#Kamal Kapoor

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Remembering Hindi cinema’s yesteryear actor Kamal Kapoor on his birth anniversary (22/02). Prithviraj Kapoor's cousin brother, the blue-eyed Kamal Kapoor, was a versatile actor in Hindi cinema who has not only remained underrated but is also almost forgotten.

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Episode 138 - Bachchan ‘85 & ‘89

We go back to the 1980s to catch up with two testosterone-tastic action films featuring your favourite hero and ours, Amitabh Bachchan. 

Notes:

The Bachchan Series

The never-ending search for movies with subtitles

We couldn’t find 1986 or 1988

Mard

Best horse and best dog

Is Amrita Singh into BDSM?

Jabisco’s many costume changes

Hitchcock’s pure cinema

Is this The Mummy of its time

“Mard Tangewala,” “Sun Rubia Tumse Pyar Ho Gaya,” “Hum To Tambu Mein Bambu” and “Buri Nazarwale”

Would kids like this movie?

(INTERVAL (“Will You Marry Me” from Mard)

Toofan

The point at which the double roll switches

“Jadugar Ka Jadu Hathoon Kamal Hai”

Bollywood magicians

Jaadugar

Matt loves Pran

Erin watched The Graduate for It Pod To Be You

Next time: Hindi Horror Halloween

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Mausam Hai Aashiqana | Pakeezah (1971) | Meena Kumari | Raaj Kumar | Lata Mangeshkar

Song: Chalte Chalte Yun Hi Koi Movie: Pakeezah (1972) Actor(s): Meena Kumari, Kamal Kapoor Singer(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd Rafi Music: Ghulam Mohammed Lyricist: Kaifi Azmi

About

Some voices are immortal because they are just heavenly and magical. However, if there is one voice which has reshaped not only Hindi film music but also India’s popular culture and enriched our lives, it is none other than the great Lata Mangeshkar. Famously known as ‘The Nightingale of India’, Lata ji always mesmerised us with her magical & melodious voice for more than seven decades. Her singing for the beautiful & talented heroines down the years has added much charisma to their silver screen personalities and success of the movies as well. Her career actually spanned the arc of Hindi cinema, right from India’s independence. In 1989 the ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Award’ was bestowed on her by the Government of India and in 2001 she was honoured with the ‘Bharat Ratna’. She may have left us for her heavenly abode but she will live in our hearts forever. We celebrate her immense contribution with this special channel dedicated to ‘Lata Mangeshkar: The Nightingale of India’.

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Directed byManmohan Desai

Written by Kader Khan (dialogue)

K. K. Shukla (scenario)

Screenplay by Prayag Raj Sharma

Story by Jeevanprabha M. Desai

Pushpa Sharma (story idea)

Produced by Manmohan Desai

Starring Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Singh, Parveen Babi, Shabana Azmi, Nirupa Roy,Pran

CinematographyPeter Pereira

Edited by Kamlakar Karkhanis

Music by Laxmikant–Pyarelal

Anand Bakshi (lyrics)Distributed by Hirawat Jain & Co.

Release date 27 May 1977

Leena Daru wardrobe

Kamal choreographer

Playback singers Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mahendra Kapoor, Shailendra Singh, Mukesh

Did you know

When the movie released it was a huge hit in West Indies

The film made Amitabh a superstar god in the Caribean Islands. Trinidad, Tobago, Guyana and several other countries played Amar Akbar Anthony in the theaters. The film was house full for months,where getting a ticket was impossible. It was not just Indians, but millions of non Indians who fell in love with the film and embraced "Anthony" as their new Indian hero.

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Meena Kumari in “Chalte chalte yunhi koi” (“Pakeezah”, 1972)

Meena Kumari (1933-1972), one of the greatest Indian actresses of the last century, in an iconic scene and song from the classic Indian movie Pakeezah (The Pure One-1972, written, directed, and produced by Kamal Amrohi). 

Meena Kumari plays in this movie Sahibjaan, a tawaif. The tawaifs were courtesans who catered to the nobility of the Indian Subcontinent in the Mughal and post-Mughal eras and were trained in music, danse, theater, and Urdu literature. An orphan, Sahibjaan lives since her childhood in a kotha (brothel), but she wants to escape from her fate.

According to the website of the University of Iowa ( https://indiancinema.sites.uiowa.edu/pakeezah ):

““I’ve seen your feet; they’re very lovely. Don’t set them down on the earth—they’ll get soiled.” This metaphorical warning-note, penned by a romantic stranger and left between the toes of a sleeping woman in a railway compartment, forms a much-underscored motif in this classic courtesan film—the final collaboration between the great actress and dancer Meena Kumari and her former husband, actor and director Kamal Amrohi. Like MOTHER INDIA, this film coexists with its own legend involving the offscreen lives of the director and star, who planned it together in the late 1950s but whose marriage broke up around the time that filming began in 1964. Kumari (who was also a talented Urdu poet under the pen name Naaz) then purportedly became an alcoholic, but eventually came back to complete the film shortly before her premature death in 1972; aficionados may try their luck at identifying—from Kumari’s pained and sometimes mask-like face—which scenes were shot when. The central theme of the film is the struggle for respectability of a tawai’if, an Indo-Islamic courtesan trained in poetry, music, and dance—a glamorous “public woman” whose career was to be an elegant companion (and potential lover) to affluent men, but for whom a “respectable” marriage and home was out of the question. Her beautiful feet—apart from being an erotic fetish—represent her mastery of the art of North Indian classical dance or Kathak, which tawai’if’s preserved and nurtured for several centuries. The “earth” that such feet must perforce touch, however, is ruled by patriarchal society with its crippling double-standards, which decreed that respectable women (who lived in parda or seclusion) could seldom be interesting to men, and that interesting women were seldom respectable. All courtesan fiction struggles with this divide, which forms a principal theme of one of the earliest and most famous Urdu novels, Mirza Mohammed Hadi Ruswa’s UMRAO JAN ADA (1905; itself later filmed several times; see notes on UMRAO JAAN). PAKEEZAH offers another variation on the theme.”

See also about Pakeezah the paper of Richard Allen and Ira Brashkar Pakeezah: Dreamscape of Desire, on https://www.academia.edu/36264030/Pakeezah_Dreamscape_of_Desire

In the iconic scene of this video Sahibjaan/Meena Kumari sings and dances for the “villain” of the movie, an aristocrat (Nawab) named Zafar Ali Khan (played by Kamal Kapoor), who wishes to own her. The ambiguities and dynamics of the situation and of the relationship between the two are depicted in excellent way in this scene, which takes place at the Gulabi Mahal (Pink Palace) of Luchnow. According to the paper of Allen and Brashkar:

“The Gulabi Mahal (the Pink Palace) at Lucknow evokes a more rarified atmosphere. In Amrohi’s imagination, the space of the kotha is here fused with the idea of a Greek temple where the central colonnaded performance space doubles as a space of worship to the divine feminine, and discrete spaces are orchestrated in a theatrical hierarchy from the outer court with its fountains at the entrance to the inner sanctum sanctorum, which houses the bedroom of the courtesan, essentially off limits to all but the chosen client, and separated from the main performance space by a lighted causeway between reflecting pools of water.The Pink Palace is a sublime temple of femininity, whose fountains, atriums, reflecting pools form a microcosm of artifice that rivals that of the natural world. Indeed, even the moon appears artful in this landscape and the saturated deep blue sky, a studied backcloth to the whole.”

But, as the same article continues a bit further, the Pink Palace is also a prison for Sahibjaan:

“Meanwhile, for Sahibjaan whose desire for self-fulfillment has been awakened, the Pink Palace becomes a prison. In a metaphor that recurs in the film, and echoes throughout the genre, she is likened to a bird in a gilded cage from which she yearns to escape...

...The quality and texture of her performances for him [the Nawab] are now markedly different from her earlier ones. Gone is the vivacity and vibrancy of an Inhin logon ne or a Thade rahiyo as she mournfully sings the haunting Chalte Chalte, which articulates her desire for freedom and happiness.Yet it also returns us to the pathos of her entrapment in a manner that evokes the equation of the courtesan and the flickering flame that opens the film. At the conclusion of the performance, as she sings Yeh chiraag bujh rahein hain / Mere saath jalte jalte (These lamps are fading / As they burn with me), she hears the screech of a train whistle. It is impossible initially to discern whether it is somewhere physically off-screen or within her mind.The camera cranes upward from the floor to the red chandelier, recalling the red aalta of her feet.The lights darken as the escalating screech of the train whistle resounds through the performance space, taking over the song and abruptly bringing the dance to an end. When the camera cranes down again, the dancers have disappeared from the floor.The camera then tracks forward towards the fountains that abruptly stop playing as the whistling ends. It is as if the space in which she dwells, her erstwhile tomb, is now cut to the measure of her desire. She rushes to the balcony to see the train she has seen before, but this time it is motionless, silhouetted against the sky, almost as if waiting for her to come to her balcony before it can leave.Though real, the train appears as if in a vision, so detached is the spectacle from the space she inhabits.What is finally required for Sahibjaan to escape her sealed world is a transformation of environment and character of a magnitude that challenges the tone in which the film has hitherto been cast.”

The lyrics of Chalte chalte yuhni koi were written by the Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi (1919-2002) and its music was composed years before the release of Pakeezah by Ghulam Mohammed (1903-1968). Although Meena Kumari was also a singer, the voice in the song is of the great Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar (1929-2022).

Unfortunately I couldn’t do anything with the advertisements at the end of the video.

I have found on the net the following transliteration and translation of the lyrics of Chalte chalte yuhni koi:

Chalte chalte, chalte chalte    While walking, while walking

Yun hi koi mil gaya tha    I met someone by chance

Yun hi koi mil gaya tha  I met someone by chance

Sare raah chalte chalte   Walking around the path

Sare raah chalte chalte    Walking around the path

Wahin thamke reh gayi hai  Right there it stood still

Wahin thamke reh gayi hai   Right there it stood still

Meri raat dhalte dhalte    This night of mine, which is fading away

Meri raat dhalte dhalte     This night of mine, which is fading away

Joh kahi gayi na mujhse      What I was unable to say

Joh kahi gayi na mujhse     What I was unable to say

Woh zamaana keh raha hai      The world is saying that

Woh zamaana keh raha hai    The world is saying that

Ke fasana                                A story

Ke fasana ban gayi hai     A story has been created

Ke fasana ban gayi hai      A story has been created

Meri baat chalte chalte      From those words of mine

Meri baat chalte chalte   From those words of mine

Yun hi koi mil gaya tha    I met someone by chance

Yun hi koi mil gaya tha    I met someone by chance

Sare raah chalte chalte      Walking around the path

Sare raah chalte chalte      Walking around the path

Yun hi koi mil gaya tha    I met someone by chance

Sare raah                               Around the path

Chalte chalte, chalte chalte     While walking, while walking

Sare raah                                Around the path

Chalte chalte, chalte chalte       While walking, while walking

Chalte chalte, chalte chalte          While walking, while walking

Yun hi koi mil gaya tha            I met someone by chance

Yun hi koi mil gaya tha            I met someone by chance

Shab-e-intezaar aakhir             The night of waiting

Shab-e-intezaar aakhir              The night of waiting

Kabhi hogi mukhtasar bhi            Will after all shorten soon

Kabhi hogi mukhtasar bhi           Will after all shorten soon

Yeh chirag                                    These lamps

Yeh chirag bujh rahe hai              These lamps are dying

Yeh chirag bujh rahe hai               These lamps are dying

Mere saath jalte jalte                 As they burn alongside me

Mere saath jalte jalte                 As they burn alongside me

Yeh chirag bujh rahe hai              These lamps are dying

Yeh chirag bujh rahe hai                These lamps are dying

Yeh chirag bujh rahe hai               These lamps are dying

Yeh chirag bujh rahe hai                These lamps are dying

Yeh chirag bujh rahe hai                 These lamps are dying

Yeh chirag bujh rahe hai               These lamps are dying

Mere saath jalte jalte                   As they burn alongside me

Mere saath jalte jalte                  As they burn alongside me

Yun hi koi mil gaya tha                   I met someone by chance

Yun hi koi mil gaya tha                I met someone by chance

Sare raah chalte chalte                Walking around the path

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THE 236 GREATEST PERSONALITIES IN THE ENTIRE KNOWN HISTORY/COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS OF THIS WORLD! (@INDIES)

i.e. THE 236 GREATEST PERSONALITIES IN WORLD HISTORY! (@INDIES)

Rajesh Khanna

Lionel Messi

Leonardo Da Vinci

Muhammad Ali

Joan of Arc

William Shakespeare

Vincent Van Gogh

Online Indie

J. K. Rowling

David Lean

Nadia Comaneci

Diego Maradona

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Meena Kumari

Julius Caesar

Harrison Ford

Ludwig Van Beethoven

William W. Cargill

Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche

Samuel Curtis Johnson

Sam Walton

John D. Rockefeller

Andrew Carnegie

Roy Thomson

Tim Berners-Lee

Marie Curie

James J. Hill

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Roman Polanski

Samuel Slater

J. P. Morgan

Cary Grant

Dmitri Mendeleev

John Harvard

Alain Delon

Ramakrishna Paramhansa (Official God)

The Lumiere Brothers, Auguste & Louis

Carl Friedrich Benz

Michelangelo

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Ramana Maharishi

Mark Twain

Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri

Bruce Lee

Bhagwan Krishna (Official God)

Charlemagne

Rene Descartes

John F. Kennedy

Bhagwan Ganesha (Official God)

Walt Disney

Albert Einstein

Nikola Tesla

Alfred Hitchcock

Pythagoras

William Randolph Hearst

Cosimo de’ Medici

Johann Sebastian Bach

Alec Guinness

Nostradamus

Christopher Plummer

Archimedes

Jackie Chan

Guru Dutt

Amma Karunamayi/ Mata Parvati (Official God)

Peter Sellers

Gerard Depardieu

Joseph Safra

Robert Morris

Sean Connery

Petr Kellner

Aristotle Onassis

Usain Bolt

Jack Welch

Alfredo di Stefano

Elizabeth Taylor

Michael Jordan

Paul Muni

Steven Spielberg

Louis Pasteur

Ingrid Bergman

Norma Shearer

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Ayn Rand

Jesus Christ (Official God)

Luciano Pavarotti

Alain Resnais

Frank Sinatra

Allah (Official God)

Richard Nixon

Charlie Chaplin

Thomas Alva Edison

Alexander Graham Bell

Wright Brothers

Arjun (of Bhagwan Krishna’s Gita)

Jim Simons

George Lucas

Swami Sri Lahiri Mahasaya

Carl Lewis

Brett Favre

Helen Keller

Bernard Mannes Baruch

Buddha (Official God)

Hugh Grant

K. L. Saigal

Roger Federer

Rash Behari Bose

Tiger Woods

William Blake

Jesse Owens

Claude Miller

Bernardo Bertolucci

Subhash Chandra Bose

Satyajit Ray

Hippocrates

Chiang Kai-Shek

John Logie Baird

Geeta Dutt

Raphael (painter)

Bhagwan Shiva (Official God)

Radha (Ancient Krishna devotee)

George Orwell

Jorge Paulo Lemann

Catherine Deneuve

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Bill Gates

Bhagwan Ram (Official God)

Michael Phelps

Michael Faraday

Audrey Hepburn

Dalai Lama

Grace Kelly

Mikhail Gorbachev

Vladimir Putin

Galileo Galilei

Gary Cooper

Roger Moore

John Huston

Blaise Pascal

Humphrey Bogart

Rudyard Kipling

Samuel Morse

Wayne Gretzky

Yogi Berra

Barry Levinson

Patrice Chereau (director)

Jerry Lewis

Louis Daguerre

James Watt

Henri Rousseau

Nikita Krushchev

Jack Dorsey

Dev Anand

Elia Kazan

Alexander Fleming

David Selznick

Frank Marshall

Viswanathan Anand

Major Dhyan Chand

Swami Vivekananda

Felix Rohatyn

Sam Spiegel

Anand Bakshi

Victor Hugo

Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba (Official God)

Steve Jobs

Srinivasa Ramanujam

Lord Hanuman

Stanley Kubrick

Giotto

Voltaire

Diego Velazquez

Ernest Hemingway

Francis Ford Coppola

Michael Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Mario Lemieux

Kishore Kumar

James Stewart

Douglas Fairbanks

Confucius

Babe Ruth

Raj Kapoor

Titian aka Tiziano Vecelli

El Greco

Francisco de Goya

Jim Carrey

Mohammad Rafi

Steffi Graf

Pele

Gustave Courbet

Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi

Milos Forman

Steve Wozniak

Georgia O’ Keeffe

Mala Sinha

Aryabhatta

Magic Johnson

Patanjali

Leo Tolstoy

Tansen

Henry Fonda

Albrecht Durer

Benazir Bhutto

Cal Ripken Jr

Samuel Goldwyn

Mumtaz (actress)

Panini

Nicolaus Copernicus

Pablo Picasso

George Clooney

Olivia de Havilland

Prem Chand

Imran Khan

Pete Sampras

Ratan Tata

Meerabai (16th c. Krishna devotee)

Queen Elizabeth II

Pope John Paul II

James Cameron

Jack Ma

Warren Buffett

Romy Schneider

C. V. Raman

Aung San Suu Kyi

Benjamin Netanyahu

Frank Capra

Michael Schumacher

Steve Forbes

Paramhansa Yogananda

Tom Hanks

Kamal Amrohi

Hans Holbein

Shammi Kapoor

Gerardus Mercator

Edith Piaf

Bhagwan Shirdi Sai Baba (Official God)

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RETRO ACTOR AND VILLIAN KAMAL KAPOOR IN MOVIE DOOR CHALEN 1946

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INDIES TOP 136 ACTORS & ACTRESSES OF I-N-D-I-A-N  CINEMA !

NOTE: Encompasses all traditional Indian film industries.

NOTE: Again, due to a difference of 20 spots btwn last name herein & next one eligible (& ever exponentially increasing with every subsequent candidate btw), ethics dictated the possibility of no more than the 136 cut-off number arrived at, for this most hallowed of Indian film honor lists.

Position  

Name

Eg. of Work                                                                            

1

Rajesh Khanna

Anand

2

Ashok Kumar

Mahal

3

Dilip Kumar

Gunga Jumna

4

Dev Anand

Kala Bazar

5

Meena Kumari

Kaajal

6

Suchitra Sen

Aandhi

7

Shashi Kapoor

Deewaar

8

Shammi Kapoor

Vidhaata

9

Uttam Kumar

Chiriyakhana

10

Prem Nazir

Pancha Thanthram

11

Madhavi Mukherjee

Diba Ratrir Kabya

12

N.T. Rama Rao

Daana Veera Soora Karna

13

Rajendra Kumar Tuli

Jurrat

14

Madhubala

Mughal-E-Azam

15

Vanisri

Kathanayika Molla

16

Sowcar Janaki

Iru Kodugal

17

C.R. Vijayakumari

Kadhal Sadugudu

18

Rajasulochana

Piya Milan

19

Varalakshmi S.

Chakravarthi Thirumagal

20

T.R. Rajakumari

Thangamalai Rahasyam

21

Pandari Bai

Namma Makkalu

22

Sujatha

Guppedu Manasu

23

Jayamala

Purana Purush

24

Sharada

Samaj Ko Badal Dalo

25

Jayabharathi

Marupakkam

26

Arathi

Dharmasere

27

Urvashi

Soorarai Pottru

28

K.R. Savithri

Yaathra

29

Dharmendra

Sholay

30

K.P.A.C. Lalitha

Godfather

31

Sreeleela

PellisandaD

32

Aachi Manorama

Puthiya Pathai

33

Usharani

Hitler

34

Shanvi Srivastava

Tarak

35

Shreeram Lagoo

Gharaonda

36

Kavita Srinivasan

P.S. Zindagi

37

Nargis

Mother India

38

Kamini Kaushal

Kabir Singh

39

Nutan

Seema

40

Mala Sinha

Jahan Ara

41

Waheeda Rehman

Guide

42

Mumtaz Askari

Khilona

43

Rekha

Koi... Mil Gaya

44

Rakhee Gulzar

Daag: A Poem of Love

45

Ruby Mayer

Talash

46

Rose

Hamari Betiyan

47

Anita Guha

Kan Kan Men Bhagwan

48

Bibbo

Manmohan

49

Nimmi

Arpan

50

Nalini Jaywant

Kala Pani

51

Bina Rai

Taj Mahal

52

Sushila Devi

Kalidas

53

Chandraprabha

Jawani Ki Hawa

54

Sushila

Hatimtai

55

Gulab

Janjir Ne Jankare

56

Paro

Ustad 420

57

Madhuri

Thokar

58

Sakina

Sukanya Savitri

59

Vanamala

Parbat Pe Apna Dera

60

Mandakini Phalke

Kaliya Mardan

61

Sabita Devi

Grama Kanya

62

Ranjana

Didi

63

Meera

Aurat

64

Sardar Akhtar

Hulchul

65

Umasashi

Anath Ashram

66

Mohini

Anun Naam Te Bairi

67

Maya Banerjee

Seva Samaj

68

Nanda Karnataki

Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain

69

Indrani Mukherjee

Bharat Milap

70

Ansuya

Delhi Ka Thug

71

Miss Feroze

Bharat Ka Lal

72

Swaroop Rani

Kamroo Desh Ki Kamini

73

Chand Usmani

Pehchan

74

Miss Devangana

Bharat Ka Lal

75

Sumitra Devi

Raja Harishchandra

76

Kanan Devi

Haar Jeet

77

Sophia

Neel Kamal

78

Sushilabala

Bilet Ferat

79

Patience Cooper

Nala Damayanti

80

Rattan Bai

Bhikharan

81

Gohar K. Mamajiwala

Akeli Mat Jaiyo

82

Rani Bala

Hasrat

83

Sharifa

Shirin Farhad

84

Bimla Kumari

Baghban

85

Pramila

Bhikharan

86

Snehprabha

Khilona

87

Asha Parekh

Sajan

88

Sulakshana Pandit

Sankalp

89

Moti

Kulin Kanta

90

Laxmi

Radha Krishna

91

Chanda

Suhaag

92

Leela Chitnis

Kangan

93

Zubeida

Heer Ranjha

94

Jehanara Kajjan

Shirin Farhad

95

Hansa Wadkar

Nav Jeevan

96

Moushumi Chatterjee

Bollywood/Hollywood

97

Baby Mayuri

Lal-e-Yaman

98

Lola

The Arcadians

99

Sultana

Bhola Shikar

100

Balraj Sahni

Baazi

101

Tripti Mitra

Jukti, Takko Aar Gappo

102

Gemini Ganesan

Naan Avanillai

103

Shivaji Ganesan

Deiva Magan

104

M.G. Ramachandran

Kudiyiruntha Koyil

105

Rati Agnihotri

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

106

Chandini

Celluloid

107

Jaishankar

Nilagiri Express

108

Charan Raj

Athadu

109

Bhagyaraj

Oru Kai Osai

110

Pallavi

Urimai Geetham 1988

111

Lakshmi

Chattakkari

112

Anil Chatterjee

Sagina Mahato

113

Subhendu Chatterjee

Aranyer Din Ratri

114

Anjana Bhowmik

Diba Ratrir Kabya

115

Pradeep Kumar

Do Dilon Ki Dastaan

116

Kamal Mitra

Parineeta

117

Biswajeet Chatterjee

Do Dil

118

Bobita

Poka Makorer Ghar Bosoti

119

Sandhya

Navrang

120

Savitri Chatterjee

Kal Tumi Aleya

121

Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre

Do Ankhen Barah Haath

122

Khatun

Pagal

123

Ravichandran

Majunu

124

R. Muthuraman

Karnan

125

Suryakant

Irsha

126

Shanta Apte

Duniya Na Mane

127

Kishore Kumar

Sholay

128

Santosh Dutta

Teen Kanya

129

Sathyaraj

Bãhubali: The Beginning

130

Lily Chakravarty

Sanjhbati

131

Dilip Roy

Amrita Kumbher Sandhaney

132

Varada Jishin

Vasthavam

133

Sundari Nirada

Barer Bazar

134

Master Vinayak

Brahmachari

135

Khurshid Begum

Tansen

136

Rituparna Sengupta

Ahaa Re

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Saiee Kapoor

Nickname(s): n/a

General information: 5 ft 9 in. Dark brown eyes. Black hair.

Date and Place of Birth: 1st of April in Tenali, India

Family: Ayan and Navi Kapoor - two older brothers (Rakesh and Kamal Kapoor) and one younger sister (Anika Kapoor).

Saiee's loft below the cut

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Tributes to G.M. Durrani, the legendary Hindi film playback singer of yesteryears, on his 36th death anniversary (09/09/1988). By the early 1940s, Durrani had become so popular that the then-aspiring singer Mohammed Rafi regarded him as his idol.

Here’s a rare photo of Bollywood’s yesteryear singers together during a picnic in the early years of their singing careers!

Talat Mahmood, Mohammed Rafi, Shiv Dayal Batish, G.M. Durrani, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Meena Kapoor, Geeta Dutt, Kamal Barot, Mubarak Begum, and others.

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*Watch ‘Hamare Baarah' New Teaser Unveiling a Gripping Narrative of Women's pain*

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Radhika G Films, known for its thought-provoking and impactful cinema, is set to stir audiences once again with its upcoming release, "Hamare Baarah." Starring veterans like Annu Kapoor, Manoj Joshi, and Paritosh Tripathi, along with a talented ensemble cast, the film has already been generating buzz since its announcement.

Following the recent unveiling of striking posters from the film, anticipation has been building for the teaser and trailer releases. Responding to the eager demand, Radhika G Films has now dropped a hard-hitting teaser that promises to leave a lasting impact.

Set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh, "Hamare Baarah" delves into the pressing issue of population rise in the nation, presenting a narrative that challenges societal norms. Anchored by Annu Kapoor's stellar performance, supported by Ashwini Kalsekar, Abhimanyu Singh, and others, the teaser delivers a powerful message through its compelling narration and execution.

In a bold and unprecedented move, "Hamare Baarah" tackles a sensitive and significant subject that resonates with every section of society. The film sheds light on the struggles faced by women, highlighting their resilience in the face of adversity.

With its gripping teaser, "Hamare Baarah" is poised to capture attention nationwide, leading up to its theatrical release on June 7th, 2024. Adding to the excitement, the film is set to premiere at the prestigious 77th Cannes Film Festival, marking a momentous milestone for Indian cinema.

Jointly produced by Birender Bhagat,

Ravi S Gupta, Sheo Balak Singh and Sanjay Nagpal, with Trilok Nath Prasad as Co-producer and Kamal Chandra at the helm of direction, "Hamare Baarah" promises to be a cinematic masterpiece. The story, penned by Rajan Agarwal, addresses pertinent societal issues with depth and authenticity.

The film will be released by Viacom 18 Studios in India while Rising Star Entertainment UK is at the helm for the global release.

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After Hrithik & Katrina, Alia praises 12th Fail now. Says in love with the movie

It is now Alia Bhatt who has praised the movie 12th Fail which features Vikrant Massey in the lead role, previously, actor Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan commended the movie on their respective social media account and congratulated the lead actor and team. Now Alia took to her Instagram account and posted a story where she posted the poster of the movie 12TH Fail along with a message that she is completely in love with the movie after watching it.

“One of the most beautiful films I have seen in a while! With such fabulous performances. Just too too too beautiful!!!! @vikrantmassey you were so so spectacular I am in awe! @medhashankr heart and soul of Manoj's journey.. so special and fresh and all things heartwarming! @anantvjoshi outstanding! And lastly Vidhu Vinod Chopra sir - this film really hits the spot! So moving. So inspiring. So complete! I am FULL of love after watching this film! To the entire cast and crew! Take a bow.” Alia’s Instagram post read.

12th Fail is earning great appreciation from the Bollywood fraternity and beyond. Actors Hrithik, Katrina, Kangana Ranaut, and Vijay Deverakonda are a few who praised the movie on their social media accounts. The film also earned great appreciation from Kamal Haasan, Rishabh Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Farhan Akhtar, and Anil Kapoor.

Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, 12th Fail is a movie based on the real-life story of a UPSC aspirant. It showcases the struggles of a UPSC aspirant who comes from a Hindi-medium background.

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Mukesh Bhatt: We shouldn’t have announced Aashiqui 3 so early, Kartik Aaryan will be in lead role

Introduction

The much-anticipated Aashiqui 3, featuring Kartik Aaryan and directed by Anurag Basu, has been in the limelight since its announcement last year. However, the early revelation of the project has led to intense speculation and challenges for co-producer Mukesh Bhatt. Housefull 5: Nora Fatehi to Join Akshay Kumar in the Upcoming Comedy Franchise Mrunal Thakur Hilariously Dismisses Wedding Rumours: “I Want To Know Who The Boy Is”

Delay in Scripting

Despite recent reports suggesting Aashiqui 3's production would commence in January 2024, Mukesh Bhatt reveals that the scripting phase is yet to begin. Anurag Basu's current commitment to another project has delayed the initiation of Aashiqui 3's creative process. Bhatt emphasizes the importance of waiting for the right script before proceeding. Indian 2 Hindi Teaser OUT: A Sneak Peek into Kamal Haasan’s ‘Hindustani 2’

Kartik Aaryan's Role

Kartik Aaryan's involvement in Aashiqui 3 is crucial, but his packed schedule, including the shooting of Kabir Khan's Chandu Champion, adds complexity to the film's timeline. Bhatt insists that Kartik's approval of the script is pivotal before moving forward with music composition and other production aspects. Khufiya Movie Review: An Intriguing Espionage Thriller

Announcement Backlash

Mukesh Bhatt expresses regret over the early announcement of Aashiqui 3, citing constant speculation and rumors. A leaked song purportedly from the film prompted Bhatt to issue a public notice asserting ownership of the franchise's intellectual property rights. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiHDdFIIgeK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Aashiqui Franchise Background

Aashiqui and its sequel, Aashiqui 2, have left an indelible mark on Bollywood. The musical romance series, initiated by Mahesh Bhatt in 1990, gained critical acclaim and commercial success. The legacy continued with Aashiqui 2 in 2013, directed by Mohit Suri, starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_bzhWqFRCk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Kartik Aaryan's Recent Projects

Amidst the Aashiqui 3 speculation, Kartik Aaryan stands as one of the industry's bankable actors. His recent success in Satyaprem Ki Katha and his commitment to Kabir Khan's Chandu Champion showcase his flourishing career. https://www.instagram.com/p/CySad13NP9-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Production Timeline

While Aashiqui 3's production was rumored to commence in January 2024, the exact timeline remains uncertain. Factors such as script finalization and the post-production requirements for Kabir Khan's sports biopic influence the release date.

Mukesh Bhatt's Vision

Mukesh Bhatt emphasizes the necessity of executing Aashiqui 3 correctly. He underscores the importance of script satisfaction for both Anurag Basu and Kartik Aaryan, intending to deliver a film that resonates with the audience.

Challenges and Criticisms

The premature announcement of Aashiqui 3 has led to constant speculation, causing frustration for Mukesh Bhatt. Striking a balance between building anticipation and avoiding unwarranted rumors poses a unique challenge for the production team.

Aashiqui 3's Potential Impact

Despite the challenges, Aashiqui 3 holds the promise of being a significant Bollywood release. Kartik Aaryan's involvement adds to the film's appeal, and the audience eagerly awaits official updates on the project.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the early announcement of Aashiqui 3 has presented both opportunities and challenges. As the team navigates through script development and production logistics, fans are encouraged to await official updates to get an accurate picture of the film's progress.

FAQs

When will Aashiqui 3 go into production? The production timeline for Aashiqui 3 remains uncertain, with scripting yet to commence. Keep an eye on official announcements for updates. Why does Kartik Aaryan's approval of the script matter? Kartik Aaryan's approval is crucial for Aashiqui 3, influencing decisions on music composition and overall production. What is the background of the Aashiqui franchise? The Aashiqui franchise, initiated in 1990, gained acclaim with Aashiqui and continued its success with Aashiqui 2 in 2013. How has the announcement affected Aashiqui 3's development? The early announcement has led to constant speculation and rumors, prompting Mukesh Bhatt to express regret and issue public notices. What recent projects has Kartik Aaryan been involved in? Kartik Aaryan's recent successes include Satyaprem Ki Katha, and he is currently committed to Kabir Khan's Chandu Champion, impacting his schedule for Aashiqui 3. Also checkout: Read the full article

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'Last month, the eagerly awaited film Oppenheimer achieved an impressive feat by selling tickets with prices soaring as high as ₹2,450 (per ticket). In fact, many theatres across India had early morning shows around 3am, and they, too, were sold out despite the high prices. In Delhi, tickets to watch director Christopher Nolan’s movie in 2D were sold at ₹2,000 each. Last year, James Cameron’s Avatar: Way of Water also tickets art a similar price. Even Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One saw an unusually higher ticket price.

These incident seem to suggest a noteworthy change in audience preferences towards a premium cinema experience. We ask cinema owners and trade experts to share insights into the driving factors behind this change, evolving preferences of moviegoers in the realm of cinema and if the same can be expected with upcoming Indian films like Jawaan, Salaar, Animal and other big-ticket films lined-up for release.

Kamal Gianchandani, CEO PVRINOX Pictures

Audiences preferring premium formats to enjoy their favourite film at cinemas is a growing trend. We’ve been observing this for the last several year, and therefore, we’ve invested in new formats and in upgrading our cinemas at every given opportunity. Our producers are also noticing this trend, which is why you’re seeing increasing number of films being released in multiple formats. We believe this trend is here to stay.

Devang Sampat, CEO at Cinepolis India

The advance ticket bookings for Oppenheimer proved that Indians prioritise exceptional storytelling and unforgettable cinematic journeys. It showed that true enthusiasts still cherish and prefer the unbeatable cinematic experience on the big screen, and will pay the price for it...

Girish Johar, Producer and Trade Analyst

Nolan is the number one director at this moment, and a film connoisseur understands the value he brings to a story. The reason why Oppenhemier’s tickets are selling like a hot cake and people are going crazy is the content he brings on to the screen. But when we say that people are moving towards the premium cinema experience, we are talking about only a section. The uber premium metro audience is who watches films like Oppenheimer and have a spending power...

Taran Adarsh, Trade Expert

Audience would react more positively and would enjoy a premium experience when Shah Rukh Khan will come with Jawaan and Dunki, or Prabhas with Salaar or Ranbir Kapoor with Animal. These are eventful and I am sure they will receive the same treatment as Oppenhemier. It all depends on the hype, which as of now is tremendous. There is a movement towards premium experience but only in select areas.

Akshaye Rathi, Film exhibitor and Distributer

Oppenhemier’s premium ticket price rates and the fact that even those were sold out for early morning shows, is testimony to the fact that it’s all about the entertainment value that you provide to consumers. If it’s worthy of their time, money and effort, all sorts of things will do well. Moreover, when it comes to the theatrical medium, movies that have either that cinematic spectacular value or immersive viewing experiences or collective viewing experiences, you will always see people choosing cinema halls as the preferred medium of consumption and paying any price for it. But having said that, these big screen spectacles always have an added edge.

Komal Nahta , Trade Expert

With films like Oppenheimer or the upcoming ones like Jawaan, I don’t think people will have a problem in paying high prices for tickets. The reason is the premium value attached to these releases. I know that people across the country have been complaining about the high prices of the tickets and want it to come down to ₹100-120 from 250-300 in multiplexes. However, having premium shows in a couple of theatres, depending on what movie it is, is not a bad idea. In fact, it’s liked by people.'

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