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It has been 30 Years since Raj Kumar Santoshi‘s comedy Andaz Apna Apna hit the big screen. Starringthe incredible cast of Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Shakti Kapoor the film today is a cult classic.

Speaking with Subhash K Jha, Raj Kumar Santoshi looks back at Andaz Apna Apna which is consideres his most iconic film.

Would you say Andaz Apna Apna is your most important film to date?

In terms of reach and durability? Yes , I would go with that. It is a more important film than Ghayal, Ghatak or Lajja, my serious films. Laughter has a longer life. I am so glad Andaz Apna Apna is able to provide laughter for generations. Today when I see the kind comedy that is doing well, I feel very depressed. There is no dignity in what they are serving up as comedy. I may not...

Ajay Devgn Once Clashed With Salman Khan & It Was A Surprising Diwali Box Office Clash! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Singham Again box office is currently ruling the number game with new records and milestones getting achieved every single day ever since the film released on the ocassion of Diwali and clashed at the box office with Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

A little credit for all the achievements by Ajay Devgn’s film might be attributed to Chulbul Pandey’s Dabangg arrival, as Salman Khan’s cameo was a talking point for the film. However, while Ajay Devgn got Salman Khan’s help to achieve new milestones for the Cop Universe biggie, it was once that he smashed and crushed Bhaijaan at the box office in a Diwali clash itself!

1994 Diwali Box Office: Ajay Devgn Vs Salman Khan

It was in 1994 that Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar’s Suhaag arrived on...

Sharvari Wagh is taking the industry by storm with her unstoppable streak of hits. Since her debut in the Ott series ‘The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye’ in 2020, directed by the legendary Kabir Khan, Sharvari has been steadily climbing the ranks. She first caught everyone’s eye with her knockout performance in ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’ in 2021. Fast forward to 2024, and her second big-screen outing, the horror-comedy ‘Munjya’, has become a runaway success, finally giving her the spotlight she’s been hustling for over the past three years. Her recent Netflix hit, ‘Maharaj’, directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, has further cemented her status as Bollywood’s rising star.

Reflecting on her blockbuster film ‘Munjya’, Sharvari shared, “I think it’s been an overwhelming year so far, but I’m so grateful for it. ‘Munjya’ was my second film in theatres, and it’s a big blessing that the film did what it did.

All Time Best Bollywood Romantic Films you must watch(Photo Credit –Facebook/YouTube)

Here’s a list of all-time best Bollywood romantic films you absolutely must watch. Grab your popcorn, get comfy, and let’s dive into the world of Bollywood romance!

1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Starting off the list with an absolute classic, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, fondly known as Ddlj, is the epitome of Bollywood romance. Directed by Aditya Chopra, this film has been a benchmark for love stories in India. Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) made us believe in love all over again. Their journey from strangers to lovers, fighting societal norms to be together, has given us countless iconic moments and dialogues. Who can forget the famous “Palat, palat, palat” scene?

(Photo Credit –YouTube) 2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)

A film that’s all about family, emotions, and love, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (K3G) is...

Top 9 Bollywood Actors who made a mark Internationally(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Over the years, several Bollywood actors have crossed borders, leaving an indelible mark on international audiences. These stars have not only showcased their talent but also brought a slice of Indian culture to the global stage. Here’s a look at the top 10 Bollywood actors who have made a significant impact internationally.

1. Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is undoubtedly the queen of global domination. After winning Miss World in 2000, Priyanka has come a long way, becoming a household name in Hollywood. Her role as Alex Parrish in the hit TV series Quantico put her on the global map. She has also starred in movies like Baywatch alongside Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. Not just an actor, Priyanka is also a singer, author, and producer, making her one of the most versatile talents from Bollywood.

Fun Fact:

Priyanka’s single “Exotic,...

Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein Avoids A Clash With Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Nothing is going right for Akshay Kumar, as the actor is struggling really badly at the box office. Except for Sooryavanshi, the actor failed to deliver any successful film in the post-pandemic era (as a main lead). Even this year, he had already delivered two major failures in the form of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sarfira. Now, all eyes are set on the performance of Khel Khel Mein.

Khel Khel Mein is Akshay’s third release of the year, and fans are hoping that the film might turn the tables for the superstar. It is directed by Mudassar Aziz, whose Pati Patni Aur Woh was a successful affair at the box office. Other than Akshay, the film also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurana, Fardeen Khan, and others in key roles.

7 Bollywood Films that were initially flops but went on to become Cult Classics(Photo Credit –YouTube)

However, not every film that releases to lukewarm or even hostile reception fades into obscurity. Some films, initially considered flops, find a second life through television reruns, streaming platforms, or sheer word of mouth, eventually achieving cult status. Here are seven such Bollywood films that overcame their initial failures to become timeless classics.

1. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

Directed by: Rajkumar Santoshi

Starring: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor

(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Plot: Amar and Prem, two dim-witted friends with big dreams, aspire to marry a rich heiress, Raveena Bajaj, to solve their financial troubles. Their bumbling antics lead to a series of comedic misadventures, rivalries, and a showdown with a notorious criminal.

Initial Reception: When it released, Andaz Apna Apna faced stiff competition from other films and struggled at the box office. The comedy,...

On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.

First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.

Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.

The Pitch: A Star-Studded Cult Comedy That Doesn’t Fit in Any Bollywood Box

The year was 2000. The place: A local South Asian grocery store in suburban Michigan. The occasion: Friday night, baby, the night for browsing the store’s DVD library for a rental, and my father’s pick for the week — “Andaz Apna Apna.”

I don’t think Rajkumar Santoshi’s seminal comedy was made with a nine-year-old American girl in mind, but I ate the film up. It’s not overtly childish or adult, but boasts the kind...

Bollywood has a long history of producing hilarious comedy movies that have left audiences in stitches. From slapstick humor to witty one-liners, these films have made us laugh and entertained us for generations. Here are 15 iconic comedy movies in Bollywood that you shouldn’t miss:

Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) – An action comedy film starring Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. Gol Maal (1979) – A classic comedy starring Amol Palekar and Bindiya Goswami. Chupke Chupke (1975) – A hilarious film about a man who pretends to be a driver to win over his love, starring Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) – A dark comedy that satirizes corruption in Indian society, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Ravi Baswani. Andaz Apna Apna (1994) – A cult classic about two men who try to win over a wealthy heiress, starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. Hera Pheri (2000) – A comedy about three men who get caught up in a kidnapping plot,...

Kunal Kemmu On Madgaon Express 2(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Madgaon Express, starring Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary and Divyenndu Sharma, was released in theatres on March 22, 2024. Actor Kunal Kemmu made his directorial debut with the comedy-drama based on friendship, travel and unexpected adventures. The movie received rave reviews from the audience and critics alike.

When the movie was released, there were views about how Madgaon Express is middle-class people’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. It rightly captures the dream of every Indian youngster who wants to go to Goa with their friends. Pratik, Avinash and Divyenndu entertain us thoroughly with their exceptional performances. In an interview, Kunal Kemmu was asked if he plans to make the sequel soon.

Watch the Madgaon Express Trailer –

Trending Chandu Champion New Poster: Kartik Aaryan’s Fierce Look As A Soldier Hints At An Extraordinary Battle Scene! Madgaon Express Director Kunal Kemmu Talks About Rohit Shetty’s...

Actress Raveena Tandon revealed that she turned down five films before making her debut with ‘Patthar Ke Phool’ in 1991, alongside superstar Salman Khan.

The actress revealed that she had received multiple film offers before accepting her debut role.

“Before that, I had already said no to five films,” Raveena said on ‘Kiska Brand Bajega’.

Raveena shared how excited she and her friends were about this offer.

“I was in the college canteen, and I came in and said, ‘Guess who I got offered a film with,’ and they said, ‘Who?’ and I said, ‘Salman Khan’, and all my friends were like, ‘Yayyy!’ ” she said.

The actress then revealed that the process from accepting the film to starting work on it was very quick.

Raveena said: “So I said yes. The next day I did the photoshoot with Salman, and the third day I was filming.”

Directed by Anant Balani and written by Salim Khan,...

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has shared an update on the fourth instalment of his popular ‘Dabangg’ franchise and said that the moment he and his brother, Arbaaz Khan, get together on one script, the movie will be made.

Salman was attending the premiere of the streaming film ‘Patna Shuklla’, produced by Arbaaz, where the star was asked about ‘Dabangg 4’.

The superstar replied: “Bahut jaldi, jaise hi dono bhai ek hi script main lock hojayengay. He wants to make something and I want to make something else. The moment one script is locked waisi hi ‘Dabangg’ release hojayegi will be released).”

Salman heaped praise on Raveena, who made her Bollywood debut in the 1991 film ‘Patthar ke Phool’ starring the actor.

‘Patna Shuklla’ stars Raveena as Tanvi Shukla.

The actor said: “I have worked in 3-4 films with Raveena including ‘Patthar ke Phool’ and ‘Andaz Apna Apna’. I have known her since our younger days.

90’s Hindi Movies: The 1990s marked a significant era in Bollywood, often referred to as the “Golden Age” of Hindi cinema. During this period, Bollywood witnessed the emergence of iconic films that left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Here are the top 10 90’s Hindi movies from the 90s era that continue to captivate audiences even today:

1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Directed by Aditya Chopra, this romantic drama starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol became a cultural phenomenon and is one of Bollywood’s longest-running films.

2. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)

Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, this family drama featuring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit was a blockbuster hit and set new benchmarks for Indian cinema.

3. Rangeela (1995)

Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, this romantic comedy starring Aamir Khan, Urmila Matondkar, and Jackie Shroff was praised for its innovative storyline and memorable music.

4. Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)

Directed by Yash Chopra, this musical...

Rajkumar Santoshi has spoken about renowned Dop Santosh Sivan, with whom he is working on ‘Lahore 1947’, and said that he has directed a film titled ‘Halo’ in 1996, that was the only film the filmmaker acted in. While speaking about the cameraman/Dop, Rajkumar Santoshi shared: “We will have Santosh Sivan as the cameraman/Dop of Lahore 1947. He is the top most cameraman in the country right now.”

The filmmaker and Sivan have previously worked in ‘Pukar’ and ‘Barsaat’.

“Before this, Santosh and I worked together in two films, Pukar and Barsaat in which he was cinematographer/cameraman. Interestingly, Santosh directed a film titled ‘Halo’ and that was the only film I acted in,” he said.

Talking about Sivan’s ‘Halo’, the story revolves around a lonely girl named Sasha and her bond with her puppy Halo.

The upcoming film ‘Lahore, 1947’ has the creative trio Sunny Deol, Santoshi, and Aamir Khan.

Director Rajkumar Santoshi has opened up on the mega collaboration with Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol for his next directorial ‘Lahore 1947’, calling it a special reunion of the most talented people. The upcoming film ‘Lahore, 1947’ produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions is the periodic film, which boasts most prominent and creative names in the entertainment industry.

The trio – Rajkumar Santoshi, Sunny and Aamir are teaming up for the first time for this film.

Talking about the great collaboration, Rajkumar shared: ” ‘Lahore 1947’ is a very special film, emotionally attached and a very important project in my career. Also, it’s a reunion with the most talented people. I worked with Aamir in ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, and this time he is collaborating as a producer.”

“On the other hand, with Sunny Deol, we made the most loved films like ‘Ghayal’, ‘Damini’, and ‘Ghatak’. For a film of this magnitude,...

On his 58th birthday, Raveena Tandon wished her first on screen hero Salman Khan and prayed that his superstardom increases. Raveena made her debut in 1991 with ‘Patthar Ke Phool’ opposite Salman. They were later seen together in the 1994 hit ‘Andaz Apna Apna’.

Raveena (49) took to Instagram, where she shared some pictures.

One picture was from Salman’s brother Arbaaz Khan’s wedding, another photograph showed them posing for ‘Patthar Ke Phool’, while another image showed Salman posing with Raveena’s daughter Rasha, when she was little.

For caption, she wrote: “To my first hero @beingsalmankhan … a very happy birthday, this year and many years to come, may your superstardom always increase…. Loadsa love always!!”

Raveena was recently seen in the ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode, where she celebrated Salman’s birthday along with the housemates.

The actress will next be seen in the Binoy Gandhi directorial ‘Ghudchadi’ starring Sanjay Dutt, Parth Samthaan,...

For the past several decades, various films have been released on Diwali weekend, which has always been considered a prime slot. Big-ticket films reserved slots for a Diwali release to cash in on the holiday spirit and attract families to watch their cinematic offerings.

From ‘Baazigar’ (1993), starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ (1994) starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995) starring Kajol and Srk, Aamir Khan’s ‘Raja Hindustani’ (1996) and ‘Ghatak’ starring Sunny Deol and Meenakshi Sheshadari, the list of Diwali releases is a long one.

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest, as well as some of the forgotten Bollywood Diwali releases of the past 24 years:

Yash Chopra’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ (1997), releaseda day after Diwali, starring Srk, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, and had people thronging to the theatres.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998), Karan Johar’s debut film,...

For the past several decades, various films have been released on Diwali weekend, which has always been considered a prime slot. Big-ticket films reserved slots for a Diwali release to cash in on the holiday spirit and attract families to watch their cinematic offerings.

From ‘Baazigar’ (1993), starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ (1994) starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995) starring Kajol and Srk, Aamir Khan’s ‘Raja Hindustani’ (1996) and ‘Ghatak’ starring Sunny Deol and Meenakshi Sheshadari, the list of Diwali releases is a long one.

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest, as well as some of the forgotten Bollywood Diwali releases of the past 24 years:

Yash Chopra’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ (1997), releaseda day after Diwali, starring Srk, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, and had people thronging to the theatres.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998), Karan Johar’s debut film,...

Director Rajkumar Santoshi has joined hands with actors Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol for the upcoming film ‘Lahore 1947’. The upcoming film ‘Lahore, 1947’is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, and boasts one of the most prominent creative names of the century.

This project marks the teaming up of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi along with Aamir Khan. Interestingly, this film will also mark Aamir Khan Productions’ (Akp) 17th production under their banner.

Aamir Khan Productions took to X, formerly Twitter, to make the announcement.

The statement read: “I, and the entire team at Akp, are most excited and happy to announce our next, starring Sunny Deol, directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi, titled Lahore, 1947.”

“We look forward to collaborating with the immensely talented Sunny, and one of my favourite directors Raj Santoshi. The journey we have embarked on promises to be most enriching. We seek your blessings.”

Aamir is producing...

Director Rajkumar Santoshi has joined hands with actors Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol for the upcoming film ‘Lahore 1947’. The upcoming film ‘Lahore, 1947’is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, and boasts one of the most prominent creative names of the century.

This project marks the teaming up of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi along with Aamir Khan. Interestingly, this film will also mark Aamir Khan Productions’ (Akp) 17th production under their banner.

Aamir Khan Productions took to X, formerly Twitter, to make the announcement.

The statement read: “I, and the entire team at Akp, are most excited and happy to announce our next, starring Sunny Deol, directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi, titled Lahore, 1947.”

“We look forward to collaborating with the immensely talented Sunny, and one of my favourite directors Raj Santoshi. The journey we have embarked on promises to be most enriching. We seek your blessings.”

Aamir is producing...

Bollywood fans are in for a treat as three of the most celebrated names in the industry are joining hands for an epic partition drama titled Lahore: 1947. Aamir Khan, who is known for his perfectionism and versatility, will produce the film under his banner Aamir Khan Productions. Sunny Deol, who has delivered some of the most iconic performances in films like Ghayal, Damini and Ghatak, will play the lead role in the film. Rajkumar Santoshi, who has directed classics like Andaz Apna Apna, Lajja and The Legend of Bhagat Singh, will helm the project as the director.

Lahore: 1947 is said to be based on the acclaimed Punjabi play “Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai” by Asghar Wajahat, which depicts the story of a Hindu family that refuses to leave their home in Lahore during the partition. The film will explore the themes of communal harmony, human values and patriotism...

Veteran actor Tiku Talsania is enthusiastic about the release of a hilarious web series ‘What The Fafda’, and has shared his experience about the shoot of the show. ‘What The Fafda’ boasts an ensemble of over 40 artists of the Gujarati entertainment industry, featuring Pratik Gandhi, Sanjay Goradia, Tiku Talsania, Shraddha Dangar, Niilam Panchal, Ishani Dave, Kushal Mistry, Jayesh More, Jhinal Belani, Manan Dave, Bhamini Oza, Prem Gadhvi, Parth Parmar, Dhruvin Kumar, Viraj Ghelani, and other talents.

From quirky characters to laugh-out-loud situations, ‘What the Fafda’ serves up a comedy platter that caters to every palate.

Talking about the show, Tiku said: “During the shoot, the set was filled with young and energetic crew members who knew exactly what they wanted, which is something I appreciate. Everyone has done a fantabulous job, and I am sure the audience will like it as it deviates from the usual ‘baa-bahu’ drama.”

The actor...

Just out of the success of his ‘Gadar 2’, Sunny Deol is grabbing headlines all round. The beeline at his office has started again after almost two decades to sign him up. After all, heroes like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan are all knocking on the sixties and have been ruling the roost in the Hindi film industry. Unfortunately, lately their careers have remained fickle. Consistency is lacking in the box-office outcome of their films.

Just when the filmmakers contemplate giving up on them, they turn up one successful film which gives them another couple of years of career extension. Of course, this success enjoys the added advantage of inflated box-office figures. Let alone the public, but even other filmmakers get taken in by these!

To coincide with Sunny’s success with ‘Gadar 2’, there was bad news for him. His family property...

Mumbai, July 30 (Ians) In the ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode of ‘Bigg Boss Ott 2’, Pooja Bhatt, who is a contestant and show’s host Salman Khan were seen talking about the “rough” time in their careers.

In a heartwarming and candid moment during the Weekend ka Vaar episode, Pooja Bhatt revealed the lowest phase of her life during a heartfelt conversation on Bigg Boss Ott 2.

She opened up about the time when her movies stopped working, and she found herself at a career crossroads. Undeterred by setbacks, Pooja found solace in filmmaking and embraced the role of a director. Now, the show has provided her with a platform to reconnect with the world, share her story, and rediscover her true self.

Salman Khan also shared his experience of going through a rough patch in his illustrious career.

He admitted that there were times when he took his stardom lightly, but life...

Aamir Khan, who attended the trailer launch of the Punjabi film ‘Carry On Jatta 3’ in Mumbai, said he would love to do a film with comedian and TV host Kapil Sharma.

The superstar showed up along with the entire ensemble cast of ‘Carry On Jatta 3’ and, to evoke the Punjabi spirit, he also broke into a Bhangra. Kapil Sharma also attended the trailer launch.

When asked about why he never promotes any of his films on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, Aamir said: “Usually, I am busy during a film’s release. I am travelling and promoting the film in different cities and overseas, and it has somehow never worked out with Kapil Sharma. I even told him that, when I am free, I will come to his show, we don’t have to worry about a film.”

While on the subject of Kapil Sharma, a reference had to...

Popular ‘Bigg Boss 16’ contestants Abdu Rozik and Shiv Thakare, who are fondly called as Shibdu by their fans because of their strong friendship, have recreated the magic from the 1994 film ‘Andaz Apna Apna’.

Abdu and Shiv took to Instagram, where they shared a reel dancing on the iconic number ‘Do anjaane chale zindagi banane’, which is originally picturised on Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.

In the clip, the two are twinning in monochrome clothes and are seen dancing in a hotel hallway and room.

The two captioned the clip, which currently has over 825,000 views on the photo-sharing website: “#shibdu with a heart emoji”.

‘Andaz Apna Apna’ is a comedy film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. It stars Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karishma Kapoor and Paresh Rawal, who is seen in a dual role and Shakti Kapoor.

Although the film was a semi-hit at the box office, it has emerged...

Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre has shared her learning experience and how she became successful in the industry. The actress said she tried to grab all the opportunities that came to her as she never wanted to miss any chance of becoming successful.

Sonali said: “You must be stupid if you do not seize the possibilities that come your way. So I made sure I never let go of any opportunities that came my way and learned everything from that, and that is how I am here today.”

She made her acting debut with the movie ‘Aag’ which was released in 1994. However, she got major success with the 1996 film ‘Diljale’ opposite Ajay Devgn.

Sonali also acted in several successful movies such as ‘Duplicate’, ‘Major Saab’, ‘Zakhm’, ‘Sarfarosh’, among others.

The actress appeared on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ as a celebrity guest and shared her success story.

During the show, Kapil also...

As Aamir Khan enters another chapter of his life with him turning 58 years old on March 14, 2023, it’s only fitting to pay tribute to the versatile actor who has left an indelible mark in Hindi and even Indian cinema. Fondly known as Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan has been one of those stars who made some kind of difference to the industry by taking risks in the mainstream sphere and delivering some of the most iconic performances in Indian cinema. Aamir has been around for over three decades and played varied types of roles, from the lovable goofball to portraying complex characters with ease. Aamir has constantly reinvented himself and set new benchmarks in the industry. Here are the top 10 performances of Aamir Khan (ranked):

10. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

This comedy film contains one of the most memorable performances of Aamir Khan, which, even though it did not get the success...

Actress Madhu Kandhari, who is best known for ‘Hush Hush’, ‘Delhi Crime 2’ and ‘Pal Pal Dil ke Paas’, is now being seen as Nirmala Devi in ‘Gandhi Godse: Ek Yudh’, helmed by director Rajkumar Santoshi. The actress talked about her character and her experience of working with film’s director Rajkumar Santoshi.

Praising Santoshi, Madhu said: “He is an institution himself. He cries if the character is crying, he laughs and giggles when the character is funny while explaining the scenes. He even danced with the small kids and showed them the spirit in one particular scene during the film.”

She noted: “His style of filmmaking is unique and the world knows it already with films like ‘Legend of Bhagat Singh’, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, ‘Damini’, ‘Ghatak’, ‘Lajja’ and ‘Ajab Prem ki Gajab Kahani’. His cuts across genres and connects with the audience like no one else.”

Continuing on her association with Santoshi,...

"Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai", the title of Salman Khan's latest film that premiered on the digital platforms, Zee5 and Zeeplex, on the occasions of Eid on May 13, catches one's fancy. It certainly helps the film generate curiosity as well as positive vibes, a factor that helps a film get an opening response.

Actually, "Radhe" was Salman's screen name in his earlier hit "Tere Naam", and later used in his comeback film "Wanted" (2009), which was a remake of the Telugu film "Pokiri", directed by Puri Jagannadh. The Hindi remake was directed by Prabhu Deva.

Salman Khan has been a versatile actor who established himself with his very second film, "Maine Pyar Kiya", a traditional love story, and he has reigned in comic roles in films from "Andaz Apna Apna" and "Judwa" to "Ready". He has also played a second fiddle to Jackie Shroff in "Bandhan".

Just when Salman's career...

By Githa Vanan and Swarup Chakravarthy

In society, we are taught to venerate the polymaths, the ones who seem to be good at everything. The world lost another one of these on the 25th of September 2020 in Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam or S.P. Bala or Spb for short. A career spanning over 40,000 songs in 16 languages, for the Bollywood fan he is best associated with the early films of Kamal Hassan like Ek Duuje Ke Liye and Saagar, or Salman Khan for whom he sang exclusively till about 1998.

If somehow the name is not instantly recognisable, the voice certainly will be and especially for those in the South his career is no less than Kishore Kumar in breadth and scope. He was a musician, playback singer, music director, actor, dubbing artist, and film producer throughout the South without any discrimination to language for which he won nearly 40 accolades and holds several...

The National School Of Drama (Nsd) appointed actor Paresh Rawal as Chairman on Thursday, and the veteran film and theatre actor says he is looking forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with the future generations.

"Yes, it is confirmed that I have been appointed Chairman of Nsd. I am very happy! I have been doing theatre for the past 48 years. I started doing plays and stage performances since 1972. So, I know the performance part as well as the structural part of it, the training, what it requires to prepare everyone in every aspect of theatre -- the performing arts," Rawal told Ians.

"It will be a great opportunity for me to share my knowledge and experience with the future generations. I am really looking forward to it. I am ready to take responsibility and face the challenges along with it. It is a happy day for me and I...

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has been appointed the new chairman of National School of Drama (Nsd). The prestigious institute announced the news on Thursday on its verified Twitter account.

"We are glad to inform Hon'ble President of India @rashtrapatibhvn has appointed renowned actor & Padma Shri @sirpareshrawal as chairman of @nsd_india. Nsd family welcome the legend to shower his guidance to Nsd for achieving new heights," read the tweet.

Rawal, also a politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party, started his acting career in the eighties. Widely respected for his versatility, he has impressed with numerous award-winning arthouse performances as well as roles as the villain and the comedian in mainstream Bollywood films.

Rawal was honoured with a Padma Shri in 2014, and he won the National Film Award in 1994 as Best Supporting Actor for "Woh Chokri" and "Sir".

Among his many popular roles are "Naam" (1986), "Shiva" (1990), "Tamanna" (1996), "Aitraaz" (2004), "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!...

Netflix has had a very big couple of months, with the streaming site bringing us tons of original shows, movies and, of course, a lot of beloved films and TV series from across various decades and genres. Without a doubt though, the biggest hit for them recently has been Extraction (you can catch a taste of what it has to offer via the clip above), but even if you’ve already watched it several times (like we have), there’s still tons to dig into.

Case in point: Today has seen yet another content drop that’s brought with it 3 new movies and 2 new TV shows. Admittedly, it’s not the most exciting offering we’ve had in recent weeks, but hey, the very fact that Netflix is adding new titles on a daily basis is something that should be applauded.

So, without further ado, here’s what arrived earlier...

During this time of social distancing, everything is under lockdown and people are being forced to stay at home. Here are some of the films that are sure to lift up your mood.

Rishina Kandhari:?Andaaz Apna Apna and Satte pe Satta are two of my favourite comedy films. I saw these recently and they are hilarious. Comedy films perk up your mood and are great to watch, especially during this time.

Parull Chaudhry:?I love?Hera Pheri and Jaane Bhi do Yaaro, I have watched both of them so many times. They crack me up and have some amazing performances. They are an absolute watch in times of quarantine

Kunal Thakur:?I would like to recommend Hera Pheri, Rohit Shetty?s Golmaal is amazing too, Chup Chup Ke in which Shahid Kapoor is there?it is a crazy movie and everyone's comic time is very good in...

While we get to watch new films all the time, the lockdown could be a golden chance to catch up with a few classics across genres. Digital platforms are overflowing with them, and you would literally be spoilt for choice selecting some really enjoyable stuff that has come out of Bollywood over the decades. Twenty-one days, it would seem, is too short a time to catch up with what really defines vintage Bollywood and is available in the Ott libraries.

Ians picks a few old films that you might want to revisit, that will let you relax and bust the stress of lockdown. Of course, this is not a definitive list.

* Chupke Chupke (1975)

Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the comedy film is about a man pretending to be a driver and fooling his wife's brother-in-law as an attempt to prove that the brother-in-law is not as smart as he claims to be.

Been a rage during the late 80s and 90s, if there?s one thing about Raveena Tandon, it?s that she continues to stay young and turn heads wherever she goes.

Having adopted two girls at the young age of 21 as well as being a grandmother much before her 50s, the ravishing Raveena was the true ?Sheher Ki Ladki? before women followed suit with their new-found individuality.

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On the latest episode of 104.8 Ishq?s What Women Want 2, the actress along with Kareena Kapoor Khan gives her take on the recent trend of remixes, relevance of women in cinema and her take on a sequel of the cult classic Andaz Apna Apna should there be one.?

What Kareena and Raveena can?t seem to understand in the industry is the double standards that exist when it comes to beauty standards between men and women.

Veteran actor of Marathi and Hindi films Viju Khote, who was popular for his Kalia character from the 1975 cult classic "Sholay" is no more. He was 78.

Viju passed away early on Monday, family sources said. He is survived by his actor sister Shubha Khote, who was elder to him by five years. Their father Nandu Khote was a noted stage actor too, and he worked in movies during the silent era.

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Viju Khote made his big screen debut with "Ya Malak" in 1964 and went on to do some of the most remembered characters in the Hindi film industry.

In a career spanning almost six decades, Viju worked in over 300 films, including "Phir Hera Pheri", "Andaz Apna Apna" from the modern era besides some television shows and ads.

Renowned for comedy roles, Viju was famed for the evergreen reply to Gabbar Singh's "Kitne Aadmi The?...

Superstar Salman Khan has completed a journey of 31 years in Bollywood and has expressed his gratitude towards the Indian film industry and his fans.

Salman, who made his acting debut in 1988 with the film "Biwi Ho Toh Aisi", on Tuesday night treated his fans with an unseen childhood photograph of him on Twitter.

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He captioned the image: "A big thank you to the Indian film industry and to everyone who has been a part of this 31 year journey, specially all my fans and well wishers who have made this amazing journey possible."

The actor, who is the son of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan and Salma Khan, was later seen in films like "Maine Pyar Kiya", "Sanam Bewafa", "Saajan", "Andaz Apna Apna", "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!", "Karan Arjun", "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam", "Tere...

Zee TV?s biggest talent-based reality show, Dance India Dance: Battle of the Champions has been capturing audience?s hearts with some truly phenomenal performances showcased by its 10 champions.

Superstar Karisma Kapoor returned to the sets of Dance India Dance to fill in for her beloved sister Kareena Kapoor Khan.

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In the upcoming?Andaz Apna Apna?special episode, audiences will witness Karisma Kapoor and celebrity guest Shakti Kapoor set the stage on fire and entertain all with their sweet camaraderie.

While every act was a masterpiece in its own, contestants Pranshu and Kuldeep?s beautiful act to Maiyya Yashoda impressed the judges thoroughly and left Karisma in awe.

The diva joined the duo on stage for a second take of the act. Guess mothers do know everything. Observing the reaction of the star, all the mothers of contestants requested her to...

Actor Shahid Kapoor says he doesn't want to waste his time by watching some of his films.

Shahid opened up about films that inspired him to become an actor and what he enjoys watching during a conversation on IMDb original series "The Insider's Watchlist", read a statement.

"My love for Hindi cinema kicked in when I watched Guru Dutt in Pyaasa?and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam... These are the films that just stayed with me," Shahid said.

"I watched whatever came on Doordarshan like 'He-Man'. But now, I am very selective of what I watch."

"There are some films of my own I won't waste time watching as they don't do it for me. Sometime I watch a film and realise it wasn't the kind of film I would I go the theatre for," he added.

The actor also spoke about his favourite evergreen film, saying "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro?...

Versatility is Rajkumar Santoshi’s middle name. From from his hard hitting action debut Ghayal to the iconic cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna, Rajkumar Santoshi has time and again proved to be one of the most multi talented directors in Bollywood. He has also established his expertise at rom-coms with fresh stories such as Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, adding to his repertoire of blockbusters.

He now returns to the genre of quirky young romantic comedy this year with Badboy, produced by Sajid Qureshi of Inbox Pictures.

Marking the return to his preferred genre of film making , Rajkumar says, “I have explored many genres in the arena of filmmaking. One of my favourite genre is romantic comedies. We have come up with an interesting and quirky story with BadBoy and together with Producer Sajid Qureshi hope to give audiences an exciting entertainer from us. I am extremely excited to commence...

Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is set to direct an upcoming quirky young romantic comedy titled?Badboy.

"I have explored many genres in the arena of filmmaking. One of my favourite genre is romantic comedies. We have come up with an interesting and quirky story with Badboy and together with producer Sajid Qureshi hope to give audiences an exciting entertainer," Santoshi said in a statement.

Bank rolled by Qureshi's Inbox Pictures, the film goes on floors on Saturday. "I am extremely excited to commence the shoot from today and looking forward to work with the debutants," he added.

The filmmaker has previously helmed movies like Phata Poster Nikla Hero, Ghayal, Andaz Apna Apna, Khakee?and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. [Ians]...

Indian companies, 1018mb and Vkaao are poised to bring theatrical-on-demand cinema services to Singapore and other Asian territories in the coming months.

1018mb has set up an office in Hong Kong to explore interest in the region. Vkaao is in discussions with similar platforms in Asia-Pacific territories, and in Europe.

Both platforms are conceived as web applications, through which customers can choose from the hundreds of new films and Iibrary titles from Bollywood, Hollywood and Indian regional cinema, and decide a venue, date and time. Once a pre-set minimum number of tickets is sold, enough to cover the cost of the screening and a small profit, a theatrical screening of the chosen title becomes a reality.

Vkaao, which started operating in early 2017, was primarily set up as an on-demand theatrical outlet for repertory titles. But it quickly became a platform for independent cinema. The company is a partnership between booking...

Salman Khan and Aamir Khan won't be part of Andaz Apna Apna sequel...

Every Bollywood lover is a fan of the cult classic Aamir Khan and Salman Khan starrer titled Andaz Apna Apna. It’s been over 20 years since the movie released but it never fails to evoke laughs till date. Over the years, fans have expressed their demand to have a sequel starring the two Khans. WhileRead More

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Rumours of a film that will bring together the Andaz Apna Apna actor - director duo Salman Khan and Rajkumar Santoshi have been doing the rounds for quite some time now. And recently the filmmaker announced that he is indeed working with the superstar and that the untitled venture will be produced by Salman Khan and his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri. Reportedly, Rajkumar Santoshi maintained that Salman Khan has high expectations from the film because they have worked together in the past and he also asserted about keeping in mind the audience's anticipation. Though the details of the film are being kept under wraps, Rajkumar further denied speculations about it being a remake. He maintained that he is not fond of remakes but added that this is not yet another run-of-the-mill venture. The script is said to be finalized in the coming month after which the team will focus on casting details.

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Vikas Bahl's Queen went on to become a huge success. Now, the film has found a connection with his next movie and quiet an interesting one. Vikas is currently writing the script of this untitled film, which is a biopic on the Patna-based mathematician Anand Kumar, who launched the educational initiative, Super 30. Super 30's website informs, that they hunt for 30 meritorious talents from among the economically backward sections of the society, and shapes them for India's most prestigious institution - the Indian Institute of Technology (Iit)."

Vikas Shares, "His (Anand Kumar) life has many interesting dimensions and weaving them into a film script would be really fascinating. The actor to be chosen for the film will have to study Anandji and mould himself in his style. We will shoot the film extensively in Bihar, so that we can capture the right essence of the story."

There have been many production houses and filmmaker,...

It's Kabir Khan's film for Salman Khan next Eid. While for Diwali 2017, Salman is doing Raj Kumar Santoshi's next which Salman's sister Alvira will produce. Salman Khan loves to do the unexpected. Whispers from Galaxy, his home in Bandra Mumbai, suggested that Salman would no longer work in his family's home productions. This belief was further strengthened when Arbaaz Khan's Dabangg 3 was put on hold. But now Salman is doing a film for his family again. Yes, he will star in a film to be produced by his sister Alvira and brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri. Most surprisingly this film, to be released during Diwali 2017, will be directed by Salman's Andaz Apna Apna director Raj Kumar Santoshi. The brilliant director of Lajja, Damini, Ghayal and Ghatak has been out of circulation for several years. His last directed film was the failed comedy Phata Poster Nikla Hero in 2013, after which...