Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is a global star, and the international platforms keep reminding why he is one. On Thursday, the Academy took to its Instagram, and shared a clip of SRK’s speech from ‘Om Shanti Om’. They wrote in the caption, “One thing about destiny… it doesn’t miss. Film: OM SHANTI OM (2007) Directed by Farah Khan Written by Farah Khan, Mushtaq Shiekh and Mayur Puri Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade and Kir…
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New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Foreign diplomats in India have also joined those paying tributes to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92. Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, said that he is among the non-Indians who cherish the music of the “evergreen” Asha Bhosle.”I am among the many foreigners who have cherished the music of the evergreen #AshaBhosle. She will live on in our hearts – especially every time I hear ‘Yeh Mera Dil Yaar Ka…
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actor Shah Rukh Khan called late legendary singer Asha Bhosle’s voice “one of the pillars of Indian cinema”. SRK took to his official X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle and dropped a photo of adorably giving a peck on the cheek to Asha Ji.Saddened to have learned about the passing away of the acclaimed singer, King Khan penned on the micro-blogging site, “It’s truly sad to learn about Asha Tai’s passing… her voice has been one of the pillars of Indian cinema and wi…
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kajol is celebrating her husband, superstar Ajay Devgn’s birthday in her trademark style. On Thursday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a picture of her husband in which he can be seen looking into the camera with a sarcastic and exhausted expression.The actress wrote in the caption, “At some point the candles on the cake look less like a celebration and more like a fire hazard. I think u have reached that point. Happy birthday anyways. M…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher shared that he performed his acclaimed play ‘Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai’ despite severe foot pain, describing the evening as a “triumph against all odds.” Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a string of glimpses from his play being performed in a packed theatre.“Last night at my play Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai was truly a TRIUMPH AGAINST ALL ODDS! My foot was in extreme pain before the show. Every step reminded me of it. But the mom…
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) National-Award winner Swanand Kirkire believes that mainstream Bollywood lyrics have not lost their poetic depth, asserting that they have merely evolved with changing times and sensibilities. Asked if he thinks lyrics have lost their poetic depth in mainstream Bollywood, or is that criticism unfair, Kirkire told IANS: “I don’t think lyrics have been lost. You know, newer kinds of sounds and newer kinds of words are coming into lyrics.”“Definitely, the old-world ima…
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) National Award-winning lyricist-singer Swanand Kirkire says what concerns him most about the current music landscape is the rapidly shrinking shelf life of songs, even as technological shifts and the rise of artificial intelligence begin to redefine the speed of production. Asked whether the pace of production or the fleeting lifespan of songs troubles him more, Kirkire told IANS: “What worries me is the shrinking shelf life of songs. Yes, definitely.””Also, the speed of …
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Actress Karisma Kapoor took to her social media account to share a glimpse from her recent exclusive roundtable attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, further describing the experience as an ‘honour and privilege’. Karisma took to her social media account to post a group photograph from the private gathering, which saw a select group of successful women from different walks of life for a discussion on women’s empowerment, leadership.In the picture shared by …
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has expressed gratitude at seeing his books placed on bookstore shelves, saying he always believed his stories would live on screen and stage but never imagined he would one day be called an author. The 69-year-old actor took to Instagram, where he shared a string of videos and pictures of himself signing his books at a bookstore. Calling the moment “quiet and overwhelming,” he said that as an actor, he always believed his stories would live on…
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has issued a clarification warning his fans and followers about fake Instagram accounts being created in his name. Taking to social media, the actor shared a video message urging people to ignore any follow requests from accounts other than his official one.He wrote in the caption: “IGNORE: “I only have this instagram account. Please ignore any request to follow any other account with my name. Jai Ho!”Anupam revealed that several of his close…