Shabana Azmi is set for a rare box-office coincidence on August 14, 2026, when two of her highly anticipated films Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 releases simultaneously which showcases her impressive versatility, as she plays a resilient Partition-era matriarch in one film and the main antagonist in the other. Batwara 1947 (formerly Lahore 1947) is…
The rift between S.D. Burman and Lata Mangeshkar stemmed from a misunderstanding amidst the 1957 film “Paying Guest”. It took over three years of silence beforeS.D. Burman’s son, R.D. Burman (Pancham), intervened and bridged the gap.When the two finally reconciled, a touching photograph was captured of “Sachinda” placing a garland around Lata, symbolizing the end…
In “Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam” Guru Dutt plays Bhootnath, a naive, rustic youth who arrives in Calcutta and becomes a deeply loyal confidant to Meena Kumari’s character, Chhoti Bahu. Bhootnath serves as the audience’s eyes. His pure, platonic devotion to Chhoti Bahu highlights her tragic isolation.In intense scenes like the one where he begs her…
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…
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…
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…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to New Zealand on July 10-11, 2026, marks the first trip by an Indian head of state in four decades. Centered in Auckland, the historic tour is designed to capitalise on the newly signed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and elevate the bilateral partnership. Amidst his visit signed Free…
Notably, PM Modi’s landmark visit to Australia has dominated Australian newspapers. Major publications splashed photos of his diplomatic engagements across their front pages, leading with headlines like “Modi comes bearing gifts on trade, defence” in The Australian and “Albanese’s Modi Operandi” in The Age. Australian Media on Modi’s Diplomatic visit coverage spanned everything from landmark…
90s glamour tale captured a nation’s heart but could not outlast the test of time.The high-profile romance cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin and Bollywood actor Sangeeta Bijlani remains one of India’s most fascinating cross-industry unions. Their journey captured a nation’s imagination in the 90s, defining a decade of cinema and sports.When their marriage eventually ended in divorce,…
90s glamour tale captured a nation’s heart but could not outlast the test of time.The high-profile romance cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin and Bollywood actor Sangeeta Bijlani remains one of India’s most fascinating cross-industry unions. Their journey captured a nation’s imagination in the 90s, defining a decade of cinema and sports.When their marriage eventually ended in divorce,…
