Kamlesh Awasthi, celebrated singer and known as the ‘Voice of Mukesh,’ passed away at the age of 78 at his home in Ahmedabad. After being in a coma for a month, Awasthi passed away on Thursday, leaving a void in the music world.
He is renowned for lending his voice to Raj Kapoor in the movie ‘Gopichand Jasoos’ and singing the hit song ‘Tera Saath Hai Toh…’ from ‘Pyasa Sawan’. Another notable rendition by Awasthi was ‘Zindagi Imtihaan Leti Hai’ from the film ‘Naseeb’.
Awasthi, born in 1945 in Savarkundla, holds a Ph.D. from Bhavnagar University and started his musical career under the guidance of art guru Bharbhai Pandya in Bhavnagar. He gained prominence with his album ‘Tribute to Mukesh’, which showcases his vocal resemblance to the legendary singer Mukesh.
His voice brought him the title ‘Voice of Mukesh,’ especially after Raj Kapoor praised his singing for the film ‘Gopichand Jasoos...
He is renowned for lending his voice to Raj Kapoor in the movie ‘Gopichand Jasoos’ and singing the hit song ‘Tera Saath Hai Toh…’ from ‘Pyasa Sawan’. Another notable rendition by Awasthi was ‘Zindagi Imtihaan Leti Hai’ from the film ‘Naseeb’.
Awasthi, born in 1945 in Savarkundla, holds a Ph.D. from Bhavnagar University and started his musical career under the guidance of art guru Bharbhai Pandya in Bhavnagar. He gained prominence with his album ‘Tribute to Mukesh’, which showcases his vocal resemblance to the legendary singer Mukesh.
His voice brought him the title ‘Voice of Mukesh,’ especially after Raj Kapoor praised his singing for the film ‘Gopichand Jasoos...
- 3/29/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Notorious for terrorising at least two generations of top heroes – in reel life – with just his trademark glare, steely voice, and facial expressions ranging from ferocious to sneering, he especially stood out for his film relations with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whom he once bested onscreen with two words.
In one standard of the lost-and-found potboiler genre, Amitabh, with his role’s habitual insouciance, asks a stern-looking, impeccably-dressed character: “Aap kaun hai mai-baap?”. Pat came the terse reply: “Tumhara baap”.
This was “Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977) – one of the 11 that Pran, born on this day (February 12) in 1920 – did with the Big B, playing with his father two times more or a reluctant ally. Of these, at least 9 are intrinsic to the Bachchan legend, including “Zanjeer” (1973), “Don” (1978), “Naseeb” (1981), “Kaalia” (1981), “Sharaabi” (1984), and “Shahenshah” (1988)
Pran also had a major part in launching the Big B’s path to stardom as it was he – and...
In one standard of the lost-and-found potboiler genre, Amitabh, with his role’s habitual insouciance, asks a stern-looking, impeccably-dressed character: “Aap kaun hai mai-baap?”. Pat came the terse reply: “Tumhara baap”.
This was “Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977) – one of the 11 that Pran, born on this day (February 12) in 1920 – did with the Big B, playing with his father two times more or a reluctant ally. Of these, at least 9 are intrinsic to the Bachchan legend, including “Zanjeer” (1973), “Don” (1978), “Naseeb” (1981), “Kaalia” (1981), “Sharaabi” (1984), and “Shahenshah” (1988)
Pran also had a major part in launching the Big B’s path to stardom as it was he – and...
- 2/12/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 30 (Ians) Ahead of his 81st birthday (October 11), Bollywood’s evergreen emperor Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with ‘Bachchanalia’ – an auction of over 300 memorabilia, spanning his 55 years’ looming presence and contributions to the film industry.
The auction by deRivaz & Ives will take place October 5-7, as a tribute to his long and illustrious career and affords his fans and collectors a chance to own a ‘historic piece’ of his stupendous cinematic journey since 1969.
Up for grabs will be iconic film posters, photographs, lobby cards, showcards, film booklets and original artworks of several of his epochal movies that contributed to his metamorphoses – from a struggler to an actor, star, heart-throb, a superstar, a legend and the veteran of 200-plus films now acknowledged as a ‘Yug Purush’.
Going under the hammer shall be a rare set of two showcards of his blockbuster “Zanjeer” (1973), an original, hand-made collage crafted from silver gelatin photographic prints,...
The auction by deRivaz & Ives will take place October 5-7, as a tribute to his long and illustrious career and affords his fans and collectors a chance to own a ‘historic piece’ of his stupendous cinematic journey since 1969.
Up for grabs will be iconic film posters, photographs, lobby cards, showcards, film booklets and original artworks of several of his epochal movies that contributed to his metamorphoses – from a struggler to an actor, star, heart-throb, a superstar, a legend and the veteran of 200-plus films now acknowledged as a ‘Yug Purush’.
Going under the hammer shall be a rare set of two showcards of his blockbuster “Zanjeer” (1973), an original, hand-made collage crafted from silver gelatin photographic prints,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 30 (Ians) Ahead of his 81st birthday (October 11), Bollywood’s evergreen emperor Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with ‘Bachchanalia’ – an auction of over 300 memorabilia, spanning his 55 years’ looming presence and contributions to the film industry.
The auction by deRivaz & Ives will take place October 5-7, as a tribute to his long and illustrious career and affords his fans and collectors a chance to own a ‘historic piece’ of his stupendous cinematic journey since 1969.
Up for grabs will be iconic film posters, photographs, lobby cards, showcards, film booklets and original artworks of several of his epochal movies that contributed to his metamorphoses – from a struggler to an actor, star, heart-throb, a superstar, a legend and the veteran of 200-plus films now acknowledged as a ‘Yug Purush’.
Going under the hammer shall be a rare set of two showcards of his blockbuster “Zanjeer” (1973), an original, hand-made collage crafted from silver gelatin photographic prints,...
The auction by deRivaz & Ives will take place October 5-7, as a tribute to his long and illustrious career and affords his fans and collectors a chance to own a ‘historic piece’ of his stupendous cinematic journey since 1969.
Up for grabs will be iconic film posters, photographs, lobby cards, showcards, film booklets and original artworks of several of his epochal movies that contributed to his metamorphoses – from a struggler to an actor, star, heart-throb, a superstar, a legend and the veteran of 200-plus films now acknowledged as a ‘Yug Purush’.
Going under the hammer shall be a rare set of two showcards of his blockbuster “Zanjeer” (1973), an original, hand-made collage crafted from silver gelatin photographic prints,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
He did not need any appurtenances to portray his evil nature onscreen – just a glare from his remarkable eyes, along with his steely voice, and a sneer – where enough.
Pran, however, sought to imbue each performance – whether as villain or supporting actor – with something different, be it mannerisms, make-up, and proper accents. Remember his outings as a Pathan, a Nepali, a Bhopali, and a Goan, or the ones in which he modelled his appearance on Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, Abraham Lincoln, or Sam Pitroda?
Born on this day (February 12) in Delhi in 1920, Pran may not have been a "method actor" but he had natural talent and acute powers of observation of different types of people that he artfully incorporated into his performances.
In the process, he transformed the Hindi film villain from a stereotype to a well-delineated character, who did not even require the willing suspension of disbelief needed for most cinematic performances.
Pran, however, sought to imbue each performance – whether as villain or supporting actor – with something different, be it mannerisms, make-up, and proper accents. Remember his outings as a Pathan, a Nepali, a Bhopali, and a Goan, or the ones in which he modelled his appearance on Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, Abraham Lincoln, or Sam Pitroda?
Born on this day (February 12) in Delhi in 1920, Pran may not have been a "method actor" but he had natural talent and acute powers of observation of different types of people that he artfully incorporated into his performances.
In the process, he transformed the Hindi film villain from a stereotype to a well-delineated character, who did not even require the willing suspension of disbelief needed for most cinematic performances.
- 2/12/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Amitabh Bachchan's journey of five decades to become the Bollywood "Shahenshah" was not always a smooth ride. Indeed, his life is nothing short of brilliant biopic material. Early rejections were followed by a phase when he made his mark as a promising actor, which was soon overshadowed by the kind of superstardom Bollywood never saw before or after. When the superstar tried his hand at film entrepreneurship, he went bankrupt, only to bounce back and claim supremacy as a super brand and respectability as an icon.
The first reaction of the industry all those years ago, however, was far from welcoming. His tall and lanky frame, and the baritone of his voice, were deemed unsuitable for Bollywood's image of a perfect hero back then. These factors were pointed out as flaws, and reasons why he wouldn't be able to make it big in the industry.
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The first reaction of the industry all those years ago, however, was far from welcoming. His tall and lanky frame, and the baritone of his voice, were deemed unsuitable for Bollywood's image of a perfect hero back then. These factors were pointed out as flaws, and reasons why he wouldn't be able to make it big in the industry.
Also Read:?When Big...
- 11/7/2019
- GlamSham
Veteran Bollywood actor-screenwriter Kader Khan died Monday after a long illness at a hospital in Toronto, Canada, his family confirmed to Indian media outlets. He was 81.
“My dad has left us. He passed away on December 31 at 6 pm as per Canadian time due to prolonged illness,” his son Sarafaraz told India news agency Pti. “He slipped into coma in the afternoon. He was in the hospital for 16-17 weeks.”
Born to an Afghan father and a mother from British-controlled India, Khan made his acting debut in 1973 in Daag: A Poem of Love. He went on to appear in small roles in films including Gupt Gyan, Bairaag, Goonj, and Amari among others. His career peaked between 1982 and 2005 when his versatility as an actor was established as both villain and comic relief in films such as Masterji, Dharm Adhikari, Nasihat and Dosti Dushmani, among many others.
He went on to act in over 300 films,...
“My dad has left us. He passed away on December 31 at 6 pm as per Canadian time due to prolonged illness,” his son Sarafaraz told India news agency Pti. “He slipped into coma in the afternoon. He was in the hospital for 16-17 weeks.”
Born to an Afghan father and a mother from British-controlled India, Khan made his acting debut in 1973 in Daag: A Poem of Love. He went on to appear in small roles in films including Gupt Gyan, Bairaag, Goonj, and Amari among others. His career peaked between 1982 and 2005 when his versatility as an actor was established as both villain and comic relief in films such as Masterji, Dharm Adhikari, Nasihat and Dosti Dushmani, among many others.
He went on to act in over 300 films,...
- 1/1/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Bollywood icons Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor took a trip down memory lane on Thursday evening as they took part in a very special event at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House.
The stellar duo, who are the stars of Umesh Shukla’s upcoming film, 102 Not Out spent the evening interacting with the media, reliving infamous moments from their earlier movies together such as the dazzling 1977 film Amar Akbar Anthony, which won Bachchan the award for Best Actor, and the hilarious 1981 action comedy Naseeb.
Those lucky enough to be in attendance at the glorious Opera House were not left disappointed, as the actors continued to show why they have been so loved and admired for many years, sharing many heart-warming anecdotes that brought smiles on everyone’s faces.
102 Not Out will be the first film both legends have appeared in together for 27 years, and both actors were full of praise...
The stellar duo, who are the stars of Umesh Shukla’s upcoming film, 102 Not Out spent the evening interacting with the media, reliving infamous moments from their earlier movies together such as the dazzling 1977 film Amar Akbar Anthony, which won Bachchan the award for Best Actor, and the hilarious 1981 action comedy Naseeb.
Those lucky enough to be in attendance at the glorious Opera House were not left disappointed, as the actors continued to show why they have been so loved and admired for many years, sharing many heart-warming anecdotes that brought smiles on everyone’s faces.
102 Not Out will be the first film both legends have appeared in together for 27 years, and both actors were full of praise...
- 4/30/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor have starred in several movies together including Amar Akbar Anthony, Ajooba and Naseeb. Well, fans can now rejoice as the two actors are all set to reunite onscreen after several years. Rishi Kapoor shared the news about working with Amitabh Bachchan again. He wrote, “Always a pleasure andRead More
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- 5/6/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
It has happened so often that key themes, plots or storylines of a successful movie has been suitably incorporated in subsequent movies to mirror the box office performance of the first one. What is even more intriguing is the repeat success of the above method on many occasions attaining the status of a formula at times.
Back in the 70s, Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s “angry young man” image in the initial days was started by the super-hit run of Zanjeer (1973) which ran all the way till vigilante film Shahenshah in 1988. The action blended with drama in movies in the 1970s had ‘deteriorated’ to violence in late 1980s thus keeping the family audience away from theaters at the height of home video and film piracy. This is evident from the box office results of that era which had peaked at 15 crores (Sholay) in 1975 itself but remained stagnant for the coming two...
Back in the 70s, Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s “angry young man” image in the initial days was started by the super-hit run of Zanjeer (1973) which ran all the way till vigilante film Shahenshah in 1988. The action blended with drama in movies in the 1970s had ‘deteriorated’ to violence in late 1980s thus keeping the family audience away from theaters at the height of home video and film piracy. This is evident from the box office results of that era which had peaked at 15 crores (Sholay) in 1975 itself but remained stagnant for the coming two...
- 5/4/2017
- by Indicine Team
- indicine
At the trailer launch of All Is Well, Abhishek Bachchan, who plays Rishi Kapoor's son in the film shared some of his childhood memories with Rishi ji.
Children of superstars often visit their parents on the sets. When asked Abhishek to share some childhood incident or memory about visiting his dad on the sets and seeing Rishi ji work with his dad, he said, "Since childhood, when I used to go to visit dad on the sets, I remember since Naseeb shoot, he used to play with me."
Junior Bachchan added, "The most remembrance that I have is of Ajooba because at that time I was slightly older and I used to interact a lot with Chintu uncle. In childhood, after dad, Chintu uncle was my favourite. I used to love being with him. Every time I used to visit him on the sets, he would play with us...
Children of superstars often visit their parents on the sets. When asked Abhishek to share some childhood incident or memory about visiting his dad on the sets and seeing Rishi ji work with his dad, he said, "Since childhood, when I used to go to visit dad on the sets, I remember since Naseeb shoot, he used to play with me."
Junior Bachchan added, "The most remembrance that I have is of Ajooba because at that time I was slightly older and I used to interact a lot with Chintu uncle. In childhood, after dad, Chintu uncle was my favourite. I used to love being with him. Every time I used to visit him on the sets, he would play with us...
- 7/8/2015
- GlamSham
It's going to be one helluva jive jugalbandi. For Umesh Shukla's All Is Well, which brings together Rishi Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan for the first time as father and son, director Umesh Shukla and choreographer Ahmed Khan have conceived an epic song and dance, where the duo would be dancing to the most beloved songs from the past. Says a source, "Rishi would recreate his own hit number from blockbusters like Bobby, Khel Khel Mein, Naseeb and Hum Kisise Kam Nahin. Abhishek would be dancing to his father's iconic numbers from films like Kaalia, Silsila and Yaraana." The selection of songs is still on. Sources say there are way too many Rishi and Bachchan numbers that created history. "To select a mere handful for Rishi Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan to jive to is to dive into an ocean to look for a few pearls. Umesh and Ahmed are at it,...
- 4/16/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Fondly known as the 'shotgun', Shatrughan Sinha has been one of the most iconic actors in the Bollywood industry and acknowledging his work, the Iifa 2014 will present the Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema Award to the veteran actor at Tampa Bay on April 26.
Excited about the award, Shatrughan Sinha expressed his gratitude to Iifa for commemorating his eventful career. He also stated that this award makes him feel loved by the country. The actor, who is also currently an active member of the Bjp (Bharatiya Janata Party), has given some memorable performances in films like Vishwanath, Naseeb, Dostana, Mere Apne, Kalicharan and Kaala Pathar among many others.
Excited about the award, Shatrughan Sinha expressed his gratitude to Iifa for commemorating his eventful career. He also stated that this award makes him feel loved by the country. The actor, who is also currently an active member of the Bjp (Bharatiya Janata Party), has given some memorable performances in films like Vishwanath, Naseeb, Dostana, Mere Apne, Kalicharan and Kaala Pathar among many others.
- 4/11/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Come the 26th of April, The Tata Motors Iifa Awards powered by Lava Mobile will honor acting stalwart, S with the prestigious ‘Outstanding Contribution to Indian cinema’ honour this year. The audience at Raymond James Stadium will witness the original ‘Shotgun’ receiving a standing ovation for his illustrious career in the Hindi film industry spanning over 45 years.
Over the years, the veteran superstar has earned immense fame for his iconic performances cementing his status as one of the legendary actors of our time. Sinha’s impressive track record boasts of a series of blockbuster hits including Kaala Patthar, Shaan, Naseeb, Kalicharan, Dostana, Mere Apne Aa Gale Lag Jaa and Aan: Men At Work, to name a few. Having fearlessly essayed both positive and negative characters in his on-screen roles, Sinha is best remembered for his unconventional yet highly intense and passionate monologues and unique style of dialogue delivery which continues...
Over the years, the veteran superstar has earned immense fame for his iconic performances cementing his status as one of the legendary actors of our time. Sinha’s impressive track record boasts of a series of blockbuster hits including Kaala Patthar, Shaan, Naseeb, Kalicharan, Dostana, Mere Apne Aa Gale Lag Jaa and Aan: Men At Work, to name a few. Having fearlessly essayed both positive and negative characters in his on-screen roles, Sinha is best remembered for his unconventional yet highly intense and passionate monologues and unique style of dialogue delivery which continues...
- 4/10/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Amajor group song-and-dance sequence for Anees Bazmee's Welcome Back, scheduled to be shot this week,featuring Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Shruti Haasan, Nana Patekar and Dimple Kapadia had to be scrapped at the last minute, apparently because the track composed for the shooting was not ready.
Says a source, "Since the song is to be film on a bevy of A-listers composer Anu Malik, producer Feroz Nadiadwala and director Anees Bazmee wanted the song to be as perfect as it can get, on a par with the other blockbuster numbers like 'Mera Naseeb Mein' from Manmohan Desai's Naseeb and the title song of Amar Akbar Anthony, or Farah Khan's 'Deewangi Deewangi'in Om Shanti Om."
Like they say, aim big, and you have to slog accordingly.
Says Anees, "We all felt we were not getting that kind of grandeur in the sound that would justify the presence of Anil,...
Says a source, "Since the song is to be film on a bevy of A-listers composer Anu Malik, producer Feroz Nadiadwala and director Anees Bazmee wanted the song to be as perfect as it can get, on a par with the other blockbuster numbers like 'Mera Naseeb Mein' from Manmohan Desai's Naseeb and the title song of Amar Akbar Anthony, or Farah Khan's 'Deewangi Deewangi'in Om Shanti Om."
Like they say, aim big, and you have to slog accordingly.
Says Anees, "We all felt we were not getting that kind of grandeur in the sound that would justify the presence of Anil,...
- 2/28/2014
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan had a busy Monday. The actor, who is busy shooting for Bhoothnath Returns, launched Indian boxer Mary Kom's autobiography 'Unbreakable' later in the evening, which was followed by a visit to his old friend, colleague and actor Shatrughan Sinha's birthday bash.Bachchan and Sinha's friendship goes back to almost three decades back when they worked together in films like Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb, Kaala Patthar among others. But in the past few ye...
- 12/10/2013
- GlamSham
Masala brilliance thy name is personified by Manmohan Desai. Masala filmmaking is that secret ingredient to nearly every film in this wide and bountiful Hindi film industry. Of course, filmmakers disguise these elements in the social message films, the love stories, the thrillers, and countless other genre-pictures. If we want something to break up the tension of love scene, add some dishoom-dishoom, or if you want to cool that down, throw in some smart comedy. The ability to freely mix genres and tropes was expertly done in the juggernaut Amar, Akbar, Anthony (Aaa). The late 70s were the beginnings of the Amitabh Bachchan industry and Amar Akbar Anthony marked the partnership between Bachchan and Desai.
Aaa features a 25-minute prologue that stuffs in the three brothers and their parents Kishanlal and Bharati (Pran and Nirupa Roy) as they get torn apart by circumstances. Kishanlal is fresh out of jail for...
Aaa features a 25-minute prologue that stuffs in the three brothers and their parents Kishanlal and Bharati (Pran and Nirupa Roy) as they get torn apart by circumstances. Kishanlal is fresh out of jail for...
- 9/30/2013
- by Rumnique Nannar
- Bollyspice
Pran Krishan Sikhand, known simply as "Pran" to his fans, died in New Delhi on Saturday (July 13). The Bollywood actor was 93.
Best known for playing notorious villains over a six-decade-long career, Pran appeared in more than 400 films. Most notable among them are several prominent movies in which he played the bad guy: "Kashmir ki Kali," "Khandaan," "Aurat," "Bari Behen," "Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai," "Half Ticket," "Upkar," "Purab Aur Paschim" "Don," "Karz" and "Naseeb."
Pran, born on Feb. 12, 1920, first appeared on film in 1940. After the Punjabi film, "Yamla Jat," the actor worked steadily for a few years. A move to Mumbai was initially difficult, but a role in 1948's "Ziddi" revived Pran's acting career.
Between 1969 and 1982, Pran developed his talent for playing villainous characters in films, making the bad guy as important as the hero in many. Pran also appeared as a beloved character actor in many films.
Best known for playing notorious villains over a six-decade-long career, Pran appeared in more than 400 films. Most notable among them are several prominent movies in which he played the bad guy: "Kashmir ki Kali," "Khandaan," "Aurat," "Bari Behen," "Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai," "Half Ticket," "Upkar," "Purab Aur Paschim" "Don," "Karz" and "Naseeb."
Pran, born on Feb. 12, 1920, first appeared on film in 1940. After the Punjabi film, "Yamla Jat," the actor worked steadily for a few years. A move to Mumbai was initially difficult, but a role in 1948's "Ziddi" revived Pran's acting career.
Between 1969 and 1982, Pran developed his talent for playing villainous characters in films, making the bad guy as important as the hero in many. Pran also appeared as a beloved character actor in many films.
- 7/13/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Memory lane has a special place for our firsts. Each of them represents an age, an era and an experience. From my first tooth to my first bruise, my first day at school to my first belly flop into the pool, they are all there. Some are protected by a forgetful mind but they are there. They make the identity we create in life. For example, a part of my identity is Bollyspice. Like all the writers here at Bollyspice. How does this link to the title? Well, Bollywood’s love affair with first loves and the release of Bombay Talkies is what prompted the title of this piece actually. You see, it’s just like our writer Pooja Rao said in her review of Bombay Talkies, cinema doesn’t just affect the lives of those involved, it affects its audience too. So the writers at Bollyspice bring to you our Pehla Nasha,...
- 5/22/2013
- by Githa Vanan
- Bollyspice
The Bollywood actor's early films are fondly remembered because, in their day, they offered a triumphant alternative version of what it meant to be Asian
I was probably 12 years old the first time I saw an Amitabh Bachchan film. It was the early 80s and video players were relatively rare. My family did not own one so my father would, like many Asians at the time, hire a machine, which he would pick up on a Friday evening and return on Sunday. The cost of the video hire was, I recall, £5, and my dad and I would also select three or four films to watch on the Friday and Saturday evening. Invariably, these films would star Amitabh Bachchan.
Bollywood movies – especially those released in the 70s and 80s – are today often viewed as gaudy kitsch, but the pleasure I derived from titles such as Coolie, Naseeb and Sholay was entirely unironic.
I was probably 12 years old the first time I saw an Amitabh Bachchan film. It was the early 80s and video players were relatively rare. My family did not own one so my father would, like many Asians at the time, hire a machine, which he would pick up on a Friday evening and return on Sunday. The cost of the video hire was, I recall, £5, and my dad and I would also select three or four films to watch on the Friday and Saturday evening. Invariably, these films would star Amitabh Bachchan.
Bollywood movies – especially those released in the 70s and 80s – are today often viewed as gaudy kitsch, but the pleasure I derived from titles such as Coolie, Naseeb and Sholay was entirely unironic.
- 10/25/2012
- by Sarfraz Manzoor
- The Guardian - Film News
Shatrughan Sinha is a veteran actor of Bollywood and is affectionately called as Shot gun. He has delivered memorable performances in numerous super hit films such as 'Naseeb', 'Shaan', 'Kaala Patthar', 'Kalicharan' and 'Vishwanath' etc. His presence on the silver screen has diminished in the past couple of years but the popularity hasn’t waned a bit. It was evident from the concern of his fans when he was admitted to the Mumbai hospital due to breathing problem. Initially the doctors at the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Andheri, Mumbai diagnosed the breathing problem is due to acute allergic response. However, the actor soon repor...
- 7/21/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Shatrughan Sinha, who recently underwent a bypass surgery, had a surprise visitor in the form of Amitabh Bachchan. The duo has co-starred in films like Shaan, Kala Patthar, Naseeb, and Dostana.
Bachchan, who along with wife Jaya paid Shatrughan a visit at the hospital, wrote on his blog, "Shatrughan Sinha in hospital with a by-pass heart surgery. Jaya and I immediately go and visit him. He has done well and so have the doctors and he remains in his room, out of the ICU, chatting dime a dozen with his humor in tact! So reassuring. Watching colleagues in hospital beds, suffering and in medical condition is disturbing. But Shatru is in good spirits, as he always is, talking non stop and showing no signs of the trauma he has been through. Thank God!!"...
Bachchan, who along with wife Jaya paid Shatrughan a visit at the hospital, wrote on his blog, "Shatrughan Sinha in hospital with a by-pass heart surgery. Jaya and I immediately go and visit him. He has done well and so have the doctors and he remains in his room, out of the ICU, chatting dime a dozen with his humor in tact! So reassuring. Watching colleagues in hospital beds, suffering and in medical condition is disturbing. But Shatru is in good spirits, as he always is, talking non stop and showing no signs of the trauma he has been through. Thank God!!"...
- 7/21/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Shatrugan Sinha is a well known name in the Bollywood industry. The sixty six year old actor joined the tinsel town in the 1970s. He have portrayed some memorable characters in the ever green movies Kalicharan, Naseeb, Shaan, Kaala Patthar, Kranti, Khudgarz, Vishwanath etc. This year haven’t been good for the health of the veternana actors of the B town. Rajesh Khanna being the last one to report ill health. Therefore, concerns were high as Shatrugan Sinha got admitted to the hospital. The shotgun from Patna as he was popularly called in the industry, was reported to have acute breathing problem. The actor was admitted to the prestigio...
- 7/3/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Vanity vans are no more exclusive in Bollywood, says Amitabh Bachchan, revealing that they was first introduced by Mahmohan Desai. The megastar added that the late filmmaker gifted him one too..At the studios these days, the largest space is taken up by the vanity vans for artists, talent, directors, writers...It was never like this in our time...ok...like earlier days! There were make up rooms if you were important enough, sharing an office space with two others if you had just started off, and did your changing and make up in the production bus that transported the staff and crew... At times for an all night shoot, you just dozed off on the floor of the set...getting a room was a luxury,. wrote Big B on his blog..But Manmohan Desai, the master, was different. He had a back problem and needed to lie down as he travelled to the sets,...
- 4/29/2012
- 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
Manmohan Desai's banner, Mkd Films, the name that defined 'Entertainment' in its purest form is back with a bang and how! Who can forget the legendary hits like Amar Akbar Anthony, Naseeb, Coolie, Toofan and likes directed by the late filmmaker known for his masala films under this banner. The good news is that Ketan Desai (son of the legendary Manmohan Desai) and Pooja Desai (grand daughter of Manmohan Desai) are all set to revive the banner, after almost a decade of being in the 'silent' mode. Ketan revealed that their first venture will be a Marathi film that will star Ashok Saraf, Subodh Bhave with Sonali Kulkarni as the leading lady, while Rajesh Deshpande will be the director. Also, Ketan Desai himself will be the Creative Director. He also added that the mahurat of the film will take place on April 25. In fact, if all goes well, the...
- 4/20/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Their enmity made headlines in the past, but legendary actors Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan seem to have buried their differences.Popularly known as Shotgun for his fiery dialogue delivery, the actor-politician says their so called “differences” are a thing of past. “Minor problems happen between colleagues now and then but there is nothing personal between us. I respect him and I think Amitabh is very fond of me too,” Sinha said.The Bollywood contemporaries worked together in 70s films Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb and Kala Pathar and Sinha says he would love to act with Bachchan again. “I would love to work ...
- 1/29/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Their enmity made headlines in the past, but legendary actors Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan seem to have buried their differences.Popularly known as Shotgun for his fiery dialogue delivery, the actor-politician says their so called “differences” are a thing of past. “Minor problems happen between colleagues now and then but there is nothing personal between us. I respect him and I think Amitabh is very fond of me too,” Sinha said.The Bollywood contemporaries worked together in 70s films Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb and Kala Pathar and Sinha says he would love to act with Bachchan again. “I would love to work ...
- 1/29/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Their enmity made headlines in the past, but legendary actors Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan seem to have buried their differences.Popularly known as Shotgun for his fiery dialogue delivery, the actor-politician says their so called “differences” are a thing of past. “Minor problems happen between colleagues now and then but there is nothing personal between us. I respect him and I think Amitabh is very fond of me too,” Sinha said.The Bollywood contemporaries worked together in 70s films Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb and Kala Pathar and Sinha says he would love to act with Bachchan again. “I would love to work ...
- 1/29/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Their enmity made headlines in the past, but legendary actors Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan seem to have buried their differences.Popularly known as Shotgun for his fiery dialogue delivery, the actor-politician says their so called “differences” are a thing of past. “Minor problems happen between colleagues now and then but there is nothing personal between us. I respect him and I think Amitabh is very fond of me too,” Sinha said.The Bollywood contemporaries worked together in 70s films Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb and Kala Pathar and Sinha says he would love to act with Bachchan again. “I would love to work ...
- 1/29/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Their enmity made headlines in the past, but legendary actors Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan seem to have buried their differences.Popularly known as Shotgun for his fiery dialogue delivery, the actor-politician says their so called “differences” are a thing of past. “Minor problems happen between colleagues now and then but there is nothing personal between us. I respect him and I think Amitabh is very fond of me too,” Sinha said.The Bollywood contemporaries worked together in 70s films Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb and Kala Pathar and Sinha says he would love to act with Bachchan again. “I would love to work ...
- 1/29/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Their enmity made headlines in the past, but legendary actors Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan seem to have buried their differences.Popularly known as Shotgun for his fiery dialogue delivery, the actor-politician says their so called “differences” are a thing of past. “Minor problems happen between colleagues now and then but there is nothing personal between us. I respect him and I think Amitabh is very fond of me too,” Sinha said.The Bollywood contemporaries worked together in 70s films Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb and Kala Pathar and Sinha says he would love to act with Bachchan again. “I would love to work ...
- 1/29/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Their enmity made headlines in the past, but legendary actors Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan seem to have buried their differences.Popularly known as Shotgun for his fiery dialogue delivery, the actor-politician says their so called “differences” are a thing of past. “Minor problems happen between colleagues now and then but there is nothing personal between us. I respect him and I think Amitabh is very fond of me too,” Sinha said.The Bollywood contemporaries worked together in 70s films Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb and Kala Pathar and Sinha says he would love to act with Bachchan again. “I would love to work ...
- 1/29/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Their enmity made headlines in the past, but legendary actors Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan seem to have buried their differences.Popularly known as Shotgun for his fiery dialogue delivery, the actor-politician says their so called “differences” are a thing of past. “Minor problems happen between colleagues now and then but there is nothing personal between us. I respect him and I think Amitabh is very fond of me too,” Sinha said.The Bollywood contemporaries worked together in 70s films Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb and Kala Pathar and Sinha says he would love to act with Bachchan again. “I would love to work ...
- 1/29/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Their enmity made headlines in the past, but legendary actors Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan seem to have buried their differences.Popularly known as Shotgun for his fiery dialogue delivery, the actor-politician says their so called “differences” are a thing of past. “Minor problems happen between colleagues now and then but there is nothing personal between us. I respect him and I think Amitabh is very fond of me too,” Sinha said.The Bollywood contemporaries worked together in 70s films Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb and Kala Pathar and Sinha says he would love to act with Bachchan again. “I would love to work ...
- 1/29/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Their enmity made headlines in the past, but legendary actors Shatrughan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan seem to have buried their differences.Popularly known as Shotgun for his fiery dialogue delivery, the actor-politician says their so called “differences” are a thing of past. “Minor problems happen between colleagues now and then but there is nothing personal between us. I respect him and I think Amitabh is very fond of me too,” Sinha said.The Bollywood contemporaries worked together in 70s films Dostana, Shaan, Naseeb and Kala Pathar and Sinha says he would love to act with Bachchan again. “I would love to work ...
- 1/29/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Mumbai, Nov 6 – The late producer-director Manmohan Desai entertained movie buffs with masala films like ‘Naseeb’, ‘Coolie’ and ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’. Now his banner will see an image makeover under his son Ketan Desai who is back from a long sabbatical to make two thrillers.
‘When people ask, ‘When are you reviving your banner (Mkd Films)?’ I just want to say that I never shut my banner. I never closed shop. My staff has been with me all the while. I just took a break,’ Desai, who directed the films ‘Allah Rakha’ and.
‘When people ask, ‘When are you reviving your banner (Mkd Films)?’ I just want to say that I never shut my banner. I never closed shop. My staff has been with me all the while. I just took a break,’ Desai, who directed the films ‘Allah Rakha’ and.
- 11/6/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Simple Kapadia, Dimple Kapadia.s younger sister, is no more. She breathed her last yesterday afternoon in a hospital at Andheri.The former actress-turned-costume designer had been undergoing treatment at various hospitals since the last few years. It is believed that she was suffering from cancer but the family was always tightlipped about it.A source says, .The family was under terrible stress because of Simple.s illness. They never spoke about it then and they will not speak about it even now..Director Rahul Dholakia, who was present at the hospital when Simple breathed her last, says, .My friend is no more. I really can.t talk..A family friend says, .Akshay Kumar (Dimple.s son-inlaw) is returning from Baramati, where he is shooting for Priyadarshan.s next film..Simple began her career when she was 18. She made her debut in 1977 with Anurodh, where she was paired opposite her brotherin-law Rajesh Khanna.
- 11/13/2009
- Filmicafe
The younger sister of famed bollywood actress Dimple Kapadia passed away in a local hospital after battling a deadly disease. Simple Kapadia, who had acted in films like Anurodh, Naseeb, Dulha Bikta Hai, and Pyar Ke Do Pal, passed away after she could no longer win the race against cancer that she was suffering from for some time. Simple, who was 50, was living with her sister Dimple Kapadia for some time now. The actress turned designer breathed her last in a local hospital af...
- 11/11/2009
- GlamSham
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