Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal is set to lend her voice for a special track penned by Javed Akhtar for Vikram Phadnis’ upcoming film. Saiyami Kher, who stars as the lead, expressed her excitement and said that every actor wants a song by her in their filmography. Saiyami shared a special moment with playback sensation Shreya Ghoshal during the recording of a song for Phadnis’ upcoming untitled film. The actor visited the recording studio as Shreya lent her voice…
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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) The makers of the upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’ unveiled the new poster of the film on Monday. The poster features Lord Krishna with Urdu inscriptions on the walls behind. The poster symbolises hope in times of despair, and also sets the tone for the film’s narrative. Sharing the poster, the makers wrote in the caption, “When the world chose sides, HE chose dharma. Watch #Batwara1947 in cinemas this Partition Day, 14th August.”The film is set against the backdrop of…
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar once spoke highly about the Hindu culture and tradition. An old video of the screenwriter has surfaced on the Internet, and it shows him talking about what makes Hindu culture great. In the video, he said, “What is so beautiful about Hindu community and Hindu culture and Hindu tradition? It is that they allow you to say anything, listen to anything and believe anything. And this is the value system because of which there is democracy in …
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure has paid a heartfelt tribute to Hema Malini, celebrating the legendary star’s remarkable contribution to Indian cinema. Sharing an emotional note on social media, Padmini reflected on Hema’s timeless performances and enduring legacy. She also thanked the ‘Sholay’ actress for creating unforgettable memories through her films. Calling her more than just the “Dream Girl,” Padmini wrote that Hema Malini “made cinema feel like home” for ge…
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar once said how cultures are often taken over by religions across the world. An old video of the veteran screenwriter has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows him talking about how culture is independent from religion. Javed Akhtar is an atheist but he celebrated all festivals. In fact, the biggest Holi bash of the Hindi film industry is hosted by him every year.Talking about the same, he said, “A man is not just what he understands abo…
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Veteran actor Anil Kapoor once revealed that he was not initially supposed to be a part of the iconic ‘Ek Do Teen’ track from his 1988 release “Tezaab”. During his appearance on “The Kapil Sharma Show’, Anil shared that originally the track was supposed to be only picturized on the leading lady of the drama, Madhuri Dixit.However, after listening to the song, Anil was convinced that it was going to be a major hit, hence he urged the composer Laxmikant, “I will also be a par…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday clarified that the passport has never been proof of citizenship, after a controversy erupted on the issue a day before.It said this position has been there since the Passport Act came into force. It is not that it was decided in the last 12 years.The ministry said a passport is mainly a travel document, and its legal status has remained unchanged for many years.The issue gained attention after an MEA official said at a Passpo…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The social media often advises to never skip a video which has veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar talking about anything under the sun. One such video of the screenwriting legend has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows him recollecting his experience of narrating a fresh story to a producer. The clip is from ‘Movers & Shakers’, and shows Javed Akhtar intensely explaining his early years in the industry.He said, “I will tell you an interesting story. When I ca…
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Award-winning couple Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar shared a heartwarming hand-in-hand moment during a musical evening, with Farhan Akhtar’s soulful track ‘Tum Ho Toh’ from the 2008 blockbuster ‘Rock On!!’ playing in the background. The multiple National Award-winning actress shared a picture from a gathering, where the couple was seen seated side by side, sharing a warm moment as they held hands.The actress added the track ‘Tum Ho Toh’ from the 2008 blockbust…
Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) It is extremely difficult to imagine any actor other than Amrish Puri in the iconic role of Mogambo. But did you know that if things had gone a little differently, Anupam Kher would have played Mogambo in “Mr India”.It was Anil Kapoor because of whom Anupam Kher did not get the part.The veteran actor made the shocking revelation as Anil’s daughter, actress Sonam Kapoor, and his nephew, Arjun Kapoor, appeared as guests on his show, “The Anupam Kher Show – Kucch Bhi Ho Sak…