Piyush Mishra acclaimed actor singer lyricist playwright screenwriter shares strained bond with Naseeruddin Shah

Piyush Mishra acclaimed actor, singer, lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter shared a “strained” and non-existent personal relationship with Naseeruddin Shah, stating they mutually dislike each other and avoid interaction, while also expressing strong professional differences with Anurag Kashyap. Mishra mentioned “zabardast virodh” (intense opposition/disagreement) regarding his views, though they still maintain a functional,, albeit distant, professional…

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Looking back: six-decades ago Dharmendra solidified his status as ‘Dhurandhar’ of Hindi cinema

It was 58 years ago (1968), Dharmendra solidified his status as a “Dhurandhar” (master/powerhouse) of Hindi cinema by featuring in the year’s highest-grossing film, Aankhen. The Ramanand Sagar’s directorial spy thriller moulded him as a massive superstar, with the film embedded with pioneering foreign locations and a dashing performance as a secret agent. Aankhen was…

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Notably, Dharmendra-Hema Malini superhit film film “Seeta Aur Geeta”was notably remade, adapted, or inspired several versions

The 1972 released Ramesh Sippy directorial film, scripted by Salim-Javed featured Hema Malini in a dual role, Dharmendra, and Sanjeev Kumar.Inspired by Ram Aur Shyam released in (1967)—involved a subversion of formula where the twin sister takes on the “hero” role. It was remade in multiple languages and inspired films featuring the “twin sister swap”…

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Amitabh describes ‘Internetconnectivity as “Lifeline” for his”extended family’ connect

For the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan internet connectivity is a “Lifeline” for maintaining daily contact with his “extended family” (fans)while on shoot. He highlighted it as a crucial, non-negotiable tool for staying connected with loved ones despite hectic work travel. The 81-year-old actor, currently shooting for Kalki 2898 AD, noted his blog has run for…

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Madan Mohla directorial and produced”Dus Number” clocks 50 years

Madan Mohla’s directorial and produced “Dus Numbri” released in1976 was a blockbuster produced and directed by Madan Mohla. Acknowledged as “Bharat Kumar” for his patriotic films like Upkar and Purab Aur Paschim, Manoj Kumar transitioned into a “grey-shaded” role in this film, playing a stylish, underworld ‘Don’. The title “Dus Numbri” refers to a person…

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Spiritual Leader Sadguru advises Alia Bhatt to adopt more joyful approach to parenting

Over a recent conversation titled‘In Conversation With The Mystic’(April 2026), spiritual leader Sadhguru advised actor Alia Bhatt to adopt a more “joyful” and less anxious approach to parenting by observing her daughter, Raha. Sadhguru told Alia that constant anxiety harms both the parent and the child.He suggested that parents, especially those with children between 3-6…

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Ramanand Sagar: The forgotten’Genius

Legendary filmmaker is the “forgotten genius”. Long before his landmark Ramayan released in 1987 transformed Indian television, he created the massive spy blockbuster Ankhen released in 1968, a groundbreaking, high-budget film that bridged adventure and emotional storytelling in a way few others did. He pioneered high-budget Indian spy cinema before switching to devotional narratives.He brought…

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