Arundhati Devi donned multiple hats within the domain of cinema as writer, singer, actress, producer and director, each with serious involvement and dedication. For a woman to be a star in the glamour world was a rare and celebrated feat. But, it was an exception for Arundhati Devi (1924–1990) as she refused the status and…
Satish Shah balanced a different dim-witted character in “Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi” With the advent of Doordarshan in.the ’80s when India’s first-generation home entertainment carnival took off on TV, comedy was pretty much defined by one show – ‘Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi’,which featured Satish Shah and Swaroop Sampat and Rakesh Bedi, every Friday at primetime….
The first ever India’s horror film was the 1949 released ‘Mahal’ featuring Ashok Kumar and Madhubala. It’s expansively regarded as India’s first psychological supernatural horror film. The story centres around an aristocrat who moves into a centuries-old mansion and is haunted by visions of a mysterious woman claiming they were lovers in a past life….
Actress Nupur Alankar after entertaining millions through more than 150 TV shows and films, suddenly opted to distance from the glitzy industry for something entirely different. Acknowledged for her roles in iconic shows like Shaktimaan, Swaragini, Diya Aur Baati Hum, and Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan, and in films like Raja Ji, Saawariya, and Sonali Cable,…
Marathi actress Ashvini Bhave’s rides Mumbai Metro Video goes viral Following the launch of Mumbai Metro’s new Aqua Line (Metro Line 3), by PM Modi, everyone in the city rushed to experience the ride. Among those who joined in was popular Marathi actress Ashvini Bhave, who recently took a ride on the underground metro and…
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 (KBC) continues to captivate its viewers with new celebrity guests and light-hearted moments. The legendary Amitabh Bachchan hosted show is not just about tough questions and prize money, but, also about nostalgia, laughter, and stories that connect generations of Bollywood fans. As part of the Diwali special, comedians Krushna Abhishek and Sunil Grover took…
Vivek gifts 25 flats to families of CRPF Jawans-rare humanitarian gesture In a rare humanitarian gesture actor Vivek Oberoi has gifted 25 flats to the families of brave CRPF jawans who sacrificed their lives for the nation. This extraordinary gesture stands as a powerful tribute to the valor and dedication of these heroes, providing their…
The 1991 relessed psychological thriller 100 Days is being adapted into a web series by original producer Jay Mehta featuring Abhishek Kumaarr and Srishti Singh in the lead roles. Over three decades following its release, Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit’s psychological thriller 100 Day gets a contemporary digital revival. The web series will be fast paced Sources confirm…
Hindi films that proved a debacle at the box office amidst Diwali weekends Diwali is Bollywood’s most-prized release weekend. It is synonymic with collosal openings and festive cheer that guarantees blockbusters. However, not every film with an ensemble star cast manages to glitter like the lights of Diwali. The shimmering fest of lights has often…
Veteran Journalist Marck Manuel recalls his meet with Sunil Gavaskar It was on a fine Saturday night, at the Taj’s Ballroom, that he caught up with Sunil Gavaskar. Like him, Gavaskar was there for charity fashion show and auction and Mark was there as the host’s friend and Gavaskar as a celebrity guest. Mark slipped…
