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Celebrating her birthday, Subhash K Jha turns the spotlight on the iconic Kajol, star of many brilliant films who is still going strong on reel and in real.

Tanuja was the spirited spontaneous embodiment of raw talent. So is her elder daughter Kajol who is to contemporary mainstream cinema what Jaya Bhaduri used to be the 1970s: effortlessly natural and unheedful of what the the mirror had to say. The glamorous avatar that we see now is a product of Manish Malhotra and Karan Johar’s influence. The two would incessantly remind Kajol that stars don’t dress and behave like…well, like Kajol.

She is one of her kind. Whenever Kajol is in the room her voice is heard above all other sounds.She is the din diva and the djinn that comes out of the bottle every time she lights up the screen.Kajol loves...

Subhash K Jha looks again at Tigmanshu Dhulia’s 2011 trippy Sahib Bibi Aur Gangster, a tribute to an iconic Guru Dutt film.

Sahib Bibi Aur Gangster is an audacious tongue-in-cheek homage to Guru Dutt’s timeless classic Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. Don’t believe the director’s protestations to the contrary. Dhulia’s film even opens with an unabashed tribute to Guru Dutt’s film with skeletons being dug out during an excavation. There onwards there are plenty of skeletons tumbling out of secret places in the zamindar’s (Jimmy Sheirgill) bedroom and other workplaces, all leading to a series of climaxes, many of them aggressively sexual in nature.

Dhulia deconstructs and demystifies Meena Kumari’s alcohol-laden mysterious Choti Bahu from Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. As played by Mahie Gill in Dhulia’s new-age deconstructed version of the classic film, the wife is a full-blooded sexually dissatisfied, curious and predatory...

Tanvi The Great Box Office Day 9 Update! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Anupam Kher took over the directorial hat for the Hindi drama, Tanvi The Great. It was released in theatres worldwide on July 18, 2025, alongside the blockbuster Saiyaara. Unfortunately, Iain Glen co-starrer is struggling to drive audience in theatres and will be a box office bomb. Scroll below for a detailed day 9 report!

Tanvi The Great Box Office Collection

The pre-release buzz for the drama, starring Anupam Kher in the lead, was low. Things got more challenging, and it opened alongside Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s Saiyaara, which stole all the limelight. It still managed to add 40 lakhs to its box office collection on day 1. It showcased decent growth during the first weekend, but things went downhill with the initiation of the working days.

In the nine days of its theatrical run, Tanvi The Great has accumulated 2.03 crore net, as per Sacnilk.

Manga Milestone

Viz Media, a leading manga and anime platform, has greenlit an anime adaptation of Keigo Shinzo‘s acclaimed manga “Hirayasumi,” partnering with Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions. Production +h. will handle animation duties.

The slice-of-life series, which debuted in “Weekly Big Comic Spirits” in 2021 and launched in English through Viz in 2024, has moved 1.1 million copies worldwide across six volumes. The manga follows 29-year-old Hiroto Ikuta, a carefree protagonist navigating life without conventional ambitions.

“Hirayasumi” has swept major awards including the 2021 Kagayake! Bros Comic Awards Grand Prize, the 27th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Grand Prize, and Italy’s Lucca Comics & Games 2024 Best Ongoing Comic honor. A live-action adaptation is also in development.

Finance Focus

BBC Studios has appointed Amanda Jones as chief financial officer, elevating her from interim CFO. Jones will join the BBC Studios executive committee and BBC’s commercial board in August, reporting to CEO Tom Fussell.

Jones brings extensive media finance experience from Sky,...

Subhash K Jha looks back at Anupam Kher’s directorial debut, Om Jai Jagdish, which released in July 2002. Interestingly, his new film Tanvi The Great is hitting the big screen now.

Om Jai Jagdish is as giddying and utopian as family sagas in films go. Three brothers Om (Anil Kapoor), Jai (Fardeen Khan) and Jagdish (Abhishek Bachchan), under the supervision of an ever-patient mother (Waheeda Rehman), try to transcend the inherent limitations of such families, but only superficially. To his credit Kher checks the narrative from lapsing into excessive melodrama. But a film cannot thrive on that alone.

In his determination to be mellow, rather than melodramatic, Kher denudes the narrative of all vigour and vitality.The audience might pine for high drama when world of the spunky mother Saraswati and her idealistic elder son Om begins to come apart. Middle son Jai’s worldly-wise wife (Urmila Matondkar) weans him away from home.

Subhash K Jha celebrates noted actor Raj Kumar by sharing a special playlist of some of his best musical sequences focussing not only on the performance by the actor, but also the brilliance of these songs.

1. ‘Neele gagan ke taley’ (Humraaz):

Raj Kumar’s rough-and-tough image often came in the way of his singing on screen. Not many know that this evergreen Mahendra Kapoor number was filmed on Raj Kumar. But he didn’t lip-sync it. It was placed in the background while Rk wooed the stoic Vimi. Weirdly Sunil Dutt who also had a macho image got to lip-sync several songs.

2. ‘Yeh duniya yeh mehfil’ (Heer Ranjha):

Thankfully, director Chetan Anand allowed Rk to lip-sync this Mohammad Raf-Madan Mohan memorabilia , with devastating impact. Heart-stopping thoughts on heartbreak.

3. ‘Hiya jarat raat din’ (Godaan):

It’s not everyday that an actor gets to lip-sync a song composed by...

There is not a single person in the Hindi film industry whose face doesn’t light up at the mention of Yash Johar. There was much more to him than being Karan Johar’s son, although in his later years he introduced himself proudly as his son’s father.

Recalls Karan, “To my father there was no son better than me. He would launch into panegyrics about me in front of strangers and I would be so embarrassed. Whatever I am today, I owe it to my father. I am reaping the harvests of his goodwill in the film industry,”

Before he became an independent producer Yash Johar was a close associate of Dev Anand who had nothing but words of praise for Yash Johar.

“He started his journey in the film industry with me,” Dev Saab once told me. “He was loved by the entire industry. There was nothing...

Subhash K Jha curates a special list of 8 brilliant films to watch for this festive weekend.

Silvat (2018):

Playing a Muslim darzi in Tanuja Chandra 40-minute film situated in the crowded gully of what looks like Mumbai’s Haji Ali locality, Kartik is every bit Anwar, the shy sensitive tailor who develops a secret passion for his favourite client: a lonely abandoned wife Noor (Meher Mistry) whose husband has migrated to Riyadh for a job with nary a glance back for the woman he has left behind. The focus of the passionate plot, pulsating with unspoken ardour, is Noor. But it’s Kartik’s Anwar who silently steals the show. There is no exhibition of outward passion here. And yet so much is said through Anwar’s eyes. Every stolen glance is laden with longing. The film is shot on location in a Muslim locality with streetside vendors frying parathas and malpuas,...

Sunil Dutt didn’t pretend to be a feminist. It came naturally to him. He would pick up his wife the great Nargis’s trailing gown from the floor as easily as he could play the reformist hero of his lovely leading lady Nutan in the fabulous Sujata. And when Nutan became the dominant spouse in Khandaan , Dutt Saab surrendered wholeheartedly to the mollycoddling.

In an interview conducted in the 1990s, Sunil Dutt told Subhash K Jha. “I didn’t think of these things, whether my role was more or less than my leading lady. In Mother India, Nargisji was the hero. I am thankful for the opportunity to play her son in Mother India, that’s how we met and became man and wife.”

Among all the screen heroes, Sunil Dutt was the only true feminist. While several leading men pretend to believe in gender equality their actions prove otherwise.

Shining the spotlight on the career of the incredible Sunil Dutt, Subhash K Jha walks down memory lane and hears from some of Dutt’s co-stars on why they thought he was so special.

“A true gentleman” is how the legendary Waheeda Rehman describes Sunil Dutt. “He was kind, considerate, and very supportive as a co-star. Dutt Saab ke baare mein jo tareef karen wohkam hai. All of us heroines felt very special in his presence. A wonderful friend, a devoted husband, and a terrific co-star, what more can any woman want? The films I did with Dutt Saab didn’t become big hits. But I cherished every moment of Reshma Aur Shera, which he directed. I even got the National Award for Reshma Aur Shera. Lekin National award unhe milni chahiye. Every frame in Reshma Aur Shera was Dutt Saab’s vision.”

From Nalini Jaywant in Railway Platform in...

Amitabh Bachchan Once Revealed Raj Kapoor Visited Him At The ICU After His Horrific Accident In Coolie( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Amitabh Bachchan is a living legend who has worked and spent time with other stalwarts of Indian cinema. Among them was the greatest showman of the film industry, Raj Kapoor. Although they did not do a movie together, they certainly shared a friendly relationship, as Big B once revealed that Raj visited him in the hospital after his accident on the sets of Coolie with a unique gift. Keep scrolling to know what this gift was!

The 1983 classic was directed by Manmohan Desai and written by Kader Khan. It featured an ensemble cast comprising Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Rati Agnihotri, Shoma Anand, Suresh Oberoi, and Puneet Issar. While filming a fight scene with Issar, Big B mistimed a jump, hitting the edge of a table. It resulted in a serious internal injury,...

Aamir Khan’s 10 Best Movies To Watch On Ott (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Aamir Khan’s next film, Sitaare Zameen Par, is slated for a theatrical release on June 20th, 2025. As fans eagerly await the film’s release, we’ve rounded up a list of the top ten highest-rated Aamir Khan films, ranked by their IMDb ratings. To keep it practical, we’ve only included films currently available on Indian Ott platforms, making it easy for you to stream these acclaimed movies before Sitaare Zameen Par hits the big screen.

1. 3 Idiots Year of Release – 2009 Available On – Amazon Prime Video IMDb Rating – 8.4/10

Plot: The buddy comedy film starts with two college friends, Farhan (R. Madhavan) and Raju (Sharman Joshi), who are in search of their long-lost friend Rancho (Aamir Khan), a charismatic genius who disappeared after college. The film also focuses on the time the three friends spent on the campus...

Veteran photojournalist Pradeep Chandra, whose illustrious career spans over fifty-five years, unveiled a special exhibition titled Bombay Through the Eyes of Pradeep Chandra at Floor One in Juhu. The showcase features a remarkable collection of his photographs capturing iconic figures from the realms of cinema, music, art, literature, business, and politics. The exhibition was inaugurated by lyricist Javed Akhtar and Anupam Kher, with notable attendees including producer Anand Pandit, philanthropist Dr. Aneel Kashi Murarka, actors Deepak Qazir and Deepak Parashar, artists Prakash Bal Joshi, Charan Sharma and Vinod Sharma, art enthusiast Parvez Damania, curator Kisalay Vora among many others. Besides Pradeep Chandra’s family, the evening also saw a warm turnout from members of the media fraternity, who gathered in large numbers to celebrate the acclaimed lensman. The exhibition is open to the public until May 21, 2025.

“We all know how good he is at his work, but what’s truly...

In her short but incredible career, actress Sai Pallavi who celebrates her birthday today, has made spontaneity her trademark. Naga Chaitanya, who worked with the actor in the Telugu film Love Story, tells Subhash K Jha, “Sai is amazing. When she is on screen, you can’t take your eyes off her. She is a natural-born camera chameleon.” In Love Story, Sai plays Mouni, a spirited girl from the village with a dark secret, determined to make something of her life in the city. Mouni’s neighbour is a Zumba instructor, Revanth, played by Naga Chaitanya. Sai simply merges into her significant other’s dreams, and is an absolute natural.

In the Telugu costume drama Shyam Singha Roy, it’s hard to take your eyes off the flames of passion between Shyam Singha Roy and the lovely Devdasi Maithrayee. The romance unravels in Kolkata in the early 1970s. Maithrayee is rechristened Rosie.

Aamir Khan Didn’t Like His Acting In This Powerful Rang De Basanti Scene ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Indian actor Aamir Khan has delivered many memorable performances during his illustrious forty-year acting career. Whether it’s his cop act in Sarfarosh, his performance as a strong-willed villager in Lagaan, or his performance as a determined father in Dangal, he nailed them all. But according to Aamir Khan, that’s not the case with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s critically acclaimed social political drama ‘Rang De Basanti’ because the sixty-year-old actor thinks that he could have done one particular scene of the film much better.

The Rang De Basanti Scene Which Still Irritates Aamir Khan

In a recent interview with Fever FM, Aamir Khan confessed that he was not satisfied with his own acting in the scene from Rang De Basanti where DJ and Sue come back after facing the wrath of the police during a peaceful protest.

Akshaye Khanna Once Revealed Why He Never Worked With His Father Vinod Khanna ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Akshaye Khanna is said to be one of the most underrated actors in the film industry. Despite being the son of Vinod Khanna, he only shared the screen with his father in his debut movie, Himalay Putra. The Dil Chahta Hai actor once shared the reason behind not working with the veteran star and the name of another megastar with whom he believes people shouldn’t work. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Akshaye’s debut movie, Himalay Putra, was released in 1997. He shared the screen with the late actor alongside Hema Malini, Honny Lever, Satish Shah, Danny Denzongpa, and Amrish Puri. In addition to Akshaye, the movie also introduced Anjala Zaveri and Shazia Malik. They reportedly had a complex relationship, but despite that, the Dil Chahta Hai actor had a deep respect for Vinod and his spiritual exploration.

Pushpa 2 TV Premiere Fails To Make A Mark!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Pushpa 2 was a massive blockbuster at the Indian box office. It is currently the highest-grossing film in all languages, a spot stolen from Baahubali 2, with a considerable gap. Unfortunately, the action thriller failed to make its mark on TV. Scroll below for the latest update.

Pushpa 2 Television premiere

Sukumar’s directorial Pushpa 2 premiered on Television in multiple languages on April 13, 2025. It was released in Telugu on Star Maa, while the Malayalam version was broadcast on Asianet and Kannada on Colors Kannada.

As per Track Tollywood, Pushpa 2: The Rule opened to Trp of 12.61 in Telugu. In Malayalam, it registered ratings of 7.05, along with 5.37 in Tamil and 4.2 in Kannada.

Trending Waheeda Rehman Once Revealed She Stood Her Ground & Refused To Change Her Name, Despite Being A Newcomer: “I Was A...

Sai Pallavi Ramayana Role(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Nitesh Tiwari’s epic vision for Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most awaited cinematic experiences in recent times. With Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash taking on the role of the menacing Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as the graceful Goddess Sita, expectations are sky-high. But did you know that Sai Pallavi wasn’t the original choice for the role?

Srinidhi Shetty Was Almost Finalised – Here’s Why She Turned It Down

In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Kgf actress Srinidhi Shetty spilled the beans about nearly stepping into Sita’s sandals. She revealed that she gave a full-fledged screen test for the role and got a very positive response from the team. She shared, “I did give a screen test and met them for Ramayana. I remember preparing three scenes very nicely. They also had a great response and loved my test.

Here’s Why Amitabh Bachchan Parted Ways With His First Gf(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s glorious contribution to Indian cinema has been unparalleled, but his personal life also made quite a lot of noise along with it. The actor who has been married to actress-politician Jaya Bachchan, was also romantically linked to Rekha, which had grabbed several eyeballs. However, his first girlfriend was said to be a British Airways employee whom he had briefly dated before stepping into the film industry actively.

According to India.com, in an interaction with the Meri Saheli podcast, author and film historian Hanif Zaveri revealed that Amitabh Bachchan’s first relationship was with a woman named Maya who was an employee of British Airways. Hanif revealed that the Kalki 2898 Ad actor began a whirlwind romance with the woman when he was also working with the same company. The duo were reportedly...

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Iconic scenes ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, better known as Ddlj, isn’t just a film, it’s an emotion for Shah Rukh Khan fans. This 1995 romantic drama by Aditya Chopra gave us a love story that redefined romance for generations. From Raj’s carefree charm to Simran’s emotional dilemma, it had everything. But did you know some of the most iconic scenes were never in the script? Yes, Shah Rukh Khan’s on-the-spot improvisations took the magic to a new level.

Srk’s Emotional Goodbye Was Never in the Script

One of the most emotionally loaded scenes in Ddlj is when Simran bids goodbye to Raj at the London station. She thanks him for everything and asks if he’ll attend her wedding. In a move that shattered hearts across the nation, Raj simply says, “Nahi, main nahi aaunga” and walks away.

( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Waheeda Rehman once revealed how Guru Dutt and Raj Khosla tried to make her change her name when she debuted at the movies. However, the actress refused to do that and stood by her decision despite being a newcomer. According to them, her name was not sexy enough, and they even cited examples of other successful actors who changed their names, including Dilip Kumar. Scroll below for the deets.

Rehman’s Hindi film debut was Cid, directed by Khosla, and it was opposite Dev Anand. Dutt was her mentor, and her collaborations with him resulted in some timeless classics, including Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. She has won a National Film award and India’s civilian honors, including Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. Rehman was also honored with the Dadashaheb Phalke Award.

According to Ndtv Movies, Waheeda Rehman, in a session at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival,...

Did You Know Akshay Kumar & Vidya Balan Were Supposed To Star In This Bollywood Classic Remake? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar must be riding high after the widespread critical acclaim of his latest film, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, released in theatres on April 18, 2025. But did you know that the prolific actor was once considered to play the lead role in a rehashed version of a widely acclaimed Bollywood classic movie? And his co-star for that film would have been Vidya Balan. Sadly, the film never got made. Read on to know the details.

The Bollywood Classic Remake Which Never Got Made

According to a report by India Glitz, Rituparno Ghosh was reportedly set to direct Akshay Kumar and possibly Vidya Balan for a remake of Vijay Anand’s cult romantic drama Guide. The film was tentatively and aptly titled Rahgir. If the...

Saif Ali Khan Aishwarya Rai Jaane Jaan(Photo Credit –Instagram/Netflix)

Before Jaideep Ahlawat and Kareena Kapoor Khan were cast in Sujoy Ghosh’s Jaane Jaan, Saif Ali Khan and Aishwarya Rai were considered to play the lead roles.

When Sujoy Ghosh’s mystery thriller film Jaane Jaan arrived directly on the Ott platform Netflix back in September 2023, it was received with widespread critical acclaim. The film featured Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Vijay Varma in the main roles.

Saif Ali Khan and Aishwarya Rai Were Sujoy Ghosh’s First Choice for the Film

Did you know that earlier, the film’s director, Sujoy Ghosh, had someone else in mind for the roles eventually played by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat? According to a report by The Times of India, Sujoy Ghosh wanted to cast Saif Ali Khan and Aishwarya Rai for these two key roles. But as every film has its destiny,...

Ranbir Kapoor’s Grand Uncle Shammi Kapoor Wanted Him To Marry This Bollywood Actress (Photo Credit – Wikipedia/Zee5)

Ranbir Kapoor was known to share a close bond with his grandfather Shammi Kapoor. The legendary actor’s last big screen appearance was also Ranbir’s 2011 film Rockstar, wherein he was seen in a cameo appearance. The film was posthumously released after the actor’s demise on November 11, 2011. However, did you know that the late actor had once manifested his grandson to end up with this popular Bollywood actress, and no, we are not talking about Alia Bhatt.

We are talking about none other than Ranbir Kapoor’s ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukone. Yes, you heard that right! Shammi Kapoor had a strong liking for the Pathaan actress and expressed his desire for her to end up with his grandson. A fan-made edit on Instagram showed a throwback interview of the Junglee actor wherein...

When Preity Zinta Spoke About Not Wanting To Be A Home Breaker(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Not only for her glorious contribution to Indian cinema, but Preity Zinta was also known for her no-nonsense interviews and opinions. One such example was her appearance on Simi Garewal’s show, Rendezvous With Simi Garewal. A throwback clip from the chat show has been going viral wherein the actress had spoken strongly against getting involved with a married man.

What Did Preity Zinta Say?

Preity Zinta could be seen telling Simi Garewal, “I don’t want to be the third person. I have too big an ego to be number 2 or 3 in anybody’s life. I don’t believe in breaking homes, especially where kids are involved. Those kids end up growing complex.”

The Kal Ho Na Ho actress further added that she also tried to understand whether she would have a future with...

Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 Bilingual Release(Photo Credit –Prime Video/Facebook)

Earlier this year, it was confirmed that veteran actor Mohanlal will be coming back for Drishyam 3, which will be directed by franchise veteran Jeethu Joseph. But as per a recent Mid-Day report, the stakeholders of Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 are now purportedly planning a pan-India release for the film’s next instalment. In other words, the makers plan for a bilingual release in Malayalam and Hindi.

After the much-talked-about Drishyam 3 update, many film enthusiasts and cinephiles expressed their concern that the move might adversely affect the prospects of Ajay Devgn’s upcoming Drishyam sequel. On the contrary, we believe that Mohanlal‘s bilingual release strategy might not pose that big a threat as it is being widely perceived. Here is why we think so.

Major Hindi Audience Haven’t Seen The Malayalam Drishyam Films

Most of the...

When Waheeda Rehman Said Dilip Kumar Lacked Courage (Photo Credit –Wikimedia)

Waheeda Rehman is regarded as one of the finest actresses who gave some timeless classics back then. Her collaborations with Dev Anand and Guru Dutt are widely discussed, but she also shared the screen with Dilip Kumar. Rehman once shared her thoughts on the late actor and claimed he was not courageous enough. Scroll below to know the reason behind this deduction of her.

Waheeda and Dilip worked in films including Dil Diya Dard Liya, Ram Aur Shyam, and Aadmi. The most notable film is Aadmi, which was released in 1968 and featured an ensemble cast led by Kumar, Rehman, Manoj Kumar, Simi Garewal, and Pran. It was a remake of the Tamil movie Aalayamani and a commercial success. Both Waheeda and Dilip are known for their naturalistic and nuanced performances. She has always admired the late actor’s work...

Subhash K Jha celebrates Sudhir Mishra’s 2005 centerpiece Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi that starred Shiney Ahuja, Chitrangda Rao, and Kay Kay Menon. We also hear from Mishra, who says, “I was born to make Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi,” and delves more into the creation of a film that he says changed him.

Death, says one song in this remarkably dense and evocative film, is akin to love. It sure seems like death for Vikram (Shiney Ahuja) every time Geeta (Chitrangda Rao) looks at her idol-lover Sidharth (Kay Kay Menon). And death sure feels like a renewal and assertion of life every time Sudhir Mishra makes a new film. His outstanding understanding of the complex polemics and politics that motivate the mysteries and contradictions of modern Indian society has given us great pieces of alternative art in the past, including the unusual thriller Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin, where the characters ran around...

Indian thespian Anupam Kher’s directorial venture “Tanvi The Great” will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marche du Film.

Kher will introduce the screening alongside cast and crew members, with numerous A-list celebrities expected in attendance.

The Cannes unveiling marks the beginning of an international rollout, as the production team has scheduled subsequent screenings across major global cities including London, New York, and Los Angeles, strategically expanding the film’s reach to worldwide audiences.

Details of the film are under wraps at the moment. It is produced by Anupam Kher Studio in association with India’s National Film Development Corporation.

The film is written by Ankur Suman (“Kaagaz”) and Abhishek Dixit (“Uunchai”) alongside Kher. Cinematography is by Keiko Nakahara (“Farrey”) and music by Oscar winner M.M. Keeravani (“Rrr”).

Kher, one of Indian cinema’s most prolific character actors, made his directorial debut with the 2002 feature “Om Jai Jagadish,...

Bipasha Basu Race 4 Comeback ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

A fair amount of time has passed since Bipasha Basu was last seen setting the screen on fire; meanwhile, her last Instagram story has created buzz among fans. With Race 4 gearing up, the actress recently sent the fandom into a tizzy by posting a cryptic and nostalgic throwback, after which many started believing that she is preparing for a long-awaited comeback.

Bipasha’s Post Feels Like More Than Just Nostalgia

Bipasha Basu earlier this week posted on her Instagram a video of the legendary Race song “Race Saanson Ki” on her story. According to reports, the clip was initially posted by a fan page on Instagram and sees the lead cast grooving to the song. What’s even more interesting is that the actress didn’t provide any caption or comment to the story, and it has created further speculation in fans’ minds.

Indian film music has always and will always have a varied range of music to create and support the story being told onscreen. From ballads to heartstopping dramatic pieces to full-on dance party tracks, even mash-ups of all are also included to really set a scene, and they are devotional tracks. In this incredible feature in honor of Ram Navami, Subhash K Jha shares his lists some of the best Ram Bhajans and they are from films you might not have heard of. Read on, and then definitely watch and listen. Do not wait!

1. ‘Abb toh aao Dhanush ke Dhari’

(Lata Mangeshkar, Film: Bajrangbali, 1976):

This 1976 film featured Biswajeet as Sri Rama and Moushumi Chatterjee as Sita. Music composers Kalyanji-Anandji said to this writer that the challenge here was to compose songs in praise of Rama that sounded fresh and unheard. My pick is Lataji’s solo, where her plaintive...

Do Shraddha Kapoor’s fans feel she was disrespected? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Stree franchise has created a lot of buzz among audiences and has emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024. While the movie continues to entertain audiences on digital platforms, a new controversy has stirred up a storm among the fans of Shraddha Kapoor.

A recent comment by a producer didn’t sit well with fandoms. In an alleged remark referring to Shraddha as a ‘Chudail ki tarah’ (like a witch), social media has gone into frenzy, calling out the tone and perceived disrespect toward the lead actress of the franchise.

During a conversation with Komal Nahta, director Amar Kaushik recalled how producer Dinesh Vijan once jokingly commented that Shraddha “laughs like a chudail,” which, in turn, influenced her casting in Stree.

Trending When Waheeda Rehman Reacted On Rumors Of Her Affair With Guru Dutt: “Our Love Was Not Perfect,...

Why Did Manoj Kumar Accuse Shah Rukh Khan Of Hurting Him? ( Photo Credit – Facebook; Instagram )

In 2007, Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om was a grand celebration of Bollywood’s golden era, packed with nostalgia, over-the-top drama, and star-studded cameos. But while the film’s oddball throwbacks delighted fans, one scene did not go down well with veteran thespian Manoj Kumar.

Shah Rukh Khan mimics the veteran actor’s signature style in a scene, covering his face with one hand while sneaking into a movie theatre. Additionally, a person playing the real-life Manoj Kumar role in the film was later lathi-charged by the guards and shooed away.

According to India Today, the late Manoj Kumar stated at the time, “I am hurt. Shah Rukh Khan has injured my soul. It’s a conspiracy to humiliate and ridicule me. This is not filmmaking…My devotion to filmdom for...

When Bipasha Basu Faced Allegations Of Child Labor ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

It is not uncommon for Bollywood celebrities to fall in trouble over their activities on social media. Netizens often scrutinize each caption and the picture that they end up posting ,even in jest. One such incident happened with actress Bipasha Basu when she had shared a picture way back in 2011 on her social media handle.

Bipasha Basu shared a throwback post of two girls tying her shoelaces. The Bachna Ae Haseeno actress captioned the same stating, “I need to learn to tie shoe laces Asap! Embarrassed that I can`t! No patience grrrrr! Promise I am not spoilt! Will learn soon.”

According to a throwback report in Hindustan Times, no sooner did Bipasha Basu share the picture than she started getting accusations of indulging in child labor. Netizens thought that the two people in her picture were little girls.

When Meena Kumari’s Stepson Tajdar Amrohi Wanted To Marry Her ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Meena Kumari made a glorious contribution to Indian cinema. But the actress was not only the ‘Queen Of Tragedies’ onscreen but in her personal life too. Her failed marriage with filmmaker Kamal Amrohi grabbed several eyeballs. But did you know that she rather shared a beautiful relationship with her former stepson, Tajdar Amrohi? Yes, you heard it right! He had also playfully expressed his wish to marry her.

Before your imaginations run wild, according to a report in Bollywood Shaadi, Tajdar Amrohi had said this to Meena Kumari innocently when he was a kid. In a throwback interview with Pinkvilla, he said, “Choti Ammi (Meena Kumari) enjoyed having paan with kimam. She looked pyaari when she laughed, her lips red with color. Once as a kid I innocently remarked, ‘Choti Ammi, kaash mein itna chota nahin hota.

Waheeda Rehman On Her Rumored Affair With Guru Dutt ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Maverick actor-filmmaker-writer Guru Dutt has had a glorious contribution to Indian cinema but his personal life was marred with tragedies. His deep love for cinema eventually affected his marital life with Geeta Dutt, and gradual financial issues made him fall prey to alcoholism. However, amid this, his rumored affair with Waheeda Rehman also grabbed several eyeballs.

The duo worked on several iconic movies together, like Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudhvin Ka Chand and Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam. Guru Dutt was primarily responsible for catapulting Waheeda Rehman into a big star. It was Dutt who first discovered the actress’ beauty and talent, casting her opposite Dev Anand in the 1956 film C.I.D.

According to a report in Bollywood Shaadi, Guru Dutt’s marriage with Geeta Dutt was already going downhill because he was immersing himself in work and was hardly...

Manoj Kumar, who passed away at 87-years-old today had an legendary career as both an actor and noted film director. Tributes from the film fraternity are pouring in for Bharat Kumar to honor his work and life.

Waheeda Rehman , who did a string of superhits, has huge compliments to pay Manoj Kumar. “I was unfortunately never directed by him. I think his achievements as a filmmaker far exceeded his career as an actor. Let me tell you, as an actor, he was a superhit. My films with him were all successful: Neel Kamal, Patthar Ke Sanam…In Aadmi, where I was the heroine, he got to share screen space with his idol Dilip Kumar.”

“There will never be another Manoj Kumar,” says Raakhee Gulzar, who worked with the Legend in Beimaan and Santosh. “His dedication to making patriotic films was fierce. He was much better as a director than an actor.

Subhash K Jha revisits Gulzar’s Namkeen (1982) and as a bonus, he includes a conversation with the director who takes us inside the story, the actors and the music in this fascinating installment of This Day That Year.

Perhaps the timing was wrong. Or as Munnabhhai would say, ‘Isska to good luck hi kharaab tha.’ But Gulzar’s Namkeen and its dew-drop tenderness compounded by a compelling resilience of spirit, flowery in its fragility and steely in its strength, failed to evoke a favourable response at the boxoffice.

It came during the year when the Bachchan wave swept across the box office with Namak Halaal, Khuddar, and Shakti. It was also the year when two female-oriented films, Nikaah and Prem Rog, did exceedingly well. Namkeen tragically failed to form a trio of successful ladies’ pictures in 1982.

A pity!

Gulzar Saab loves the film, just as one favours the child who...

When Rishi Kapoor Sent Iodex To Amitabh Bachchan When He Got Severely Hurt While Filming Coolie ( Photo Credit – Facebook; Instagram )

Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan have collaborated in several movies and share great camaraderie on screen. Kapoor was also in Coolie where Big B suffered a near-fatal accident during a fight scene with Puneet Issar. The Bobby star once opened up about the fateful day and revealed he had sent the pain relief balm, Iodex, to him. Keep scrolling for more.

Coolie was released in 1983 and directed by Manmohan Desai and written by Kader Khan. In addition to Amitabh and Rishi, the film also features Waheeda Rehman, Kader Khan, Shoma Anand, Suresh Oberoi, Rati Agnihotri, and Puneet Issar. It was among the highest-grossing movies of the year. The injury was caused by a miscalculated jump during the fight scene between Bachchan and Issar.

During the promotion of 2018’s 102 Not Out,...

Bollywood cinema has always been known for its spirit of celebration. Singing, dancing, and having a good time has been an important part of the Bollywood experience. Here are the five festive films that must be seen this Eid.

1. Hum Saath Saath Hain:

While most would opt for Sooraj Barjatya’s Hum…Apke Hain Koun as the ultimate festive fare, this feel-good followup after the historic Hum…Aapke Hain Koun from Barjatya’s school of familial merrymaking has a string of terrific stars from Salman Khan to Saif Ali Khan eating, singing, and dancing through a stream of nursery-rhyme styled songs composed in juvenile style by Ram Laxman-. The entire 4-hour film is a pleasure binge for Alok Nath’s Chaturvedi family as they picnic, party, a wedding, and celebrate from Eid to Diwali to marriage anniversaries. Life is one long celebration in this thinly-plotted excuse to celebrate the joys of family togetherness.

Shabana Azmi misses her mother the most during Eid. “It has never been the same without Mummy, who till her last days would organise the mehndi the night before a chudiwali (bangle seller) would make us wear bangles whilst those who could chheelo the pistas and badaam were put to work for sheer kurma the next day. Art director Bijon Das Gupta is the best at it.”

Father Kaifi Azmi would insist that the entire family wear new clothes during Eid. “It was the only day in the year that Abba would insist we wear new clothes. Farouque Shaikh and I had a standing competition that my house, Sheer Kurma, was better than his house ka, which neither of us ever conceded. I remember when I was shooting for Pyasi Ankhein, Waheeda Rehman gave me eidi and I was deeply touched. I will miss myself having a ball this Eid.

Here’s A Look At The Major Bollywood Movies Of 2026(Photo Credit –Hotstar/Facebook/Prime Video)

Mark your calendars! Bollywood is gearing up for an action-packed 2026, and it is one of the most exciting years for movie lovers. The industry promises to showcase some of its biggest projects yet, involving an interesting mix of mythology, sequels, and action thrillers.

From Sunny Deol’s much-anticipated sequel, Border 2, to Varun Dhawan’s return in Bhediya 2 and Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2, here is a short preview of what is in store!

Border 2

After the massive success of Border, Sunny Deol is gearing up for its highly anticipated sequel, Border 2. With short glimpses already creating a buzz, the film has generated immense excitement, especially among retro cinema lovers. Besides Sunny Deol, the movie also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Directed by Kesari director Anurag Singh, the film...

Sara At Kedarnath ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Sara Ali Khan, known for her notable performances since her debut in Kedarnath, has often spoken about her deep spiritual connection with the holy site. While many assume her bond with Kedarnath began during the film’s shooting, Sara recently clarified that her attachment to the place goes back much earlier.

Recalling her first visit, Sara shared, “I felt a sense of home and discovery there. When I first went to Kedarnath, I wasn’t an actor. I was studying in New York and hadn’t explored much of India. It was one of the first times I experienced the mountains, valleys, and the energy of the temple.”

She reflected on how Kedarnath has shaped her over the years, adding, “I can’t imagine that there were two whole decades of Sara without Kedarnath. It’s a humbling place where I discovered myself as an actor,...

When Govinda Was Brutally Trolled Over Allegedly Rejecting Avatar! ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )

Many Bollywood stars have received offers from Hollywood but refuse to be a part of western films. One of the biggest examples is Ranbir Kapoor, who has no interest in starring in English movies, while his wife Alia Bhatt recently did Heart Of Stone alongside Jamie Dornan and Gal Gadot. But do you remember when Govinda rejected Avatar? Scroll below for the lesser-known throwback.

During his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, Govinda once broke silence on rejecting James Cameron‘s Avatar. He claimed the director wanted him to shoot for 410 days with paint all over his body. Fans were disappointed to hear him reject such a huge filmmaker. But there remained another section that trolled him, saying he was lying.

Govind shared, “Avatar title maine hi diya tha. Wo bohot his superhit film hui thi and maine...

Salman Khan Was Once Accused Of Breaking Glasses Of Aishwarya Rai’s Home! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Salman Khan is one of the most successful actors in Bollywood. He’s earned a name, fame, and fortune. But if there’s one thing lacking in his life, that is love. Bhaijaan once broke his silence on breaking glasses of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s house and cutting his hand. Scroll below to know his response!

Aishwarya and Salman began dating back in 1999. Fans worldwide rooted for their pairing, and the majority were convinced that they were at the endgame. Unfortunately, they called it quits in 2002, and the actress accused her partner of alleged physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. He was reportedly very possessive, which did not end well for their relationship.

Years later, when Salman Khan appeared on Aap Ki Adalat, he was asked about allegedly creating a ruckus at Aishwarya Rai’s house.

Stree 2 TV Premiere Success ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The World TV Premiere of Stree 2 on Star Gold, which aired on March 15 during the Holi weekend, attracted a staggering 41.2 million viewers, making it the most-watched movie premiere on Indian television. The horror-comedy, which performed exceptionally well at the box office with global earnings of Rs 884 crores, has now replicated its success on the small screen.

Maddock’s last horror-comedy Munjya garnered a viewership of 34.6 million with its world premiere. Now Stree 2 has surpassed this number with 6.8 million higher views, setting a massive record, to enhance the viewer experience, Star Gold supplemented the premiere with a Roundtable discussion featuring the film’s cast and director, Amar Kaushik, along with a showcase of unseen deleted scenes.

Dinesh Vijan, CEO of Maddock Films, acknowledged the film’s continued success, highlighting that Stree 2 has resonated deeply with audiences, both in cinemas and on television.

When Sanjay Dutt lashed Out At His First Wife Richa Sharma ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Sanjay Dutt is one of those actors who has made a glorious mark in the film industry with his stupendous filmography and versatile acting chops. But his personal life and controversies have also managed to make a lot of noise time and again. This included his first marriage with Richa Sharma which started off on a lovely note but rather met a tragic end.

The actor met Richa Sharma on the set of one of their movies, and the two were quick to fall in love. Despite being settled in New York mostly with her parents, Richa managed to convince them and tied the knot with Sanjay Dutt in 1987. They welcomed their daughter Trishala Dutt and everything seemed to go well until they started facing several obstacles which ultimately marred their marriage.

While Richa Sharma was diagnosed with a brain tumor,...

When Parveen Babi’s Ex Kabir Bedi Shared The Details Surrounding Her Death(Photo Credit –Instagram/Shemaroo)

Yesteryear actress Parveen Babi was known for her versatile acting chops and an exceptional beauty. However, her personal life was marred by several tragedies, which ultimately led to her sad demise on January 20, 2005. The actress was rumored to have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and the cause of her death was said to be organ failure. Her heavily publicized relationship with actor Kabir Bedi was never a secret. In his autobiography, which was released a few years ago, he recalled the gut-wrenching details surrounding her death.

According to Zoom, Kabir Bedi was in a relationship with Parveen Babi despite being married to dancer Protima Bedi. Kabir and Protima were said to be in an open marriage and the latter knew about his romance with Babi. In his autobiography titled ‘Stories I Must Tell: The...

Salman Khan Comes Together With Aamir Khan For a Candid Chat Ahead Of Sikandar’s Release ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Salman Khan took the internet by storm as he unveiled a candid interaction with Aamir Khan which also had his Sikandar director Ar Murugadoss along with his father Salim Khan on toe. This was the ultimate Sikandar X Ghajini crossover wherein both the iconic characters have been given to us by Murugadoss himself. While Aamir asked some interesting questions about the film, Salman and the filmmaker were quick to answer all of them along with treating the fans with some trivia.

Salman Khan Hurt His Rib While Shooting For A Song In Sikandar

When Aamir Khan quipped the superstar and Ar Murugadoss about the songs from Sikandar, it was revealed that Salman Khan injured his rib while shooting for one of the songs from the film. However, not wavering from his determination,...

Was Salman Khan Replaced From Ghajini Because Of Pradeep Rawat? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has finally addressed the long-standing speculation about him being replaced in Ghajini (2008). For years, there have been rumors that Pradeep Rawat, who played the film’s menacing villain, allegedly influenced director A.R. Murugadoss to drop Salman from the project.

During a media interaction ahead of his upcoming film Sikandar, Salman discussed the casting decisions and the influence of co-actor Pradeep Rawat.

Salman Khan On Losing Out Aamir Khan’s Ghajini

During a recent press with DNA India for his upcoming film Sikandar, Salman was asked about the controversy surrounding Ghajini. He acknowledged hearing about it but never really delved into the details. He further mentioned that he heard about this from Pradeep Rawat himself about being considered for Ghajini.

Trending When Waheeda Rehman Almost Did Not Do Guide Because Of The Director, But...