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Subhash K Jha looks back at the 2005 Ram Gopal Varma drama D, which starred Randeep Hooda, in a new installment of This Day That Year.

After Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya and Company, after Mahesh Manjrekar’s Vaastav and Hansal Mehta’s Chhal D gives us this day our daily dread… Enough about unwashed men washing their conscience in the blood of the slain. Enough of this swivel-and-snarl routine with blood-red eyes, slurring speech, and smoking guns.

That reminds me…. Why are the censors so worried about smoking people when they should be concerned about those blazing guns that signal urban anarchy? In places D glamorizes violence with disdainful words and crackerjack visuals to a point where you wonder whom the script supports.

“Why do people look at us as freaks? We’re just doing our jobs like doctors and engineers,” Deshu tells his ‘gori chamri’ girlfriend. That’s how...

Aamir Khan Nearly Cast In Cult Rom-Com ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have undoubtedly been two of the biggest and most bankable actors in the Indian film industry. As you know, they have never starred together as lead actors in a film. They had cameos in films like Laal Singh Chaddha and Luck by Chance but did not share screen space in these films.

The Film That Almost Starred Aamir Khan & Shah Rukh Khan

Back in the 90s, the two superstars were almost cast together in a romantic comedy film, which has gained a cult following. The film’s name is Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. According to an earlier report by News 18, Aamir Khan was the first choice to play the lead role of the adorable character Sunil in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. And Shah Rukh Khan, who was trying to make a mark in the film industry,...

On the occasion of National Cinema Day, actress Raveena Tandon took a stroll down the memory lane and reminisced about her debut film, the 1991 action drama ‘Patthar Ke Phool’, saying she will be eternally grateful.

National Cinema Day is celebrated on October 13, and on this day, the movie theatres across the country offer discounted tickets and other special promotions.

‘Patthar Ke Phool’ is directed by Anant Balani, produced by Gp Sippy, and written by Salim Khan. It stars Salman Khan as a police officer opposite Raveena. The flick also stars Vinod Mehra, Reema Lagoo, Kiran Kumar, Manohar Singh, Goga Kapoor, Deep Dhillon, Pradeep Rawat, Dinesh Hingoo, Arun Bakshi and Iftekhar in pivotal roles.

Taking to photo-sharing application, Raveena shared throwback pictures of her poster of the film, glimpses from movie’s stills with Salman, and the photo of her getting an award.

She captioned the post as: “The journey…Pathar...

On the occasion of National Cinema Day, actress Raveena Tandon took a stroll down the memory lane and reminisced about her debut film, the 1991 action drama ‘Patthar Ke Phool’, saying she will be eternally grateful.

National Cinema Day is celebrated on October 13, and on this day, the movie theatres across the country offer discounted tickets and other special promotions.

‘Patthar Ke Phool’ is directed by Anant Balani, produced by Gp Sippy, and written by Salim Khan. It stars Salman Khan as a police officer opposite Raveena. The flick also stars Vinod Mehra, Reema Lagoo, Kiran Kumar, Manohar Singh, Goga Kapoor, Deep Dhillon, Pradeep Rawat, Dinesh Hingoo, Arun Bakshi and Iftekhar in pivotal roles.

Taking to photo-sharing application, Raveena shared throwback pictures of her poster of the film, glimpses from movie’s stills with Salman, and the photo of her getting an award.

She captioned the post as: “The journey…Pathar...

As the melodramatic don Anthony Gomes in Kundan Shah’s Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Goga Kapoor convinced us that all wannabe crooks in Goa were inherently good souls...

We have a cool treat just for BollySpice readers! Here’s an exclusive image of the original ‘Vijay Dinanath Chauhan’ with the Bollywood maestro Late Yash Johar on the sets of Agneepath (1990). It has left such an impression that even after 22 years down the dialogues echo in our heads. And thanks to the remake, the movie is revived. The original Agneepath had Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay Deenanath Chavan, Alok Nath as Master, Danny Denzongpa as Kancha Cheena, Neelam Kothari as Siksha Chavan.

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The film begins with a morally upright and honest Gandhian Schoolmaster, Deenanath Chauhan(Alok Nath), teaching his son, Vijay about a poem, ‘Agneepath’, which describes ‘The Path of Fire’ which a man must cross in his life. This theme becomes an integral part of the story. Master Deenanath is a well-loved person, who wishes to bring education to the Village, Mandwa. However, his wish is not shared by a corrupt jamindar,...

Actor Ravinder Kapoor aka Goga Kapoor, best remembered for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na, expired yesterday at his Malad residence. Ailing since past two years, he has left behind his wife and three daughters. He was 70. The veteran actor had worked in more than 500 feature films in which more than 20 films were with Amitabh Bachchan. Some of the important films that he did were Patthar Ke Phool and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar...

Actor Ravinder Kapoor aka Goga Kapoor, best remembered for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na, expired yesterday at his Malad residence. Ailing since past two years, he has left behind his wife and three daughters. He was 70. The veteran actor had worked in more than 500 feature films in which more than 20 films were with Amitabh Bachchan. Some of the important films that he did were Patthar Ke Phool and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar...

Indian film industry has received another shock. Popular villain of the 70’s and a very talented actor Goga Kapoor breathed his last on Thursday morning. He was 70. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. This daughter Payal Kapoor who is also an actor informs that he was not keeping well for the last two years. Goga Kapoor started his acting career from theatre and acted in over 120 films. He got his first break in 1971 with ‘Jwala’. Most of the films of his career is with Amitabh Bachchan. He was also very close to the Bachchan family. In the final stage of his career, he acted in television. He was also an act...

Bollywood character actor Ravinder Kapoor, who was popularly known as Goga Kapoor, has died after a prolonged illness. The actor, who is survived by his wife and three daughters, breathed his last Wednesday at his Jankalyan Nagar (Malad) residence. He was 70. .He was ailing for two years,. a source close to the actor told Ians. Kapoor had worked in more than 400 films including "Kayamat", "Patthar ke Phool", "Qayamat se Qayamat Tak", and .Agneepath. among many others.

The very mention of Goga Kapoor brings to us the memories of the onscreen villain of the 80s and 90s in Bollywood. His famous character of Anthony Gomes in the film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, in which Srk played the main lead, is still one of the favourite characters of Bollywood lovers. The whole of Bollywood was in for a rude shock today morning as the man with the golden heart breathed his last and set for heavenly abode. Having started his career with Jwala in 1971, Goga went onto do films that made him an inseparable part of Bollywood. Not many know that the real name of Goga Kapoor is Ravinder Kapoor. Reports have it that he died after a prolonged illness. The (late) 70 year old actor is now survived by his wife and three daughters. Some of the memorable films that he had starred in include Shahenshah, Jigar, Main Khiladi Tu Anari,...

The very mention of Goga Kapoor brings to us the memories of the onscreen villain of the 80s and 90s in Bollywood. His famous character of Anthony Gomes in the film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, in which Srk played the main lead, is still one of the favourite characters of Bollywood lovers. The whole of Bollywood was in for a rude shock today morning as the man with the golden heart breathed his last and set for heavenly abode. Having started his career with Jwala in 1971, Goga went onto do films that made him an inseparable part of Bollywood. Not many know that the real name of Goga Kapoor is Ravinder Kapoor. Reports have it that he died after a prolonged illness. The (late) 70 year old actor is now survived by his wife and three daughters. Some of the memorable films that he had starred in include Shahenshah, Jigar, Main Khiladi Tu Anari,...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

Veteran character actor Ravinder Kapoor, popularly known as Goga Kapoor passed away here after prolonged illness, family sources said today. The end came yesterday at his residence in suburban Malad. He was 70. Kapoor, who was ailing since past two years, is survived by wife and three daughters. Born on  December 15 1940, Kapoor worked in more than 500 feature films of which more than 20 were with superstar Amitabh Bachchan. Some of important films that he did were Kayamat, Patthar ke Phool, Kabhi ha Kabhi Na and Toofaan ...

In the '70s, Ramsay Brothers, a production house dedicated to making horror films in India, was in top form. Under-dressed women worked up a lather in sunken bathtubs in front of their camera. Paintings of mustachioed men with moving eyeballs were used as close-ups. Witches with bad hairdos hung upside down from trees or thrashed about on the bed... Or, went singing past closed windows. In 1977, the Ramsays gave the Indian film industry Shakti Kapoor. The film was Darwaza. Shakti played a character called Goga, whose characterisation required that he scratch himself all over. The director was Shyam Ramsay, ...