Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Saba Pataudi, on Monday, gave a glimpse of her memorable time in London as she shared pictures with the Akhtar family. The actress shared moments featuring veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, and Shibani Akhtar. In the group photo, Saba could be seen beaming with joy while posing next to the Akhtar family. In the caption of her post, Saba highlighted her love for cinema and shared that she enjoyed being part of an eng…
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Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) The new teaser of the upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’ was unveiled on Saturday. The teaser paints gut-wrenching imagery from the events of the Partition of India, which is the largest forced exodus in the history of mankind. The teaser presents yet another powerful shade of this high-voltage drama. Sunny Deol delivers a commanding presence as a man who stands against all odds to protect his family. It offers a glimpse of a fearless hero who stands tall against hatred with…
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol and Farhan Akhtar-starrer Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara has completed 15 years since its release, with its memorable music and heartwarming story continuing to resonate with people even today. However, composer Shankar Mahadevan says he feels “strange” calling his own music “timeless.” Talking to IANS about the film’s music being timeless as it’s on everyone’s playlist even today, Mahadevan: “I really feel strange calling my own music timele…
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as his iconic film ‘1942: A Love Story’ completed 32 years. Celebrating the milestone, the veteran actor shared a carousel of rare behind-the-scenes photographs from the making of the film, giving fans a glimpse into the memories created during the shoot.Sharing the post, Anil Kapoor wrote, ’32 years later, and this film still feels as close to my heart as it did on day one. We made this film with honesty, passion an…
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Lyricist Javed Akhtar shared a heartwarming moment with his daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar at Wimbledon. On Wednesday, Shabana Azmi took to her Instagram handle and posted images from the family’s outing at the tennis tournament 2026. For the caption, she simply wrote, “The #Akhtars at #Wimbledon finals.”The first picture featured Javed Akhtar posing alongside his daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar, who was seen placing her hand affectionately on his arm as they smil…
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Actor filmmaker Farhan Akhtar turned nostalgic as his cult classic road film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” completed 15 years since its release on July 15.Taking to his social media account, Farhan shared a carousel of stills from the film featuring Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin.The final slide carried the words, “Some roads stay with you forever,” while the caption read, “15 years. Still seizing the day. Celebrating #15YearsOfZindagiNaMilegiDoba…
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…
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…