Hema Malini sets record straight: dismisses claims of being highest-paid actress of her era

Legend and politician(BJP MP) Hema Malini recently dismissed long-standing claims that she was Bollywood’s highest-paid actress in the 1970s and 1980s. Amidst an interview on the podcast’Hindi Rush’ the “Dream Girl” revealed that her generation earned modest fees and never aggressively negotiated with filmmakers, stating that money was never her primary motivation.Recalling her work on…

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Zeenat and Rekha re-defined the female experience

Zeenat Aman and Rekha pioneered a cinematic revolution, shifting the archetype of the Bollywood heroine.By championing Westernized fashion and unapologetic self-expression, they broke patriarchal molds, permanently expanding the spectrum of Indian womanhood on screen. These two trailblazers rearranged the cinematic landscape by bringing both profound vulnerability and defiant modernity to the screen.Her Western looks, fashionable…

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Throwback: Unlikely 90s Duo: When Jaggu Dada Met Karisma Kapoor

The pairing of an established Jackie Shroff with a then-newcomer Karisma Kapoor in the 1992 action drama“Police Officer” initially raised eyebrows due to their contrasting on-screen personas. Despite the initial skepticism regarding their chemistry, the film managed to become a surprise commercial success and is available to stream on platforms like ZEE5. The film was…

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Panel seeks “suspension” instead of “removal” for jailed PM, CMs after 30 Days

A parliamentary panel reviewing the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill recommended replacing the “automatic removal” of jailed leaders after 30 days with “suspension.” The change follows Opposition boycotts of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the legislation, citing concerns over “malicious intent” and potential political misuse of investigative agencies. The committee suggests using “suspension” rather than…

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Kabir Khan directs Aamir Khan-backed drama on Uttarakhand’s 17-Day Tunnelrescuse

Aamir Khan Productions, Kabir Khan Films, and Australia’s Mind Blowing Films have announced Silkyara 41. The Kabir Khan directorial film will chronicle the 2023 rescue mission in Uttarakhand where 41 workers survived 17 days trapped underground, highlighting the international cooperation and tunnelling expert Arnold Dix. News Edit KV Raman

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South Korean Prez Lee Jae-myung hails India-NZ ties amidst Modi’s historic visit

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s warm reception for PM Narendra Modi’s historic Auckland visit drew a notable cross-national gesture from South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. Major outlets highlighted the diplomatic goodwill.President Lee took to social media to celebrate the growing ties, stating in Korean, Hindi, and English: “Wishing for the camaraderie and progress of…

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South West monsoon takes temporary break-Dry spell to prevail

IMD forecasts a temporary break in the southwest monsoon, bringing dry spells to North India, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and the Konkan-western coastal belts. This lull offers relief from recent torrential downpours but poses concerns for the agricultural sector. Meteorologists are warning of an unexpected mid-July breather after intense early-July showers.A distinct dry spell…

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