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
Two decades, trillions of dollars, and hundreds of thousands of lives after the United States ousted the Taliban from power following 9/11, the Islamic militant group has retaken control of Afghanistan.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the nation on Sunday as Taliban insurgents entered the capital city of Kabul, marking the collapse of the government the U.S. spent the past 20 years attempting to remake. As the Taliban moved into Kabul, officials said they expect a complete transfer of power, Reuters reported, and Afghan political leaders are working with the Taliban...
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the nation on Sunday as Taliban insurgents entered the capital city of Kabul, marking the collapse of the government the U.S. spent the past 20 years attempting to remake. As the Taliban moved into Kabul, officials said they expect a complete transfer of power, Reuters reported, and Afghan political leaders are working with the Taliban...
- 8/15/2021
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
One of the finest poets of 20th century Urdu literature, Majrooh Sultanpuri was born on this day 101 years ago. His contribution to the Hindi film industry as a lyricist is also phenomenal, so much so that any writing or research work on the Bollywood music scene would be incomplete without his mention.
Born Asrar ul Hassan Khan on October 1, 1919 in Sultanpur, currently in Uttar Pradesh. Sultanpuri has penned countless memorable songs in his career spanning six decades, and has collaborated with talented musicians spanning generations, from Sachin Dev Burman to Rahul Dev Burman to Jatin-Lalit. He has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award among numerous other recognitions.
It is impossible to sum up such a genius' oeuvre in a list of a few songs. Ians takes a look into some of Majrooh's popular songs that you may want to hum while you think of the great creative artiste.
Born Asrar ul Hassan Khan on October 1, 1919 in Sultanpur, currently in Uttar Pradesh. Sultanpuri has penned countless memorable songs in his career spanning six decades, and has collaborated with talented musicians spanning generations, from Sachin Dev Burman to Rahul Dev Burman to Jatin-Lalit. He has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award among numerous other recognitions.
It is impossible to sum up such a genius' oeuvre in a list of a few songs. Ians takes a look into some of Majrooh's popular songs that you may want to hum while you think of the great creative artiste.
- 10/1/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
TollywoodThe monologue by Sampoornesh Babu is reportedly inspired by Ntr's lines from 'Dana Veera Soora Karna'.Tnm StaffBurning star Sampoornesh Babu’s upcoming movie Kobbari Matta is all set to hit screens on August 10. The movie is again said to be a spoof just like his previous movie Hrudaya Kaleyam, which released in 2014. Made with a low budget, Hrudaya Kaleyam turned the actor into a household name. Sampoornesh had conceived the film with an idea of making the “worst possible film”, a spoof of all the usual tropes used in the Tollywood industry. After five years, Sampoornesh Babu will be again seen playing the central protagonist in Kobbari Matta. And this time, the actor has set a world record for himself by delivering a monologue of three-and-a-half minutes in a single shot in the film. The makers of the film have claimed that this is the first such feat...
- 7/29/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Are your ready for special song for all the insomniacs starring Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt
Check out Neend Na Mujhko Aaye from Shaandaar!
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeX_49vuBV8
Of course the song is a remix of Asha Bhosle’s, ‘Neend Na Mujhko Aaye’ from the film ‘Post Box 999’, which starred Sunil Dutt and Shakila. This new version was created by Mikey McCleary.
Talking about the song, director Vikas Bahl said at the launch, which by the way was at midnight at a coffee house, “We have given the 60s song the touch of 20s. It is one of the old songs that talks about insomnia so we thought why recreate a new song, take something that is nostalgic and beautiful and recreate it for Shahid and Alia.”
Here’s something interesting the shoot for the song was an all night shoot (which lasted 4 nights) and the...
Check out Neend Na Mujhko Aaye from Shaandaar!
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeX_49vuBV8
Of course the song is a remix of Asha Bhosle’s, ‘Neend Na Mujhko Aaye’ from the film ‘Post Box 999’, which starred Sunil Dutt and Shakila. This new version was created by Mikey McCleary.
Talking about the song, director Vikas Bahl said at the launch, which by the way was at midnight at a coffee house, “We have given the 60s song the touch of 20s. It is one of the old songs that talks about insomnia so we thought why recreate a new song, take something that is nostalgic and beautiful and recreate it for Shahid and Alia.”
Here’s something interesting the shoot for the song was an all night shoot (which lasted 4 nights) and the...
- 10/10/2015
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
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