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Subhash K Jha remembers the music of the incredible vocalist, the late Mohd Aziz, and brings the praise of the noted singers of the Indian film music industry to celebrate Mohd Aziz in this special feature.

The going was great for Mohd Aziz in the 1980s. The great Mohd Rafi and Kishore Kumar were no more. And the only competition that Aziz, affectionately know as Munna, had was Shabbir Kumar.

Shabbir sang off-key. I openly supported Aziz’s voice in my music columns that I did during those days. Got slammed for it. But I didn’t care if I was being trolled at a time when trolling had not been invented. Mohd Aziz had a vast range . He could sing at a staggering pitch. It was a pleasure to hear him hold his own in his duets with the indomitable Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

Lataji and Aziz sang...

Celebrating Madhuri Dixit’s birthday, Subhash K Jha lists her most celebrated songs and her brilliant dances.

1. ‘Didi tera devar deewana’ (Hum…Aapke Hain Koun): Everything in this song-and-dance, from Madhuri’s purple saree to her dance movements (Jay Borade for a change instead of the ubiquitous Saroj Khan) became iconic. Madhuri once told me, “I think Didi tera devar was the single-most popular number of my career. A lot of the credit for it goes to Latabai. When she sang for an actress, the emotions flew organically. I just had to follow her voice”

2. ‘Ho Ramji tere lakhan ne bada dukh dina’ (Ram Lakhan): This was an important melodic overture in Ms Madhuri’s musical journey. It was Subhash Ghai and , more importantly, it was the indomitable Lataji in one of her last significant collaborations with Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Ghai wanted an atypical Mujra for Madhuri where the rhythm...

Anil Kapoor Lamhe Look ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Anil Kapoor is one of the biggest names in Bollywood history and has always been known for his commitment to roles. Throughout his illustrious career, he has played numerous characters but there was one particular decision that left both him and his audience in shock. The actor, who has sported a signature moustache for most of his career, made a bold choice to shave it off for Yash Chopra’s 1991 film Lamhe.

Starring alongside Sridevi, Kapoor took on a character that required a fresh look, a decision that did not sit well with audiences at the time. The film was a box-office disappointment upon its release, largely due to its unconventional storyline. However, Kapoor believes that his changed appearance also played a role in how the film was received. Decades later, Lamhe has found appreciation as a cult classic, but Kapoor still recalls...

Dalip Tahil On Playing Aamir Khan’s father(Photo Credit –Instagram/YouTube)

Actor Dalip Tahil has played a father and villain in many Bollywood movies of the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. Many remember him as Madan Chopra from Baazigar, which also stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Shilpa Shetty. The actor also played Aamir Khan’s father in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.

Aamir Khan made his debut with the 1988 film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, directed by Mansoor Khan and starring Juhi Chawla in the lead role. In the movie, Dalip Tahil played Aamir, aka Raj’s father, Dhanraj. But did you know the actor was in his early 30s when he played the father of a 20-year-old man? The veteran actor got candid about the same.

Dalip Tahil On Playing Aamir Khan’s Father In His Early 30s

The Baazigar star stated, “It was my first father role, and...

Actor Tiger Shroff said that his father Jackie Shroff is a “really good cook” and revealed that the veteran Bollywood star would make a “meal of anda curry patta” after coming home from shoots.

Talking about Jackie’s cooking, Tiger said: “He used to make it for me all the time, you know, after he used to pack up from his shoots, come home and cook himself a meal of Anda Curry patta and the same for me…He is a really good cook.”

The 67-year-old star, who has worked in films such as ‘Hero’, ‘Parinda’, ‘Karma’ and ‘Ram Lakhan’ to name a few, went viral on social media after he shared easy recipes of “bhindi” (ladyfinger) and “kaddu” (pumpkin).

Social media influencers made videos of his recipes and even shared it online.

Tiger was on the chat show ‘No Filter Neha’, hosted by actress Neha Dhupia.

Talking about his upcoming films,...

Amitabh Bachchan’s Film With Subhash Ghai Was Shelved After A Showdown & Then Boney Kapoor Pitched Ram Lakhan (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Old-age Bollywood is an era where a lot happened and was never revealed. Most of the stories were slid under covers, and many of them were shared and remembered in memories but weren’t published ever. One such story happened on one of the elaborate sets of Subhash Ghai’s film that starred Amitabh Bachchan in the lead.

The angry young man was the muse for the showman of the industry, and they were working on a film titled Devaa. The shoot began in 1987. The film also starred Raaj Kumar, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Shammi Kapoor, and Ila Arun, and the music was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal. However, the film was eventually shelved. Guess why? Because of Big B, cheating Ghai and their regular ego-clashes.

A report in IMDb trivia quoted...

Celebrating his 67th birthday, Jackie Shroff, the original ‘Hero’ of Bollywood, is inundated with warm wishes from fans, family, and colleagues. Son Tiger Shroff took to Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute, while Anil Kapoor extended his wishes on Twitter.

Anil Kapoor, reminiscing their shared screen time in “Ram Lakhan,” tweeted, ”Happy Birthday Ram! Janam Din ki bahut bahut shubh kamnaayein! Ram, tumhara aashirvaad, tumhare Lakshman par hamesha bana rahe. Bahut phoolo-phalo aur khush raho! Wishing you the best always, Bhidu Bhai!”

Happy Birthday Ram! Janam Din ki bahut bahut shubh kamnaayein! Ram, tumhara aashirvaad, tumhare Lakshman par hamesha bana rahe. Bahut phoolo-phalo aur khush raho! Wishing you the best always, Bhai! @bindasbhidu pic.twitter.com/iIAM2KLHSD

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 1, 2024

As social media brims with love for the veteran actor, colleagues like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ajay Devgn, and others joined in, showcasing the immense respect and affection Jackie Shroff commands in the film fraternity.

Anil Kapoor still gets meetings he can trace back to “Slumdog Millionaire.”

Chatting with IndieWire shortly after the premiere of Viacom18’s “Fighter,” the Indian actor is one of the rare global stars to enjoy “crossover success” — a buzzy term that, these days, seems to mean less crossing over and more crossing back-and-forth. Indian film stars, once compelled to journey West to Hollywood, now enjoy rich storytelling opportunities at home that also exist abroad. Between “Fighter,” “Animal,” a remake of “The Night Manager,” and daughter Rhea’s TIFF premiere, Kapoor’s last 12 months demonstrate the diversity of projects available for Indian actors today — though he still gets the most worldwide acknowledgement for “Slumdog.”

“I get really surprised sometimes at the kind of people who still know me, still remember me, and want to work with me. It’s still continuing,” Kapoor told IndieWire. “As a matter of fact, I insist...

Music composer Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, of Laxmikant-Pyarelal fame, has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, not only as a celebration of his musical prowess, but also in acknowledgment of his role in defining the golden era of Hindi film music.

The octogenarian learnt the basics of music from his father, the renowned trumpeteer of his time, Ramprasad ‘Babaji’ Sharma. He then aced the violin under the guidance of the Goan musician Anthony Gonsalves, whom he went on to immortalise in the song ‘My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves’, which was picturised on Amitabh Bachchan (who also contributed to the vocals) in the 1977 film ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’.

Pyarelal teamed up with Laxmikant Kudalkar and they worked in more than 750 Hindi films between 1963 to 1998. They collaborated with the biggest names of the industry, including Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Shakti Samanta, Manmohan Desai and Yash Chopra.

The duo, whose partnership spanned over three decades,...

Brahmastra 2 Shelved? Ranveer Singh Won’t Work With Ranbir Kapoor Avoiding The 600 Crore+ Budget Which Could’ve Beaten Rrr… ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )

It’s not an unknown fact that Ranbir Kapoor’s Brahmastra took almost seven years to release, and it finally happened in 2022. When everyone finally saw the film, it had an open-ended hinting at yet another critical character of Dev laying the base for part 2. Ranveer Singh, Hrithik Roshan & many other names were rumored to play the role. Last week, there was a report floating around of how Ranveer has finally grabbed Brahmastra 2, but it looks like it was a mere rumor.

For those who don’t remember, we got to see a glimpse of ‘Dev,’ who will be playing Shiva’s (played by Rk) father and husband of Amrita (to be played by Deepika Padukone). While it was just teased without revealing the face,...

Director Subhash Ghai hosted an intimate gathering at his place to mark 45 years of his film studio which coincides with his wedding anniversary. Celebrating his success, actor Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, among others presented the ‘Ram Lakhan’ director with gifts.

The director later posted a picture of himself with actors Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff.

Sharing the picture on his X handle, he wrote: “It’s amazing to talk N laugh heart to heartto your friends actors as good as in 1990s. We had great laugh together with my Nayak n khalnayak greatfriends like #Sanjay Dutt N #Jackie Shroff on the eve of our 45th anniversary of mukta arts at my home. As young as ever (sic)”.

Subhashalso shared a group photo where he was standing alongside Anupam Kher, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, and Dr. Shriram Nene.

Posting the photo on X, he captioned:...

Director Subhash Ghai hosted an intimate gathering at his place to mark 45 years of his film studio which coincides with his wedding anniversary. Celebrating his success, actor Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, among others presented the ‘Ram Lakhan’ director with gifts.

The director later posted a picture of himself with actors Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff.

Sharing the picture on his X handle, he wrote: “It’s amazing to talk N laugh heart to heartto your friends actors as good as in 1990s. We had great laugh together with my Nayak n khalnayak greatfriends like #Sanjay Dutt N #Jackie Shroff on the eve of our 45th anniversary of mukta arts at my home. As young as ever (sic)”.

Subhashalso shared a group photo where he was standing alongside Anupam Kher, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, and Dr. Shriram Nene.

Posting the photo on X, he captioned:...

Actor Jackie Shroff, who is known for films like ‘Parinda’, ‘Ram Lakhan’, ‘Tridev’ and several others, has received the Gujarat State Government Award for his film ‘Ventilator’.

Directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, the film revolves around the story of a family coming together to support their relative in the hospital. The actor portrayed a complex and emotionally torn character in the film which connected with the audience.

Speaking of him being rewarded, Jackie said: “Every role I take on is a new challenge. ‘Ventilator’ is another movie I really enjoyed doing and the character had a lot of different emotions to deliver.”

He further mentioned: “I’m humbled and grateful to be honoured with this award. It motivates me to keep pushing myself and continue to provide my fans with movies they like to watch.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor will be seen in ‘Jailer’ alongside Rajnikanth.

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan remembered the late actor-director Satish Kaushik as a ‘best landlord’ in his struggling days. Aaryan shared a picture of him in a printed shirt and denim and called him a great human being, who helped him in his initial years of struggle and guided him always.

He wrote in his Instagram stories: “A great actor, a great human being, and the best landlord, I had during my struggling days in the city. Will always remember your encouraging words and laughter sir. Rip Satish Sir (folded hands emoji).”

Satish died of a heart attack and his last rites were held at the Versova crematorium in the presence of his family members and close friends, including actor Anupam Kher and director Ashok Pandit.

The late actor is known for his roles in ‘Mr. India’, ‘Deewana Mastana’, ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’, ‘Ram Lakhan’, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi’, and ‘Haseena Maan Jaayegi’, among others.

Bollywood star Anil Kapoor remembered his ‘Mr. India’ co-actor Satish Kaushik by sharing a series of pictures with him and Anupam Kher, calling Kaushik his ‘younger brother’. Actor-Director Kaushik passed away due to a heart attack in Gurugram late on Wednesday. He was 66. Among his many memorable roles, Kaushik is fondly remembered for playing the role of ‘Calendar’ in the 1987 film ‘Mr. India’ directed by Shekhar Kapur, in which Anil Kapoor played the titular character.

Sharing a bunch of pictures with Kaushik, Anil Kapoor wrote in the caption: “The Laurels of the industry have lost their Hardy… the Three Musketeers have lost the most talented, generous and loving Musketeer and I have lost my younger brother… gone too soon… I love you Satish.”

In the first two pictures, Anil could be seen posing with Kaushik in movie sets, while in the third and fourth pictures, all the three friends – Anil,...

DeathThe veteran actor and director passed away in New Delhi early on Thursday, March 9, after he suffered a massive heart attack.Satish Kaushik: IANSPrime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the death of veteran actor and director Satish Kaushik, who passed away early on Thursday, March 9. In a tweet, Modi said, “Pained by the untimely demise of noted film personality Shri Satish Kaushik Ji. He was a creative genius who won hearts thanks to his wonderful acting and direction. His works will continue to entertain audiences. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.” Kaushik passed away at around 1 am in the national capital of New Delhi, after he suffered a massive heart attack. He was 66. An alumnus of the National School of Drama, Kaushik is remembered for his roles in films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983), Mr India (1987), Ram Lakhan (1989), and Haseena Maan Jayegi (1999) among many others. He was most known...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of veteran actor and director Satish Kaushik, who passed away early Thursday.

In a tweet, Modi said, “Pained by the untimely demise of noted film personality Shri Satish Kaushik Ji. He was a creative genius who won hearts thanks to his wonderful acting and direction. His works will continue to entertain audiences. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”

Kaushik passed away at around 1 a.m in the national capital, after he suffered a massive heart attack. He was 66.

An alumnus of the National School of Drama, Kaushik is remembered for his roles in films like ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron’, ‘Mr India’, ‘Ram Lakhan’ and ‘Haseena Maan Jayegi’ among many others.

Kaushik also directed ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’ and ‘Prem’, two of the costliest films of their times.

Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) Veteran Bollywood actor-writer-director Satish Kaushik – remembered as ‘Calendar’ in the film “Mr. India” – passed away at 67 late on Wednesday.

His friend and another legendary actor Anupam Kher shared the news in a tweet early Thursday.

Born in Haryana, Kaushik was an alumnus of the Nsd and the Ftii, and started his film career in the early 1980s.

He penned the dialogues for the 1983 classic “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron”, which acquired a cult following over the years.

He is known for his comic roles as ‘Calendar’ in “Mr. India”, “Pappu Pager” in “Deewana Mastana” among many others.

Kaushik also gave sterling performances in other films like “Ram Lakhan” and “Saajan Chale Sasural”.

He directed Sridevi’s film, “Roop Ki Rani, Choron Ka Raja” and later “Prem”, both disasters, but he got his big hit with “Hum Aapke Dil Me Rehte Hain” and also “Tere Sang”, among many others.

Veteran Bollywood actor-writer-director Satish Kaushik popularly remembered as ‘Calendar’ in the film ‘Mr. India’ – passed away at 67 late on Wednesday. His friend and another legendary actor Anupam Kher shared the news in a tweet early today.

His tweet read, “जानता हूँ “मृत्यु ही इस दुनिया का अंतिम सच है!” पर ये बात मैं जीते जी कभी अपने जिगरी दोस्त #SatishKaushik के बारे में लिखूँगा, ये मैंने सपने में भी नहीं सोचा था।45 साल की दोस्ती पर ऐसे अचानक पूर्णविराम !! Life will Never be the same without you Satish ! ओम् शांति!”

Born in Haryana, Kaushik was an alumnus of the Nsd and the Ftii, and started his film career in the early 1980s. He penned the dialogues for the 1983 classic ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron’, which...

Mumbai, Feb 25 (Ians) Director Subhash Ghai, who is known for films such as ‘Karz’, ‘Hero’, ‘Taal’, ‘Ram Lakhan’ and others, is venturing into the medium of television with the show ‘Jaanaki’. The show is a daily soap revolving around women empowerment, and is supposed to go on air in May 2023.

Subhash Ghai will work in the capacity of a producer on the show and the shooting for its 208 episodes will start this month.

Talking about the same, Subhash Ghai said: “Television is the most powerful medium that has the power to reform and redefine entertainment in our country. With ‘Jaanaki’ we aim to strengthen the movement of women empowerment.”

His company Mukta Arts has recently finalised an agreement with the CEO of Prasar Bharti to produce the show. “As ‘Doordarshan’ is the most viewed channel in India, it is an honour to associate with such an iconic brand for our first daily soap,...

The trailer of Ak vs Ak is out now, and while the audience is loving the style of Anil Kapoor, his co-star Anurag Kashyap, a popular director, is getting lauded for his acting skills too.

Ak vs Ak is not Anurag's first film as an actor, and he certainly is not the first Bollywood director to come in front of the camera.

Here's a list of present day directors who took on the challenge of being an actor for their own films or others':

Anurag Kashyap

He will be seen as a filmmaker who kidnaps the daughter of a filmstar in Vikramaditya Motwane's upcoming film "Ak vs Ak". He had also appeared as a cop in "Ghoomketu" directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. Prior to this, he had acted as corrupt police officer, Acp Rane, in "Akira", directed by Ar Murugadoss. His role of gangster Bunty Bhaiya in "Shagird", helmed by Tigmanshu Dhulia,...

Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has a special request to her father Anil Kapoor and his good friend Jackie Shroff.

Anil recently posted a video of him walking down a serene beach in Alibaug. The post caught the attention of his "Ram Lakhan" co-star Jackie Shroff, who commented: "Awesome Lakhan".

Seeing Jackie Shroff's comment, Sonam couldn't resist herself and asked the veteran actors to do a movie together.

https://twitter.com/sonamakapoor/status/1303246528560103424

"Do a movie together," Sonam tweeted.

Apart from the 1989 superhit "Ram Lakhan", Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff have co-starred in numerous hits of the eighties and the nineties, including "Yudh", "Karma", "Parinda", "Kala Bazaar" and "1942: A Love Story". --Ians/sim/vnc...

"1942: A Love Story" is undoubtedly one of the finest films in Anil Kapoors career. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 1994 release is still remembered for the unforgettable romantic songs Rd Burman composed for the film.

However, not many know that Anil Kapoor had initially refused to do the film.

Also Read:?Anil Kapoor shares an important message

During an interaction with Ians, Anil revealed why he had reservations about signing Chopra's ambitious project, to begin with. " '1942: A Love Story' was the only love story I did. I was very uncomfortable. Initially, I refused to do the film. I told them clearly that I wouldn't be able to do such a role," he recalled.

He added: "I even suggested Aamir Khan and Bobby Deol for the role. I asked them, from which angle do I look romantic? I was already a father of three kids at that time. But they convinced me.

Actor Arjun Kapoor says he got 'Bollywood ka keeda' while watching the 1989 film "Ram Lakhan", which starred his uncle Anil Kapoor and actor Jackie Shroff.

"I have seen 'Ram Lakhan' countless times. I remember how I was really young and was watching 'Ram Lakhan' on TV while eating dal makhni and when I looked on the screen, Lakhan was eating the same from his plate in the movie."

Also Read:?Why so serious: Malaika on Arjun's Insta post

"That's when I got 'Bollywood ka keeda' and realised that I wanted to become an actor," said Arjun, who made his Bollywood acting debut with "Ishaqzaade" in 2012.

He opened about his Bollywood dreams while shooting for an episode of Zee TV's comedy Bollywood game show "Movie Masti With Maniesh Paul".

The 'chacha-bhatija' duo, Anil and Arjun, will also be seen shaking a leg and grooving to...

Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja will be seen in "The Zoya Factor" soon. She feels she does her best while acting in comedy films.

"I think I like to skip genres with every film so, my last few films have been 'Veere Di Wedding, 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga', 'Padman', 'Sanju', 'Khoobsurat' and 'Neerja'. I am lucky enough that the directors of those films considered me for those roles. I think I do my best in comedy films but the audience thinks I do better in films like 'Raanjhanaa' and 'Neerja'. I don't know what is my genre but I enjoy doing comedy a lot. I feel very comfortable and easy while doing comedy. I don't think there are many films being made these days especially which are just carefree and fun with content in the backdrop,...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has shared the key to success and says sometimes the best way to reach it is to celebrate failure.

Anupam on Thursday morning tweeted: "We make big things out of our failures. But sometimes the best way to reach success is to celebrate failure. My life journey is a perfect example of that."

Also Read:?Anupam Kher proves "Age is just a number"

Anupam is the recipient of two National Film Awards. He has appeared in over 500 films in several languages and many plays.

He is known for his work in Hindi films like "Saaransh", "Ram Lakhan", "Lamhe", "Khel", "Darr", "Daddy", "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara" and "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge".

Anupam has also appeared in international films such as the Golden Globe nominated "Bend It Like Beckham", Ang Lee's Golden Lion-winning "Lust", "Caution" and David O. Russell's Oscar-winning "Silver Linings Playbook".

He received...

Even though her debut film Abodh did not do as per expectations, it was films like Dayavan, Tezaab and Ram Lakhan which catapulted Madhuri Dixit Nene into superlative name and fame. Last seen in the hard hitting Gulaab Gang, Madhuri Dixit has been shuffling between her commitments towards her family as well as her professionalRead More

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In a career spanning three decades, Gulshan Grover has played the villain many times – but the film that earned him his nickname of “Badman”, and which set the tone for much of his Bollywood career, was that of villain Kesariya Vilayati in Subhash Ghai’s 1989 film Ram Lakhan. As traditional villain roles have become rarer in Bollywood (with heroes taking on roles with more shades of grey), Grover has found his way to working in other industries (in the U.S. and Canada), as well as appearing in films that find their way to the festival circuit, such as Soumik Sen’s Badman.

Director Sen (Gulaab Gang) allows the talented actor to step into a fictionalized version of himself – Gulshan Grover the Badman who longs to make a change in his career, to relaunch himself as a hero. The film is, quite frankly, a hoot, sending up a number of Bollywood tropes. This fictional Gulshan Grover has two hapless sons, Suresh (working as an assistant to director/choreographer Farah Khan and writing his own screenplay) and Gaurav (radio show host always looking for money to invest in questionable business schemes).

The film opens with the fictional Gulshan Grover celebrating his birthday – one of his birthday gifts is to be handed the reins of the Bollywood Villains Association by his friend and fellow villain Ranjeeth.

After suffering a sudden heart attack at his birthday party, and faced with his own mortality as well as the incompetence of his sons, Grover decides to liquidate his assets and set up a film fund which he will put at the disposal of his sons if – and only if – they work with him on a film launching a new hero: Gulshan Grover – “Gg” — himself, in a venture entitled, appropriately “Goodman”.

The film sends up contemporary Bollywood film and social media culture, from a nurse who asks to take a selfie with the star in his hospital bed, to the doctor treating him who brings his son to see his patient, to director/choreographer Farah Khan announcing Grover’s death on Twitter. It’s also a biting satire on the current state of filmmaking in Bollywood, where star kids are launched and where heroes in their forties play college students and woo women young enough to be their daughters, where women in their thirties are resigned to playing mothers to men hardly older than themselves, a world in which social media experts are hired in order to make films trend, where images are “refurbished” and hashtags rule.

The film follows Gg’s quest to put together the film that will launch this new, updated, 21st century version of himself, from the search for a director, a heroine, and, most importantly, for the actor who will agree to become the villain. The endless string of cameos are worth the price of admission alone; the turn by Chunkey Pandey, who agrees to become the film’s villain – hysterically, his costumes always match the furniture on which he’s sitting — is delicious.

But at the centre of it all is Gulshan Grover himself, anchoring everything that happens around him, by turns frustrated at the roadblocks he runs up against (veteran actor Rishi Kapoor advises him to forget about becoming a hero and focus on the underserved 90 to 100 year old man slot), frustrated at the stupidity and incompetence of his sons, accused of “corruption” by those in the Villains’ Assocation (who see both his desire to become a hero, and his willingness to cast Chunkey Pandey as his villain as a sell-out) and occasionally baffled by the events that go on around him as he works to create something new out of his life and career. “Badman” defined much of Gulshan Grover’s career, but Badman allows us to remember that he’s a fine actor with a gift for comedy, in a film that guarantees you will “Lol”.

Right through the 80s, Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor had paired up for many a film to make for a macho ‘jodi’. Films like Ram Lakhan, Karma, Andar Bahar, Yudh, Kaala Bazar, Parinda, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, 1942 – A Love Story and many more films are a testimony to that. ThatRead More

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<img class="aligncenter wp-image-660902 size-full" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Salman-Khan-Karan-Johar.jpg" alt="Salman-Khan-&-Karan-Johar" width="620" height="420" /> We all know that Karan Johar is a film maniac. The filmmaker goes through all kinds of emotions while making and watching a film. Recently, in an interview, he addressed that his first directorial venture <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai</em> was a silly movie. In a conversation with Neha Dhupia on her new talk show, Karan also revealed what went down during the shooting of the film and talked about an instance when he wept because of Salman Khan. Karan Johar narrated how Salman Khan was adamant to wear ripped jeans instead of a well-tailored suit. Karan says, "Day 1 came of shooting and Salman was doing 2 shifts. Salman was shooting the patang wala gaana in <em>Hum</em> <em>Dil De Chuke Sanam</em> and ‘<em>Saajan Ji Ghar Aaye’</em> for me which was his intro song in <em>Kuch Kuch Hota</em> <em>Hai</em>. I walked in and there was a black suit which his designer Shabina Khan had designed,...

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-660902 size-full" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Salman-Khan-Karan-Johar.jpg" alt="Salman-Khan-&-Karan-Johar" width="620" height="420" /> We all know that Karan Johar is a film maniac. The filmmaker goes through all kinds of emotions while making and watching a film. Recently, in an interview, he addressed that his first directorial venture <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai</em> was a silly movie. In a conversation with Neha Dhupia on her new talk show, Karan also revealed what went down during the shooting of the film and talked about an instance when he wept because of Salman Khan. Karan Johar narrated how Salman Khan was adamant to wear ripped jeans instead of a well-tailored suit. Karan says, "Day 1 came of shooting and Salman was doing 2 shifts. Salman was shooting the patang wala gaana in <em>Hum</em> <em>Dil De Chuke Sanam</em> and ‘<em>Saajan Ji Ghar Aaye’</em> for me which was his intro song in <em>Kuch Kuch Hota</em> <em>Hai</em>. I walked in and there was a black suit which his designer Shabina Khan had designed,...

Last year, around the same time in August, Dharma Productions made a big announcement about the much talked about and much awaited remake of the 1989's Anil Kapoor- Jackie Shroff starrer Ram Lakhan. Ever since the announcement was made, several names started doing the rounds for titular roles, which included the likes of Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor and even Fawad Khan. The latest update on the Ram Lakhan's remake is that Rohit Shetty has gone on record to say that they (Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty) have temporarily shelved this project. Rohit Shetty also spoke about how all the actors wanted to play Lakhan's role and that no one was ready to play Ram. Rohit Shetty also dropped a hint that Karan Johar and he were doing something else, about which they will speak soon.

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai who is known for films like Saudagar, Khalnayak and Ram Lakhan, has now decided to contribute his share to a cause he believes in. The director-producer firmly believes in the concept of passive Euthanasia and has decided to take it upon himself to promote the same.

Fondly known as the 'Showman' of Bollywood, Subhash Ghai has decided to address the issue of passive euthanasia. Extending his support, he took to Twitter to say, "Pl email your views on 'patient rights to withhold or withdraw medical treatment to himself at passiveeuthanasia@gmail.com in coming bill".

Subhash Ghai last directed Kaanchi and also co-produced the remake of 1983 film Hero, which released in 2015.

When Rohit Shetty announced the remake of the 1989 cult film Ram Lakhan, to be produced by Dharma Productions, what followed was a series of speculations about the casting. With the names of several A-listers being tossed around, we believe that the makers may have found their perfect Ram and his brother Lakhan for the remake.

From what we hear, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh are the current contenders for the role and the two will soon be signed for the same. In the original Subhash Ghai blockbuster, Ram, the sincere and honest cop was played by Jackie Shroff and the enthusiastic grey-shaded role of Lakhan was played by Anil Kapoor. In the upcoming remake it is being that Shahid Kapoor will play the elder brother Ram whilst Ranveer will be seen as the younger Lakhan. An official announcement on the same is being awaited.

Also, the hunt is on for...

You just know if over-the-top ridiculous movies are your kind of thing. If you’re not one of those people, you’ll find justification for your dislike in bits of Welcome Back that just try too hard. But if you are a lover of rapid-fire absurdities, you’ll mostly giggle and chuckle as the plot becomes increasingly convoluted.

Overall, Welcome Back is exactly the kind of ridiculous, zingy stuff you expect from writer-director Anees Bazmee, with the right amount of nods to other films (Bunty Aur Babli, Ram Lakhan and Pk, to name a few), insults (personal favorite “moochwala bean bag”) and physical gags. But the humor isn’t always as smoothly sustained as in the original Welcome, and on occasions, perhaps not unexpectedly, the movie tries reaching too far and goes well past the gleeful “did they really go there?” disbelief into “why did they go there?” disbelief. (I...

From the time the news has been out regarding Ram Lakhan remake, there have been several speculations around as to which set of actors will reprise the original. From playing Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff's part to leading ladies Madhuri Dixit and Dimple Kapadia's role in the remake version, many names have cropped up.

On the other side, B-town actors (especially newbies) have an eye over the coveted project and even trying their best to bag it. And why wouldn't anyone vie for it? After all it has some big names involved like Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty, who have been influential in shaping many careers.

Only recently there was buzz that Abcd 2 star Shraddha Kapoor is being considered to be cast as 'Radha' (played by Madhuri in Ram Lakhan). Further, Alia Bhatt is also contending for it. And now we hear Singh Saab The Great fame Urvashi Rautela...

Ever since producer Karan Johar announced that he is remaking Subhash Ghai’s 1989 superhit film “Ram Lakhan” that starred Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit and Dimple Kapadia, there has been lot of excitement over the film’s casting. Many actor’s name also did the round in the middle time but no one has been finalized for the remake, to be directed by Rohit Shetty.

However when Jackie and Anil who played Ram and Lakhan respectively in the original, asked about who would be their choice to reprise their characters in the remake, they mentioned Ranveer Singh and Sidharth Malhotra’s name.

Anil who was recently seen in Zoya Akhtar’s “Dil Dhadakne Do”, recently said in an interview, “I feel who is best for the film commercially, they should cast him. But If I was a producer, I would cast Ranveer as Lakhan. Ram would be Sidharth Malhotra because of the intensity.

We all know that Anil Kapoor's 1989 film Ram Lakhan is now being remade by Rohit Shetty.

Ask the actor how he feels watching his own film being remade and he says, "I feel happy. Glad that I did some good films. Such films were not very appreciated earlier but now people are realizing their importance."

Directed by Subhash Ghai, Ram Lakhan also starred Jackie Shroff. It's believed that the casting of the new Ram Lakhan is not yet finalised.

Out of all the various relationships (zillion in case you are an Indian including the door ke ristedaar) we have, the most special bond we share is with our siblings. They are our first best friend, first enemy and first love too (don't get us wrong). If it wouldn't have been for them, even we don't know how we could have survived in our crazy families. You fight, beat the sh*t out of each other, but at the end of the day, you are always there for each other. You treat them the way you want, but if somebody else misbehaves with your brother/sister, they will be in for big trouble. Let's admit it, you sometimes hate them to the core, but there is no way you can survive without them. Even in Bollywood movies, we have seen the crazily adorable relationship of the siblings. Here are 11 reasons...

There were reports that the cast of Subhash Ghai's 1989 film, Ram Lakhan remake has been finalized, but Karan Johar clarified that the cast has not been decided yet.

Karan got onto a microblogging site to clear the air writing, "While Rohit and I are extremely excited with the excitement Ram Lakhan has generated....we would like to say...It Has Not Been Cast!!!"

The original Ram Lakhan starred Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia and Madhuri Dixit Nene and the buzz was that Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan will feature in the remake. Reports suggested that Sidharth would potray the role of Ram, Fawah would be seen as Lakhan.

Now that Karan has made it clear, we eagerly await the announcement of the film's cast.

Ram Lakhan remake will be produced by Karan Johar and directed by Rohit Shetty.

On the occasion of Diwali, Subhash Ghai’s film production company Mukta Arts turned 36 years old. The actor turned director is very happy that he is able to entertain audience with some of the most loved movies like Karz and Ram Lakhan.

Subhash Ghai tweeted, “36th anniversary today (Friday) of Mukta arts produced 41 films with 15 films directed by me going still strong. My gratitude to all in Mukta years.”

Mukta Arts produced its first film Karz, starring Rishi Kapoor, in 1978 and after that came out with a big range of movies – Hero, Karma, Khalnayak, Pardes, Taal, Yaadein, Iqbal, Joggers’ Park, and Aitraz. Subhash Ghai also directed super hit classic saga Ram Lakhan that gave Bollywood the superstar Madhuri Dixit, which is being re-made by Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty.

“Mahurat of every movie by Mukta arts took place on 24 oct only, which happened to be a day when I got married with Mukta Rehana.

A news report that Subhash Ghai's Khalnayak, the 1993 ominous thriller about a terrorist on the run which was released when the leading man Sanjay Dutt was imprisoned, will be remade by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, turns out to be completely false. Sources say that Bhansali who has just started shooting his ambitious historical Bajirao Mastani has no time or attention for any other project. Two of Ghai's blockbusters Hero and Ram Lakhan have been purchased to be remade by Salman Khan and Karan Johar, respectively. While welcoming the move by eminent filmmakers to revamp his successful films, Ghai says, "I respect Sanjay Leela Bhansali as a unique filmmaker who has also proved himself as an independent producer with Rowdy Rathore and Mary Kom. But I have not made up my mind about selling the remake rights of Khalnayak. Let's wait and see. Having said that, I must admit I...

There are speculations that Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez will be seen in the remake of Subhash Ghai’s classic Ram Lakhan.

Originally played by Dimple Kapadia, Jacquline might play the leading lady opposite Ram (originally Jackie Shroff). Lakhan was played by the evergreen star Anil Kapoor while Madhuri Dixit played the role of Radha.

Jacqueline Fernandez could reprise Dimple Kapadia’s character in the remake of this cult classic. In fact, rumors run rife that Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone might star in the film as well. While it’s been said that Anil Kapoor want’s this nephew Arjun Kapoor to play the role of Lakhan.

The Kick and Housefull 2 star has already signed Brother which stars Akshay Kumar and Siddharth Malhotra, and is in talks with the makers of this classic blockbuster.

If she manages to bag the film, will she be able to pull off...

She is a fine actress, complete with mega dancing skills. Starlet Madhuri Dixit Nene has completed a glorious 30 years in the Bollywood industry! We at BollySpice, feel that 30 years is a long feat and surely must be celebrated!

When you hear the name Madhuri, you instantly remember her charming smile that lights up the screen and her amazing grace. Madhuri has worked in many films such as Dil Toh Pagal Hain, Anjaam, Ram Lakhan, Tezaab, Devdas, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam to name but a few!

Madhuri began her filmi career with the art film Abodh, where she played the innocent character of a newly wedded wife who was not aware of the many changes that come with marriage. She was highly appreciated for her performance. Despite a few initial failures at the box office, Madhuri always bounced back. The film Tezaab became the turning point of her career. Her character...

Being one of the most iconic films in Bollywood, Ram Lakhan is one of the milestones in Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff's career. Now, the film is all set for a remake. Karan Johar recently announced that he will be producing the film along with the original showman Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts who created this cult movie in 1989. Ram Lakhan will also see Karan Johar joining hands with the master of masala entertainer, filmmaker Rohit Shetty for the first time as he will be directing the remake. However, the details of the cast are yet to be finalized. The original film starred Dimple Kapadia and Madhuri Dixit playing the leading ladies. Along with the famous 'Lakhan' dance of Anil Kapoor, the film also had some applaudable performances from actors like Rakhi Gulzar and Amrish Puri among others. Karan Johar who is very excited about this new...

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai had made inroads in the music industry way back when he launched his film Kisna's music under his banner Mukta Music. Apparently, Ghai, who is known for his film's music, is all set to re- launch his music label with his next directorial venture Kaanchi.

Mukta Music after successfully backing the music distribution of films like Kisna, Jogger's Park and Iqbal went silent and is now geared up to create a stir in the music market again. "My film's music has always been a hit. Our films - Karz, Hero, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Taal and Yaadein had very successful music. People told me long ago, when I first got into production, that I should launch a music arm for my company. But my focus was different then," said Ghai.

He further added, "The music industry has evolved a great deal since the '70s and '80s.

Music from Mukta films i.e Karz, Hero, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Taal and Yaadein has always topped the charts. Mukta Music was launched in partnership with Sony music for kisna after Ghai realized that music was a valuable aspect of the film and it had to be exploited to the fullest.

But Kisna didn’t do as expected and Ghai didn’t want to take risk on his next hence when T-series offered a good price for his next big budget film Yuvvraj he was happy to de-risk it.

Ghai plans to relaunch the label with his maiden venture Kaanchi which is a big musical thriller by going all out by ramping up the distribution, exhibition and production business a great deal. When quizzed on the change in the Music Industry scenario, “The music industry has become so much more transparent. Online sales are totally accounted for. Earlier, we didn...

Subhash ghai, earned the prestigious title of 'The Showman' from the legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor. He deservedly lived up to the title producing really big budget blockbusters like Karz, Hero, Ram Lakhan, Karma, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Pardes, Taal etc. On the occasion of Sg's (as he is fondly called) 68th birthday today, Glamsham.Com wishes the filmmaker a very happy birthday and discovers how he got his directorial debut film. After completing Vidhaata, thespian Dilip Kumar...

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has finally locked a release date for his new movie Kaanchi - it will hit the screens April 11.

The film, which stars Ghai’s latest find Mishti and actor Kartik Aryan along with veterans Mithun Chakraborty and Rishi Kapoor, is about inner power of a woman who represents millions of suppressed youth against injustice in the country, said a statement issued by the filmmaker’s banner Mukta Arts.

The film is directed and produced by Ghai, and its musical score is done by Ismail Darbar and Salim-Suleiman with lyrics by Irshad Kamil.

Subhash Ghai’s Kaanchi to be released on April 11.

Kaanchi is about the power of a woman who represents millions of suppressed youth against injustice.

Ghai, known for movies like Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Pardes and Taal, was earlier in no hurry to announce a release date for Kaanchi - a mistake, he said, he...

In Anees Bazmee's Welcome Back, Anil Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia would be seen reprising their famous 'Tera Saath Hai Kitna Pyara' tumble-in-the-hay song from Feroz Khan's Jaanbaaz. Both Anees and his producer Firoz Nadiadwala are huge Fk fans. In fact, Welcome even starred Feroz Khan. While the sequel now will have Naseeruddin Shah taking over the role. They were the quintessential screen scorchers of the 1970s and 80s. Dimple Kapadia's love-making sequence with a bare-chested Anil Kapoor in Feroz Khan's Jaanbaaz had set the screen on fire. It had also famously prompted Dimple to call Anil "a barber's nightmare." Remind him of this, and Anil, who is now shooting with Dimple again says, "Oh God! That was like ages ago. Dimple and I last worked together in Ram Lakhan, though in that film she was opposite Jackie Shroff. She is a fantastic person and such a good actress.