#Evergreen Bollywood Movies

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हाँ, जो मैं टोकूँ, कहा ना मेरा माने

भवों को ऐसे ताने, बहस बेकार है

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Shades of Dev. Most handsome actor ever. ❤️

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SRK the Mermaid we didn’t know!

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‘A Nice Indian Boy’ will be released theatrically early next year, and then will be available on streaming (no further details available yet)

Jonathan Groff singing Bollywood tunes is the centerpiece of “A Nice Indian Boy,” a groundbreaking gay rom-com that’s heating up the BFI London Film Festival.

Director Roshan Sethi and stars Groff (“Mindhunter,” “Glee,” “Doctor Who”) and Karan Soni (the “Deadpool” franchise) are challenging Hollywood norms with their cross-cultural love story, which debuted at SXSW. It aims to bring a fresh perspective to both LGBTQ+ and South Asian representation on screen.

The genesis of the project traces back to 2019, when Levantine Films optioned Madhuri Shekar’s play of the same name and Eric Randall adapted it as a screenplay. Sethi came aboard in 2021 after the producers saw his previous film “7 Days.” He then approached his real-life partner Soni to co-star. Groff signed on after watching “7 Days.”

“I do think what’s interesting about the current era of ‘diversity films’ is that they tend to be very homogeneous. They’re all Asian or they’re all Indian, or they’re all black or they’re all white, in the exact opposite case, and the reality of our world is that we’re all mixed up with each other in tangled, messy ways. And this movie very much reflects that, because you have a meeting of cultures,” Sethi says.

For Groff, who plays a white character adopted by Indian parents, the role required immersing himself in a culture he was largely unfamiliar with. “I had never seen a Bollywood movie. I didn’t know anything about this culture in general,” Groff says. His preparation included watching the Bollywood classic “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (DDLJ) to nail a pivotal musical moment in the film.

This scene, featuring Groff’s character singing the evergreen “Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jana Sanam” from “DDLJ,” is a highlight of the film. “I didn’t know that he was going to do, like, a falsetto, la, la, la, la, la – that trilling thing,” Sethi says. “Everyone was turned on,” Soni adds.

Despite the cultural specificity, Groff found the family dynamics surprisingly relatable. “I, immediately from the first take of the first scene, couldn’t believe how familiar it all felt,” he says. “Even though there was a stark difference in culture, it was so heartwarming to see that families are families, no matter what culture you’re in.”

The production faced significant challenges, primarily due to a compressed timeline. Sethi reveals they had just four weeks of pre-production and a 21-day shoot with six-day weeks. “We were just like this tiny indie movie that was crammed in between these other much larger, broader circumstances,” he says, referring to Soni’s commitment to “Deadpool” and the then-looming SAG-AFTRA strike.

Financing the film also proved difficult. “We barely got this movie made. We barely found the money. We struggled for years,” Sethi says. He notes that Groff’s involvement was crucial in securing funding. “None of the Indian actors are deemed meaningful enough to obtain financing,” Sethi explains, calling Hollywood “one of the most racist industries in America.”

For Sethi, who still practices medicine, the film represents a personal milestone. “I was closeted six years ago, and now I got to make this movie, which is highly personal,” he says. “I could never have imagined when I was like, walking around the hospital as a straight doctor, watching [HBO’s] ‘Looking,’ that I was going to like be out, much less like be making this movie.”

“A Nice Indian Boy” is set for a theatrical release in the first quarter of next year, with streaming plans to follow. The filmmakers are optimistic about its commercial prospects, citing positive responses from diverse test audiences. “When we were testing the movie among audiences, the highest scoring audience was always white women,” Sethi notes.

The team hopes the film will resonate beyond niche audiences. “Part of the other issue with the so-called diverse film and representation movements is that they’ve made those movies feel like they are for niche audiences,” Sethi says. “The truth is diversity should be an opening up of storytelling where you’re finding more and more interesting and more new stories to tell people, but just vitalize art. They don’t splinter it, they don’t make it more niche. They vitalize it.”

As they prepare for the film’s wider release, the cast is moving on to new projects. Soni is set to star in the thriller “Fade to Black,” while Sethi is working on a new romantic comedy script where he’s “going back to straight people.” Groff, fresh off his Tony win for “Merrily We Roll Along” on Broadway, is returning to the Great White Way with “Just In Time,” a new musical about the life and times of singer Bobby Darin.

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Something classic, mate

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Step into the enchanting world of Dev Anand, the charismatic actor who graced the silver screen for over six decades. Join us on a mesmerizing journey through the life and cinematic contributions of one of Bollywood's most beloved icons.

In "Dev Anand: The Evergreen Legend," we delve into the captivating stories behind his timeless films, his unique style, and his impact on Indian cinema. Discover the magic of his on-screen charisma as we revisit classic movies like "Guide," "Jewel Thief," "Kaala Pani," and many more.

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From Shree 420 To Anari, The Highest-Grossing Movies Between 1955-1959

CID stars Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman and Johnny Walker in the lead. From 1955 to 1959, Bollywood delivered multiple hits that later became evergreen and their stories left the viewers spellbound. Over the decades, Bollywood has delivered some evergreen movies. Some of them have been cult hits while others have set the box office on fire. From critically acclaimed actors to spellbinding stories…

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Kaalia: The "Angry Young Man"

Let's talk about Tinnu Anand's Kaalia.

Released in 1981, the plot revolves around Kaalia, who is jailed after robbing his brother's employer. Leaving prison more hardened than before, Kaalia seeks revenge against the employer for ultimately causing his brother's death.

This movie is quintessential old Bollywood, following the classic tropes present in that time period (wealthy evil villain, damsel in distress, hero you root for). Kaalia also balances the elements of the Bollywood formula (action + comedy + romance) without any sort of overexaggeration.

Kaalia is filled with a casting list that is instantly recognizable to any longtime consumer of Bollywood classics: Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Amjad Khan, and Pran. In their time, the first two actors were famous for playing protagonists, while the latter two always played villain roles (although in Kaalia, Pran plays a good guy. Scary, but ultimately good.)

The music, composed by R.D. Burman, is filled with many evergreen songs sung by legends like Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, and Mohammed Rafi. Here are three for your listening pleasure:

Kaun Kisi Ko Baandh Saka

Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai

Jab Se Tumko Dekha

The movie is 165 minutes long. Stream it on YouTube here with some popcorn and enjoy!

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[ad_1] Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor celebrated his 68th birthday on Tuesday. On this occasion, prominent B-town celebrities including Kajol, Ajay Devgn, and Sonam Kapoor among others extended their heartfelt birthday wishes to the actor.  Anil Kapoor is known for films and web series like Beta, Taal, No Entry, 'Animal', 'The Night Manager' and 'Pukar', 'Mashaal', 'Tezaab' and many more. Taking to her Instagram handle, actress Kajol shared a picture of Anil Kapoor and wished the actor 'Happy Birthday.' "Wishing the evergreen @anilskapoor, a birthday filled with joy, laughter and endless energy." The duo starred together in the hit 1999 film 'Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain.' Ajay Devgn lauded the 'Beta' actor for always being full of energy and charm. He shared a candid photo of themselves in which Ajay is seen standing with folded hands while Anil talks in the background.  "Always bringing the charm and energy! Waise kitne saal ke huye?" wrote Ajay Devgn while sharing the snap through his Instagram handle. Kareena Kapoor Khan also extended her birthday wishes for the actor. Sharing a monochrome photo on her Instagram stories, the actress wrote, "Happy birthday to the absolute best. Such an inspiration now and always love you Anil Ji..Subedaar" Rakul Singh Preet wished the actor 'great health' in the coming years and wrote, " Happy Birthday, Anil Sir! May you continue to thrive, enjoy great health and find fulfilment in all your endeavours. Here's to many years of success and happiness" On the occasion of his 68th birthday, evergreen actor, 'Anil Kapoor' surprised his fans by sharing the first look of his upcoming film 'Subedaar'. The poster shows the intense look of the 'Animal' actor, giving fans a glimpse of his intriguing role. Sharing the announcement on social media, the makers wrote, "A special day calls for a special announcement! #Subedaar, new movie, coming soon." 'Subedaar' features Radhikka Madan as Shyama, the daughter of Anil Kapoor's character, Subedaar Arjun Maurya. The film is directed by Suresh Triveni, who previously directed T-Series' comedy-drama 'Tumhari Sulu' (2017) and 'Jalsa', both headlined by Vidya Balan. Vikram Malhotra, Suresh Triveni, and Anil Kapoor serve as producers for the film. In this action drama, 'Subedaar' Arjun Singh grapples with civilian life, navigating a strained relationship with his daughter, and societal dysfunction. The man who once fought for the nation must now fight enemies within to protect his home and family," read the official synopsis of the project. 'Subedaar' is a joint production by Opening Image Films and Anil Kapoor Film and Communication Network (AKFCN), with Vikram Malhotra, Anil Kapoor, and Suresh Triveni as producers. (ANI)   [ad_2] Source link

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मेरे गुनाहों की सज़ा मेरी माँ को मत दो

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1975

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[ad_1] Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor celebrated his 68th birthday on Tuesday. On this occasion, prominent B-town celebrities including Kajol, Ajay Devgn, and Sonam Kapoor among others extended their heartfelt birthday wishes to the actor.  Anil Kapoor is known for films and web series like Beta, Taal, No Entry, 'Animal', 'The Night Manager' and 'Pukar', 'Mashaal', 'Tezaab' and many more. Taking to her Instagram handle, actress Kajol shared a picture of Anil Kapoor and wished the actor 'Happy Birthday.' "Wishing the evergreen @anilskapoor, a birthday filled with joy, laughter and endless energy." The duo starred together in the hit 1999 film 'Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain.' Ajay Devgn lauded the 'Beta' actor for always being full of energy and charm. He shared a candid photo of themselves in which Ajay is seen standing with folded hands while Anil talks in the background.  "Always bringing the charm and energy! Waise kitne saal ke huye?" wrote Ajay Devgn while sharing the snap through his Instagram handle. Kareena Kapoor Khan also extended her birthday wishes for the actor. Sharing a monochrome photo on her Instagram stories, the actress wrote, "Happy birthday to the absolute best. Such an inspiration now and always love you Anil Ji..Subedaar" Rakul Singh Preet wished the actor 'great health' in the coming years and wrote, " Happy Birthday, Anil Sir! May you continue to thrive, enjoy great health and find fulfilment in all your endeavours. Here's to many years of success and happiness" On the occasion of his 68th birthday, evergreen actor, 'Anil Kapoor' surprised his fans by sharing the first look of his upcoming film 'Subedaar'. The poster shows the intense look of the 'Animal' actor, giving fans a glimpse of his intriguing role. Sharing the announcement on social media, the makers wrote, "A special day calls for a special announcement! #Subedaar, new movie, coming soon." 'Subedaar' features Radhikka Madan as Shyama, the daughter of Anil Kapoor's character, Subedaar Arjun Maurya. The film is directed by Suresh Triveni, who previously directed T-Series' comedy-drama 'Tumhari Sulu' (2017) and 'Jalsa', both headlined by Vidya Balan. Vikram Malhotra, Suresh Triveni, and Anil Kapoor serve as producers for the film. In this action drama, 'Subedaar' Arjun Singh grapples with civilian life, navigating a strained relationship with his daughter, and societal dysfunction. The man who once fought for the nation must now fight enemies within to protect his home and family," read the official synopsis of the project. 'Subedaar' is a joint production by Opening Image Films and Anil Kapoor Film and Communication Network (AKFCN), with Vikram Malhotra, Anil Kapoor, and Suresh Triveni as producers. (ANI)   [ad_2] Source link

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Bollywood Tadka and Masala: The Drama and Glamour Mix.

It is just not a film industry but an emotion for millions. With larger-than-life stories, chartbuster songs, and dazzling stars, it gets the heartbeat of everybody across the globe. Beating the frenzy and updating you to the latest, here are one-stop shop platforms like Bollywood Tadka, which bring you candid moments of celebrities and exclusive interviews getting you closer to the stars.

Kalakruti media provides you with all the experience .Though no Bollywood experience can be truly perfect without spice, Bollywood Masala has that for its fans - all the juicy gossip and inside scoops. Shocking breakups, unpredicted box office triumphs, or some spicy behind the scenes drama: it is a daily feed that keeps the fans on the edge of their seats. Glamorous award nights or intense social media feuds; each piece of news adds charm to the article.

This is where the blend of Bollywood Tadka and Bollywood Masala creates an excellent mix for the movie lovers. Glamour meets reality where stories of stardom blended with behind the scenes intrigue are told. Fans cannot resist the allure of knowing what is happening on and off the camera.

In an entertainment-doped world, never miss a beat; that is what Bollywood Tadka and Bollywood Masala ensure. Whether it is breaking news or evergreen moments, they guide one to every possible thing related to Bollywood. So, buckle up and relish in the drama and glamor with stories that make Bollywood a magical world!

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Bappi Lahiri’s Collaborations: A Melodic Journey with Legends

Bappi Lahiri, often referred to as the “Disco King” of India, holds a special place in the hearts of music lovers across the globe. A pioneer in introducing disco music to Bollywood, Bappi Lahiri’s unique style redefined the Indian music scene in the 1970s and 1980s. Known for his peppy beats, iconic melodies, and vibrant persona, he left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and music. This article explores his journey, his contributions to the world of music, and the legacy he has left behind.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Born Alokesh Lahiri on November 27, 1952, in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, Bappi Lahiri grew up in a musically enriched family. His father, Aparesh Lahiri, was a renowned Bengali classical singer, while his mother, Bansari Lahiri, was well-versed in classical music and Shyama Sangeet. Surrounded by music, Bappi started learning the tabla at the tender age of three, showcasing a natural flair for rhythm and melody. It was clear early on that he was destined for a life immersed in music.

Bappi drew inspiration from global music trends, particularly Western pop and disco, which were gaining popularity during his youth. This influence would later define his career and establish him as a trailblazer in Bollywood music.

Rise to Stardom in Bollywood

Bappi Lahiri’s Bollywood journey began in the early 1970s when he composed music for the Bengali film Daadu in 1972. He soon transitioned to Hindi cinema, making his debut as a music director in the film Nanha Shikari (1973). However, his breakthrough came with the 1975 movie Zakhmee, where he not only composed the music but also lent his voice to a few tracks. The songs from this movie became instant hits, showcasing his ability to create memorable melodies.

It was during the late 1970s and early 1980s that Bappi Lahiri truly rose to prominence. Films like Chalte Chalte (1976) and Disco Dancer (1982) cemented his reputation as a hitmaker. The song “Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna” became a timeless classic, while “I Am a Disco Dancer” became an anthem for a generation. His ability to infuse Indian melodies with Western disco beats created a distinct sound that was both innovative and appealing.

The Disco Era and Iconic Contributions

Bappi Lahiri is best remembered for ushering in the disco revolution in India. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, he introduced the high-energy, danceable beats of disco to Bollywood, making the genre a household name. His soundtracks for movies like Namak Halaal (1982), Sharaabi (1984), and Himmatwala (1983) were filled with catchy tunes that quickly climbed the music charts.

Songs like “Pag Ghunghroo Bandh,” “Yaar Bina Chain Kahan Re,” and “Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja” became instant classics. His innovative use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic instruments gave his compositions a modern edge. These tracks weren’t just songs; they were cultural phenomena that defined an era in Indian cinema.

Collaborations and Versatility

While Bappi Lahiri is often celebrated as the Disco King, his musical repertoire extended far beyond disco. He was a versatile composer who collaborated with legendary singers like Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle. Each collaboration brought out a different facet of his musical genius.

One of his most memorable collaborations was with Kishore Kumar, with whom he created evergreen hits like “Chalte Chalte” and “Pag Ghunghroo Bandh.” Bappi Lahiri’s ability to blend Western influences with traditional Indian music showcased his range as a composer.

Achievements and Global Recognition

Bappi Lahiri’s contributions to music earned him recognition not just in India but globally. In 1986, he set a Guinness World Record for recording more than 180 songs in a single year, a testament to his prolific output. His song “Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja” gained international acclaim, becoming a hit in countries like Russia and China and even being featured in Hollywood productions.

His work transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries, making him one of India’s first music directors to gain a global audience. Bappi Lahiri also contributed to the soundtracks of several international films, further cementing his status as a global music icon.

The Man Behind the Music

Beyond his music, Bappi Lahiri was known for his larger-than-life persona. His love for gold jewelry, flashy outfits, and sunglasses became his signature look, making him a style icon of his time. This flamboyant image complemented his vibrant music and endeared him to fans worldwide.

Despite his fame, Bappi remained a humble and dedicated musician, always striving to push the boundaries of his craft. His passion for music was evident in every composition, and his ability to adapt to changing trends kept him relevant over the decades.

Legacy and Influence

Bappi Lahiri’s impact on Indian music is undeniable. His innovative approach to music paved the way for future generations of composers to experiment with new sounds and genres. Many contemporary music directors credit Bappi Lahiri as an inspiration for their work.

Even after his passing in February 2022, his music continues to resonate with audiences. His timeless melodies, infectious beats, and groundbreaking innovations have left a legacy that will be cherished for generations to come.

Conclusion

Bappi Lahiri journey from a young tabla player in West Bengal to the Disco King of Bollywood is a story of passion, innovation, and relentless dedication to his craft. His ability to create music that transcended genres, languages, and generations is a testament to his genius. As we celebrate his life and legacy, it is clear that Bappi Lahiri will forever remain an integral part of India’s musical heritage.