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When Dilip Kumar And Vyjayanthimala’s Friendship Had Gone Sour (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The Hindi film industry is not uncommon with fallouts. However, some friendships that are destined to thrive often manage to mend their ways. One such bond was of Vyjayanthimala and the late Dilip Kumar. The duo was touted to be one of the most loved onscreen pairs during the 50s and the 60s. They also shared a warm friendship offscreen but they had an infamous fallout once which had led to their equation being tarnished for a brief period of time.

What Had Gone Wrong Between Vyjayanthimala And Dilip Kumar?

According to Etimes, Vyjayanthimala was originally cast for the 1967 film, Ram Aur Shyam opposite Dilip Kumar and had also shot for a few scenes of the movie. However, the producer of the movie, Nagi Reddy felt that the actress was being too fussy about things like her costume and jewelry.

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.

Was there an actress more enchanting and engaging than Nutan? One thing is for sure. Nutan was unlike any other screen legend. She wasn’t a conventional beauty like Madhubala, nor as sprightly and spontaneous as Geeta Bali, or as graceful and rhythmic as Vyjayanthimala.

And yet, there was something about Nutan. Something deep and knowledgeable, as though she had unearthed the secret of the universe and couldn’t live with the burden of the knowledge. Born in 1931, Nutan Samarth was introduced to the screen by her mother, the legendary-in-her-own-right Shobhana Samarth, in a film aptly entitled Hamari Beti. Earlier stalwarts like Chandulal Shah and K Asif had offered her roles. But the doting mother took it upon herself to launch her beti.

Ironically, Nutan fell out with her mother over property disputes. The two women didn’t speak to each other for nearly two decades. Nutan was a fascinating mixture of steel and satin.

Subhash K Jha shines the spotlight on Nargis the reel and the real her in this special feature.

There were so many facets to the iconic Nargis Dutt .

I once remember her son Sanjay telling me, “Others knew her as the joyous, generous, large-hearted woman. For the world, she was Mother India. For me, she was my mom. Yeah, she pampered me silly. She would deny me nothing. Dad was the disciplinarian. For me, she was…everything.”

When we think of Nargis, we think immediately of Mehboob Khan’s Mother India. It is to Nargis’ career what Sholay was to Amjad Khan. Nothing that Nargis did thereafter could compare favourably with Mother India.

Indeed, Nargis in Mother India is a marvel of Nature. She was only 28 when she played mother to Sunil Dutt and Rajendra Kumar so convincingly. To take such a bold risk of playing a mother so early...

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...

When Vyjayanthimala Turned Down The Award For The Film Devdas(Photo Credit –Wikimedia/Prime Video)

Vyjayanthimala has had a glorious contribution to Indian cinema with her stellar filmography and phenomenal dancing chops. The actress was in the peak of her career during the 1950s and 1960s wherein she was a part of many critically acclaimed and commercially films. These movies not only required her to look beautiful and dance gracefully but her role also had a substance in the storyline.

Some of her memorable performances were for movies like Sadhna, Madhumati, Devdas, Sangam, Ganga Jamuna, Sangharsh, Amrapali, and Hatey Bazarey. When it came to the 1955 film Devdas, Vyjayanthimala starred alongside the legendary Dilip Kumar and essayed the role of Chandramukhi. However, did you know that the actress was offered the Filmfare Award for the Best Supporting Actress for the film which she was quick to refuse? Not only this but...

Subhash K Jha reminisces about talking with Yash Chopra about Dil To Pagal Hai which starred Karisma Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit and Shah Rukh Khan. This chat with the iconic director was a week after the release of the film in 1997. Dil To Pagal Hai, which re-opens this Friday , was declared a bumper hit.

Yash Chopra was happy. And not hiding it. When I reached his bungalow, this gracious movie moghul greeted me at the door and welcomed me with a hug. “Please congratulate me. My film is a roaring hit. People just can’t get enough of it. Shah Rukh called five minutes ago to crib he can’t get tickets for his family. I am so happy with the success of Dil To Pagal Hai. It proves that love and love stories will never get outdated. When a film clicks, the entire film industry benefits.”

Yashji had no qualms...

In this fascinating feature, Subhash K Jha looks back at the incredible career of writer, director and actor, the brilliant Lekh Tandon.

Recently Anil Kapoor spoke about how the 1980 film Ek Baar Kaho changed the course of his career. The long post made mention of everyone, from the film’s luminous leading lady, Shabana Azmi, to the producers, Rajshri Productions. But Anil forgot to mention Lekh Tandon, who directed Ek Baar Kaho!

This was the story of Lekh Tandon’s life: his films got recognition. He didn’t. Lekh Tandon was one of our most prolific and underrated directors. His range stretched from the playful Professor to the magical Dulhan Wohi Jo Piya Man Bhaye to the illogical Jahan Pyar Mile. His most celebrated film was the historical Amrapali (1966), which recreated the legendary romance between Amrapali, the courtesan, played by Vyjayanthimala, and Ajayshatru, the emperor of Magadh, played by Sunil Dutt.

Gulzar Saab gave us three classics in 1975. Khushboo, Mausam, and Aandhi. Among them, Aandhi was the one that whipped up a serious storm. Subhash K Jha looks back at the film that was released 50 years ago and also shares some unknown facts!

Set in the same year of Sholay and the just released dreaded Emergency came this political fable that was far-reaching in its resonances. Aandhi is the story of Aarti Devi (Suchitra Sen), who arrives in her constituency to fight the elections with Chandra Sen(Om Shivpuri). All hell breaks loose when Aarti Devi is espied with the owner of the hotel where her entourage stays. In a series of typically Gulzarian flashbacks, Aarti Devi re-lives her past with Jk (Sanjeev Kumar).

The film seems to borrow sheaves from Mrs Indira Gandhi’s life story down to an overbearing politician-father (Rehman) whose ambitions on his daughter’s behalf destroy her marriage.

2025 looks like a bleak year for the leading ladies, at least in Hindi cinema. Worldwide, too, the really brawny ladies are hardly poised to shine this year: Meryl Streep has no release this year, while her desi counterpart Shabana Azmi will be shining on the Ott platform in Farhan Akhtar’s Dabba Cartel. Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Katrina Kaif have zero releases this year. Put simply, there are no big Shero films coming up in 2025.

There are exceptions, though.

1. Alia Bhatt: She is arguably the one Bollywood queen who will lord over the marquee this year, first in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, where she plays the centre of Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal’s attention. Bhansali has modelled Alia’s looks on Vyjayanthimala. In Alpha, which comes at the end of the year, Alia acquires an action Shero’s avatar.

2. Priyanka Chopra: Straddling both the Bollywood and Hollywood hemispheres,...

A lot of noise is being made in the media for Priyanka Chopra’s name being associated with the short film Anuja. Although several producers’ names are also linked to this mawkish poverty-is-liberating kitsch that the West loves, it is only Ms Chopra’s name that’s being pushed around for grabbing eyeballs.

Anuja, about two impoverished sisters with unbelievably shiny teeth, laughing and sobbing their way through a gauntlet of suffering, is 22 minutes of treacly kitsch. The selfsconscious “poverty realism” of the presentation is just what the West wants to see in India.

The Western Gaze positions two dusky girls, Palak (Ananya Shanbhag) and Anuja (Sajda Pathan), in a tailoring organization founded on child labour and run by a cheesy supervisor (Nagesh Bhosle) straight out of Oliver Twist.

This Mumbai-bred Fagin is dirty and leery. He wants the two sisters in his office early in the morning before the...

When Dilip Kumar Refused To Work With This Gorgeous Actress( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Dilip Kumar was a legendary actor who worked in the movies for over five decades. He had worked with several brilliant actresses, including Nargis, Saira Banu, Madhubala, Vyjayanthimala, and more. Kumar once refused to work with this yesteryear actress because he felt she did not fit the bill. Scroll below for the deets.

The actor is credited with pioneering method acting in films, reportedly dominating the Hindi film industry from the 1950s to the 1960s. He was referred to as Abhinay Samrat. He holds the record for most Filmfare Award wins for Best Actor, which Shah Rukh Khan later matched. He has also set multiple box office records.

According to The Indian Express report, Dilip Kumar, in his memoir The Substance And The Shadow, once refused to work with Saira Banu because he felt she was too innocent for the role.

Renowned veteran actress Vyjayanthimala Bala was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award, for her exceptional contributions. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the award upon the 90-year-old actress at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Vyjayanthimala, a luminary of Indian cinema’s golden era, mesmerized audiences with her acting prowess and graceful dance performances. Her illustrious career includes iconic films like “Devdas,” “Naya Daur,” “Aasha,” and “Jewel Thief,” spanning multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali.

President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Vibhushan in the field of Art to Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali. She is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and played leading roles in popular Hindi and Tamil movies. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honours. Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali has also… pic.twitter.com/HaPEUZbY4o

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 9, 2024

Having received the Padma Shri in 1968, this latest recognition underscores her enduring legacy and immense impact on Indian cinema.

Anupamaa’ star Rupali Ganguly’s decision to join the Bjp and enter politics makes her the newest addition to a galaxy of women celebrities from Mumbai’s entertainment world who have taken the political plunge in the tradition of Nargis Dutt and Vyjayanthimala Bali. Who are the others still active in politics, albeit with mixed lucky? Here’s a list:

Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala: Best known for playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s show ‘Ramayan’, Chikhlia was the first of the then new-generation TV stars to pursue a political career, albeit briefly. She was elected MP from Baroda on a Bjp ticket in 1991.

On the big screen, Chikhlia made her Hindi cinema debut as lead in ‘Sun Meri Laila’, cast opposite Raj Kiran, in 1983, and later acted in films with Rajesh Khanna at a time when he had long ceased to be a superstar.

Chikhlia appeared with Mammootty in the Malayalam...

Raj Kapoor & His Sangam Writer Had A Massive Showdown On The Night Of The Release. (Photo Credit – Youtube)

It was the year 1964 when Raj Kapoor delivered the highest-grossing film of the year. A love triangle that was cherished for years and is still considered a classic – Sangam. The film starred Vyjayanthimala and Rajendra Kumar in the lead roles, along with the showman himself.

Helmed by Rk himself, Sangam was released on June 19, 1964, and a major showdown happened on the night of the release when the entire cast was together to celebrate a successful opening. However, none contemplated what transpired that night – A massive showdown, a slap, and an ugly consequence!

Sangam was written by Inder Raj Anand, and while everyone was enjoying the success party, Raj Kapoor and Inder were engrossed in a heated argument. Before anyone could realize the cause of this heated discussion, all they could witness was a tight slap!

Right before the shoot begins, not one but two posters of Divyah Khosla Kumar’s film Hero Heeroine have released! Directed by Suresh Krrisna, the Telugu-Hindi cinematic saga of love and drama explores the unscripted journey of on-screen romance turning into real-life love.

Divyah Khosla Kumar shares, “It’s the most promising role I am playing so far and I can’t express how happy and thrilled I am to see so much love coming my way already with first look coming out. Stepping into the world of ‘Hero Heeroine’ is an experience that will be engraved in me forever. The script is a captivating blend of glamour and substance, and am thrilled to be part of a project that promises to be a visual and emotional spectacle. The second poster offers a sneak peek into the dual worlds of Priyadarshini and I am excited how this film holds many...

Bollywood’s timeless beauty, Hema Malini, recently shared her exhilarating experience on Twitter about meeting her role model, the legendary actress Vyjayanthimala. The meeting, which took place at Vyjayanthimala’s residence in Chennai, was not just a casual visit but a significant moment for Hema Malini, who has always admired the veteran actress.

Vyjayanthimala: A Living Legend

Hema Malini described Vyjayanthimala as being “full of life” and “full of dance.” This encounter was a testament to Vyjayanthimala’s enduring passion for dance and the arts. Her dedication to her craft, even after years away from the limelight, clearly left a profound impact on Hema Malini.

A Nostalgic Journey

The meeting was more than just an exchange of pleasantries. It turned into a nostalgic journey as they discussed Vyjayanthimala’s illustrious film career and experiences in the industry. This conversation was not just a walk down memory lane but also a learning experience,...

When Rishi Kapoor Wrote About Father Raj Kapoor’s ‘Involvement With Vyjayanthimala’ & His Love For ‘Booze, Leading Ladies’ & Other Things (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Legendary actor Raj Kapoor, often referred to as ‘The Greatest Showman Of Indian Cinema,’ has always been one of the most celebrated artists of all time. After rising to fame at a very young age, he made an insuperable contribution to the Hindi film industry. Apart from being in the news for his impeccable work in the industry, he also made headlines for his alleged affairs with his co-star. His son and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, in his autobiography, Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored, wrote about the same in detail.

In today’s throwback story, we will tell you about the time when Bobby actor wrote about his father’s colorful life and opened up about his love for cinema, booze, and leading ladies. Shedding some light on his personal life,...

If India ever had a star, it was Dev Anand. He was the mould in which subsequent generations of stars were cast. Dev Anand was born Dharamdev on September 26, 1923, in the Shakargarh tehsil of Gurdaspur district of Punjab. His father Pishori Lal Anand was a successful advocate and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. Dev, the third of four brothers, graduated with English Honours from Government College, Lahore. He moved over to Bombay to join his older brother Chetan, who was trying to get a break in films.

Both brothers got involved in the progressive Indian People’s Theatre Association (Ipta). Chetan made ‘Neecha Nagar’ in 1946 and went on to win the Grand Prix at the inaugural Cannes film festival.

Dev told me that when he heard that Babu Rao Pai of Prabhat Film Studios was casting for a new film, he literally gatecrashed into his office and got the lead...

If India ever had a star, it was Dev Anand. He was the mould in which subsequent generations of stars were cast. Dev Anand was born Dharamdev on September 26, 1923, in the Shakargarh tehsil of Gurdaspur district of Punjab. His father Pishori Lal Anand was a successful advocate and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. Dev, the third of four brothers, graduated with English Honours from Government College, Lahore. He moved over to Bombay to join his older brother Chetan, who was trying to get a break in films.

Both brothers got involved in the progressive Indian People’s Theatre Association (Ipta). Chetan made ‘Neecha Nagar’ in 1946 and went on to win the Grand Prix at the inaugural Cannes film festival.

Dev told me that when he heard that Babu Rao Pai of Prabhat Film Studios was casting for a new film, he literally gatecrashed into his office and got the lead...

Veteran actress Saira Banu, who often shares anecdotal posts on her Instagram account, on Tuesday, shared another throwback story on the photo-sharing app and shared that during her childhood, she was an ardent fan of actress Vyjayanthimala and actor Dilip Kumar.

The veteran actress remembers cutting out posters from magazines and pasting them on her wall from an old photoshoot of the film ‘Madhumati’ which celebrates its 65th anniversary on Tuesday.

The film features Saira’s husband Dilip Kumar, and Vyjayanthimala whom Saira fondly calls ‘Akka’ (elder sister).

Sharing a set of three pictures, Saira Banu posted on Instagram, “More often than not childhood and teenage memories can be so strange and rib-ticklingly funny. To me, this particular memory of 1958, when I was a young girl, is embarrassing to the tee because today, down the years my association with my favourite film star Vyjayanthimala has turned into an alliance wherein...

“Devdas,” the 1917 novella by Bengali author Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, is one of the most commonly adapted stories in Indian cinema, and the tale's star-crossed romance and harsh critique of contemporary social mores have served as an influence for countless books and films. By the time then up-and-coming auteur Anurag Kashyap began conceiving his own take on “Devdas,” there had been at least fifteen movies directly or indirectly based on the novel, and the wildly popular Shah Rukh Khan version had recently been released in 2002. Not wanting to merely copy what came before, Kashyap decided to alter the story to reflect 21st-century social issues. This resulted in 2009's “Dev. D,” a bold adaptation that brought an arthouse style to general audiences.

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The basic plot outline stays loyal to the source material. A rich young man named Dev (Abhay Deol) is...

Playing a boisterous Bohemian, a debonair prince, or a cheerfully irresponsible student, who intentionally provokes his father and fiancee in a court hearing, a rustic, or a rollicking romantic lead with a swagger that Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor, and Rajesh Khanna could envy, came natural to him. Yet, in popular memory, Dilip Kumar is only synonymous with the dejected, despondent and (usually) doomed hero.

In his 57 films over his half-century-plus stint in the Hindi film industry, Dilip Kumar is chiefly remembered as the ‘Tragedy King’, battered down by unrequited love, social or political pressure, or other inexorable circumstances.

Whether it was as lush Devdas in the eponymous 1955 film, the unfortunate Prince Marcus of “Yahudi” (1958), the eventually subdued rebellious Prince Salim in “Mughal-e-Azam” (1960), the star-crossed Dilip of “Andaz” (1949), and so on, there was usually no happy ending for him.

In his second phase, where he switched to playing more mature roles,...

Yusuf Khan aka Dilip Kumar – the intense, multi-faceted actor who rose to be not just a superstar but a supergiantstar – and inspired generations of future actors and filmmakers with the art and science of his acting talents, remains glowing brightly in the starry film galaxy. On his 100th birth anniversary on Sunday, here’s a quick view of a few of his top, timeless, superhit films which still enthrall movie buffs, now mostly on the small screen.

In his acting career spanning 55 years, Dilip Kumar performed in an estimated 57 films with an awesome success rate of around 65 per cent.

The eternal mega-blockbuster was, of course, “Mughal-e-Azam” (1960), directed by the legendary Asif Karim (better known as K Asif), which shattered records and created new ones, many which still stand unbroken today.

In the film, Dilip Kumar essayed the role of a bohemian Prince Salim, who later became fourth Mughal Emperor Jahangir,...

Veteran Bollywood actress, dancer and former MP Dr. Vyjayanthimala Bali was conferred the ‘Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar Puraskar’ by the Sangit Kala Kendra, officials said here on Sunday.

The Skk President Rajashree Birla conferred the award on Dr Bali, 86, at a glittering function held here late on Saturday, attended by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Kumarmangalam Birla, Neerja Birla, Ananya Birla, Aryaman Birla and Vasavadatta Bajaj.

The annual award has been instituted in 1996 in memory of the Skk founder, the late Aditya Vikram Birla to perpetuate the rich legacy in the domain of performing arts.

Besides, two other maestros, Sattriya danseuse Dr Anwesa Mahanta of Assam and Kathakali exponent Kalamandalam Adithyan of Kerala were honoured with the ‘Aditya Vikram Birla Kalakiran Puraskar’.

Recalling her husband’s work, Rajashree Birla said that the late industrialist Aditya Vikram Birla had an amazingly positive outlook on life and said that the performing arts like music,...

Anjali Arora from the Kangana Ranaut-led reality show, ‘Lock Upp’, has given a new twist to the classic number, ‘Saiyyan Dil Mein Aana Re’, which was sung originally for the 1951 movie ‘Bahar’ by Shamshad Begum and was picturised on Vyjayanthimala. The original version was composed by S D Burman, but the track been given […]...

Shraddha Kapoor has signed her next biggie - a three film series based on the shape-shifting Nagin. Yes, the gorgeous heroine is all set to step in as Bollywood's newest Nagin, a role that has been revolutionised by several top actresses of their times.

Shraddha Kapoor has catapulted herself to superstardom with some commercially successful films like Baaghi 3, Chhichhore, Stree and others and now, she will be stepping in the iconic role of a nagin.

Previously, actresses like Vyjayanthimala, Reena Roy, Rekha and Sridevi have played similar roles. In fact, Sridevi's role as an ichhadhaari nagin in Nagina and Nigahen got her cult status in filmdom.

For Shraddha too, this will turn out to be her career defining role for sure. The makers were scouting for an actress who not only look great on screen but also perform the role to perfection. Shraddha Kapoor has established herself as a...

One of the finest poets of 20th century Urdu literature, Majrooh Sultanpuri was born on this day 101 years ago. His contribution to the Hindi film industry as a lyricist is also phenomenal, so much so that any writing or research work on the Bollywood music scene would be incomplete without his mention.

Born Asrar ul Hassan Khan on October 1, 1919 in Sultanpur, currently in Uttar Pradesh. Sultanpuri has penned countless memorable songs in his career spanning six decades, and has collaborated with talented musicians spanning generations, from Sachin Dev Burman to Rahul Dev Burman to Jatin-Lalit. He has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award among numerous other recognitions.

It is impossible to sum up such a genius' oeuvre in a list of a few songs. Ians takes a look into some of Majrooh's popular songs that you may want to hum while you think of the great creative artiste.

Bigg Boss 13 star Asim Riaz features in a new version of the Mohammad Rafi classic , Badan pe sitare, which was originally picturised on Vyjayanthimala and Shammi Kapoor in the 1969 film, Prince.

Sharing a brief video of the new song, Asim posted on Instagram, "The Wait is Over! Happy to announce the release of the much awaited recreation, retro song 2.0 ‘Badan Pe Sitare'."

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Retro is calling ! Presenting you the most awaited Teaser of the year, 'Badan Pe Sitare' again coming back to win your hearts.full song release on 25th September. Retro Song 2.0 #badanpesitare In the stunning voice of @stebinben and @sehnooor999 Feat @asimriaz77.official directed by @amanprajapatdirector @kunaalvermaa @saregama_official @saurabhdambiwal @toabhentertainment @imadil_qureshi #vijaythakkar #Badanpesitaare

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The much-awaited music video, Badan Pe Sitare released today. Bigg Boss 13 fame Asim Riaz is slated to star in it and he shared the teaser on his Instagram profile to give his fans a treat.

The music video is a remix of the classic Bollywood party song starring the legendary Shammi Kapoor and Vyjayanthimala.

Badan Pe Sitare - Shammi Kapoor’s original song or Asim Riaz’s retro version remixed song. Which one is your favourite.

In the original song, Shammi Kapoor and Vyjayanthimala is seen dancing in a party . The original dance moves of Shammi Kapoor gives chill and are also remembered today.

This song is one of the iconic songs of the Bollywood. This famous song is sung by Mohammad Rafi from the movie Prince.

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In the remake song, Asim begins with an aerial shot of a funfair...

Big boss fame Asim Riaz known for good looks and charm is again going to be seen much-anticipated song 'Badan Pe Sitare' with Sehnoor.

The teaser of Asim and Sehnoor’s song Badan Pe Sitaare has been released and is already trending on YouTube as soon it is released.

In the Badan Pe Sitare song, Asim Riaz and Sehnoor are seen flaunting their killer dance moves in a retro remix style.

We can see Asim and Sehnoor get all flirtatious as they groove to the foot-tapping number inside a dance club. While we only get a glimpse of the two, but their chemistry ignites some sparks, which fans will want to witness.

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The Wait is Over! ✨Happy to announce the release of the much awaited recreation, retro song 2.0 ‘Badan Pe Sitare’. Presenting the talented duo - Singer @stebinben ,beautiful @sehnooor99 @asimriaz77.official Director @amanprajapatdirector Lyricist...

Asim Riaz is unstoppable, and we’re not just saying. The Kashmiri boy entered Bigg Boss 13 and charmed everyone with his good looks. Much to everyone’s surprise, Asim also made it to the top 2 with his right attitude, and game plans.

The handsome hunk has been entertaining the viewers with back-to-back music videos. To date, Asim might have featured in more than five music videos, and all of them have received an overwhelming response from his fans.

Asim Riaz shared the poster of his new upcoming song Badan Pe Sitara with Sehnoor a retro song. He captioned the poster, "Retro is calling ! Presenting you the most awaited announcement of the year, 'Badan Pe Sitare' again coming back to win your hearts.

Retro Song 2.0 #badanpesitare. In the stunning voice of @stebinben feat..@sehnooor999

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Sehnoor’s journey from a producer to an actor has been a thrilling one, she...

The 1958 film had music by Salil Choudhury with lyrics written by Shailendra, who created a beautiful soundtrack with songs like Suhana Safar and Dil Tadap Tadap ke. Directed by Bimal Roy, Madhumati starred Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala...

The 1967 film had music by Sd Burman and lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri and Shailendra, who gave us some memorable songs like Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara, Raat Akeli Hai and Hothon Mein Aisi Baat. Directed by Vijay Anand, Jewel Thief starred Dev Anand and Vyjayanthimala...

The 1957 iconic film had music by Op Nayyar and lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi. Naya Daur had several memorable songs like Ude Jab Jab Zulfein, Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawaano Ka and Maang Ke Saath Tumhara and starred Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala...

Sonam Kapoor, who celebrates her 31st birthday today, is known for her style quotient and is a fashion trendsetter. The actress has appeared in several fashion magazines, walked the ramp for various designers and has graced many red carpets showcasing her style. Once again, Sonam is all set to walk the ramp for actress and fashion designer Pernia Qureshi.

Pernia Qureshi who has several talents in her kitty is launching her new fashion line and has approached her best friend Sonam Kapoor to showcase it. Her new fashion line is inspired by veteran actress Vyjayanthimala's 1966 film, Amrapali.

Walking the ramp on her birthday, Sonam Kapoor will be showcasing the Amrapali collection which is a modern take on the royal collection from the film. Pernia is thrilled to have Sonam onboard as the showstopper and thinks that her new line is all about elegance and Sonam is absolutelythe right for it.

Director Atul Garg has roped in senior star Vinod Khanna to play Buddha in his film, Amrapali, that went on the floors recently. The filmmaker shares that it was the veteran actor’s personality and spiritual background that made him the first choice. “Vinodji has the rare combination of a regal aura and a calm demeanor that can only come with a background of practicing meditation and having a spiritual thought process. There is no actor who would not want to play the role of Buddha, but Vinodji was perfect for the role. It would take any other actor months to prepare and attain the calm and meditative state, but it would be easier for Vinodji as he is already into vipassana. His spiritual background and awareness because of all the time he spent with Jiddu Krishnamurti and Osho makes it easy for him to get into the character. Only...

Legendary icon Dilip Kumar’s long-awaited autobiography was launched last night, with many stars attending the function to celebrate its release. Titled ‘The Shadow and the Substance’, the book has been written by Uday Tara Nayar and covers Dilip Kumar’s anecdotes regarding his lengthy career within the film industry, as well as aspects of his personal and family life. Considered to be one of the greatest actors to have ever emerged from Indian Cinema, the book launch hosted by Karan Johar and was attended by many stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Priyanka Chopra, Javed Akhtar, Jeetendra, Prem Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, Vyjayanthimala and Sharman Joshi to name just a few.

Speaking to the media regarding the launch of Dilip Kumar’s autobiography, his wife Saira Banu made the following statement. “This evening is special and we hope everyone likes his biography. I am feeling great today. It...

BBC Asian Network listeners from across the globe have bestowed the accolade of greatest Bollywood song of all time upon ‘Baharon Phool Barsao’ from the hit 1966 film Suraj – as revealed by Tommy Sandhu in a special programme on Monday evening (May 27).

As part of the BBC Asian Network’s season of programming to celebrate 100 years of Bollywood, a team including presenters and producers, as well as Bollywood experts, shortlisted 100 songs from the World of Hindi Cinema released between 1940 – 2010, and asked listeners to vote for the nation’s favourite Bollywood song.

The panel compiling the 100 songs included Asian Network presenters, Raj and Pablo and Noreen Khan, British Indian rapper and hip-hop singer, Hard Kaur, Bollywood film expert, Dr Rajinder Dudrah and Indian film critic and entertainment reporter, Rajeev Masand.

Neila Butt, Editor, Music and Live Events BBC Asian Network said, “Bollywood is huge. It is an all-encompassing, massively popular topic for our listeners.

“We actors are completely oblivious of ourselves and our surroundings while we perform and even when we watch our work in the rushes shown to us, our senses and vision are trained to detect shortcomings more than accomplishments. That’s the only way we know to improve and render performances that come close to our own satisfaction. And it is always the audience who have the absolute right to acclaim or reject our work, however hard we may have worked to achieve perfection and excellence.” – Dilip Kumar in a letter to Amitabh Bachchan on 14 December 2011

One article alone is not enough to write about the profound impact which Mr Dilip Kumar has had on many people and on Indian films. He himself may not have been aware of the fact that working in films would someday result in him being branded by film personalities and by fans worldwide as one...

Mumbai, Nov 19: She is in Punjab's Ludhiana with her son Suchindra to attend a family wedding. But dancer−actress Vyjayanthimala Bali is on no mood for celebrations grieving for Bal Thackeray who died in Mumbai Saturday.

"I can't believe Balasaheb (Thackeray) is gone! It's a very personal loss to me. We shared a very close association and friendship. He was my raakhi brother and very dear to both me and my husband. I am very very sad to know he's gone. He meant so much to me and my family."

"Doctor Sahib (husband Dr. Bali), Balasaheb and I go back a long way. We knew each other for decades. I've even attended Shiv Sena meetings.

Mumbai, Oct 1: Yesteryear actress Vyjayanthimala Bali has decided to wear the grease paint after 42 years for Sandeep Malani's issue-based movie "Janleva 555" and urges everyone to "watch this one of of its kind film".

Last seen in 1970 release "Ganwaar", the 76-year-old will be seen in a two to three minutes' video to be played before the film, which talks about how to save cobra bitten.

Mumbai, Aug 11: Bhojpuri superstar Ravi Kishan is the latest to be voted out of popular dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5".

The actor, along with his choreographer Kunjan, tried to put his best foot forward by trying various dance forms like Bollywood, tango and salsa.

One of his impressive acts was when he dressed up like yesteryear dancing diva Vyjayanthimala and grooved to popular song "Hoton mein aisi baat" from 1967 film "Jewel Thief".

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Before I came to write about the great world of Bollywood, I was a professional ballet dancer for many years. It was my first love. So when I discovered Bollywood, the dance sequences were one of the things that made me fall in love with the genre. Since I am a dancer, one of my all time favorite shows is the reality dance program, So You Think You Can Dance (Sytycd) on Fox network here in the Us. You can imagine how excited I was when I first saw a Bollywood number on the show in Season 4. I was ecstatic and so it seems was the audience. Since then the Bollywood numbers have thrilled audiences and I hear will be seen on the 9th season, which is airing now on Wednesday nights. A couple of weeks ago I got the amazing opportunity to chat with the choreographer behind those great Bollywood numbers,...

Mumbai, Dec 6: Yesteryears' actress Vyjayanthimala remembers Dev Anand as a stylish and cultured co-star with whom she did hit movie 'Jewel Thief'. She also reveals that in those days she used to crave to work with a tall actor and that Dev Anand 'came along at the right time'.

Bollywood's evergreen star Dev Anand died of a heart attack Sunday in London. He was 88.

'He was a bundle of energy always. It's hard to imagine he is no more. I first met him on the sets of 'Amar Deep'. A really handsome man with impeccable manners. And yes, tall, ha ha. I needed a tall hero. During my time I was supposed to be a tall heroine and I really craved to work with a hero who could be well-matched with me. Dev came along at the right.

First it was Amitabh Bachchan who refused to share screen space with Mallika Sherawat and now adding to the list is Sanjay Dutt. Sanjay was offered a film opposite Mallika which is a remake of his father Sunil Dutt’s film, ‘Amrapali’. Mallika was approached to play the role of Vyjayanthimala but Sanju Baba refused to act with the sexy lady. At first, Sanjay Dutt showed interest in the film but later he opposed citing dates problem. A source reveals, "When the makers first went to him, they hadn't zeroed in on the actress. At the time, Sanju was open to discussing the possibility of being a part of the film. Whe...

They just do not call him a 'Perfectionist' for nothing. Whatever he does, he does it in elan and style! We are indeed referring to the one and only Aamir Khan, who is now all set to do a Dilip Kumar in his wife Kiran Rao's next film Dhobi Ghat. Aamir has convinced the Bimal Roy family to lend him a song from Madhumati, the masterpiece film that starred the legendary Dilip Kumar and the ever-so-gracious Vyjayantimala. News has it that, it did take efforts on Aamir's side to convince Bimal Roy's family to lend him the rights to use the super hit 1958 Lata-Mukesh number 'Dil Tadap Tadap Ke Kaha Raha Hai Aa Bhi Jaa' in Dhobi Ghat. Reports have it that Bimal Roy's family members are okay if Aamir remixes the song. One is waiting now with bated breath to see Aamir doing a Dilip Kumar!

They just do not call him a 'Perfectionist' for nothing. Whatever he does, he does it in elan and style! We are indeed referring to the one and only Aamir Khan, who is now all set to do a Dilip Kumar in his wife Kiran Rao's next film Dhobi Ghat. Aamir has convinced the Bimal Roy family to lend him a song from Madhumati, the masterpiece film that starred the legendary Dilip Kumar and the ever-so-gracious Vyjayantimala. News has it that, it did take efforts on Aamir's side to convince Bimal Roy's family to lend him the rights to use the super hit 1958 Lata-Mukesh number 'Dil Tadap Tadap Ke Kaha Raha Hai Aa Bhi Jaa' in Dhobi Ghat. Reports have it that Bimal Roy's family members are okay if Aamir remixes the song. One is waiting now with bated breath to see Aamir doing a Dilip Kumar!

July 13, 2010: Aamir Khan is one actor in Bollywood, who has always experimented with his films and always tried new and different things. This time, Aamir is willing to use a song from the 1958 movie Madhumati in his wife’s film Dhobi Ghat.

Directed by late Bimal Roy, the film starred veteran Dilip Kumar and Vyjayantimala. Aamir wants to incorporate the hit duet ‘Dil tadap tadap ke keh raha aa bhi jaa’ in Kiran Rao’s directorial debut movie, which stars Prateik Babbar and Monica Dogra along with Aamir Khan. Aamir thinks the song can enhance the scene in Kiran’s film.

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Vimala Raman is said to be elated with her first Bollywood project, Amrapali, a remake of the 1966 classic which starred Sunil Dutt and the gorgeous Vyjayanthimala in the lead role of a prostitute. Vimala will take on Vyjanthimala‘s role in the movie, which will have to work hard to live up to the stunning historical battle scenes, tears and tragedy of the original - but what a wonderful opportunity for Vimala to show her strengths. With Ashutosh Gowariker said to be at the helm, the film has every opportunity to succeed.

Vimala, a former Miss India Australia whose talent is finally becoming recognised - she has a particular look that could kill at twenty paces - also recently signed up for her first English movie Dam 999 with Barry John and Linda Arsenio. The film is based on the nine rasas or human emotions of the Ayurveda. Rajit Kapur stars...