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In this exclusive, directors Muzaffar Ali and Sanjay Tripathi remember working with the incredible and iconic actor Farooq Sheikh. They both reminisce, on Sheik’s birth anniversary, what made him so outstanding in films like Unrao Jaan and more importantly who he was, not on reel but in real life.

Muzaffar Ali, who directed Farooq Sheikh in two of his finest works Gaman and Umrao Jaan, recalls the affable actor with much affection. “Farooq’s grace and effortless ability to embody characters with such authenticity left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. His quiet strength, even in roles where the heroine held the narrative’s pulse, brought a rare balance to storytelling—making every frame richer and more meaningful. It’s true that artists like him elevate cinema to the realm of art, where emotions breathe, and characters live beyond the screen. His absence may be deeply felt, but his spirit continues to inspire,...

Bhaderwah — In the secluded village of Dhadkai, nestled within the rugged terrain of Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhalessa region, silence is more than a momentary pause—it is a way of life. This is the reality that Only if the Baby Cries…, a short documentary directed by Shadab Farooq, captures with unflinching poignancy.

The 2024 Indian documentary short film, which has already won the Best Short Film award at the 28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, has now earned a coveted spot on the longlist for the 2025 Toto Short Film Awards. Chosen from a field of 140 entries, it is one of 27 films to advance in the competition, which celebrates excellence in short filmmaking across genres.

Produced by Rajiv Mehrotra under the Public Service Broadcasting Trust (Psbt), with Aparna Sanyal as the executive producer, the documentary explores the lives of residents in Dhadkai, a remote village in the Doda district often...

Mumbai, Dec 10: Anupam Kher is upbeat about working with director David Dhawan, with whom he last worked with for 2002 film 'Yeh Hai Jalwa'.

Dhawan will direct the veteran actor for the remake of 1981 classic 'Chashme Buddoor'.

'On my way to Goa for the shoot of David Dhawan's tentatively titled 'Chashme Buddoor'. Working with David after a long gap in a Triple Role,' Anupam posted on Twitter.

The original movie featured Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Rakesh Bedi, Ravi Baswani and Saeed Jaffrey, while the new, modern version will reportedly star Ali Zafar in the role essayed by Farooq.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will soon have a plastic double– a Barbie based on her!

Reported in a news daily, talks are on between the former Miss World and Mattel Toys (India) to design a Barbie based on her. However, it might be a long time before we get to see the plastic beauty, for the spokesperson of the company has denied any current plans of an Ash-inspired Barbie.

Celebrity Barbies are a big rage in the West, with Hollywood icons and pop divas hitting the shelf in their plastic avatars. Some Barbies that became a rage have been inspired by Diana Ross, Liz Taylor, Cher and Beyonce among others.

In her 50th year, the most iconic doll in the world is making Indian ties stronger with another move. Over the years, top international designers like Armani, Vera Wang and Versace have dressed Barbie. In a never before opportunity, Barbie will...