Sr Correspondent

Amitabh- Rekha – Dharam-Hema pairing in 70s dominated the era

Although Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha were creating chemistry on screen in the 1970s—described by some as a “dangerous” pairing due to the intensity of their rumored real-life romance—another iconic and powerhouse pair dominated the era in Dharmendra and Hema Malini. Amitabh & Rekha were dangerous.Their on-screen alliance was combustible, marked by intense performances in hits…

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Mohd’s Rafi’s 58-year-old romantic song “Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe” remains incredibly popular even now

Notably several Mohammed Rafi’s romantic songs from the late 1960s remain incredibly popular, effectively making them 58 years old in 2026. One such quintessential track is “Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe” from the film Kanyadaan released in 1968.These songs continue to be favorites among couples due to their timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics:“Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe”…

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Hansal Mehta confirms “Pralay” is ‘original’ story not adaptation

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta confirms that the upcoming Ranveer Singh-led film Pralay is an original story and not an adaptation of José Saramago’s 1995 novel Blindness. Although early speculation suggested the film might be based on the novel centering on a mysterious epidemic causing sudden blindness Mehta clarified that the script was developed independently. The film…

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Honey Singh, Badshah in legal hassles over controversial track ‘Volume 1’

Reportedly, The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of the 2006 song “Volume 1” by Honey Singh and Badshah from all online platforms, including social media and streaming services, citing its content as “grossly vulgar,” obscene, and derogatory towards women. As per the court, 3 lyrics cannot be defended as artistic freedom and shocked…

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Kitu Gidwani calls current TV landscapeas solely ‘business driven’

Popular television actress Kitu Gidwani has expressed strong criticism over the current state of Indian television, specifically noting that it has transformed into a business focused on “saas-bahu” (mother-in-law/daughter-in-law) dramas rather than quality content. In recent interviews, Kitu Gidwani highlighted several issues: She described the current TV landscape as solely business-driven, stating, “Ab sab dhandha…

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