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…
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…
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…
After the unprecedented success of Dhurandhar 2, which reportedly grossed over ₹1,250 crore worldwide, Ranveer Singh’s public persona has shifted towards a more controlled and “serious” demeanor. Recently Ranveer Singh gracedthe Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre’s (NMACC) third-anniversary celebration.The actor 0was seen celebrating three years of culture at the Instagram event.He graced the red carpet…
Singer-actress Vasundhara Das is a multifaceted artist renowned for her work as a playback singer, actor, and composer. She received her musical break with composer A.R. Rahman.She sang hits for Shah Rukh Khan in movies Asoka (specifically the song “San Sanana”).She also formed a world music band called Arya. Vasundhara Das made her acting debut…
The song ‘Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein” from Yash Chopra’s directorial film “Kabhi Kabhie” was rejected twice before emerging as an immortal classic in the voices of Mukesh and Lata Mangeshkar. The song in the 1940s was initially penned as a poem for a collection called Talkhiyan by Sahir Ludhianvi.In the 1960s, filmmaker Chetan Anand…
Global star Priyanka Chopra “roots” for” her brother-in-law, Raghav Chadha, following his replacement as the Aam Aadmi Party’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Reportedly Raghav Chaddha was replaced as the deputy leader of the AAP in the Rajya Sabha by Ashok Mittal. In response, Chadha shared a video highlighting the public interest issues he…
