The song “Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Hi Jaye,” sung by the pioneering Indian actor-singer K.L. Saigal was for the 1938 film Street Singer. Originally written by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, Saigal’s deeply emotional live rendition is an iconic piece of Indian musical history.Depending on the specific memory, sentiment, or tribute you are recalling, here are…
Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Y.S. Sharmila strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting a packet of “Melody” toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his diplomatic visit to Rome.In a statement she condemned the gesture voicing it as an insane and insensitive display of showmanship. She further went on to state…
There is a haunting weight to Meena Kumari’s presence at Yash Chopra’s 1970 wedding. She possessed her signature fragile grace, and her beauty and etiquette were utterly untouched. But beneath the surface, her health had already begun its quiet, tragic unspooling. In her twilight years, Meena Kumari carried a quiet, haunting fragility. Though her health…
“Laawaris”released in 198 remains a towering testament to Amitabh Bachchan’s reign over 1980s Bollywood. Released on May 22, the Prakash Mehra classic captured the hearts of millions with its perfect mix of raw action, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable music, cementing its status as an iconic cinematic milestone. The film truly captured lightning in a bottle,…
Sunil Dutt and Smita Patil shared a very deep, serious, professional, and family-like relationship. They had immense respect for each other.Sunil Dutt made the film ‘Dard Ka Rishta’in 1982 to honor his wife Nargis after her untimely death from cancer and to raise awareness about cancer. Sunil Dutt and Smita Patil played the lead roles…
Burying the hatchet, Ranveer Singh and Aditya Chopra recently met at the YRF office to mend their professional relationship. The mentor and actor shared a warm embrace and engaged in a detailed discussion, where they outlined future career plans and confirmed their mutual intent to team up for a new project. A highly anticipated homecoming…
Shah Rukh Khan is all set to make a special cameo appearance in the Farhad Samji directorial upcoming comedy film “Operation”.This marks his return to the comedy genre alongside Johnny Lever. The actor will shoot for this before he resumes the final schedules for his much-anticipated action thriller King.SRK is simultaneously working on his Siddharth…
The President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) BN Tiwari, has condemned the exploitation of crew members in Hindi cinema, warning that the film industry could collapse if urgent reforms are not implemented to protect daily-wage workers and technicians. He spoke out about the daily struggles of crew members, emphasizing how delayed…
Actress and environmental activistDia Mirza will serve as an independent jury member for the Climate Scriptwriting Lab, an eight-month hybrid program spearheaded by Netflix India and Pluc.tv.The initiative focuses on identifying and supporting emerging writers who are developing short and feature-length fiction films that explore climate change and environmental realities. Given Dia Mirza’s long-standing track…
Japanese wellness brand ILEM JAPAN has appointed Sara Tendulkar as the official brand ambassador for its Japanese tea category. This collaboration aims to introduce modern Indian consumers to conscious wellness and mindful, intentional living through authentic Japanese tea ceremonies. Handpicked, first-harvest leaves sourced directly from Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture.A refined selection of Ceremonial Matcha, Sencha, Hojicha,…
