted without his wedding ring.
Human relationships are fragile and often face various challenges, and when a marriage breaks down, it can be disheartening for both partners, especially when there are children involved. The latest reports have suggested that despite the trouble in paradise, Abhishek and Aish are not considering divorce as they aim to be the best parents to their 12-year-old.
A source close to the Bachchan family was quoted by Times Now as saying,...
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s marriage has reportedly hit rock bottom. According to the latest media reports, Aish has moved out of the Bachchan family’s house along with her and Abhishek’s daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. The development comes days after speculations around the Bollywood couple’s divorce rumors, which began after Jr. Bachchan was spotted without his wedding ring.
Human relationships are fragile and often face various challenges, and when a marriage breaks down, it can be disheartening for both partners, especially when there are children involved. The latest reports have suggested that despite the trouble in paradise, Abhishek and Aish are not considering divorce as they aim to be the best parents to their 12-year-old.
A source close to the Bachchan family was quoted by Times Now as saying,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
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