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Dharmendra, affectionately known as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, has enjoyed a prolific career spanning several decades. He rose to prominence in the mid-1960s with a string of successful films that established him as one of the leading stars of the era. His memorable performances in movies like Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Phool Aur Patthar, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Ankhen, Shikar, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Jeevan Mrityu, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Dost, Sholay, Hukumat, Aag Hi Aag, and The Burning Train cemented his status as a versatile and beloved actor.

As his career progressed into the late 1990s, Dharmendra transitioned into character roles, continuing to impress audiences with his performances in films like Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Life in a… Metro, Apne, Johnny Gaddaar, and Yamla Pagla Deewana. These roles showcased his ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of...

‘Aao ji Bauji, Dil se Dil Milao Ji, Agaya Hain Dekho Bodyguard, Bodyguard…’ we have all heard and enjoyed the title song of Bodyguard, but if we were to say the name Arya Acharya, would you know, that he is the voice behind the word ‘Bodyguard’ that featured in the song? Arya is a well-known Bollywood rapper who has worked extensively alongside top musicians in the industry.

In this exclusive interview, BollySpice brings you the chance to get to know the rapper beyond his rap (!) and learn about his thoughts of the Bollywood music industry, how he became a rapper, including his inspirations and aspirations.

Congratulations on the success of your latest songs Punjabi Mast (Action Jackson) & Birju (Hey Bro). How has your journey in the Bollywood music industry been so far?

Thank you so much Jem! Of my 15 years in the Indian Film and Music industry, I have sung...

By Sheetal Tiwari and Stacey Yount

Though the ladies of Hindi film music-dom impressed this year, it most definitely was a year for the men! With a mix of strong, powerful vocals, energetic beats that made you want to move and the heartfelt renditions that made you cry and fall in love without even seeing the movie, let’s hear it for the boys! Check out the 10 we thought particularly hit all the right notes!

10. Shekhar Ravjiani

Part of the killer and hit music director duo Vishal-Shekhar that have given us many a favorite song, Shekhar Ravjiani also is a fabulous singer. We heard him along with Chinmayi Sripada on the classic and oh so good love song ‘Zehnaseeb’ from Hasee Toh Phasee. Then there was one of our absolute favorite songs of the year ‘Meherbaan’ (unplugged) from Bang Bang. It really does not get much better than Shekhar and...

For the music of the films of 2014, the composers brought in classic voices, new vocal sounds and vibes and even an actress or two to bring their songs to life. Usually we limit our list to the 5 Best Female Singers but this year we had to expand to 10 in order to highlight their fabulous performances.

10. Shraddha Kapoor

For the first time an actress makes it to our Best Female Singers countdown. Shraddha not only shined in two completely different roles in Ek Villain and Haider, the young actress also showed off her lovely voice with two completely different tunes. With ‘Galliyan’ from Ek Villain, she impressed with her melodious tones. In ‘Do Jahaan’ from Haider she sang a Kashmiri folk song, about which director and composer Vishal Bhardwaj said, “After listening to the song they (Kashmiris) would want to keep you with themselves.” Perhaps one day in the future she...

The coming Friday will witness the release of Alt Entertainment's Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum and the Manish Manikpuri directed Aalaap. While the front runner is going to be the adult comedy, Kskhh, but the discerning audience will definitely appreciate the Manish Manikpuri directed Aalaap. All the three releases of last week, the Suneil Shetty, Rajpal Yadav and Udita Goswami starrer Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai, the internationally acclaimed Gattu and Orange Canvas' Challo Dri...

As expected, all the three new releases of the week, Gattu, Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai and Challo Driver have opened with dull to dismal collections. The audience has instead preferred the Hollywood venture, The Dark Knight Rises, the original (English) version of which has opened to a bumper response in Metros and 'A' centers. Meanwhile after a good opening weekend of 35 crore, last Friday's Homi Adajania directed Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty starrer...

The coming Friday will witness the release of the Suneil Shetty, Rajpal Yadav and Udita Goswami starrer Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai, the internationally acclaimed Children's Film Society-India venture Gattu and also the Zakir Husain starrer Overtime. It is obvious that none of the new releases will make any impact, barring to an extent Gattu, and too with a section of the niche audience. Last week's premier release was Illuminati Films' Homi Adajania directed Saif, Deepika an...

Mumbai, July 2: Actor Suniel Shetty, who plays a film director in his next release "Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai", says he has no plans to go behind the camera in real life, especially after his unsuccessful stint as a producer.

"I didn't become a good, successful producer... and a director, I don't think so," the 50-year-old actor said here.

"I am doing a lot of things. Direction is a very focused job. He (a director) is not just concerned with the.

Gautam Menon’s bilingual (Tamil/Telugu) masterpiece Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (Vtv) and Yeh Maaya Chesave (Ymc) is finally being re-made in Hindi as Ekk Deewana Tha with Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson as the leads. The music of Vtv/Ymc, composed by A R Rahman, was given as epic a status if not more than the movie. So it was not a surprise when it was heard that Rahman would be re-making the same songs in Hindi with lyrics penned by none other than Javed Akhtar.

Edt has 12 tracks and features the vocal talents of Clinton Cerejo (‘Kya Karoon’ – Wake Up Sid), Shreya Ghosa (‘Chikni Chameli’ – Agneepath), Javed Ali (‘Guzarish’ – Ghajini), Naresh Iyer (‘Robaroo’ – Rang De Basanti) and Rahman himself amongst others.

Ekk Deewana Tha hits cinemas 17 Febuary 2012.

Kya Hai Mohabbat is the only track in the album that cannot be found in the soundtrack of Vtv/Ymc, so naturally its first on the list.

Mumbai, May 4: Dharmendra and Hema Malini were the most popular couple of the Hindi films in the 1970s. The pair appeared in memorable movies such as Sholay, Jugnu, Dost, The Burning Train and Seeta Aur Geeta. Dharmendra was the He-Man of his time and Hema Malini was the beautiful dream girl of the lovelorn nation. The perfect couple got married in 1980. After a long gap of almost.

Max will telecast films of the three Deols; Dharmendra, Sunny and Booby for two weeks in a special film festival titled Yamla Pagla Deewana beginning 10 January.The films will be telecast at 8pm between Monday to Thursday, and will showcase a concoction of Deols’ films like Yaadon ki Baraat, Jeet , Bichoo, Badal, Dost, Naksha: Unlock The Mystery, Angrakshak and Champion.Max’s extraaa shots will also have all the Deols’ in the studio to take the audience through behind the camera trivia, fond memories while shooting ...