18 July, marks the 34th death anniversary of Kanan Devi (1916–1992), Indian cinema’s original superstar. Blending magnetic glamour with a classically trained voice, the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee seamlessly bridged the silent and talkie eras. Her pioneering style paved the path for legendary singers like Lata Mangeshkar, shaping the blueprint of the modern Indian playback singer….
The late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan wrote in his autobiography, that ‘In the Afternoon of Time, Jaya’s father, Taroon Kumar Bhaduri, had a somber reaction on the 1973 wedding day of Amitabh and Jaya Bhaduri. When congratulated, he reportedly responded that his family had been ruined.Jaya Bachchan corroborated that her father was initially hesitant and…
Prime Minister Modi flagged-off India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered train in Haryana. Operating on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route, the 10-coach train uses advanced hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity onboard, producing zero carbon emissions and emitting only water vapour. The 89-km route features 12 intermediate stoppages: Jind City, Pandu Pindara, Lalit Khera, Bhambeva, Ishapur Kheri, Butana,…
O.P. Nayyar and Madhubala were a formidable creative duo amidst Hindi cinema’s golden age. Their partnership spanned some of the most celebrated musical hits in Bollywood, blending Nayyar’s distinctive, rhythm-driven compositions with Madhubala’s timeless, on-screen charm.Notable films from their musical legacy include:Mr. & Mrs. ’55 (1955): The Guru Dutt directorial romantic comedy featured iconic, breezy…
Capturing the grueling yet collaborative filmmaking environment of the 2013 blockbuster, this behind-the-scenes photograph highlights the father-son synergy between director Rakesh Roshan and actor Hrithik Roshan on the set of “Krrish 3”. The much anticipated sci-fi epic required immense physical dedication, including two months of martial arts training in China and overcoming severe back injuries…
The Indian film and fashion industries are wrapping their arms around renowned celebrity photographer and “Neerja” film producer Atul Kasbekar. His father, Arun Bhaskar Kasbekar, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.The moment of his passing was remarkably quiet and profound, with Atul and his mother each holding one…
Supriya Sule’s recent stance on the delimitation bill has sent shockwaves through the INDIA bloc. Opposition leaders now fear her actions could set off a cascade of realignments across the coalition. Her conditional stance on the Delimitation Bill hinting at potential support if the Centre guarantees a uniform 50% seat increase across all states has…
Sanjay Dutt’s protective counsel, warning Aishwarya Rai against the harsh realities of Bollywood, paved the way for a respectful, decades-long friendship.During a magazine photoshoot before Aishwarya entered films, Sanjay was struck by her natural beauty and innocence. He warned her not to join Bollywood, fearing the intense competition and industry pressures would strip away her…
In a gesture that underscorthe the growing political camaraderie between two key BJP allies, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday visited Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, where the actor-politician is recuperating after undergoing a successful shoulder surgery. Fadnavis, who arrived at the hospital on…
This legendary behind-the-scenes photograph captures a poignant moment from the making of Don (1978), where director Chandra Barot and producer Nariman Irani are deep in discussion with Amitabh Bachchan. The classic action thriller was famously produced on a shoestring budget to help Irani recover from severe financial losses. Tragically, Irani passed away in an accident…
