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Trivia: 80s Female South Actress Was Forced Into Marriage, Charged More Salary Than Rekha But Tragically Died At 35 ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Facebook )

Indian cinema was blessed with some talented actresses in the 80s, including Rekha, Sridevi, Jaya Prada, and Amrita Singh, among others. But there was one shining star from the South, at the peak of her career, who tragically died at the age of 80. She was a sensation, and every director/ producer wanted to work with her. Scroll below to know who!

She earned more than Rekha!

At that time, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Sathyaraj were among the highest-earning Indian actors. But our female leads weren’t any less! Vijayshanthi and Bhanupriya were also taking home huge paychecks.

Meanwhile, this South actress in question was also rising high in success. She was charging a remuneration of 1 lakh back in the 1990s while Rekha was getting paid 75,000.

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Subhash K Jha lists the best performances by Girish Karnad in this special feature.

He was a man of many talents: scholar, academician, activist, political commentator, theatre and film actor. But Bollywood knows him for his understated performances in unforgettable films in the 1970s and 80s, which changed the way we look at mainstream acting. Here’s a list of his best Bollywood films.

1. Nishant (1975): Playing the docile, helpless school teacher whose wife (Shabana Azmi) is abducted by the village zamindar, Karnad brought dignity and restraint into a situation which screamed for dramatic eruptions. Karnad never overacted. He was measured at a time when drama flourished.

2. Swami (1977): This was the second film where Girish Karnad starred as the silent, undemanding, doting spouse to Shabana Azmi, and this time he was even more of a brilliant projectile, hitting the right emotions. In this superb adaptation of Saratchandra Chatterjee’s novel,...

Subhash K Jha is once again focussing on a film that is well, maybe, not the best in this edition of This Day That Drivel: as he revisits Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, which released in 2002.

If only wishes were cabinet portfolios. Bihari Babu Shatrughan Sinha plays an idealistic Home Minister battling militancy in the Valley. The Kashmir problem was so poorly depicted in Vinod Chopra’s Mission Kashmir and Tinu Verma’s Maa Tujhe Salaam that any attempt to tackle the core issue, albeit on a basic and simplistic level, raises our interest level in the potboiler genre of the Hindi commercial cinema.

Director Osho Raja, who earlier made some unsuccessful mixed-up mainstream films under his real name Ashok Tyagi, tackles the issue on a strictly “filmy” level. Except for the conflicted militant Shabbir (Chandrachur Singh), the characters are all one-dimensional heroes from the Indian government services and villains, naturally from...

Celebrating Lara Dutta on her birthday as Subhash K Jha shines a special spotlight on her career. We hear from the actress about being an actress in Bollywood, plus Suneel Darsha, director of her debut film, gives some behind-the-scenes scoop from the set.

She was named Lara after the heroine in her mother’s favourite film Dr Zhivago. In an industry of hyper-hypocrisy, she was honest. No false smiles, no sucking up to directors and heroes. No compromises: Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta started off together in my friend Suneel Darshan’s Andaaz. Between the two, I thought Lara was going to be the big star. She had the better role in Andaaz, and she went on to give some good performances in films like Dilli Chalo, Billu, and David. But her career never took off in the way it should have.

Lara was seen as Priyanka’s competition at the start,...

Indian film music has always and will always have a varied range of music to create and support the story being told onscreen. From ballads to heartstopping dramatic pieces to full-on dance party tracks, even mash-ups of all are also included to really set a scene, and they are devotional tracks. In this incredible feature in honor of Ram Navami, Subhash K Jha shares his lists some of the best Ram Bhajans and they are from films you might not have heard of. Read on, and then definitely watch and listen. Do not wait!

1. ‘Abb toh aao Dhanush ke Dhari’

(Lata Mangeshkar, Film: Bajrangbali, 1976):

This 1976 film featured Biswajeet as Sri Rama and Moushumi Chatterjee as Sita. Music composers Kalyanji-Anandji said to this writer that the challenge here was to compose songs in praise of Rama that sounded fresh and unheard. My pick is Lataji’s solo, where her plaintive...

When you think film music Lata Mangeshkar is undoubtedly one of the first singers that comes to mind. In Indian cinema The iconic singer has been the golden voice of many a heroine. She was the voice for the wonderful actress Jaya Prada, and they created iconic tracks and remarkable song and dance sequences on the silver screen from the ’70s to the ’90s. Subhash K Jha shares The playlist of Jaya Prada-Lata Mangeshkar songs. We also hear about the songs from the actress, so read on!

1. ‘Dafli wali’ (Sargam):

Jaya Prada could never equal her arch-rival Sridevi’s stardom. But we must admit Jp (not to be confused with Jb) has a superior slew of songs than Sridevi. In her very first Hindi film Sargam Jp belted out one chartbuster after another in Lataji’s voice: ‘Koyal boli’, ‘parbat ke uss paar’… But the biggest of them all was ‘Dafli wale’. Said Jp,...

Rating: 3.5/5

Cast: Mithun Chakraborty, Aftab Shivdasani, Myraa Sareen, Anita Raaj, Zakir Hussain, Jaya Prada, Advik Mahajan,Ashwani Kapoor Director: Manoj Sati Producer: Kashish Khan

Banner: Kashish Khan Production

Duration: 1 hour 54 minutes

Platform: ZEE5

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Fauji movie prabhas: Prabhas is an upcoming film for which the fans are quite excited, although they have many big projects but the fans are very excited about their military. In such a situation, now the fans will make a new update, in fact, Bollywood superstar Sunny Deol is going to be seen in his film. Zee Ha Fauji, which is being built on a large scale, has allegedly allegedly entered by Sunny Deol.

Sunny Deol’s entry in Prabhas’s film

Pan India superstar Prabhas who has many big projects which have the power to become a thousand crores. He is going to be seen in the soldiers of Hanu Raghavpudi, one of the films awaited. Which is being built with a large scale with about Rs 400 crore. There have been reports about the star cast for many time. But another update has come face to face which will make the fans happy,...

In this fascinating feature, Subhash K Jha looks back at the incredible career of writer, director and actor, the brilliant Lekh Tandon.

Recently Anil Kapoor spoke about how the 1980 film Ek Baar Kaho changed the course of his career. The long post made mention of everyone, from the film’s luminous leading lady, Shabana Azmi, to the producers, Rajshri Productions. But Anil forgot to mention Lekh Tandon, who directed Ek Baar Kaho!

This was the story of Lekh Tandon’s life: his films got recognition. He didn’t. Lekh Tandon was one of our most prolific and underrated directors. His range stretched from the playful Professor to the magical Dulhan Wohi Jo Piya Man Bhaye to the illogical Jahan Pyar Mile. His most celebrated film was the historical Amrapali (1966), which recreated the legendary romance between Amrapali, the courtesan, played by Vyjayanthimala, and Ajayshatru, the emperor of Magadh, played by Sunil Dutt.

Imanvi’s Rumored Salary In Prabhas’ Fauji ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Iman Esmail, aka Imanvi, was all over the news after she bagged Hanu Raghavapudi’s upcoming magnum opus, which is tentatively titled Fauji. The film will feature Prabhas in the lead role and is said to be mounted on a massive budget. Back in August, when the Pooja ceremony was held, Iman grabbed all the eyeballs on social media platforms, and everyone was curious to know about her. Now, we have heard rumors about her salary, which is negligible in front of Prabhas’ remuneration.

For the unversed, Hanu previously helmed Sita Ramam (2022), which was critically acclaimed and successful at the box office. After Sita Ramam, he now has a big project in his hand, and all eyes are set on how he presents Prabhas in a period drama set in the backdrop of World War 2. Although the exact budget is not known,...

Was Prabhas visiting Anushka on Ghaati sets? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Prabhas and Anushka Shetty are undoubtedly one of Telugu cinema’s most beloved on-screen pairs. Despite rumors of a romantic relationship, they have consistently maintained that they are just friends. Recently, reports surfaced that Prabhas visited Anushka on the sets of her new film Ghaati, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi.

This visit follows a similar one to Anushka’s Bhaagmathie set years ago, although no official confirmation has been made regarding his presence on the Ghaati set. However, the buzz surrounding this visit is now going viral within the film industry, and fans are again speculating about the possibility of a romance between the two on social media.

The film Ghaati was officially announced on Anushka’s birthday. A glimpse revealed her in an action-oriented role, joined by actors Ramya Krishnan and Jagapathi Babu in significant roles.

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For a film that did not garner many positive responses at the time of its release, Devadoothan’s return to cinemas brought in a camaraderie of new footfall. Standing in 2024, it is impossible to imagine that the film be considered anything less than a classic.

Still not familiar with the work? Worry not. Here’s all you need to know about the horror musical that will definitely leave you wanting for more. Released on 22nd December 2000, the Sibi Malayil direction starred a generation of household names such as Mohanlal as the protagonist, opposite Jaya Prada who took on the role of the mystical Angelina. Devadoothan also stars Vineeth Kumar, Janardhanan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Murali, Jagadish, Sarath Das and Vijayalakshmi in supporting roles.

An added element of horror is provided by the narrative of the musical, which is also used as a major plot device for the progression of the story. A...

Amitabh Bachchan & Kamal Haasan Worked Together In Many Films. (Photo Credit – Youtube)

Kalki 2898 Ad has been the talk of the town ever since it was released, but the Nag Ashwin sci-fi film has been getting accolades for two characters who act as the strong walls of this fort. No, not Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, but it is Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan.

While Big B plays Ashwatthama, the cursed warrior from Mahabharata, Ulaganayagan plays Yaskin, ruler of the complex in 2898 Ad, the antagonist of the film. The two veterans, take the film to another level.

While the two have been winning accolades for their performances in Kalki 2898 Ad, there was once a time when Amitabh Bachchan felt threatened by Kamal Haasan‘s acting prowess and popularity, so much so that he went to the extent of shelving a film where he felt Haasan would overshadow him!

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The Indian political landscape has seen an interesting blend of personalities from various fields, including sports, business, and entertainment. Among the most captivating transitions are those of Bollywood actresses who have successfully made the leap from the silver screen to the parliamentary floor. Here, we delve into the journeys of some film actresses who have won Lok Sabha election seats, highlighting their paths and contributions to Indian politics.

Hema Malini: The Dream Girl of Indian Politics

Known as the “Dream Girl” of Bollywood, Hema Malini’s charm and grace transcended the screen, making her a beloved figure in Indian cinema. Her transition into politics was marked by her candidacy from the Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp). In 2004, she was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, and later, in 2014, she contested from the Mathura constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Her victory was resounding, as she defeated her rivals with a significant margin, securing...

The MP/Mla court in Rampur has ordered the superintendent of police to arrest and produce actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada in court on February 27. The Superintendent of Police was ordered to form a special team and arrest the former MP and present her in the court.

Senior prosecution officer Amarnath Tiwari said that the former MP did not reach the court on Monday for hearing even after a non-bailable warrant had been issued against her for the seventh time.

Former MP Jaya Prada, is ‘absconding’ in two cases related to violation of code of conduct.

Die-hard Bollywood fans Karuna Pandey and Anjali Anand have turned up the entertainment quotient in ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, with their high-energy performance to the peppy track, ‘Chamma Chamma Baaje Re’. The performance was applauded by judge and filmmaker Farah Khan, who said that it reminded her of the iconic duet by Sridevi and Jaya Prada.

In this week’s unique challenge – ‘Chaar Ka Vaar’, two celebrity contestants along with their choreographers must compete as a team of four to impress the judge Farah Khan, Arshad Warsi, and Malaika Arora.

Karuna and Anjali performed with choreographers Vivek Chachere and Danny Fernandes.

Tickled by their act, Farah said: “I look forward to watching Karuna and Vivek’s performance every week because sometimes, they’re so funny. I enjoy a good sense of humour in acts or songs, and today, even Danny and Anjali were extraordinary. Karuna and Anjali, you were outstanding!”

“You...

‘Bhed Chaal’ is a Hindi proverb very much used in relation to the Hindi film industry. It means that one huge success is followed by numerous other attempts. Original ideas are at a premium in the Hindi film industry. The makers either depend on a foreign film, or a novel, or a South Indian film for a subject.

Filmmakers always want to play safe because the risk factor is always high. The distributor, while being wined and dined, gets a sales pitch, like “Zanjeer se kam nahi hamari picture…” and such. Many smaller-budget imitations of ‘Sholay’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewaar’ and other such films flooded the market. That is to say, if one action film worked, many more were certain to follow.

With the introduction of the video format followed by CDs, the trend changed to copying Hollywood films. A star was sent two videos or discs to watch, and they were...

CinemaAhead of the release of Gunasekhar’s ‘Shaakuntalam’, Samantha said it was an honour to play a role essayed by many veteran actors over the years.Saroja Devi, Jaya Prada and Samantha/YouTube ScreenshotsShaakuntalam, a Telugu mythological drama starring Samantha as Shakuntala and directed by Gunasekhar, is set to release on Friday, April 14. A day ahead of the film’s release, Samantha shared images of all the actors who have played the role of Shakuntala in films over the years, starting from 1920. Samantha’s note accompanying the images said: “It has truly been the greatest honour. Shaakuntalam is yours from tomorrow.” Shakuntala is a mythological character from the Adi Parva, the first chapter of the epic Mahabharata. The character is further elaborated in the play Abhignyana Shakuntalam by Kalidasa. In the play, Shakuntala is the daughter of the sage Vishwamitra and the apsara Menaka, raised by another sage Kanva. She marries a king named Dushyanta,...

TollywoodMadasa Krishna began his career as a costume designer and went on to act in over a hundred films including ‘Pellam Chepithe Vinali’, ‘Police Lockup’, and ‘Allari Mogudu’.Senior Telugu actor and producer Madasu Krishna, popularly known as ‘Costumes’ Krishna, passed away due to age-related ailments on Sunday, April 2 in Chennai. Krishna started his career in the film industry as a costume designer, and went on to become a well-known character artist. Several members of the Telugu film industry and many production houses have condoled the death of Costumes Krishna and conveyed their condolences to the bereaved family. Hailing from Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, Krishna had moved to Chennai in 1954 to work as an assistant costume designer in the film industry. Within a short period of time, he established himself in the field, and later worked as a full-time costume designer for Ramanaidu Studios. Costumes Krishna has designed costumes...

Veteran actress and politician Jaya Prada recalled shooting for the song ‘Parbat Ke Us Paar’ for the 1979 film ‘Sargam’ on the sets of the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 13’. As part of the ‘Reena ji and Jaya ji Special’ episode, Jaya is coming on the show as a celebrity guest and was stunned to hear the beautiful voice of Debosmita Roy on some of her popular tracks such as ‘Parbat Ke Us Paar’ from ‘Sargam’ also starring Rishi Kapoor.

She made her Hindi film debut with this movie which was a remake of the Telugu film ‘Siri Siri Muvva’ which also featured Jaya and it made her successful in the South film industry.

Jaya applauded Debosmita and said: “You have changed the whole environment. You have taken me back to our old days. I’m reliving those beautiful scenes that I performed while filming the song through your vocals.”

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Actress and former member of Rajya Sabha, Jaya Prada is set to make her comeback on the screen with her foray in the digital space with the upcoming series ‘Fatima’. The series is a rape-revenge drama about a mother who goes after her daughter’s rapists.

The poster of the series was unveiled on Tuesday and shows Jaya Prada’s burkha-clad character holding a gun.

Talking about the series, she said: “When I was narrated ‘Fatima’, there was no reason to refuse it. I could have not asked for a better story than this to mark my comeback. With time, a lot has changed in the industry, and for good. But the essence is still the same.”

She further mentioned: “Bollywood has always been home to me and will always be my comfort place. I have had a wonderful time shooting for Fatima and I am sure the audience will...

It is time to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023 with new energy and positivity. New Year is the time for fresh beginnings and what better way to start the year off right than by enjoying exciting and entertaining programmes on our TV sets! Show makers are all set to entertain the audience with exciting New Year specials as well as new fictional and reality dramas. Here’s a selection of what must watch this New Year to rejuvenate your mind and make your days more exciting.

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From Rupali Ganguly to Harshad Chopda, Neil Bhatt, Shivangi Joshi, every performance was exciting and now these enthralling performances that were part of the 22nd edition of the Indian Television Academy Awards held in Mumbai can be watched on the small screen on January 1.

If Rupali and Gaurav Khanna are going to bring their romantic chemistry on stage with their dance moves,...

Veteran actress and politician Jaya Prada recalled how megastar Amitabh Bachchan, in spite of being injured, completed the shooting for a song from the 1984 film ‘Sharaabi’. She added how Big B helped her during the shoot and played ghungroo on his hand despite the injured.

She said: “I remember right before we shot for this ‘Mujhe Naulakha Manga De Re’ song, Amit ji happened to injure his hand during Diwali. In a part of the song, he was playing ghungroo (ankle bells), but because he was in pain and already injured, he used to end up bleeding every time he shot for the scene. Regardless, by keeping his hand in the ice box back and forth, he finished shooting the scene. His commitment and focus are an example for every artist to learn from. I have learned so much from him.”

Jaya is known for working in Telugu and Hindi cinema.

Krishna, a major star in the 1980s Telugu language film industry, has died. He was 79.

Indian media reported that he was taken to hospital in Hyderabad on Monday with severe cardiac problems that needed resuscitation. He died in hospital on Tuesday morning.

In addition to his own career as actor, director and producer over a period of some five decades and 350 films, Krishna is known as the father of current star Mahesh Babu.

Born as Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy in 1943, Krishna began work in the film industry in 1961 and had his first leading role in 1965’s “Thene Manasulu.”

Drawing of Krishna from son Mahesh Babu’s Gmb Entertainment.

He worked with major directors including Adurthi Subba Rao, V. Madhusudhan Rao, K. Viswanath, Bapu, Dasari Narayana Rao and K. Raghavendra Rao. Among his best-known roles was portrayal of Alluri Sitarama Raju, a freedom fighter in Andhra Pradesh. (This is the...

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As he turns 80 on October 11, the living legend Amitabh Bachchan – Bollywood’s biggest superstar in its 110-years’ history – can look back with satisfaction at his long career on the silver screen, where he became a icon along with a galaxy of leading ladies.

It was in 1969 – when man landed on the moon – that Bachchan took his first small step with “Saat Hindustani”, which ultimately proved to be a gigantic leap for his megastar-dom.

But he stood out in his maiden film – in the crowd of six other actors jostling for screen space in the pacey thriller themed on the Goa Liberation – with the sole female revolutionary – Shahnaz Vahanvati (daughter of the comedian Agha), gunning to free the west Indian territory from Portuguese clutches.

Subsequently, Bachchan notched a record of sorts, working with six generations of new, established, senior or junior heroines ranging from Mala Sinha and Nutan...

As he turns 80 on October 11, the living legend Amitabh Bachchan – Bollywood’s biggest superstar in its 110-years’ history – can look back with satisfaction at his long career on the silver screen, where he became a icon along with a galaxy of leading ladies.

It was in 1969 – when man landed on the moon – that Bachchan took his first small step with “Saat Hindustani”, which ultimately proved to be a gigantic leap for his megastar-dom.

But he stood out in his maiden film – in the crowd of six other actors jostling for screen space in the pacey thriller themed on the Goa Liberation – with the sole female revolutionary – Shahnaz Vahanvati (daughter of the comedian Agha), gunning to free the west Indian territory from Portuguese clutches.

Subsequently, Bachchan notched a record of sorts, working with six generations of new, established, senior or junior heroines ranging from Mala Sinha and Nutan to Rani Mukherjee and Jiah Khan,...

InterviewFrom once being type-cast as the ‘chocolate boy’ to finding that he got a kick out of roles that challenged him, Kunchacko Boban speaks to Tnm on the films that played game-changers, his brief break from films, and more.CrisImage Courtesy: Facebook/AdwaithShineA vague figure on a motorcycle rides into a long bridge, taking on pillion, the woman walking towards him. On screen they are both blurry, moving to a sad title song, introducing the two as actors making their debuts as grownups. Shalini, who had been a popular child actor, barely needed introduction - she was the little girl with the bangs who won a lot of love in the 80s. Kunchacko Boban, the hero of the film, had only one role as a child that he barely remembered. He was therefore introduced in big block letters in Aniyathipravu, a movie that would be celebrated as a romantic classic in the late 90s.

Popular film actress Jaya Prada gets candid about her cameo in the show ‘Sasural Simar Ka 2’. She will be seen performing on her famous tracks ‘Tohfa Tohfa’ and ‘Gori Hai Kalaiyan’. In the show Simar’s (Radhika Muthukumar) father-in-law Gajendra (Aarav Chowdhary) suffers memory loss after he meets with an accident. In order to help […]...

Well-known actress Jaya Prada will appear as a special guest on the singing reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ for the semi-finale episode. While the contestants performed on her famous songs the most strange part happened when contestant Sachin Kumar decided to step down from the Top-6 finalists’ position, as in place of himself, […]...

Flix FlashbackDirector Blessy’s 2011 film starring Mohanlal, Jaya Prada and Anupam Kher is complex, intense and often messy, but tugs at our heartstrings.Neelima MenonFacebook/ BlessyRomance is a genre that has not been explored to its full potential in Malayalam cinema. We have had very few films that delved deep into love, romance and lust. Mostly Malayalam cinema has paid obeisance to the culmination of romance before legalising it. The aftermath of love in marriages, or more specifically how it evolves as a couple ages, has been fleetingly explored in Oru Cheru Punchiri and Minnaminginte Nurungu Vettam. They were more sterile and tender depictions that left a warm glow and hope in our hearts. But in Pranayam (2011), director Blessy goes deeper into marriage, love and desire, and attempts to understand how couples manifest heartbreak, second chances, and old age in the long run. Blessy places his narrative in the backdrop...

KollywoodIn a social media post, Kamal Haasan spoke about various aspects of ‘Dasavatharam’, including the ideation, production, technical team, make-up and music, among other things.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeActor Kamal Haasan took to social media on Sunday to share details about one of his biggest projects, Dasavatharam, on the completion of 13 years of its release. Kamal, who played 10 roles in the movie and was on board as the writer, shared his thoughts in a Facebook post. He spoke about the production, making of the movie, the technical team, the make-up and music, among other things. Recounting the pre-production phases, Kamal wrote how the script was declined by many directors citing that they didn’t understand the project and was finally taken up by director Ravikumar. “He immediately claimed it a winner on cards and was surprised that it was turned down (sic),” Kamal’s post read. Elaborating on the ideation period,...

Mumbai, Nov 16 (Ians) Actress Ihana Dhillon is busy shooting for a Punjabi film. She says it feels like a big family on the set, of people working towards to create something wonderful.

Titled "Bhoot Uncle: Tussi Great Ho", the film also stars Raj Babbar, Jaya Prada and Gurpreet Ghuggi. Directed by Kc Bokadia, the film is currently being shot in various places across Punjab.

"It's a wonderful cast and we are having a great time shooting this film. Of course, all the precautions and protocols are in place and it feels like one big family working towards creating something wonderful," said Ihana.

"It's a great script. The humour is amazing and it's a complete family entertainer. Punjabi movies have gone far and wide off late and we are sure this movie will break boundaries and will reach out to a bigger audience," she added.

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Filmmaker Karan Johar's all time favourite song is "Dafli wale dafli bajaa", in the Rishi Kapoor-Jaya Prada starrer "Sargam", which had released in 1979.

" 'Dafli...' song from the film 'Sargam' was indeed my most favorite song. During my childhood, I remember whenever my father asked me to dance on the song, I would dance on this song but on the steps of Jaya Pradaji instead of Chintu Ji (Rishi Kapoor)," Karan said.

Also Read:?Karan Johar reveals female-centric cast and crew

Karan opened up on the "The Kapil Sharma Show", where he appeared with filmmaker Rohit Shetty to promote their upcoming co-production "Sooryavanshi", starring Akshay Kumar. Johar also opened up on Shetty.

"Rohit has a pulse of understanding the audience and his films have an immense level of action, emotion and drama, which reflects well at the box office. This is solely his craft," said Johar.

"Sooryavanshi...

CinemaThis is the 10th edition of the annual reunion of south Indian filmstars, and it was hosted by megastar Chiranjeevi at his house in Hyderabad on Sunday.Tnm StaffFilm stars who ruled the 80s are back together celebrating the 10th anniversary of their annual 80s reunion bash. The 80s reunion is a recent tradition that has been sustained for a decade by the South Indian cinema stars of the 80s. Celebrations are themed every year, black and gold this time, and are not complete without group photos. The reunion was hosted at Telugu actor Chiranjeevi’s house in Hyderabad on Sunday. Interestingly, Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna were not able to make it to last year’s celebrations. Dressed in a shiny golden saree, Khushboo Sundar who has acted in all four south Indian languages, shared selfies with many of her co-stars from the 80s. View this post on Instagram My 2 best...

It was a night to remember as Shemaroo Entertainment Limited launched its unique show Aur Ek Kahani to celebrate Bollywood?s golden era with iconic Bollywood legends from the classic era occupying the stage.

The stage was brimming with profound nostalgic memories of the stories behind Bollywood evergreen classics haunting one after the another as the stage got occupied with living legends like Nimmi, Kamini Kaushal (last scene in Kabir Singh),?Biswajit Chatterjee, Bindu (popular vamp of the golden era),?Moushumi Chatterjee, Prem Chopra, Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Subash Ghai, Poonam Dhillon, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Anandji ( from the Kalyan Ji Anandji duo), Pyarelalji (from the Laxmikanth Pyarelal duo), Satish Kaushik and last but not the least the iconic radio announcer Ameen Sayani. All the legends shared the stage with ace trade analyst Komal Nahata last night.

To revisit the golden era again and celebrate the magic of Hindi cinema, ShemarooMe...

In the political 'dangal' of the Lok Sabha elections 2019, a slew of film celebrities including Hema Malini, Sunny Deol, Kirron Kher, Manoj Tiwari, Anubhav Mohanty, Mimi Chakraborty and Nushrat Jahan emerged victorious.

Veteran actress Hema Malini, Bollywood's evergreen 'Dreamgirl', won from Mathura by 293,471 votes, defeating Narendra Singh of Rashtriya Lok Dal.

Bollywood's action star Sunny Deol, famous for his 'Dhai kilo ka haath' dialogue, displayed the weight of his stardom in Gurdaspur in Punjab as he won with 82,459 votes against Sunil Jakhar (Congress).

Actress Kirron Kher, the Bjp candidate in Chandigarh, defeated Pawan Kumar Bansal (Congress).

In West Bengal, Trinamool Congress candidates Mimi Chakraborty and Nushrat Jahan emerged big winners.

Mimi overcame Anupam Hazra (Bjp) in Jadavpur by 295,239 votes while Nushrat defeated Bjp's Sayantan Basu in Basirhat by 350,369 votes.

Actor Deepak Adhikari, also from the Trinamool, worsted Bharati Ghosh (Bjp) in Ghatal by 107,973 votes.

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KollywoodThe two had worked together in 'Aakhree Raasta' that released in 1986.Digital NativeVeteran filmmaker and actor K Bhagyaraj had completed four decades in the film industry and wishes have been pouring in for him from all quarters. Joinin the list, actor Amitabh Bachchan too wished the director/actor. The star had posted on his blog: “A message to that prolific personality in the Tamil region K Bhagyaraj, a prolific director, producer, actor, music director, editor of a weekly - turning 40 years of his service to cinema.” It may be noted here that K Bhagyaraj had the opportunity to work with Amitabh Bachchan in Aakhree Raasta, which was released in 1986. The film was the remake of the Kamal Haasan starrer Oru Kaidhiyin Diary, which was scripted by Bhagyaraj and directed by Bharathiraja. Aakhree Raasta was a crime drama film written and directed by K Bhagyaraj and was presented by T Rama...

InterviewAfter the success of 'Allu Ramendran', Kunchacko Boban talks about his choice of movies, learning from mistakes, and the actor assault case.CrisImage courtesy: Green Studio Photography Kunchacko Boban was in Dubai, two days before Valentine’s Day. And then he fell ill. But he watched from far, the good reviews that his recent movie was earning in Kerala. Allu Ramendran was a lovely beginning to a new year, and he speaks happily of the film and the very ordinary character of a policeman that he plays in it. “He is a police jeep driver, a commoner. The film itself runs on a simple thread but it is the narration that makes it interesting. That and the emotional content. Ramendran’s emotional travel is what attracted me to the film,” Kunchacko says in a nasal voice. The cold has not left him yet. But the voice is easily recognisable. We've heard it for 20 odd years,...

Super Dancer Chapter 3 is winning hearts of the viewers and garnering good ratings as well. The talented contestants of Super Dancer have mesmerized everyone with their dance skills. Even television czarina, Ekta Kapoor?s family is a big fan of the dance reality show especially her father and nephew. The legendary Jeetendra Kapoor and Jaya Prada who have not just worked together but are remembered for their iconic dance numbers will be seen as special guests on Super Dancer this weekend.

It was revealed that Jaya ji and Jeetu ji liked the show and they watch it whenever time permits. They were enthralled by the performances and surprised to see how the kids seamlessly added their unique styles in the actor?s popular songs. ?Jeetu ji, popularly known as the Jumping Jack, was not only charmed by the talent but also their cuteness. Jeetu ji revealed that his grandson Laksshya...

Veteran actors Jeetendra and Jaya Prada, who have acted together in over 20 films, will reunite on-screen, this time for a TV show.

The stars will be coming soon as special guests on "Super Dancer Chapter 3". The contestants of the show will be performing on their popular songs from the 1980s and 1990s, read a statement from Sony Entertainment Television.

"I am very excited to see the talented kids of 'Super Dancer' perform. It's amazing to see dance evolve so beautifully through these kids," Jaya said in a statement.

Jeetendra is excited to be part of the show.

"My grandson Laksshya is equally energetic and enthusiastic like these 'Super Dancer' contestants," he added.

Sarvam Thaala Mayam Movie Review: Soothingly pious, melodiously heartfelt

Sarvam Thaala Mayam movie review is out. Marking the return of noted cinematographer turned filmmaker Rajiv Menon into direction and his reunion with A.R. Rahman for a musical after eighteen years, which is enough to keep the enthusiast of Rahman and Menon excited. Does Rajiv Menon delivers the magic of Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) and does the winning combo of Rahman and Menon recreate the magic of music seen and heard in Minsara Kanavu (1997) and Kandukondain Kandukondain?!. Let?s find out in Sarvam Thaala Mayam movie review.

The most astonishing/unique/rare thing about Sarvam Thaala Mayam

After a long time, a movie devoted to Carnatic music told in a soothingly feel good manner that sings the power of music, the divine reach of rhythm with an ode to the Indian tradition of guru and shishya (master and his pupil) with a melodious echo.

Veteran actress Jaya Prada, last seen in Atanu Bose’s Bengali film 'Atmajaa', is all set to make her debut on Indian television with the fiction show, 'Perfect Pati'. She will play the lead actor’s mother, Pramila Rathod, who has many shades to her character. An expressive, confident and righteous modern woman, she shows her mettle when she has to choose between right and wrong. The actress says, “Like all firsts, I’m sure it’s going to be formidable, yet a special experience. The medium of television is immensely powerful and it’s refreshing to know that such evolved and strong characters, and women-oriented stories are being written on this medium. Pramila will uniquely challenge and at the same time beautifully present the relationship of a mother with her son and daughter-in-law.” Jaya Prada insists that her character will be a complete breakaway from the saas of most Indian soaps.

KollywoodThe film tries to address every issue imaginable, not giving enough time for any of them to develop sufficiently.Rakesh MeharHaving just lost her husband in a tragic set of circumstances, Indira (Jaya Prada) returns to his ancestral home in the village of Puliyanmalai to find a way to rebuild her life. But fate has more in store, as the desperately drought-stricken village on the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border has only one possible source of drinking water – an old well on Indira’s property. In a cruel twist, however, a resurvey has transferred a portion of the land with the well to the neighbouring village. As the village residents struggle without water, there is a cabal of politicians waiting to drive them out and take over the land for profit. Indira has to fight powerful forces to give her fellow residents a chance at life. In summary, the plot of the Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Keni sounds powerful and moving, a timely and hard-hitting drama. Unfortunately, writer and director Ma Nishad, takes a strong plot backed by an amazing set of actors, including Revathy, Nasser, Parthiban, Anu Hassan and Rekha, and delivers a flat film that never quite gets off the ground. One of the biggest problems for Keni is that it wants to have its say about virtually every issue imaginable. So there are men falsely accused of terrorism and arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (Uapa), women who face sexual harassment from cops, corrupt politicians, water wars, poverty, debates about journalistic ethics and a whole lot more. By the time Nishad has delivered his sermons on all of these, there’s little time left for any of these issues to develop into any kind of dramatic conflict. The film also struggles to throw up a powerful heroine in Indira, and loses the chance to put on centre stage the important issues it is trying to deal with. So you hear nearly every other cast member talk about how man’s greed creates drought, and how the compassion of a woman helps sustain life and create an agricultural utopia in the village. But, as Indira’s story unfolds, you’re left wondering just what the revolution is that she heralds. The film also finds itself burdened by a weak performance by Jaya Prada, who adeptly conveys the vulnerability of a woman whose life is initially turned upside down, but never rises up to deliver the heroic punch the script demands of her. The rest of the cast is fairly wasted, since they are only required to appear at regular intervals with sage sermons about the hardships caused by the human propensity to draw artificially dividing lines in the ground. That doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything enjoyable in Keni. Pleasing visuals in an aesthetically captivating landscape and lilting melodies provide agreeable distractions in the film. Even the plotting shows the seeds of dramatic possibilities, with devices such as three journalists who come by different routes to the same story of Indira’s struggle. But all of these are sapped by sluggish storytelling. In the end, Keni is much like the bilingual song “Ayya Saami”, sung by Kj Yesudas and Sp Balasubrahmanyam at the start of the film. Genial and overflowing with old-fashioned platitudes, but lacking any real commitment to deal with the grainy details of reality. Disclaimer: This review was not paid for or commissioned by anyone associated with the film. Neither Tnm nor any of its reviewers have any sort of business relationship with the film's producers or any other members of its cast and crew.

Popular yesteryear heroine and politician, Jayaprada is all set to stage a comeback with the fantasy Yaagam, a bilingual made in Tamil and Telugu.

She was last seen in the Tamil magnum opus, Dasavatharam in which she had paired up with Kamal Haasan and her last Telugu flick was the N Balakrishna starrer Sharaba.

All are aware that the yesteryear actress Jaya Prada has now devoted her time completely to politics and social service. Recently, she was conferred the Honorary Doctorates (Honoris Causa) by Vignan University (Guntur). She was one of the three personalities to be conferred the ‘Honorary Doctorate’. The other two personalities were Prof. Fouad Bennis andRead More

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Actress turned politician Jaya Prada, who is currently the MP of the Samajwadi Party is all set for her new role as the senior deputy chairperson for the Uttar Pradesh Film Council. Besides her, renowned poet Gopal Das 'Neeraj' has been appointed as the chairman of the council. From what we hear, the decision was taken in favour of Jaya Prada considering the fact that she was one of the most popular actresses in her era and the fact that her experience in the industry will help to promote film production related activities in the state. Jaya Prada, being one of the popular actresses of the 80s and early 90s, has acted with veterans like Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Jeetendra among others. She has also contributed immensely to regional cinema and has acted in films over six languages.

Eros International Media Ltd (Eros International), a leading global film company in the Indian film entertainment industry has announced its grand line up for 2016. The company will release an unparalleled 65 plus films across multiple languages again this year, making it the biggest slate by any Indian studio.

Following 2015’s critically acclaimed and commercial successes like NH10, Badlapur, Tanu Weds Manu Returns and the top grosser of the year, Bajrangi Bhaijaan along with Telugu and Bengali super hits Srimanthudu and Bela Seshe respectively, Eros is all set to announce another impressive pipeline of releases. The company ended a highly successful year with the maximum hits by a studio with the release of one of its most ambitious projects, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani that opened in cinemas globally to fabulous reviews and collections. The film still continues to run successfully in cinemas worldwide and Eros plans to release it in...

Veteran actress Rekha, who is known for several roles in Bollywood including Umrao Jaan, will be presented with yet another honour. The actress, who played the lead in Yash Chopra's one of the most controversial love triangle Silsila, will be awarded with the Yash Chopra Memorial Award this year. From what we hear, the name of Rekha was suggested for the award by a jury consisting of some of her co-stars like Hema Malini and Jaya Prada along with Simi Garewal, Boney Kapoor, Pam Chopra and T Subbarami Reddy (the one who instituted the award through Tsr Foundation in the memory of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra). The actress will be conferred with the award on February 2, 2016 by the Governor of Maharashtra in a lavish ceremony. The Yash Chopra Memorial Award which has previously been presented to icons like Lata Mangeshkar and Amitabh Bachchan includes a gold medal and a cash prize worth Rs.

Arch-enemies for 30 years Southern divas Sridevi and Jaya Prada have finally declared truce. On Sunday Sridevi, along with her husband Boney Kapoor attended Jaya Prada's son Siddharth's wedding reception in Hyderabad. And it was like seeing two sisters coming together. A prominent guest at the reception reveals. "Sri and Jaya clung to one another throughout the time that Sri was there. They were genuinely emotional about their rapprochement." Apparently Jaya Prada's khaas dost Amar Singh brought about the rapprochement. Says a family friend of Boney and Sridevi, "Jaya Pradaji flew down from Hyderabad to Mumbai and drove to Boney and Sri's especially residence to invite them. After that Amar Singhji also pitched in. He told Sridevi that if she wished to be friends with Amar Singhji she'd have to be friends with Jaya Pradaji. That did it." Sridevi flew down for the reception and spent a good 2 hours at the reception.

It happened at a pub named Lazy Dog on a not so lazy Monday evening, when the two biggest rival queens of Bollywood Sridevi and Jaya Prada met and made up, all thanks to politician and master mediator Amar Singh. For those came in late, Jaya Prada and Sridevi, both queens from South India, who entered Hindi cinema at about the same time, were at loggerheads for more than 25 years. When they worked together in Tohfa and Maqsad in 1984 they didn't speak a word to one another on the sets. During Maqsad the film's leading men Rajesh Khanna and Jeetendra locked the two ladies together in one makeup room. When the door was opened an hour later the two ladies sat in two extreme corners staring in opposite directions. For more than two decades, let alone sharing screen space, they refused to acknowledge one another's presence in public. Until the...