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You’ve spent over two decades shaping public narratives. What has been the most defining moment of your career so far?

I’ve always focused on upgrading my skills, and many moments have contributed to my journey. But the most defining moment was when Anuj Saxena entrusted me with his personal PR work — that’s when my career in public relations truly began. Another major milestone was working with producer Rajan Shahi on Sapna Babul Ka… Bidaai, followed by Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Then came iconic shows like Mahadev, Mahabharat, Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!, and Anupamaa. Each project has been a meaningful chapter in my professional evolution. Handling two films Aloo Chaat (Aftab Shivdasani and Aamna Shariff) and Chase (Anuj Saxena and Udita Goswami) and handling Red Chillies TV Shows Ghar Ki Baat Hai (Juhi Babbar’s TV debut) and Simi Garewal’s India’s Most Desirable was a big high professionally.

Zeenat Aman’s Turbulent Marriage To Mazhar Khan(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman is one of the most renowned actresses from the 70s and 80s generation. She was one of the highest-paid actresses of that time. She recently made a comeback in the Netflix show, The Royals. For those unaware, Zeenat was first married to Sanjay Khan in 1978. However, it was a short-lived marriage as they parted ways in 1979. The actress then married actor-producer Mazhar Khan in 1985 in Singapore, much to the disappointment of her mother. She decided to marry Mazhar Khan at the peak of her career against her mother’s advice. Eventually, Aman regretted her decision, calling it a mistake within the first year of her marriage, yet she struggled through it for years. Read on to know more.

Zeenat Aman Desired To Become A Mother

In an interview with Simi Garewal on her chat show Rendezvous with Simi,...

Jackie Shroff Revisits Tragic Day He Lost His Brother At 17 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jackie Shroff is one of the most loved actors in Bollywood. He is known for his unique personality and has a powerful screen presence. Jackie started his acting career by modelling in a few commercials and has been in showbiz for over four decades. Let’s revisit the time when he recalled losing his elder brother at a very young age. Read on to know more.

Jackie Shroff On Losing Brother At A Young Age

In an interview with Simi Garewal on her chat show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, Jackie Shroff opened up on his brother’s death by drowning in the sea and called it horrible. He shared, “He drowned. He tried to save somebody without knowing how to swim, and he just dragged him. Some people came and took him out, but it was too late.

Rekha’s Bold Take On Marriage & Independence (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Rekha is one of the most admired actresses in Bollywood. Known for her beauty, charm, and talent, her personal life has always been a topic of discussion. However, her name was linked to veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan. She once explained the reason for not remarrying. Read on to know more.

For those unaware, Rekha was married to Mukesh Agarwal, a businessman, in March 1990. However, Mukesh soon passed away after their marriage, and since then, Rekha remained single. In an interview with Rediff, Rekha opened up on remaining single despite being a devoted wife. The Khoobsurat star shared, “I don’t feel the longing anymore. Even if I were to find a perfect man to raise children with, it wouldn’t be fair to my values. I’m not someone who can dedicate myself solely to one person. If I had a child,...

Subhash K Jha turns the focus to the chartbusting songs in Prakash Mehra’s myriad of excellent films.

1. ‘Bekhudi mein sanam utth gaye jo Kadam’ (Haseena Maan Jayegi): Prakash Mehra’s first directorial starred not Amitabh Bachchan but Shashi Kapoor. And it was a superhit. The songs by Kalyanji-Anandji played a large hand in its success. This dulcet Lata-Rafi duet has lingered in music lovers’ minds and hearts forever and a day. Says Anandji, “Prakash Mehra and us, my brother Kalyanji and I, worked closely together. Even before we did the music for his first directorial venture Haseena Maan Jayegi, we worked with him when he was an assistant to filmmaker Mohan Segal. Tab se hum saath mein rahe. Ek tuning ban gayi thi… We had a good rapport. Prakash Mehra also wrote some songs for us in Purnima. And when he turned producer with Zanjeer, we did the music.

Subhash K Jha turns the focus once again on the Farah Khan directed Main Hoon Na, which released in 2004 and is now considered a cult classic. As a bonus, there is a throwback interview with the star Shah Rukh Khan that is not to be missed!

Hefty hints and wacky whispers harking back to the ‘golden’ era of masala cinema, carpet this perky piece of pop-art, buoyed and held aloft by the defiance of every law of gravity.

And how can you stay grave when Shah Rukh Khan as Ram Prasad Sharma (giggle!), in his most politically correct role ever( ahem!), goes back to college to protect his army- boss Kabir Bedi’s rebellious daughter Amrita Rao from harm? How can you stay serious as (chuckle!) Ram, disguised as an over-age student in scenic St Paul’s in Darjeeling(Munnabhai, move over), is heckled by the long-haired dude-with-an-altitudinal-attitude Laxman (Zayed Khan...

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...

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...

Neetu Singh talks about her son Ranbir’s breakup with Deepika Padukone ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The news of Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone parting ways left their fans heartbroken. Also, several reports claimed that the reason for their break up was Katrina Kaif. It was said that his affair with Katrina started during the shoot of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani in 2009. In an interview with Simi Garewal’s chat show, India’s Most Desirable, Ranbir Kapoor opened up on his breakup with Deepika Padukone. He said, “It’s not a happy emotion. You do feel a sense of vacuum inside. You spend so much quality time with someone, and suddenly that person is not there. But thankfully, I still speak to them, and they are still my friends.”

In the same interview, Neetu Singh talked about Ranbir’s breakup with Deepika in a pre-recorded message. The actress shared, “I...

When Raj Kapoor Narrated The Story Of Mera Naam Joker While The Heroines Were Seated On His Lap (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Legendary actor-director-producer Raj Kapoor is known for his glorious contribution to Indian cinema. However, some of the aspects of his personal life often appear to be scandalous to people. Did you know that actor Ranjeet who was known for his villainous roles in Hindi movies had once recalled a rather bizarre incident about the script reading session of the 1970 film, Mera Naam Joker?

For the unversed, Mera Naam Joker starred Raj Kapoor in the lead role and was also directed by him. According to a report in Bollywood Shaadi, in an interview with Ani, Ranjeet recalled how Kapoor would narrate the story of Mera Naam Joker to the heroines of the film while they were seated on his lap. The actor said, “Mera Naam Joker picture thi na… uski...

in Memoriam: Subhash K Jha reflects on the life and illustrious career of Manoj Kumar and mourns the man who passed away today at the age of 87.

Farewell, Bharat!

Once, Farah Khan, who lampooned Manoj Kumar in Om Shanti Om, thought she insulted me by calling me ‘The Manoj Kumar Of Journalism’.

It was actually the greatest compliment of my life. To be compared with the artiste who directed some of the greatest Hindi films like Upkar, Shor and Roti Kapada Aaur Makaan and whose collaboration with Laxmikant-Pyarelal yielded a harvest of melodies including ‘Ek pyar ka naghma hai’, ‘Zindagi Main na bhoolunga”, and ‘Hai hai yeh majboori…’ was incredible.

What can be said about Manoj Kumar to illustrate his pervasive impact on mainstream Hindi cinema?

My first encounter with Manoj Kumar could have been disastrous. Years ago, the outspoken Jaya Bachchan had done an interview with me in...

Did Akshay Kumar & Twinkle Khanna Reportedly Tied The Knot In Presence Of Their Family? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood fans know Akshay Kumar was almost married to his Mohra co-star Raveena Tandon. They were happily engaged, and the actress stopped signing movies as she was ready to embrace her married life as a housewife. But was there a wedding ceremony on April 19, 1995, including the presence of both families? Scroll below for a fact check.

Many wouldn’t know, but Akshay had reportedly asked Raveena to choose between him and her career. So, after their engagement, the actress decided to quit Bollywood as she was deep in love and ready to settle down with the love of her life. But his alleged infidelity became the reason behind their breakup. The Kgf Chapter 2 star even claimed she caught Kumar with Rekha and Sushmita Sen.

In 2014, on her show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, Simi confronted Raveena Tandon,...

When Kareena Kapoor Opened Up About The Struggles Of Karisma Kapoor ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Kapoor clan is among the most influential and legendary families in the Indian film industry, particularly Bollywood. Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor have become successful actresses in the film industry. Kareena is one of the highest-paid female actors, and she once spoke about the struggles her big sis Lolo went through because her family did not support her decision to join the film industry. Keep scrolling for more.

Kareena and Karisma are very close to each other, like any other siblings. Karisma made her debut in 1991 with Prem Qaidi, while Kareena made her debut almost a decade later in 2000 with Refugee. Karisma faced resistance from her family when she decided to act, as Kapoor women were traditionally not allowed to work in films. Karisma’s coming into the movies made things easier for Kareena and for others as well.

BookMyShow’s Red Lorry Film Festival crowned Venice winner “Paul and Paulette Take a Bath” and Cannes-winning “Souleymane’s Story” as winners of its competition segment over the weekend, as the sophomore edition of the Indian international film festival wrapped after three days of packed screenings across Mumbai.

“I’m Nevanka” claimed the Critics’ Pick award at the festival, which expanded to Hyderabad this year with its “Parallel Verse” program.

BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment ticketing platform, launched the festival last year as part of its expansion beyond online movie ticketing into curated live experiences.

The competition winners were selected by a jury including filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Atul Sabharwal, PVR executive Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, critic Kaveree Bamzai and actor Prachee Shah Paandya, alongside honorary juror Ashish Hemrajani, co-founder of BookMyShow.

“What a joy to receive this award,” said Jethro Massey, director of “Paul and Paulette Take a Bath,...

Neetu Kapoor’s Throwback Video Goes Viral (Photo Credit – Instagram)

That Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are one of the most loved couples in Bollywood is known to all. But did you know there was a time when Ranbir’s mother Neetu Kapoor, had spoken about her ideal daughter-in-law? Speaking about the kind of woman she wants for her son, the veteran actress said that the girl should be like a needle and not a scissor. The throwback video has been going viral now but netizens are rather unimpressed with Neetu. She is being brutally trolled upon the resurfacing of the video.

What Did Neetu Kapoor Say?

In the video, Neetu Kapoor could be seen sending a video message to her son Ranbir Kapoor at Simi Garewal’s show, Simi Selects India’s Most Desirable. She could be seen telling Ranbir how an ideal girl for her should be like...

Does Hrithik Roshan appreciate Salman Khan for helping him with Bollywood debut? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The “Greek God” of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan, is one of the supremely talented actors in the industry. Apart from his talent, Hrithik is also known for his dancing skills. However, In an interview with Simmi Garewal, Hrithik Roshan shared how nervous he was about his Bollywood debut, his physical appearance, and how Salman Khan played an important role to transform him. “Things got decided that I was going to be in dad’s next film. I, there was no time, and I was skinny as hell. I was half of this so you can imagine,” he shared.

With little time to prepare, Hrithik shared that she approached Salman Khan for help, whom he believed to be the best in the business. He said, “I called him up just out of the blue. I had to remind him who I was.

When Kamal Haasan’s Ex-Wife Vani Ganapathy Lashed Out At Him ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kamal Haasan has made a glorious contribution to Indian cinema, but his personal life has, time and again, made headlines in the public glare. The superstar was first married to dancer Vani Ganapathy in 1978. However, the couple had a rather ugly separation in 1988 after Haasan started a relationship with actress Sarika. However, in 2015, in a throwback interview, the actor alleged that his divorce from Vani had left him bankrupt. This did not go well with the latter, and she lashed out at her ex-husband.

Vani Ganapathy Lashed Out At Former Husband Kamal Haasan

In a throwback interview with Deccan Chronicle, Vani Ganapathy took a dig at Kamal Haasan and said, “For 28 years, we have been divorced. I have always refrained from mudslinging because it’s a very private affair… but we have both moved on now.

When Kareena Kapoor Khan Ruined Her First Romantic Scene With Abhishek Bachchan ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

It is not a hidden fact that Kareena Kapoor Khan and Abhishek Bachchan made their Bollywood debut with the 2000 film Refugee, in which they played onscreen lovers. However, did you know that Kareena had almost ‘ruined’ her romantic scene with Abhishek in the movie? The latter also called out the actress for the same when she appeared on the chat show Rendezvous With Simi Garewal. Kareena had revealed to Simi that her first scene in the movie was a romantic one with Simi wherein her character asks him to stay back.

However, Simi Garewal shows a video clip of Abhishek Bachchan hilariously calling out Kareena Kapoor Khan and accusing her of ruining their first romantic scene in Refugee. The video clip had Bachchan saying, “I will never forgive you for ruining me in that scene...

When Raveena Tandon Punched Men For Trying To Misbehave With Her(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Raveena Tandon was a top name in the 90s who made some remarkable movies alongside Govinda and Akshay Kumar. The actress opened up on various issues on several occasions, including acknowledging the existence of camps in the industry. She also spoke about fighting her own battles despite being the daughter of director Ravi Tandon. Raveena once recalled punching men for reportedly trying to misbehave with her. Scroll below for the deets.

Raveena did not limit herself to a particular genre. She appeared in action films like Mohra, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi and Ziddi. They were all successful at the box office. Besides that, she has also given some fantastic comedy flicks opposite Govinda, including Dulhe Raja, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Anari No 1, and more. She also won hearts with her performance in the supporting role in...

When Zakir Hussain Had Run Away From Home At 6 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Legendary tabla player Zakir Hussain passed away yesterday (December 15) after battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 73. He was admitted to a San Francisco hospital in the US and breathed his last after his condition worsened. His demise has left an enormous void for the entire music fraternity and fans. Hussain started playing the tabla at age 3 and performed his first stage show when he was 11. However, did you know the late musician had left home when he was 6?

Why Did Zakir Hussain Run Away From Home?

Zakir Hussain recalled in his throwback interview on the Rendezvous With Simi Garewal show how he had decided to run away from home when he was 6. The tabla player said how his mother was initially against him pursuing music so he had decided to leave home with a woman named Pujaran.

Why Was Aishwarya Rai Dropped From Some Key Blockbusters With Shah Rukh Khan? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai have collaborated on three blockbuster films: Mohabbatein, Devdas, and Josh. The fans highly appreciated their on-screen pairing, especially in Mohabbatein and Devdas.

However, a professional roadblock between them later in their professional lives led to Shah Rukh Khan allegedly dropping Aishwarya from some films where he was the lead actor. In an interview with Simi Garewal on her show Rendezvous, Aishwarya claimed that Shah Rukh Khan dropped her from at least five films, including Veer Zaara and Chalte Chalte.

It was reported that Rani Mukerji‘s role in Veer Zaara was for Aishwarya, but the latter was allegedly removed from the film at Srk’s insistence. When asked if the reports of Srk dropping her from the movies were true, Aishwarya simply replied that she didn’t have any answer,...

Madhuri Dixit Once Chased Aamir Khan With A Hockey Stick( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Madhuri Dixit and Aamir Khan are both accomplished actors in the Indian film industry. They worked together in the 1990 hit Dil. Aamir is known for being a perfectionist, and Madhuri for her grace. However, the actress was once in her least graceful self when she chased her Dil co-star with a hockey stick. She was infuriated with Aamir, and the incident took place while filming their 1990 blockbuster. Scroll below for the deets.

For the unversed, it was the directorial debut of Indra Kumar, written by Naushir Khatau and Kamlesh Pandey. Kumar is best known for movies like Ishq, Dhamaal, Masti, Pyare Mohan, and most recetly Thank God besides Dil. It was reportedly the highest-grossing film of the year. Madhuri won her first Best Actress award at the 36th Filmfare Awards for this Indra Kumar directorial. The movie...

Here’s Shraddha Kapoor’s idea of a marriage ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor is one of the most down-to-earth actresses in the industry. She once opened up about her idea of marriage. The actress is currently cherishing the success of Stree 2. Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao starrer Stree 2 is a massive blockbuster movie and has created a buzz by entering the 500 crore club. The film also stars Aparshakti Khurrana and Pankaj Tripathi in the lead role.

During the promotion of Street Dancer 2 in 2020, Shraddha Kapoor candidly shared her idea of marriage. The actress said, “Whenever I get married, whoever I get married to, I have to be completely cracked with that person. It’s essential to me.” She also made an amusing sound while enacting gibberish. Co-star Varun Dhavan told her that she would find it in the future.

However, recently, Shraddha Kapoor unfollowed rumored beau Rahul Mody,...

When Tabu blamed Ajay Devgn for her to be single! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The very gorgeous and enigmatic Tabu celebrates her 53rd birthday today (November 4). The actress is associated with impeccable versatility and some power-packed performances when it comes to her glorious filmography as an artist. She is also all set to spread her magic internationally as the actress will be playing a recurring role in the Dune franchise prequel series called Dune: Prophecy. However, when it comes to her personal life, she is still happily single.

However, there was a time when he blamed actor Ajay Devgn for her being still single. Yes, you heard that right! In a throwback interview, the Haider actress had recalled how Ajay along with her cousin, would beat up all the guys who tried talking to her. According to a news report in Bollywood Shaadis, Tabu in an earlier interaction with a portal said,...

Simi Garewal Slammed Online For Seemingly Defending Abhishek Bachchan, While Rumors Of Him Cheating On Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Go Viral ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have been trending in the media for their divorce rumors. Abhishek has also been linked to actress Nimrat Kaur, accused of having an affair with her and cheating on Aishwarya. Things are already controversial, and now Simi Garewal is facing the wrath of social media for seemingly defending Abhishek amid the cheating rumors. She even had to delete her social media posts. Scroll below for the deets.

The rumor of Abhishek and Aishwarya’s divorce has been circulating for quite some time now. They even arrived separately at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Abhishek came with his family, while Aishwarya arrived with her daughter Aaradhya. Meanwhile, Abhishek is being linked to Nimrat. The duo shared the screen in Dasvi.

Popular tarot card reader, actress Munisha Khatwani made a grand entry in the popular reality show Bigg Boss Ott season 3. The host Anil Kapoor gave a nice introduction to Munisha’s entry in the show and requested her to read Sai Ketan Rao’s cards who is also a contestant in the show and was present at the stage during Munisha’s entry.

After her prediction, Sai Ketan was pleasantly surprised as he found it to be quite correct. During the interaction with Anil Kapoor, viewers also got to know that in the past Munisha has also read cards for Anil Kapoor’s daughter Sonam Kapoor. When asked if she has read her own cards or not before entering the show, Munisha shares that she has never done that in her life. Munisha also expressed that she is a big fan of Anil Kapoor and before going to her zen mode,...

A unique combination of circumstances led to him landing in Bombay soon after the Partition and being tasked with directing a film, though his cinematic experience was limited to being a film journalist. He even managed to rope in a top actor – and on the very first day, questioned his rendition of a crucial scene.

Recalling the episode decades later, veteran Hindi film director and producer B.R. Chopra revealed that Ashok Kumar, who had somehow agreed to act in the film despite his misgivings at its totally green director, was taken aback.

“He then suggested that he would do the shot again in the way I suggested, and prints of both this and the way he had done, should be made, and he would check them the next day to see which was better,” he told Bollywood personality and chronicler Shashi Ranjan in an interview.

As a nervous Chopra arrived...

Mumtaz Brutally Slams Zeenat Aman Over Her Live-In Advice! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Zeenat Aman has been receiving a lot of love for her unfiltered Instagram posts. The veteran star recently reacted to a fan who asked for relationship advice and recommended living together before getting married. Her remark hasn’t gone well with Mumtaz, who has brutally slammed her and even targeted her married life with Mazhar Khan. Scroll below for all the details on the controversy.

Fans would know Zeenat was first married to Sanjay Khan in 1978, but the marriage was annulled in less than a year. She gave another chance to love and tied the knot with actor Mazhar Khan in 1985. One year after his unfortunate death, Aman confessed that she wasn’t happy in their relationship during her appearance on Rendezvous with Simi Garewal.

Zeenat Aman’s Instagram post on live-in relationships

A recent post featured the...

When Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Expected Rani Mukerji To Reach Out To Her After Taking Over Her Role In Chalte Chalte Opposite Shah Rukh Khan. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

The entertainment business is a competitive space where one person’s loss is another’s gain. It sometimes creates a rough patch between people’s relationships. For example, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was hurt when Rani Mukerji replaced her in Shah Rukh Khan’s Chalte Chalte. Srk and Aishwarya opened up about it during their interviews. Things might have turned normal now, but the former Miss World expected her friend Rani to inform her about the switch personally; scroll below to know more.

The movie was released in 2003 with Shah Rukh and Rani as the lead. It was produced by Srk and Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. The romance drama was directed by Aziz Mirza, who also directed Srk in Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani...

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Had An Ugly BreakUp With Salman Khan, Followed By Vivek Oberoi. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has always been a woman of dignity and substance. She has never crossed her line in front of the camera; neither has she ever behaved unreasonably. In fact, she has always maintained a one-arm distance from speaking or ill-commenting about anything.

She came forward only a few times in her life when she opened the Pandora box. For the first time, when she decided to give a tell-all interview against Salman Khan, where she literally announced her break up officially.

She tried to ignore talking about him on Koffee with Karan but did talk about her misunderstanding with Sanjay Leela Bhansali when they both graced the couch. She even talked about how she was replaced in films in an interview with Simi Garewal. However, it doesn’t mean whatever happened did not bother her.

Amitabh Bachchan Once Spoke About Bipasha Basu & John Abraham With A Straight Face Leaving Everyone In Disbelief. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

Amitabh Bachchan is a living legend synonymous with Bollywood. Over the decades, he has done innumerable movies with his angry young man persona on screen and that baritone voice. The senior actor also has a whimsical side, which comes out in his interviews or other shows besides the comedy movies. One of his BTS clips from veteran actress Simi Garewal’s chat show has caught our attention, and today, we have brought that gem to make your day.

There is hardly any celeb who has not worked with Bachchan Sr in their career. People respect him and want to work with him at least once in their life. John Abraham and Bipasha Basu got to work with him in 2004’s Aetbaar. They were reportedly in a relationship back then.

Mukesh Ambani & Nita Ambani Are Much-In-Love Couple With A Filmy Love Story. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mukesh Ambani & Nita Ambani are currently the talk of the town for hosting the grandest wedding celebration India might have ever seen. Now, weddings in India are itself a gala affair, but Ambanis have put the word extravagant to shame with Anant Ambani & Radhika Merchant’s Pre-Wedding festivities in Jamnagar.

From the entire film industry that shifted its base from Mumbai to Jamnagar for the last three days to global celebrities like Rihanna, Akon, Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Rocky A$AP, DJ Bravo, this wedding witnessed every name that says money!

Talking about the cute couple Radhika & Anant, they seemed to enjoy every bit of the fairytale wedding their parents had arranged for them. By now, the world knows their love story, but we are here to talk about another love story that...

When Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Gracefully Dismissed A Topic Related To Her Breakup With Salman Khan. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are the biggest names in the Hindi film industry. They may not see eye to eye now, but they were once deeply in love with each other. There have been several claims about abuse by the actor on Aishwarya, and they were once the most talked about couple in Tinsel Town. Despite all the rumors and gossip, the former Miss World spoke less about her alleged ex, Salman. She once spoke about the same in an interview, so scroll below to learn more.

For the unversed, Ash and Salman reportedly dated in the late 90s. They were said to be together for a few years before parting ways. There were several reports which claimed the Tiger 3 star physically abused the actress. But all that is now...

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...

NewsPamela Chopra who sang in Hindi and Punjabi is remembered for several popular numbers like the vivacious 'Main sasural nahin jaoongi' (Chandni) and the folk song 'Banno ki aayegi baraat' (Aaina).IANSProducer and playback singer Pamela Chopra - wife of filmmaker late Yash Chopra - passed away in Mumbai, her family announced here on Thursday. She was 74. "With heavy hearts, the Chopra family would like to inform you that Pamela Chopra, 74, passed away this morning,” said the family statement. Her cremation took place at 11 am on April 20 in Mumbai, it said. The family also requested "for privacy in this moment of deep sadness and reflection" and expressed gratitude to all for their prayers. Pamela nee Singh, was ailing for a couple of weeks and was admitted to a private hospital for treatment where she breathed her last this morning, a Bollywood source said. She is survived by her two sons - Aditya Chopra,...

“With heavy hearts, the Chopra family would like to inform that Pamela Chopra, 74, passed away this morning. Her cremation took place at 11 a.m. today in Mumbai,” said the family statement.

The family also requested “for privacy in this moment of deep sadness and reflection” and expressed gratitude to all for their prayers.

Pamela nee Singh, was ailing for a couple of weeks and was admitted to a private hospital for treatment where she breathed her last this morning, a Bollywood source said.

She is survived by her two sons – Aditya Chopra, film-maker who is married to actress Rani Mukherjee, and actor-producer Uday Chopra.

Pamela, a cousin of the renowned actress and now TV hostess Simi Garewal, was married in 1970 to Yash Chopra, the younger brother of the legendary film-maker B.R.Chopra, a Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee.

Yash Chopra, also a Dadasaheb Phalke Award laureate, passed away in Mumbai in...

Pamela Chopra, widow of the Czar of romantic films, Yash Chopra, passed away in Mumbai today. She was 85.

She was ailing for a couple of weeks and was admitted to a private hospital for treatment where she breathed her last this morning, an industry source said.

Pamela is survived by her two sons – Aditya Chopra, film-maker who is married to actress Rani Mukherjee, and actor-producer Uday Chopra.

Pamela Singh – a cousin of the renowned actress Simi Garewal, was married in 1970 to Yash Chopra, the younger brother of the legendary film-maker B. R. Chopra.

Yash Chopra, a multiple National Award winner and a Dadasaheb Phalke Award laureate passed away in Mumbai in October 2012, aged 80, due to Dengue.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan shared that he would like to work with Priyanka Choudhary and Sajid Khan in a future project. During Salman’s rendezvous with Simi Garewal in the show, the ‘Dabangg’ star said that he would share his favourites from all time in Bigg Boss.

He then spoke about the best housemates from this season and shared that he could work with Priyanka and Sajid in the future.

Previously, Salman complimented Priyanka and called her “heroine material”.

Sajid’s sister and filmmaker, who had entered the house in the family week had tagged Priyanka as the Deepika Padukone of season 16.

Veteran actor and celebrity chat show host Simi Garewal, who is popularly known for her show ‘Rendezvous with Simi Garewal’, will be seen talking to the housemates on ‘Bigg Boss 16’.

Simi took to Instagram and shared a video of her meeting contestants inside the Bigg Boss house. Simi looked ravishing as she was seen wearing her signature all-white look as she chatted with Shalin Bhanot, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and others.

In the video, contestants are seen entering a room decorated with mostly whites, inspired from Simi’s iconic show.

A voiceover in Hindi is heard saying: “For the first time in 16 years, there will be rendezvous with Simi Garewal…”

The clip, then moves to Simi, who asks Priyanka to choose between two options love and fame.

Simi says “Aapke samne do plate hain, ek mein hai stardom, doosri plate main hain unconditional love. You have two plates in front of you…...

Veteran Bollywood actress Tabassum, who hosted the iconic television (talk show) series, “Phool Khile Hain, Gulshan Gulshan” on Doordarshan for two decades, passed away following a massive cardiac arrest, her son Hoshang said here on Saturday. She was 78.

Rushed to a private hospital after she suffered chest pain, Tabassum breathed her last around 8.40 p.m. on Friday, he said. She is survived by her son, and other relatives including her brother-in-law and actor Arun Govil (Ram of Ramayan).

“Her funeral rites were also completed late last night itself,” Hoshang informed. He described her as being totally healthy and her sudden departure has left the family in a state of shock.

Tabassum was married to Vijay Govil, the elder brother of the films and television actor Arun Govil – who portrayed the character of Lord Rama in the epic serial “Ramayana” (1987) and previously as King Vikramaditya in another cult serial, “Vikram Aur...

ControversySimi Garewal said that she, too, faced a powerful person who ‘viciously tried to destroy her career’, but she stayed silent.Tnm StaffActor and popular talk show host Simi Garewal on Sunday took to Twitter to applaud actor Kangana Ranaut after the latter’s interview with anchor Arnab Goswami, where she spoke up about the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. Simi stated that she applauds Kangana for being braver and bolder, and that a powerful person also ‘viciously tried to destroy’ Simi’s career but she had stayed silent. “I applaud Kangana Ranaut, who is braver and bolder than I am. Only I know how a 'powerful' person has viciously tried to destroy my career. I stayed silent. Because I am not so brave,” Simi tweeted after Kangana’s interview was aired on Saturday. I applaud #KanganaRanaut who is braver & bolder than I am. Only I know how a 'powerful'...

While it is known that everyone has a time, nothing prepares us for losing those who are family and those who we have come to admire. While he may have been a bigger name even before I was born the name of Rishi Kapoor was an inheritance from my parents, who they themselves grew up in cinema halls watching his films and passing those memories onto me by showing me those films in whatever the technology of the time. For me, Rishi Kapoor was not the first dancing star, but he was the first to make it important for the hero to be able to dance.

Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar and his own father Raj Kapoor were kings of their time, acting in great films that all seemed to have at least one great song. Many of these won awards for their music, for their lyrics, but rarely won for...

The first time I spoke to the great Rishi Kapoor, he was running around trying to promote his directorial debut Aa Ab Laut Chalen. A mutual friend, Simi Garewal, introduced us and I spoke to him over the landline (there were no cellphones back then) at a recording studio.

He was polite and warm and I immediately liked him. But our very next telephonic interview where he spoke at length on many topics and said some harsh but true things about his pal Jeetendra’s daughter Ekta Kapoor, was a misfire.

The next morning he was on the phone berating me, “Arrey yaar yeh tumne kya likh diya.”

I couldn’t get it then. But I came to terms with it eventually. He would say things in the heat of the moment and then regret it and blame it on the writer(me). One night after a commercial actor won...

EntertainmentTwo films and a web series will soon release on the late Tamil Nadu Cm's life - but here's who we'd cast if we were making our movie!Tnm StaffThere are two films and a web series which will soon release on the life of late Tamil Nadu Cm J Jayalalithaa. Nithya Menen, Ramya Krishnan and Kangana Ranaut are playing the political leader in their respective projects, and social media is rife with discussions on who looks most suited to doing the role. While Nithya Menen and Ramya Krishnan have both found some acceptance, Kangana's look as the older Jayalalithaa has come under much flak. But what about the rest of the cast? The challenge of making a biopic is that the audience should be able to connect the cast with real life personalities. Here are our picks for who should play who in a biopic on Jayalalithaa. Jayalalithaa: We...

Web series'Queen' will stream on Mx Player on December 14, and its first season will have 11 episodes. Tnm StaffRamya Krishnan via FacebookThe trailer of Queen starring Ramya Krishnan was released on Thursday. The promo of the web series, which is based on the life of the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, was released on December 5, coinciding with her death anniversary. The trailer shows glimpses of how the series will chronicle the life of Jayalalithaa, right from when she was a girl to her becoming a superstar and a legacy politician. Interestingly, it does not refer to Ramya’s character as Jayalalithaa. The trailer begins with a TV show host describing 'Shakthi Seshadri' thus: "My guest tonight is from the southern state of Tamil Nadu. But she is a very big Indian celebrity. Very few people know what goes on in her head and her heart. I am extremely pleased...

Tarzan Goes to India/Tarzan’s Three Challenges

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Warner Archives

1962, 1963 / 2:35:1 / 88 Min., 92 Min. / Street Date – January 29, 2019

Starring Jock Mahoney, Simi Garewal, Woody Strode

Cinematography by Paul Beeson, Edward Scaife

Directed by John Guillermin, Robert Day

Jane Goodall fell for Tarzan at an early age – ‘he married the wrong Jane’ she said, half joking. A confirmed tree-hugger, the King of the Apes would seem to be a perfect match for the nature loving primatologist – even though the greater part of Tarzan’s big screen career played out in backlot jungles rather than the real thing.

Producer Sy Weintraub rectified that situation with Tarzan Goes to India and Tarzan’s Three Challenges – both sleekly made widescreen entertainments that put the jungle lord in his proper element. Made on location in India and Thailand, the films are a non-stop parade of cliffhanging serial thrills that revel in the raw beauty...

Celebrity tarot card reader-actor Munisha Khatwani has always been bang on about her predictions. We saw that with Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh and more recently, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.

Priyanka was recently The Ellen De Genres Show where a video was played of the time when she appeared on Simi Garewal's India's Most Desirable. The clip showed Munisha predicting Priyanka's future.

?I am feeling really good to be seen in the show. It was totally unexpected and it came as a surprise to me. I am just feeling very surreal and happy about the whole thing,? she says.

Munisha predicted that Priyanka will find her prince charming abroad almost eight years back. ?I predicted in 2011 about Priyanka's marriage and that she will get married to a guy who is probably from a foreign country. I also predicted that he will adore the floor she walks on and...

Rani Mukerji won hearts everywhere with her outstanding performance in Yash Raj Films’ superhit film Hichki. As Naina Mathur, a passionate teacher who deals with Tourette Syndrome, Rani delivered a powerful performance, also communicating a key message about equal treatment for people with physical challenges in India. Her character inspires positive change in school students from economically backward origins, a story that resonated globally for Hichki to become a massive hit and now Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has awarded Rani with the Best Actress Award for the year.

Hugely popular with sizeable Indian diaspora living in Melbourne, Rani expressed her gratitude saying, “Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has always welcomed the best of Indian cinema and celebrated our form of storytelling. I feel very proud and thankful that Hichki has been accepted and loved by audiences here. It’s a story with universal resonance, and it’s spirit of...

CinemaWhile Fahadh has been nominated for ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’, Keerthy has been nominated for her performance in ‘Mahanati’.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm) is scheduled to take place from August 10 - 22. On the jury are Simi Garewal, Nikkhil Advani, Sue Maslin, Jill Bilcock, Andrew Anastasios and Geoffrey Wright who will be selecting winners under these categories – Best Film, Best Indie Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Role and Best Director. A majority of the films competing for the awards are from Bollywood, such as Padman, Hichki, Padmaavat, Sanju, Secret Superstar and Raazi. Two Tollywood films, Mahanati and Rangasthalam, are also in the competition for the Best Film award. The nominees for the Best Actor award are Ranbir Kapoor (Sanju), Varun Dhawan (October), Fahadh Faasil (Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum), Ranveer Singh (Padmaavat), Akshay Kumar (Padman), Manoj Bajpayee (In the Shadows), Soumitra Chatterjee (Mayurakshi) and Shahid Kapoor (Padmaavat). The heroines vying for the Best Actress award are Keerthy Suresh (Mahanati), Rani Mukerji (Hichki), Vidya Balan (Tumhari Sulu), Deepika Padukone (Padmaavat), Alia Bhatt (Raazi), Bhanita Das (Village Rockstars), Tillotama Shome (Sir) and Zaira Wasim (Secret Superstar). In the Best Director category, the nominations are Rajkumar Hirani (Sanju), Shoojit Sircar (October), R Balki (Padman), Siddharth P Malhotra (Hichki), Advait Chandan (Secret Superstar), Dipesh Jain (In the Shadows), Ere Gowda (Balekempa), Suresh Triveni (Tumhari Sulu), Sanjay Leela Bhansali (Padmaavat), Rima Das (Village Rockstars), Meghna Gulzar (Raazi), Tabrez Noorani (Love Sonia) and Rohena Gera (Sir). Samantha Akkineni has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for her performance in Mahanati. A galaxy of stars, including Freida Pinto, Rani Mukerji, Vicky Kaushal, Ram Charan, Richa Chadha, Rajkumar Hirani, Ali Fazal, Simi Garewal and Malaika Arora, will attend this year’s Iffm. Legendary actors Shashi Kapoor and Sridevi, who passed away recently, will be honoured with special screenings of their iconic films Siddhartha and Chandni, respectively. Also read: Marathon hearing on Section 377 concludes, Sc reserves verdict (Content provided by Digital Native)...