In the 1979 Bollywood action thriller The Great Gambler,Prem Chopra plays Ramesh, a key antagonist working within an international criminal syndicate that uses a master gambler to steal military secrets. Zeenat Aman features as Shabnam, the glamorous female lead who becomes entangled in this high-stakes web of espionage, romance, and mistaken identities across international locations…
Prime Minister Modi will make a historic first official visit to New Zealand next week, marking the first time an Indian premier has traveled there in 40 years.He will land in Auckland onJuly 10, following a recent free trade agreement that removes 95% of tariffs. News Edit KV Raman
Uddhav Thackeray connects the recent departure of six MPs to a larger BJP conspiracy against Devendra Fadnavis. He characterizes the defection as ‘Operation Devendra’—a move allegedly orchestrated to clip Fadnavis’s political wings and prevent him from being a viable contender for the Prime Minister’s post.””Framing the MPs’ exit as ‘Operation Devendra,’ Uddhav Thackeray suggests that…
Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has officially confirmed he will never direct again. He cited that modern cinema heavily relies on pre-decided formulas and content designs, which he believes diminishes the true role and creative spontaneity of the artiste. Bhatt, who directed acclaimed classics like Arth and Saaransh, stepped away from direction in 1999. After a…
Zeenat Aman and Raj Kapoor shared a strictly professional director-actor relationship defined by mutual artistic respect. Their bond was forged during the casting and filming of the 1978 cult-classic Satyam Shivam Sundaram, where she convinced him to cast her by showing immense dedication to the role. Because of her modern image, Zeenat Aman was initially…
When Parveen Babi dropped out of the 1982 cult classic“Satte Pe Satta due to health issues, a pregnant Hema Malini stepped in to save the production. Carrying her daughter Esha Deol, she wore strategically draped saris and shawls in sequences like “Pariyon Ka Mela Hain” to conceal her expanding midsection. How her back-stage scenes cameo…
Naushad, Jaikishan (of Shankar-Jaikishan), and O. P. Nayyar were true maestros. Their distinct signatures—majestic ragas, grand orchestration, and lively folk beats shaped the heartbeat of the era. Together, these titans forged the musical soul of Indian cinema, transforming movie soundtracks into timeless emotional odysseys. Naushad Sahab was a pioneering architect who elevated Indian film music…
The Delhi High Court declined a blanket interim injunction on online posts about BJP MP Raghav Chadha but ordered the removal of five specific, AI-generated posts deemed defamatory. Justice Subramonium Prasad ruled that the rest of the satirical political criticism is not defamatory and doesn’t infringe on personality rights. News Edit KV Raman
Chetan Anand’s 1981 mystery drama directorial “Kudrat” remains a towering Bollywood classic, driven by the explosive onscreen pairing of Rajesh Khanna and Raaj Kumar. Set against a haunting backdrop of murder, betrayal, and reincarnation, the film serves as a masterclass in contrasting acting styles. Rajesh Khanna infuses the narrative with profound emotional depth, playing his…
Veteran theatre director, actor, and filmmaker Vijaya Mehta passed away at her Mumbai residence on June 30, 2026, at the age of 91. Affectionately known as “Bai,” the Padma Shri awardee was a pioneering force in experimental Marathi theatre who co-founded the iconic Rangayan theatre group. Acknowledged for her visionary work across stage and screen,her…
