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Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make his highly anticipated debut as a director with an upcoming web series titled Ba***ds of Bollywood. While many expected him to follow in his father’s footsteps as an actor, Aryan has chosen to explore the creative world behind the camera. This project, backed by Red Chillies Entertainment, marks a significant step in his filmmaking journey.

Not just fans but even celebrities are excited to see the next generation of Khan take over & the veteran actor Anil Kapoor has also joined the conversation. He has compared the young debutant to the legendary director Manmohan Desai. For the unknown, Desai has helmed some of the greatest Bollywood movies of all time which include Dharam Veer, Amar Akbar Anthony, Suhaag, Naseeb, Coolie,...

Juhi Chawla recently shared a touching incident from her wedding preparations with industrialist Jay Mehta, revealing how her mother-in-law’s support helped her during a challenging time. Speaking at an event hosted by the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Juhi recounted how difficult it was to feel happy about her wedding since her mother had passed away just a year before.

She explained that the thought of losing her mother and fearing the end of her career made it hard to celebrate. Juhi tearfully confided in her mother-in-law, who remarkably responded with understanding and compassion. “It’s okay,” she said, and took the extraordinary step of convincing the family to cancel the grand wedding plans, even though 2,000 invitations had already been sent out.

Instead, the wedding was held at home, attended by only the closest family and friends—around 80-100 people. Juhi expressed her deep gratitude for this gesture, marveling...

After seven years of failed attempts to bring Siddharth Anand and Rohit Dhawan’s Rambo remake to life, the project has been shelved due to financial constraints and the waning box office appeal of its lead actor, Tiger Shroff. Despite Siddharth Anand’s interest in repackaging the project, Rohit Dhawan has chosen to move on.

The director of *Desi Boyz* spent four years on the Rambo adaptation, but it never progressed beyond pre-production. According to Peepingmoon.com, Dhawan is now teaming up with Sajid Nadiadwala for a new project. This marks a return to Nadiadwala’s banner for Dhawan, who previously collaborated with him on the 2016 film *Dishoom* starring John Abraham and Varun Dhawan.

Dhawan’s new venture is a two-hero action comedy, though it is not a sequel to *Dishoom*. Instead, it is described as being in the vein of the popular 1997 comedy *Deewana Mastana*, which starred Govinda and Anil Kapoor.

New Delhi, July 27 (Ians) Actor Zayn Ibad Khan had a ‘fan moment’ when he got the opportunity of sharing the screen space with veteran actress Himani Shivpuri in ‘Aashiqana’.

Himani has time and again charmed audiences with her performances across all her roles.

The actress is known for her character roles in Bollywood films and Hindi soap operas including ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Hero No. 1’, ‘Deewana Mastana’, ‘Bandhan’, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Biwi No.1’, ‘Hum Saath-Saath Hain’, ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ and ‘Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon’, among many others.

She is also currently seen as Katori ‘Katto’ Amma in the show ‘Happu Ki Ultan Paltan’.

Talking about the same, Zayn said: “Working with Himani ma’am whom I have grown up watching was a wonderful experience. She has been working in the industry before I was even born, and working with her was such a blessing.

Popular actor and comedian Johnny Lever shared that the script and the way screenwriter and director Farhad Samji has combined the elements of comedy and suspense made him accept the opportunity to work in the comedy-drama, ‘Pop Kaun’.

He said: “I was looking to foray into the Ott space, but did not find anything good enough. As soon as I heard Farhad’s name, no questions asked, I had to say yes. He is a good writer, I have been directed by him several times. We had a lot of fun while working on the show, which is quite evident when you watch it.”

The 65-year-old comedian who has received several awards for his comic roles has worked in more than 350 films including ‘Deewana Mastana’, ‘Dulhe Raja’, ‘Tezaab’, ‘Baazigar’, ‘Kasam’, ‘Khatarnak’, among others.

He further talked about his role in the comedy show and said: “This character was a little...

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.

Veteran actor Satish Kaushik’s 10-year-old daughter Vanshika shared a picture with him after he passed away.

Vanshika took to Instagram, where she shared an image of the father-daughter duo. In the picture, Vanshika is seen hugging the late actor as the two are seen smiling at the camera.

For the caption, she dropped a heart emoji.

Satish Kaushik was married to Shashi Kaushik. The duo got married in 1985. In 1996, the actor had lost his two-year-old son Sanu Kaushik. Then in 2012, at the age of 56, he welcomed his daughter Vanshika after 18 years of marriage via a surrogacy.

According to reports, the actor, who has given memorable characters such as ‘Calendar’ from ‘Mr. India’, ‘Pappu Pager’ in ‘Deewana Mastana’ among many others, died due to a heart attack.

He passed away late on Wednesday aged 67. Born in Haryana, Kaushik was an alumnus of the Nsd and the Ftii, and started his...

Bollywood actor Satish Kaushik has died at the age of 67.

The news was confirmed by his colleague and actor Anupam Kher on social media.

Kaushik is well known in India for his comedic roles including Calendar in Mr India, Pappu Pager in Deewana Mastana and as Chanu Ahmed in Sarah Gavron’s British film Brick Lane.

He had won the Filmfare Best Comedian Award twice, in 1990 for Ram Lakhan and in 1997 for Saajan Chale Sasural.

“I know ‘death is the ultimate truth of this world!’” Kher wrote. “But I never thought in my dreams that I would write this thing about my best friend #SatishKaushik while alive. Such a sudden full stop on a friendship of 45 years!! Life will Never be the same without you Satish!”

The cause of Kaushik’s death has not been revealed yet.

Many Bollywood personalities paid tribute to Kaushik.

“Woke up to this horrible news,...

After learning about death of Satish Kaushik, actress Kangana Ranaut said that she loved directing him in ‘Emergency’ and called the veteran actor her “biggest cheerleader”.

Kangana took to Twitter, where she shared a picture shaking hands with him and wrote: “Woke up to this horrible news, he was my biggest cheerleader, a very successful actor and director #SatishKaushik ji personally was also a very kind and genuine man, I loved directing him in Emergency. He will be missed, Om Shanti.”

Kaushik, who has given memorable characters such as ‘Calendar’ from “Mr. India”, ‘Pappu Pager’ in “Deewana Mastana” among many others, passed away at 67 late on Wednesday.

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

Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) Bollywood actor-director Satish Kaushik, who passed away aged 67 late on Wednesday, had attended a Holi party hosted by Javed Akhtar and his wife-actor Shabana Azmi at their home in Mumbai.

On Tuesday, Satish Kaushik had shared a series of pictures on Instagram as he celebrated the occasion with his friends from the Hindi film industry. In the pictures, the actor is posed with Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha and Javed Akhtar. He was seen posing for the pictures in an orange coloured T-shirt and white pants.

He captioned the image: “Colourful Happy Fun Holi party at Janki Kutir Juhu by @jaduakhtar @babaazmi @azmishabana18 @tanviazmiofficial.. met the newly wed beautiful couple @alifazal9 @therichachadha @mahimachaudhry1 wishing Happy Holi to everyone #friendship #festival #colours #swipe left.”

According to reports, the actor, who has given memorable characters such as ‘Calendar’ from ‘Mr. India’, ‘Pappu Pager’ in ‘Deewana Mastana’ among many others, died due to heart attack.

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.

CinemaThe veteran actor had also directed several films such as Tere Naam, and written dialogues for the 1983 classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. Satish Kaushik: PTIVeteran Bollywood actor-writer-director Satish Kaushik passed away at 67 years of age, late on Wednesday, March 8. 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 National School of Drama (Nsd) and Film and Television Institute of India (Ftii) and started his film career in the early 1980s. Kaushik penned the dialogues for Kundan Shah’s 1983 comedy 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 such as Ram Lakhan and Saajan Chale Sasural. He directed Sridevi's films Roop Ki Rani,...

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...

The extremely talented actor Saeed Jaffrey (who hailed from an Indo-British origin) passed away yesterday at the age of 86 years. The sad news of his death was shared by his niece Shaheen Aggarwal her Facebook page.

Speaking about his death, Shaheen Aggarwal wrote "Today, a generation of Jaffreys has passed away. Saeed Jaffrey has joined his brothers and sister and is rejoicing in the lap of his Heavenly Father, eternally. The entire Jaffrey Family bids you, "adieu", you beautiful, beautiful man See you in heaven!"

Readers may recall the veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey for his memorable roles in films like Henna, Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Dil, Ghar Ho Toh Aisa, Deewana Mastana, Kishan Kanhaiya, Vijay, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai and others.

Bollywood Hungama prays that the departed person's soul rests in peace.

Mumbai, May 7: The release date of Varun Dhawan-starrer "Main Tera Hero" has been locked. It will come out April 4 next year.

Produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by Varun's father, David Dhawan, the film goes on the floors this June.

David is known for making comedy films like "Coolie No.1", "Hero No. 1", "Deewana Mastana", "Biwi No.1" and "Haseena Maan Jaayegi" while Varun made his Bollywood debut with "Student of the Year" (Soty).

"'Main Tera Hero' is one of our most commercial scripts. An out and out youth and family entertainer peppered with the right dose of romance," said Alpana Mishra, chief executive officer,.

For the first time ever in her career, Mugdha Godse would be enjoying an outing where she is the centre of attraction. From playing a strong supporting role in Fashion to the central protagonist in Will You Marry Me?, it has been quite some journey for the dusky woman. Meanwhile she is seeing a flurry of compliments coming her way, courtesy her character in the film where she drives quite a few men crazy. "It is pretty much a Deewana Mastana kind of a situation where these boy...

Bollywood actor and former Congress MP Govinda has denied allegations that he had slapped and threatened his brother-in-law Praveen Khanna over a financial disagreement.It was reported that Govinda had hurled abuses at Khanna during a meeting of the Indian Motion Pictures. Producers Association (Imppa), but the actor says the news is baseless.?For many years you can see that, from the time I joined politics, I have been a victim of conspiracies. I don.t know why, but some people have been doing it. I don.t know why my brother-in-law accused me,. said the 47-year-old actor in a statement..I have given the answer in written and when he felt there was no substance in his allegations, then he unsuccessfully tried to defame me and even tried to lodge a case against me..The tiff between the two started way back in 1996, when Khanna launched a film called ?Dil Laga Ke Dekho?...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher is trying to pursue funnyman Govinda to join the celebrity bandwagon on micro-blogging website Twitter.

‘I am requesting Hero No.1… My friend Govinda to be on twitter. So why don’t you (everyone) also pursue him along with me,’ Kher posted on the website.

The actors have worked together in films like ‘Hum’, ‘Shola Aur Shabnam’, ‘Deewana Mastana’, ‘Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan’, ‘Haseena Maan Jaayegi’ and ‘Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta’ to name a few.

He is a man who wears many hats. As an actor, he has entertained us with his performances in films like Mr. India, Ram Lakhan, Saajan Chale Sasural, Deewana Mastana and Haseena Maan Jaayegi. As a director he has given us memorable films like Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, and Tere Naam. He is none other than Satish Kaushik Satish Kaushik's next big release is Milenge Milenge which brings together the super-hit jodi of Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. As the film opens across cinema halls next week, we at Bollywood Hungama give you an opportunity to have a live video chat with Satish Kaushik on Monday, July 5, at 1500 hrs Ist. Don't miss!

Whenever one talks about Govinda, the first thing that flashes in the mind is laughter riot and fully loaded entertainment. All his film offers laugh and are certainly paisa vasool. And when the package of Govinda and David come together then undoubtedly it is a reloaded fun affair. You pick any from the slot, then be it ‘Shola aur Shabnam’, ‘Haseena man jayegi’, ‘Deewana Mastana’, ‘Aankhen’, ‘Raja babu’, ‘Sajan challe sasural’, ‘Kunwara’, or ‘Coolie No.1’, ‘Hero No.1’, ‘Chote miyaan bade miyaan’ and ‘Partner’ all have been hilarious in their own way. In this.

Having been a Govinda fan since the very beginning of the 90s, I honestly believe he is one of the best actors to carry off over-the-top comic roles effortlessly, infact like no other. Whether it is as Bunnu in Deewana Mastana, Chotte Miyan in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan or Monu in the brilliant Haseena Maan Jayegi, Govinda has outshined the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt who command bigger fan-following and better screen presence. So the only reason to catch Life Partner, was the man himself. But sadly while his character and performance was a disappointment, the movie wasn’t. It was a decent, one time watch.

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By Joginder Tuteja

For David Dhawan and Govinda, it is time to set records. Between 1989 and 2009, the duo worked in an astonishing 15 films together. These were Taaqatwar, Swarg, Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Hero No. 1, Deewana Mastana, Banarsi Babu, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Kunwara, Jodi No. 1 and Kyonkii Main Jhuth Nahi Bolta.

With an exception of ‘Banarsi Babu’, box office outcome of each of the remaining 14 films ranged from coverage to blockbuster status.

In 2003, they.