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Dilip Kumar, Rajkumar Hirani, Karan Johar give thumbs up to Aamir Khan’s ‘Satyamev Jayate’
After the fans and masses, B-towners have give their verdict on Mr Perfectionist Khan’s noble efforts
Aamir Khan’s most-awaited TV show Satyamev Jayate, as expected, impressed almost everyone, public and peers alike. Click here to read more5 Comments
Subhash Ghai: I feel cheated
Breaking his silence after two successive court verdicts cancelling allotment of land to his Whistling Woods International film academy, veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai Friday said he felt cheated by the Maharashtra Government
“I feel cheated by the Government of Maharashtra when we were told after 10 years of setting up Whistling Woods International at a cost of Rs 75 crore, that our joint venture agreement since the year 2000 is not valid,” a hurt Subhash Ghai said in a statement on Friday. He said the reason given (for the cancellation) was that because of a government error a board resolution was not passed and the land was undervalued. Click here to read moreCinematographer Ashok Mehta critically ill, hospitalised
One of India’s most accomplished cinematographers, Ashok Mehta is critically ill and is being treated at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. “Yes, I got to know of Ashok’s condition. He’s like a father-figure to me. I’m, in fact, on the way to see him now. I guess he wanted to keep his illness very quiet,” said Arjun Rampal, who is Mehta’s discovery. The fact of Mehta’s illness surfaced during the recording of a new chat show Issi Ka Naam Zindagi Hai, hosted by Raveena Tandon. It was a segment featuring Arjun and one of the people who came on the video monitor to talk about Arjun was Mehta. The cinematographer had discovered Arjun and had cast him in the lead in Moksha, the only feature film that Mehta has directed. Apparently when Arjun saw him rasping his good wishes from a hospital bed, his face went ashen.
Mehta shot some of the most vivid and evocative films including Shekhar Kapoor’s Bandit Queen, Shyam Benegal’s Mandi and Trikaal, Aparna Sen’s 36 Chowringhee Lane and Paroma, Shashi Kapoor’s Utsav, Subhash Ghai’s Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak and Kisna and MF Husain’s Gaja Gamini.Click here to read more
Mehta shot some of the most vivid and evocative films including Shekhar Kapoor’s Bandit Queen, Shyam Benegal’s Mandi and Trikaal, Aparna Sen’s 36 Chowringhee Lane and Paroma, Shashi Kapoor’s Utsav, Subhash Ghai’s Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak and Kisna and MF Husain’s Gaja Gamini.Click here to read more
Shekhar Kapoor prays for Jagjit Singh
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor and ghazal singer Jagjit Singh go back a long way, so no doubt when Singh was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai today after he suffered a brain hemorrhage, he was a concerned man. Way back in 1983 when Kapoor made his directorial debut with Masoom, the ghazal maestro had sung the song ‘Huzoor is kadar bhi na itraake chaliye’ which is still loved by one and all. Immediately after the news of Singh’s hospitalization came out, Kapoor posted a message on Twitter “Praying fr Ghazal Singer Jagjit Singh critically ill in hospital.” The doctors at the Lilavati Hospital in suburban Bandra have performed a life-saving surgery on him and he is currently under observation and is stated to be in critical condition. The Masoom directed re-tweeted a post – “Sunte hain ki mil jaati hai har cheez mil jaati hai dua se, aaj tumhe maang ke dekhenge khuda se.” (roughly translates to: We hear that we are granted whatever we pray for, today we will ask the Almighty for you, Jagjit Singh). We hope for the ghazal maestro’s speedy recovery.
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Bollywood joins Anna Hazare’s fight against corruption
Every now and then B-towners come out of their cozy confines to stand up for people with a cause. This time, it’s anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare who has won everyone’s sympathy vote
Early this morning, Anna Hazare was to set out for his fast against corruption and about a dozen policemen in plain clothes detained him at Supreme Enclave in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar, where he was staying. This led to protests from those who are supporting Hazare’s cause. What is surprising is that many prominent people from Bollywood have been vocal about being on Hazare’s side in his tirade against corruption. Click here to read moreMani Kaul passes away
Noted filmmaker Mani Kaul, a pioneer of ‘new’ Indian cinema, passed away this morning in New Delhi
Mani Kaul, 66, died this morning at 1am at his home in New Delhi after a prolonged illness. He had been hospitalised earlier and was discharged on Tuesday night, his family said. Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to a Kashmiri family, Kaul was ranked among the filmmakers who contributed to ‘new’ Indian cinema with their exemplary productions. His uncle was well-known actor-director Mahesh Kaul. Mani Kaul began his career with Uski Roti (1970), which won him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film. His Ashad Ka ek Din (1971), Duvidha (1973) and Idiot (1992), starring Shahrukh Khan, also won honours. Click here to read moreWill Mahie Gill’s career be sabotaged by RGV?
The Dev.D girl has been going great guns with her offbeat roles and acting talent. But the good times could soon end for her…
The story behind Ramgopal Varma’s next, Not a Love Story, based on the Neeraj Grover murder case, is well known, especially after the recent verdict pronouncement. This RGV movie stars Deepak Dobriyal and Mahie Gill, who are playing the main characters of those accused in the real-life killing. Click here to read moreMallika Sherawat is a beautiful actress: Fagun Thakrar
Fagun Thakrar is a name that came out of nowhere at the Cannes film festival and managed to earn titles like ‘Shekhar Kapur’s muse’ and ‘the girl who got more attention than Mallika Sherawat’.
After a quick background check we discovered that the lady has an interesting line of work on her filmi resume. Her recent project was an American movie, Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain, opposite Kal Penn and Martin Sheen. Denying rumours of an affair with Kapur, Fagun clears the murky air Click here to read more
