Filmmaker KC Bokadia revealed the late actor Raaj Kumar had a funny habit of calling almost everyone “Jaani” because that was the name of his pet dog. Bokadia made these comments while sharing anecdotes about the legendary actor’s eccentric and moody off-screen personality.

Producer-director called Raaj Kumar one evening, as the muhurat shot was planned for the very next morning. Bokadia managed to pitch the role over the phone and quickly negotiated a price, offering the actor Rs 25 lakh. The veteran actor agreed and appeared for the shot. The filmmaker also narrated how he managed to cast…

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The picture captures the exact essence of Bombay’s golden era. That specific aesthetic—a intoxicating cocktail of Old Monk, cigarette smoke, and the heavy musk of 1970s cologne—perfectly encapsulates the unhurried, magnetic charisma of Hindi cinema’s most legendary figures.

The imagery of Dev Anand standing there, projecting an aura that the city’s nightlife was practically tailored just for him, paints a vivid picture. With his signature silk scarf, puffed hair, and restless, eternal flirt energy, he looked like a man constantly caught between reciting poetry and plotting his next blockbuster. He was an absolute…

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The specific muhurat is no figment of imagination—it is a piece of Bollywood lore! That exact image actually materialized in the 1970s when filmmaker Ramanand Sagar announced the grand mythological epic Yogeshwar”Shri Krishna”with Shashi Kapoor signed to play the title role of Lord Krishna.On the day of the mahurat, Shashi Kapoor stepped onto the set fully dressed and adorned in his Lord Krishna avatar.

What makes the image so intensely vivid is that Shashi possessed the exact traits to play the divine charmer. With his signature boyish grin, cascading curls, and magnetic warmth, he naturally exuded the effortless charm associated with Krishna. The tragic twist is that regardless the blockbuster cast, cosmic alignment had other plans, and the movie…

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Shweta Tiwari returns to stage withthe play “External Affairs”

Actress-model Shweta Tripathi stages a comeback to the stage alongside her husband, actor-rapper Chaitnya Sharma, in the play “External Affairs”. The Akarsh Khurana directorial is produced by Akvarious Productions and the project marks the first time the real-life couple portraying a romantic pair on stage.The upcoming production holds special significance for the duo. It reunites…

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MEA defends India’s record amidPM Modi’s European tour

MEA faced recurring internationalfriction amidst PM Modi’s European tour. Following questions in The Hague, a similar controversy occurred in the midst of his visit to Norway, where the PM’s decision to avoid media questions prompted sharp remarks. In both instances, the MEA defended India’s press freedom. Reportedly,MEA Secretary (West)Sibi George dismissed concerns raised by the…

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