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”…
For those unversed Cricketer Ajay Jadeja was intensely in love with actress Madhuri Dixit amidst the 1990s. Their romance faced several challenges, ultimately leading to its end. The bond was marred by the infamous match-fixing scandal of 2000, in which Jadeja’s name was linked alongside Mohammad Azharuddin. This controversy effectively ruined his cricket career and…
The 1990s films Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and Raja Hindustani (1996) featuring blockbuster songs were delivered by both Kumar Sanu and Udit NarayanBoth films are iconic romantic blockbusters featuring soundtracks that defined the era. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: Features massive hits like “Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jana Sanam” (Kumar Sanu) and “Do Dil Mil…
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…
It was on this 4th April 1898 that, poet, songwriter and dramatist Harindranath Chattopadhyay was born in Hyderabad.The veteran actor who had a serious career in literature, is remembered for his brief comic roles in Hindi and Bengali films. Born to an illustrious family, his father was a scientist and mother a singer. His elder…
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…
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…
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra has revealed that the acclaimed role of Rehman Dakait in the film Dhurandhar, eventually played by Akshaye Khanna, was initially turned down by three prominent actors. According to Chhabra, the actors—one from South Indian cinema and two from Bollywood declined the part due to concerns regarding the film’s structure. The actors…
Zayed Khan recalled that Shah Rukh Khan directly asked him, “Can you act?” before casting him in Main Hoon Na without a formal audition. The opportunity arose unexpectedly when Zayed visited Farah Khan’s office, thinking he was there to discuss choreography for a different project.Shah Rukh Khan entered the room and asked Zayed, “Don’t listen…
After the success of Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, filmmaker Aditya Dhar is indeed taking a short break before initiating his next project.He is currently evaluating three major scripts, with The Immortal “Ashwatthama” being a top contender for revival. Originally shelved due to budget constraints, this mythological project is now back on the table with…
