After a lot of controversy and some outrage, Jake Gyllenhaal‘s Road House is finally here and it seems to be a big hit among the audience. Based on a 1989 film of the same name by Rowdy Herrington, the Prime Video film follows the story of a former UFC fighter Dalton, who is hired by the owner of a Florida Keys roadhouse to protect it from some goons. Directed by Doug Liman, Road House stars Gyllenhaal in the lead role with Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Lukas Gage, Hannah Love Lanier, and Jessica Williams starring in supporting roles. If you loved the action-comedy film here are some similar movies you should check out next
Road House (Prime Video & Max) Credit – Silver Pictures
If you are excited about Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House, then one of the reasons might be the film on which the new Prime Video film is based.
Road House (Prime Video & Max) Credit – Silver Pictures
If you are excited about Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House, then one of the reasons might be the film on which the new Prime Video film is based.
- 3/22/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Born and raised in Byculla, Bombay, daughter of a cop who used to be responsible for Mahatma Gandhi’s security bandobast, and adopted for life by Calcutta, Usha Uthup is the voice and spirit of the Swinging Sixties that the eastern metropolis was synonymous with till the Bangladesh War and the red shadow of Naxalism changed it forever.
Now, honoured with the Padma Bhushan, along with her ‘Disco Dancer’ star Mithun Chakraborty, 12 years after she was conferred the Padma Shri, Usha Uthup (formerly Iyer), the Queen of Indian Pop famous for her husky voice, boundless energy, distinctive red bindi and tastefully selected Kanjivarams, sang herself into popular imagination with two anthemic numbers of Hindi cinema’s disco era — Hari Om Hari and Aha Nache Nache.
Not formally trained in music, Uthup got her first singing break in a nightclub in Madras before she moved to Trincas, the Mecca of Park...
Now, honoured with the Padma Bhushan, along with her ‘Disco Dancer’ star Mithun Chakraborty, 12 years after she was conferred the Padma Shri, Usha Uthup (formerly Iyer), the Queen of Indian Pop famous for her husky voice, boundless energy, distinctive red bindi and tastefully selected Kanjivarams, sang herself into popular imagination with two anthemic numbers of Hindi cinema’s disco era — Hari Om Hari and Aha Nache Nache.
Not formally trained in music, Uthup got her first singing break in a nightclub in Madras before she moved to Trincas, the Mecca of Park...
- 1/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Jan 4 (Ians) Veteran star Zeenat Aman went down memory lane and recalled how she joined the cast of ‘Qurbani’, which released in 1980.
Taking a trip down memory lane, Zeenat shared a still from the film, directed by and starring Feroz Khan.
It also stars Vinod Khanna, Amjad Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Amrish Puri and Kader Khan.
The film was famous for its music, especially the Bollywood disco song ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ sung by Pakistani popstar Nazia Hassan and ‘Laila O Laila’.
Alongside the still where she described Feroz as “charismatic”, Zeenat wrote: “I read somewhere that Oxford’s word for the year 2023 is “rizz” – short for ‘charisma’. Well, if l’ve ever known anybody to have rizz, it was Feroz Khan.”
The actress then revealed that her start with the late actor was not easy.
“Feroz and I had a rocky start. It was the 70s, my star was on the rise,...
Taking a trip down memory lane, Zeenat shared a still from the film, directed by and starring Feroz Khan.
It also stars Vinod Khanna, Amjad Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Amrish Puri and Kader Khan.
The film was famous for its music, especially the Bollywood disco song ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ sung by Pakistani popstar Nazia Hassan and ‘Laila O Laila’.
Alongside the still where she described Feroz as “charismatic”, Zeenat wrote: “I read somewhere that Oxford’s word for the year 2023 is “rizz” – short for ‘charisma’. Well, if l’ve ever known anybody to have rizz, it was Feroz Khan.”
The actress then revealed that her start with the late actor was not easy.
“Feroz and I had a rocky start. It was the 70s, my star was on the rise,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Sumeet Raghavan, who has graced the stage of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, paid a heartfelt musical tribute to the megastar, and host of the show Amitabh Bachchan, by singing three of his hit melodies.
In episode 60 of the family special week of the quiz based reality show, Big B welcomed ‘The Wagle Family’, from the sitcom ‘Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey’ to the hot seat.
Sumeet along with Pariva Pranati, and Bharati Achrekar came to the hot seat.
Sumeet plays the lead character of Rajesh Wagle, Pariva plays Vandana Wagle, while Bharati is seen as Radhika Wagle.
During the conversation, Amitabh said: “Rajesh (referring to Sumeet), you know Mr Computer says that you’re an amazing singer. I want you to perform for our studio audience and viewers back home.”
“The instruments are here. We’re eager to watch you perform. A big hand for you,” said the ‘Sholay’ actor.
In episode 60 of the family special week of the quiz based reality show, Big B welcomed ‘The Wagle Family’, from the sitcom ‘Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey’ to the hot seat.
Sumeet along with Pariva Pranati, and Bharati Achrekar came to the hot seat.
Sumeet plays the lead character of Rajesh Wagle, Pariva plays Vandana Wagle, while Bharati is seen as Radhika Wagle.
During the conversation, Amitabh said: “Rajesh (referring to Sumeet), you know Mr Computer says that you’re an amazing singer. I want you to perform for our studio audience and viewers back home.”
“The instruments are here. We’re eager to watch you perform. A big hand for you,” said the ‘Sholay’ actor.
- 11/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Sumeet Raghavan, who has graced the stage of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, paid a heartfelt musical tribute to the megastar, and host of the show Amitabh Bachchan, by singing three of his hit melodies.
In episode 60 of the family special week of the quiz based reality show, Big B welcomed ‘The Wagle Family’, from the sitcom ‘Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey’ to the hot seat.
Sumeet along with Pariva Pranati, and Bharati Achrekar came to the hot seat.
Sumeet plays the lead character of Rajesh Wagle, Pariva plays Vandana Wagle, while Bharati is seen as Radhika Wagle.
During the conversation, Amitabh said: “Rajesh (referring to Sumeet), you know Mr Computer says that you’re an amazing singer. I want you to perform for our studio audience and viewers back home.”
“The instruments are here. We’re eager to watch you perform. A big hand for you,” said the ‘Sholay’ actor.
In episode 60 of the family special week of the quiz based reality show, Big B welcomed ‘The Wagle Family’, from the sitcom ‘Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey’ to the hot seat.
Sumeet along with Pariva Pranati, and Bharati Achrekar came to the hot seat.
Sumeet plays the lead character of Rajesh Wagle, Pariva plays Vandana Wagle, while Bharati is seen as Radhika Wagle.
During the conversation, Amitabh said: “Rajesh (referring to Sumeet), you know Mr Computer says that you’re an amazing singer. I want you to perform for our studio audience and viewers back home.”
“The instruments are here. We’re eager to watch you perform. A big hand for you,” said the ‘Sholay’ actor.
- 11/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Some overzealous fans of Shah Rukh Khan gave an explosive response to his latest blockbuster release ‘Jawan’ at a cinema hall in the late-night show last night, officials said here on Saturday. Soon after the film started, some members of the enthusiastic audience whipped out fire-crackers, twine-bombs and burst them inside the dark, closed Kamaldeep Theatre, and even fired several rockets at the ceiling, scaring many of the patrons.
The sudden explosive bursts made many of the audience panic and brought back the chilling memories of the real bomb blasts that had rocked this minority-dominated town in 2006 and 2008.
As the fireworks raged inside, the theatre management halted the show and switched on the lights and many of Shah Rukh Khan fans were seen dancing, clapping and jumping with joy at Srk’s antics on the silver screen, all resulting in a deafening cacophonic ruckus.
Many in the audience even shot...
The sudden explosive bursts made many of the audience panic and brought back the chilling memories of the real bomb blasts that had rocked this minority-dominated town in 2006 and 2008.
As the fireworks raged inside, the theatre management halted the show and switched on the lights and many of Shah Rukh Khan fans were seen dancing, clapping and jumping with joy at Srk’s antics on the silver screen, all resulting in a deafening cacophonic ruckus.
Many in the audience even shot...
- 10/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Some overzealous fans of Shah Rukh Khan gave an explosive response to his latest blockbuster release ‘Jawan’ at a cinema hall in the late-night show last night, officials said here on Saturday. Soon after the film started, some members of the enthusiastic audience whipped out fire-crackers, twine-bombs and burst them inside the dark, closed Kamaldeep Theatre, and even fired several rockets at the ceiling, scaring many of the patrons.
The sudden explosive bursts made many of the audience panic and brought back the chilling memories of the real bomb blasts that had rocked this minority-dominated town in 2006 and 2008.
As the fireworks raged inside, the theatre management halted the show and switched on the lights and many of Shah Rukh Khan fans were seen dancing, clapping and jumping with joy at Srk’s antics on the silver screen, all resulting in a deafening cacophonic ruckus.
Many in the audience even shot...
The sudden explosive bursts made many of the audience panic and brought back the chilling memories of the real bomb blasts that had rocked this minority-dominated town in 2006 and 2008.
As the fireworks raged inside, the theatre management halted the show and switched on the lights and many of Shah Rukh Khan fans were seen dancing, clapping and jumping with joy at Srk’s antics on the silver screen, all resulting in a deafening cacophonic ruckus.
Many in the audience even shot...
- 10/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 21 (Ians) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared an anecdote on how he shot for the song ‘Saara Zamana’ from his 1981 movie ‘Yaarana’, and revealed that the lit-costume he wore in the song was his idea.
‘Yaarana’ was a musical drama film directed by Rakesh Kumar, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Neetu Singh, Tanuja, and Kader Khan.
The song ‘Saara Zamana’ was sung by Kishore Kumar. In the episode 28 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Jasnil Kumar from Anwak, Uttar Pradesh to the hot seat.
The contestant said: “My name is Jasnil Kumar and I’m 36 years old. I hail from Anwak in Uttar Pradesh which is a small village in Azamgarh district. I work in a retail garment showroom. My family consists of mom, dad and grandfather. I am married. I have a wife and two kids. I have four younger brothers and two sisters.
‘Yaarana’ was a musical drama film directed by Rakesh Kumar, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Neetu Singh, Tanuja, and Kader Khan.
The song ‘Saara Zamana’ was sung by Kishore Kumar. In the episode 28 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Jasnil Kumar from Anwak, Uttar Pradesh to the hot seat.
The contestant said: “My name is Jasnil Kumar and I’m 36 years old. I hail from Anwak in Uttar Pradesh which is a small village in Azamgarh district. I work in a retail garment showroom. My family consists of mom, dad and grandfather. I am married. I have a wife and two kids. I have four younger brothers and two sisters.
- 9/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 21 (Ians) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared an anecdote on how he shot for the song ‘Saara Zamana’ from his 1981 movie ‘Yaarana’, and revealed that the lit-costume he wore in the song was his idea.
‘Yaarana’ was a musical drama film directed by Rakesh Kumar, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Neetu Singh, Tanuja, and Kader Khan.
The song ‘Saara Zamana’ was sung by Kishore Kumar. In the episode 28 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Jasnil Kumar from Anwak, Uttar Pradesh to the hot seat.
The contestant said: “My name is Jasnil Kumar and I’m 36 years old. I hail from Anwak in Uttar Pradesh which is a small village in Azamgarh district. I work in a retail garment showroom. My family consists of mom, dad and grandfather. I am married. I have a wife and two kids. I have four younger brothers and two sisters.
‘Yaarana’ was a musical drama film directed by Rakesh Kumar, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Neetu Singh, Tanuja, and Kader Khan.
The song ‘Saara Zamana’ was sung by Kishore Kumar. In the episode 28 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Jasnil Kumar from Anwak, Uttar Pradesh to the hot seat.
The contestant said: “My name is Jasnil Kumar and I’m 36 years old. I hail from Anwak in Uttar Pradesh which is a small village in Azamgarh district. I work in a retail garment showroom. My family consists of mom, dad and grandfather. I am married. I have a wife and two kids. I have four younger brothers and two sisters.
- 9/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Outlaw Johnny Black is a western action-comedy film co-written and directed by Michael Jai White. The Western film follows the story of Johnny Black, a man who has sworn to gun down Brett Clayton in order to get revenge for his father’s death. In the process of getting his revenge, he becomes a wanted man while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that’s been taken over by a notorious Land Baron. So, if you love the western comedy film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Black Dynamite (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Ars Nova
Synopsis: An all-star cast led by Michael Jai White is featured in this 1970’s-style blaxploitation action film about the legendary super crime fighter “Black Dynamite.” The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one...
Black Dynamite (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Ars Nova
Synopsis: An all-star cast led by Michael Jai White is featured in this 1970’s-style blaxploitation action film about the legendary super crime fighter “Black Dynamite.” The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one...
- 9/19/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Director Ram Gopal Varma posted an AI spin of Ramesh Sippy’s ‘Sholay’ featuring Hollywood stars Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Jack Nicholson and Al Pacino as the lead characters.
In the AI version of the film, Julia was seen as Basanti originally played by Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan’s Jai is essayed by De Niro, Al Pacino as Dharmendra’s Veeru and Amjad Khan’s Gabbar is played by Nicholson.
The iconic character of Thakur Baldev Singh, originally played by Sanjeev Kumar, is seen played by Kevin Spacey in the re-imagined version of the film, which was released in 1975.
Rgv took to Twitter, where he shared the video and wrote: “What if Robert de Niro played Amitabh Bachchan , Al Pacino played Dharmendra , Julia roberts played Hema Malini , Kevin spacey played Sanjeev kumar and Jack Nicholson played Gabbar in Sholay? Artificial Intelligence is just Killing it.”
He then added: “Hollywood...
In the AI version of the film, Julia was seen as Basanti originally played by Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan’s Jai is essayed by De Niro, Al Pacino as Dharmendra’s Veeru and Amjad Khan’s Gabbar is played by Nicholson.
The iconic character of Thakur Baldev Singh, originally played by Sanjeev Kumar, is seen played by Kevin Spacey in the re-imagined version of the film, which was released in 1975.
Rgv took to Twitter, where he shared the video and wrote: “What if Robert de Niro played Amitabh Bachchan , Al Pacino played Dharmendra , Julia roberts played Hema Malini , Kevin spacey played Sanjeev kumar and Jack Nicholson played Gabbar in Sholay? Artificial Intelligence is just Killing it.”
He then added: “Hollywood...
- 7/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
In the realms of Asian cinema, where fascination and sadism frequently intertwine, the existence of a legion of unforgettable villains is not exactly a surprise. Menacing yakuza bosses, cruel moguls, serial killers, vengeful parents, trigger happy crime lords and rogue samurais among others have casted their sinister shadows and have left an indelible mark on the silver screen. With their complex motivations, chilling charisma, and uncanny ability to evoke both fear and fascination, these 30 villains have become iconic figures, embodying the depths of human malevolence. Join us as we delve into their twisted minds and explore the mesmerizing realm of Asian cinema's most unforgettable antagonists.
Without further ado, here are 30 of the most iconic villains ever to appear on Asian cinema, in random order.
1. Lee Woo-jin
The case of Lee Woo-jin in “Oldboy” shows the futility of revenge as an action for a man that could do so much with what he had,...
Without further ado, here are 30 of the most iconic villains ever to appear on Asian cinema, in random order.
1. Lee Woo-jin
The case of Lee Woo-jin in “Oldboy” shows the futility of revenge as an action for a man that could do so much with what he had,...
- 7/12/2023
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has reminisced about working with megastar Amitabh Bachchan and said that part of the reason they made a good onscreen “jodi” is their shared work ethic.
Zeenat took to Instagram, where she talked about working with Amitabh in the 1981 film ‘Laawaris’, which also stars Amjad Khan. The story revolves around an orphan who stumbles over reality in search for his parents.
The film became known for its song “Mere Angene Mein Tumhara Kya Kaam Hai”. The second version became very popular due to Bachchan’s comedic performance in drag.
The veteran actress shared a still from the film and wrote: “Laawaris was released 42 years ago on this day on 22nd May 1981. An old school Masala blockbuster, it’s the story of a man born from an illicit relationship, and includes themes of love, betrayal, murder and reconciliation.”
“This still is from the song “kab ke bichhde...
Zeenat took to Instagram, where she talked about working with Amitabh in the 1981 film ‘Laawaris’, which also stars Amjad Khan. The story revolves around an orphan who stumbles over reality in search for his parents.
The film became known for its song “Mere Angene Mein Tumhara Kya Kaam Hai”. The second version became very popular due to Bachchan’s comedic performance in drag.
The veteran actress shared a still from the film and wrote: “Laawaris was released 42 years ago on this day on 22nd May 1981. An old school Masala blockbuster, it’s the story of a man born from an illicit relationship, and includes themes of love, betrayal, murder and reconciliation.”
“This still is from the song “kab ke bichhde...
- 5/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
This breed called the secretary was not born to be one. In most cases, he was a close buddy of the star or some freelance journalist or such person who hung around a particular star. Some of them had come to make a career in the film industry; in most cases in acting. Now that a secretary had made a place for himself, his goal in life was to turn a film producer.
Many were successful in achieving that goal and turned to film production. In most cases, the biggest mistake a star secretary would make was to trust the same star to lead his film. The very star you were subservient to! That was a recipe for disaster and I have seen many secretaries thereafter get consigned to oblivion.
The real star secretaries were the ones who handled the work of character artistes. Because, while a producer may have the dates for his star,...
Many were successful in achieving that goal and turned to film production. In most cases, the biggest mistake a star secretary would make was to trust the same star to lead his film. The very star you were subservient to! That was a recipe for disaster and I have seen many secretaries thereafter get consigned to oblivion.
The real star secretaries were the ones who handled the work of character artistes. Because, while a producer may have the dates for his star,...
- 5/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
This post contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 7 of "Star Wars: Visions," "The Bandits of Golak."
The latest season of "Star Wars: Visions" continues the tradition of telling diverse, poignant stories about the many, many pockets of rebellion scattered across the galaxy. Almost every story in season 2 contains the throughline of stepping into one's power, where a sense of personal purpose unlocks the path to challenging the Empire in small, yet meaningful ways. The biggest, boldest stories are the ones steeped in specific cultural traditions, wherein creators are able to weave their own cultural backgrounds into the DNA of "Visions," allowing fresh, interesting perspectives to emerge in a franchise with limitless possibilities.
One such story is Ishan Shukla's "The Bandits of Golak" from the Indian animation studio, 88 Pictures. "The Bandits of Golak" centers around Rani (voiced by Sonal Kaushal), a Force-sensitive kid who does not quite understand the true...
The latest season of "Star Wars: Visions" continues the tradition of telling diverse, poignant stories about the many, many pockets of rebellion scattered across the galaxy. Almost every story in season 2 contains the throughline of stepping into one's power, where a sense of personal purpose unlocks the path to challenging the Empire in small, yet meaningful ways. The biggest, boldest stories are the ones steeped in specific cultural traditions, wherein creators are able to weave their own cultural backgrounds into the DNA of "Visions," allowing fresh, interesting perspectives to emerge in a franchise with limitless possibilities.
One such story is Ishan Shukla's "The Bandits of Golak" from the Indian animation studio, 88 Pictures. "The Bandits of Golak" centers around Rani (voiced by Sonal Kaushal), a Force-sensitive kid who does not quite understand the true...
- 5/4/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Considered one of the greatest and most influential Indian films of all time (just a glance at the wikipedia page about the film is enough) “Sholay” is a true masala film, a true epic, and a truly impressive production that has stood the test of time even now, almost 50 years after its initial release.
The film begins with Thakur, a police inspector, tasking a man with finding two small-time crooks, Jai and Veeru, who had helped him in the past, proving both their fighting abilities and their integrity. The focus switches on the two and their time in prison and their escape, until the three protagonists are finally united in Thakur’s village in Ramgarh. The now retired inspector asks them to capture a notorious dacoit named Gabbar Singh, who has been terrorizing the area for years, promising them an additional reward of ₹20,000, on top of the ₹50,000 of the bounty for his head.
The film begins with Thakur, a police inspector, tasking a man with finding two small-time crooks, Jai and Veeru, who had helped him in the past, proving both their fighting abilities and their integrity. The focus switches on the two and their time in prison and their escape, until the three protagonists are finally united in Thakur’s village in Ramgarh. The now retired inspector asks them to capture a notorious dacoit named Gabbar Singh, who has been terrorizing the area for years, promising them an additional reward of ₹20,000, on top of the ₹50,000 of the bounty for his head.
- 1/18/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
He carved himself into the history of Bollywood playing – in his first major role – a foul-mouthed, sadistic, and vicious brigand, but there was much more to him than just being Gabbar Singh of “Sholay”. While Amjad Khan’s oeuvre of over 220 films has him playing the villainous ‘heavy’, usually against Amitabh Bachchan, he also excelled in more positive and even comic roles.
And then, he was capable enough to hold a long discussion on various issues with Satyajit Ray.
Take his Filmfare Awards nominations as one metric. Amjad Khan was nominated seven times in the prime of his acting career from 1976 to 1986 – five times for Best Supporting Actor (including two nominations in one year once) and two times as Best Performance in a Comic Role (both in the same year), and won twice in the first category and once in the second.
In the first category, apart from “Sholay” in...
And then, he was capable enough to hold a long discussion on various issues with Satyajit Ray.
Take his Filmfare Awards nominations as one metric. Amjad Khan was nominated seven times in the prime of his acting career from 1976 to 1986 – five times for Best Supporting Actor (including two nominations in one year once) and two times as Best Performance in a Comic Role (both in the same year), and won twice in the first category and once in the second.
In the first category, apart from “Sholay” in...
- 11/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recalled shooting for a milestone film ‘Sholay’ and how the director of the film Ramesh Sippy did the shooting in a flower valley rather choosing a desert that is more appropriate for a dacoit-based film. He also talked about getting injured on the sets of the film on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 14’.
While having a conversation with ‘Kbc 24’ contestant Dipesh Jain, Big B discussed his past and shooting for ‘Sholay” which was a blockbuster film released in 1975 starring him, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar and Amjad Khan.
Be it action sequences, dialogues of Gabbar, played by Amjad Khan and Thakur (played by late veteran actor Sanjeev Kumar or Hema Malini as Basanti, or the friendship of Jai and Veeru, played by Big B and Dharmendra, every element of the movie made it an iconic creation.
Big B revealed action sequences shot during the film and getting...
While having a conversation with ‘Kbc 24’ contestant Dipesh Jain, Big B discussed his past and shooting for ‘Sholay” which was a blockbuster film released in 1975 starring him, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar and Amjad Khan.
Be it action sequences, dialogues of Gabbar, played by Amjad Khan and Thakur (played by late veteran actor Sanjeev Kumar or Hema Malini as Basanti, or the friendship of Jai and Veeru, played by Big B and Dharmendra, every element of the movie made it an iconic creation.
Big B revealed action sequences shot during the film and getting...
- 10/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Unlike Hollywood, where musicals are a separate genre, no Hindi film is complete without a full suite of songs – and they are what keeps a film alive in the minds of the people long after it has met its fate at the box office. Amitabh Bachchan fans may not recall the plots of his old landmark films, but the songs still strike a chord.
On the Big B’s 80th birthday, let us revisit some of his musical hits from his first decade of super and megastardom, where the songs were not just romantic interludes with his lady love of the moment, but also served various other purposes.
These helped him to express a range of moods, reveal his innermost yearnings, his philosophy of life, advancing the plot as action takes place in the background or surreptitiously, or evoke humour to lighten the mood.
“Dekha na hai re socha na...
On the Big B’s 80th birthday, let us revisit some of his musical hits from his first decade of super and megastardom, where the songs were not just romantic interludes with his lady love of the moment, but also served various other purposes.
These helped him to express a range of moods, reveal his innermost yearnings, his philosophy of life, advancing the plot as action takes place in the background or surreptitiously, or evoke humour to lighten the mood.
“Dekha na hai re socha na...
- 10/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Over his vibrantly colourful career, which has crossed the half-century mark and is still going strong, Amitabh Bachchan was paired with several generations of heroines and held his own against many male peers, as well as older and younger generations spanning Dilip Kumar to Shah Rukh Khan. His real test, however, was to maintain the upper hand when facing accomplished character actors, ranging from dastardly villains to steadfast friends, and even long-lost parents.
There are many such actors playing key roles in some of Bachchan’s iconic films – would Inspector Vijay Khanna been successful in tackling crime without the tip-offs from an anonymous drunk or proved his mettle against a lesser villain than Teja, would “(the fake) Don” have worked without the acumen of Dsp D’Silva or found himself in travails without the machinations of Vardhaman, or Sikandar found his ‘muqaddar’ without the advice of Dervish Baba.
But while stalwarts like Ajit,...
There are many such actors playing key roles in some of Bachchan’s iconic films – would Inspector Vijay Khanna been successful in tackling crime without the tip-offs from an anonymous drunk or proved his mettle against a lesser villain than Teja, would “(the fake) Don” have worked without the acumen of Dsp D’Silva or found himself in travails without the machinations of Vardhaman, or Sikandar found his ‘muqaddar’ without the advice of Dervish Baba.
But while stalwarts like Ajit,...
- 10/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vikas Datta
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Along with expressions and mannerisms, it is the voice that makes a successful actor. But there are times where the film may demand that the performer just use facial expressions and body language, without any words, to emote – and that can test their calibre. Blessed with a resounding baritone – and a fine singing voice too, Amitabh Bachchan was several times called to demonstrate his prowess in this respect – and never disappointed.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
Manoj Kumar described his voice as “a mellow whisper, sounding like the murmurs of a thundery cloud” at their first meeting in September 1967, when Amitabh arrived in Bombay to try his luck in the film industry, the first film that he got – “Reshma aur Shera” (1971) had portrayed him as mute.
This, as per director and producer Sunil Dutt – who fulfilled his promise of giving him a break – and writer Ali Raza, was to evoke greater audience sympathy for him.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
From Gabbar Singh of ‘Sholay’ to Kancha Cheena of ‘Agneepath’ and Mogambo of ‘Mr India’, Salman Khan slips into the persona of each of these Bollywood baddies in the new round of ‘Bigg Boss 16’ promos.
In the latest promo, Salman dons the look of Amrish Puri’s Mogambo by wearing a black jacket with gold detailing, and that iconic bracelet. He sits on a white throne with crystal balls, just like Mogambo was shown sitting in the 1987 movie ‘Mr India’, featuring Anil Kapoor and the late Sridevi.
Salman gives his own twist to the immortal line from the movie — “Mogambo khush hua”(Mogambo is happy now) — and says, “Mogambo ab kabhi khush nahi hoga kyunki ab sabko darr lagega Bigg Boss se, Bigg Boss 16 game badlega kyunki Bigg Boss ab khud khelega.”
In another promo, he appears in Sanjay Dutt’s Kancha Cheena look from ‘Agneepath’ (2012) starring Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra...
In the latest promo, Salman dons the look of Amrish Puri’s Mogambo by wearing a black jacket with gold detailing, and that iconic bracelet. He sits on a white throne with crystal balls, just like Mogambo was shown sitting in the 1987 movie ‘Mr India’, featuring Anil Kapoor and the late Sridevi.
Salman gives his own twist to the immortal line from the movie — “Mogambo khush hua”(Mogambo is happy now) — and says, “Mogambo ab kabhi khush nahi hoga kyunki ab sabko darr lagega Bigg Boss se, Bigg Boss 16 game badlega kyunki Bigg Boss ab khud khelega.”
In another promo, he appears in Sanjay Dutt’s Kancha Cheena look from ‘Agneepath’ (2012) starring Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra...
- 9/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan channeled his inner Gabbar Singh from the iconic film ‘Sholay’ to showcase an interesting new promo of the controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ Season 16.
Mouthing Gabbar’s dialogues from the film with a twist, Salman is heard saying: “Pachas pachas kos jab bacha royega maa kahegi soja varna Bigg Boss aa jaayega.”
The original lines are: “Pachas pachas kos door gaon mein jab bachcha raat ko rota hai to maa kahti hai beta soja nahi to Gabbar Singh aa jaayega”.
Like Gabbar was introduced in the 1975 action-thriller film, similarly, Salman in the dressed like a dacoit enters the scene with the same background score that was used in the 1975 film for the iconic villain, originally played by Amjad Khan.
He added that this time the game is going to change as Bigg Boss will himself play the game. Bigg Boss which used to be the voice...
Mouthing Gabbar’s dialogues from the film with a twist, Salman is heard saying: “Pachas pachas kos jab bacha royega maa kahegi soja varna Bigg Boss aa jaayega.”
The original lines are: “Pachas pachas kos door gaon mein jab bachcha raat ko rota hai to maa kahti hai beta soja nahi to Gabbar Singh aa jaayega”.
Like Gabbar was introduced in the 1975 action-thriller film, similarly, Salman in the dressed like a dacoit enters the scene with the same background score that was used in the 1975 film for the iconic villain, originally played by Amjad Khan.
He added that this time the game is going to change as Bigg Boss will himself play the game. Bigg Boss which used to be the voice...
- 9/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Synopsis: If ever there needs evidence to underline how cinema rules our psyche and also defines the cultural motifs of the times as also creates new social signposts on a pan India basis, Ganesha Chaturthi is one such festival which has evolved to reach every nook and corner of the country. No dance competition anywhere in the country is considered complete without a competition built around the salutation to Lord Ganesha and this has only been possible thanks to the manner in which this festival has come to dominate the cinematic and social landscape of the country.
Cultural landscapes of a city having a historicity of about fifty years or so, find prominent references in the most popular medium of entertainment aka cinema all over the world. Therefore, the annual parade of New York, the Samba of Brazil, the gondolas of Venice, the boulevards of Paris find reflection in one...
Cultural landscapes of a city having a historicity of about fifty years or so, find prominent references in the most popular medium of entertainment aka cinema all over the world. Therefore, the annual parade of New York, the Samba of Brazil, the gondolas of Venice, the boulevards of Paris find reflection in one...
- 8/31/2022
- by Nalin Rai
- GlamSham
Flix FlashbackWith Kamal’s upcoming ‘Vikram’, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, set to release in a few weeks, the author recalls the expectations and hype surrounding the release of the star’s ‘original’ 1986 film of the same name.Anand Kumar RSIMDBThere may not be frenzied requests for daily “updates” on social media like the kind we saw for Valimai but in terms of audience expectations Kamal Haasan’s upcoming Vikram is not far behind. And there are multiple reasons for this. Beyond the obvious reason of it being a Kamal starrer, the star teaming up with young and exciting director Lokesh Kanagaraj is another. A cast that also includes powerhouse performers like Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi is another. Ever since the project was titled Vikram, the name of another Kamal film that hit the big screens in the summer of 1986, the intrigue has only heightened. Just like the promos for the new Vikram have promised,...
- 5/15/2022
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Bachchhan Paandey
Starring Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Arshad Warsi, Pankaj Tripathi, Jacqueline Fernandez
Directed by Farhad Samji
Akshay Kumar does a Pushpa and gets away with it. He kills,destroys property, and vandalizes good taste. But hey, his men love him. And the women too. Mr. Pandey’s ragged army consists of Kandi (Saharsh Kumar Shukla), Bufferia Chacha (Sanjay Mishra), Pendulum (Abhimanyu Singh), and Virgin (Prateik Babbar). Each of the four is given a backstory, lest Mr. Pandey is accused of hogging the limelight.
Kandi, for example, is a porn addict, and his wife catches him red-handed if you know what I mean. Pendulum …I am not sure why he is thus named. I suspect it’s something obscene. When his sweetheart is forced to marry another man, Pendulum gatecrashes the wedding with Mr. Pandey singing Sarey bolo bewafaa. The bride also joins in with Pandeyji, doing dance moves that...
Starring Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Arshad Warsi, Pankaj Tripathi, Jacqueline Fernandez
Directed by Farhad Samji
Akshay Kumar does a Pushpa and gets away with it. He kills,destroys property, and vandalizes good taste. But hey, his men love him. And the women too. Mr. Pandey’s ragged army consists of Kandi (Saharsh Kumar Shukla), Bufferia Chacha (Sanjay Mishra), Pendulum (Abhimanyu Singh), and Virgin (Prateik Babbar). Each of the four is given a backstory, lest Mr. Pandey is accused of hogging the limelight.
Kandi, for example, is a porn addict, and his wife catches him red-handed if you know what I mean. Pendulum …I am not sure why he is thus named. I suspect it’s something obscene. When his sweetheart is forced to marry another man, Pendulum gatecrashes the wedding with Mr. Pandey singing Sarey bolo bewafaa. The bride also joins in with Pandeyji, doing dance moves that...
- 3/19/2022
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
As Naya Rivera’s family awaits formal approval of a newly announced wrongful death settlement that will go to her son, the Glee star’s dad says the 6-year-old boy continues to show great resilience after losing his mom in a July 2020 drowning on a California lake.
Speaking to Rolling Stone on Tuesday, George Rivera says that while accepting his daughter’s death remains a daily struggle for him, the family remains focused on the welfare of her only child, Josey Hollis Dorsey.
“He’s a great kid. He’s as rambunctious as any 6-year-old,...
Speaking to Rolling Stone on Tuesday, George Rivera says that while accepting his daughter’s death remains a daily struggle for him, the family remains focused on the welfare of her only child, Josey Hollis Dorsey.
“He’s a great kid. He’s as rambunctious as any 6-year-old,...
- 3/1/2022
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Mumbai, March 3: Veteran actress Hema Malini will always be remembered for her role of Basanti in the evergreen blockbuster Sholay. The actress says it is one of the most challenging role she has ever shot for.
"'Sholay' is a cult movie but I must add that it was one of the toughest roles I had done because of various conditions. I was shooting barefoot, and that too in Bangalore, in the month of May. The floor was always very hot and walking barefoot was very tough especially if you are shooting in the afternoon. Weather conditions made the shooting a little difficult than normal but, overall, the experience of shooting with everyone will always be cherished by me," she said.
The actor recalled the experience on an episode of the singing-based-reality show Indian Idol 12, when she was asked to recount her experience of shooting Sholay.
The 1975 blockbuster was directed by Ramesh Sippy,...
"'Sholay' is a cult movie but I must add that it was one of the toughest roles I had done because of various conditions. I was shooting barefoot, and that too in Bangalore, in the month of May. The floor was always very hot and walking barefoot was very tough especially if you are shooting in the afternoon. Weather conditions made the shooting a little difficult than normal but, overall, the experience of shooting with everyone will always be cherished by me," she said.
The actor recalled the experience on an episode of the singing-based-reality show Indian Idol 12, when she was asked to recount her experience of shooting Sholay.
The 1975 blockbuster was directed by Ramesh Sippy,...
- 3/3/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Jan 19 (Ians) Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday shared a throwback black and white photo of himself from the sets of his 1979 film Mr Natwarlal which also features Hrithik Roshan as a young boy of four or five.
In the photograph, Amitabh Bachchan features alongside the film's music director Rajesh Roshan and a young Hrithik. Big B turned nostalgic while recalling the recording of the song titled "Mere paas aao mere doston" for the action comedy.
"The first song I sang for film .. ‘mere paas aao ..' for Mr Natwarlal .. music rehearsal with Rajesh Roshan , Music Director .. And .. all this being overseen by one ‘palti maar ke ‘ little one sitting on the bench ... a certain Hrithik Roshan," Bachchan wrote on Instagram.
In the picture, Hrithik can be seen staring attentively at Big B as he rehearses the song with his uncle Rajesh Roshan.
The Rakesh Kumar directorial also starred Rekha, Kader Khan...
In the photograph, Amitabh Bachchan features alongside the film's music director Rajesh Roshan and a young Hrithik. Big B turned nostalgic while recalling the recording of the song titled "Mere paas aao mere doston" for the action comedy.
"The first song I sang for film .. ‘mere paas aao ..' for Mr Natwarlal .. music rehearsal with Rajesh Roshan , Music Director .. And .. all this being overseen by one ‘palti maar ke ‘ little one sitting on the bench ... a certain Hrithik Roshan," Bachchan wrote on Instagram.
In the picture, Hrithik can be seen staring attentively at Big B as he rehearses the song with his uncle Rajesh Roshan.
The Rakesh Kumar directorial also starred Rekha, Kader Khan...
- 1/19/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Satyajit Ray is broadly regarded as one of the greatest directors of all time, and his acclaims support the claim. His works are mostly based on the Bengali language movie industry in India. However, he made two movies in the Hindi language, both based on the works of the famed author Munshi Premchand. “Sadgati,” a TV movie, is often considered amongst Ray’s least impressive movies. His first movie in the Hindi language, nevertheless, is a different story. “The Chess Players” is often included in the conversation of the best Ray films and is frequently said to be one of the most calculated movies made by the director.
It is 1856. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah rules over Awadh, which, with the rapid decline of the Mughal Empire, is the sociocultural centre of the imperial culture. However, he is chained to the power of the East India Company, the...
It is 1856. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah rules over Awadh, which, with the rapid decline of the Mughal Empire, is the sociocultural centre of the imperial culture. However, he is chained to the power of the East India Company, the...
- 1/15/2021
- by Raktim Nandi
- AsianMoviePulse
Abu Dhabi, Dec 25 (Ians) Veteran leg-spinner Pravin Tambe, right-arm medium fast bowler Ishan Malhotra and leg-spinner Prashant Gupta are the three Indians who will be playing in the fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 slated to be played from January 28 to February 6 next year at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
In August, Tambe had become the first Indian to play in the Caribbean Premier League (Cpl) where he played with Trinbago Knight Riders (Tkr). The 48-year-old had made his Ipl debut at the age of 41 in 2013. He has so far played 33 matches in all Ipl editions picking up 28 wickets.
Spinner Ishan, picked by Arabians, played one match for the Deccan Chargers against Delhi Daredevils during Ipl 2011.
Gupta, picked by Team Abu Dhabi, played domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh and Railways from 2008 to 2019.
In the third edition played last year, former India all-rounder Yuvraj made his debut in the league. He...
In August, Tambe had become the first Indian to play in the Caribbean Premier League (Cpl) where he played with Trinbago Knight Riders (Tkr). The 48-year-old had made his Ipl debut at the age of 41 in 2013. He has so far played 33 matches in all Ipl editions picking up 28 wickets.
Spinner Ishan, picked by Arabians, played one match for the Deccan Chargers against Delhi Daredevils during Ipl 2011.
Gupta, picked by Team Abu Dhabi, played domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh and Railways from 2008 to 2019.
In the third edition played last year, former India all-rounder Yuvraj made his debut in the league. He...
- 12/25/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
The family of Naya Rivera — the late “Glee” actress who died on July 8 after drowning in Lake Piru — has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Ventura County, Calif., where the lake is located.
The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday on behalf of Rivera’s 4-year-old son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, who was in the boat with Rivera at the time of her initial disappearance. Dorsey’s father, Ryan Dorsey, filed the lawsuit along with Rivera’s estate and her business manager.
They are suing Ventura County, United Water Conservation District and Parks and Recreation Management for neglecting to sufficiently warn Lake Piru visitors of its possible dangers and failing to outfit the boat Rivera rented with appropriate safety equipment. In addition to wrongful death, the suit includes survival and negligent infliction of emotional distress complaints, and requests a trial by jury.
The official complaint states that there were no signs on...
The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday on behalf of Rivera’s 4-year-old son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, who was in the boat with Rivera at the time of her initial disappearance. Dorsey’s father, Ryan Dorsey, filed the lawsuit along with Rivera’s estate and her business manager.
They are suing Ventura County, United Water Conservation District and Parks and Recreation Management for neglecting to sufficiently warn Lake Piru visitors of its possible dangers and failing to outfit the boat Rivera rented with appropriate safety equipment. In addition to wrongful death, the suit includes survival and negligent infliction of emotional distress complaints, and requests a trial by jury.
The official complaint states that there were no signs on...
- 11/18/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi has garnered a major fan following with his work in the Hindi film industry over the years. The actor however says his character Kaleen bhaiya in the web series Mirzapur is close to him, because it made him popular.
Talking about which of his roles is the closest to his heart, Pankaj told, "All the characters are very good. People really loved them but the popularity Kaleen bhaiya gave me an actor -- People know me as Kaleen bhaiya. That is what the character has done. It has made me really popular."
Asked if he was giving a safe answer, Pankaj Tripathi denied. "This is not a safe answer. This happened for the first time that my own hoardings were put up in India during season 1 (of 'Mirzapur'). Before that no cinema put up my hoardings, and I am a good actor. People liked...
Talking about which of his roles is the closest to his heart, Pankaj told, "All the characters are very good. People really loved them but the popularity Kaleen bhaiya gave me an actor -- People know me as Kaleen bhaiya. That is what the character has done. It has made me really popular."
Asked if he was giving a safe answer, Pankaj Tripathi denied. "This is not a safe answer. This happened for the first time that my own hoardings were put up in India during season 1 (of 'Mirzapur'). Before that no cinema put up my hoardings, and I am a good actor. People liked...
- 10/13/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Khuda Hafiz (Disney-Hotstar)
Starring Vidyut Jammwal, Shivaleeka Oberoi, Annu Kapoor, Aahana Kumra and Shiv Panditt
Directed by Faruk Kabir
How much worse can the Ott-sponsored feature-film premieres get? If this is the third-degree torture we deserve during lockdown than God save civilization. Cinema, of course, is already doomed because everything and anything is now served up as a feature film. Khuda Hafiz has the seeds of a solid thriller planted at its epicenter: a husband enters a bloodied Muslim country in search of his missing wife.
In this case the country is a fictional device named Noman echoing Oman and No Man’s land, it is just about the most inventive factor you will encounter in this action-packed nonsense. Well intended, no doubt. But crafted with all the delicacy of a sledgehammer falling on a nail.
Very often, the background score is so loud it drowns out the dialogues. Not that they are worth hearing.
Starring Vidyut Jammwal, Shivaleeka Oberoi, Annu Kapoor, Aahana Kumra and Shiv Panditt
Directed by Faruk Kabir
How much worse can the Ott-sponsored feature-film premieres get? If this is the third-degree torture we deserve during lockdown than God save civilization. Cinema, of course, is already doomed because everything and anything is now served up as a feature film. Khuda Hafiz has the seeds of a solid thriller planted at its epicenter: a husband enters a bloodied Muslim country in search of his missing wife.
In this case the country is a fictional device named Noman echoing Oman and No Man’s land, it is just about the most inventive factor you will encounter in this action-packed nonsense. Well intended, no doubt. But crafted with all the delicacy of a sledgehammer falling on a nail.
Very often, the background score is so loud it drowns out the dialogues. Not that they are worth hearing.
- 8/15/2020
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
In observance of India’s Independence Day on Aug. 15 we decided to put together an intro to Hindi films for those interested in dipping their toes in one of the largest film industries in the world. We limited it to Hindi films from Mumbai (except “Bombay”) as India produces nearly 2,000 films a year and has been in the biz since the early 20th century.
Anand
This 1971 drama about a cancer patient who takes up residence in his doctor’s home and changes the latter’s life is a three-hankie film filled with quotable lines by Gulzar. With only four songs, from composer Salil Chowdhury, and no dancing in this original story toplined by Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna was directed by top helmer Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Available on YouTube.
Bombay
Mani Ratnam adapted this love story of an interreligious couple, set against the backdrop of the 1993 Hindu-Muslim riots in Mumbai. With...
Anand
This 1971 drama about a cancer patient who takes up residence in his doctor’s home and changes the latter’s life is a three-hankie film filled with quotable lines by Gulzar. With only four songs, from composer Salil Chowdhury, and no dancing in this original story toplined by Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna was directed by top helmer Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Available on YouTube.
Bombay
Mani Ratnam adapted this love story of an interreligious couple, set against the backdrop of the 1993 Hindu-Muslim riots in Mumbai. With...
- 8/15/2020
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
The 1970s were a pivotal period in both American and global pop culture. It was the decade that witnessed the birth of the “American New Wave,” with helmers including Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola establishing a new filmmaking vernacular and making their indelible marks on cinematic history.
In India, Bollywood was producing such wildly popular films as “Sholay.” It was the year “Jaws” put great white sharks on the big screen while also unleashing the era of the summer blockbuster. The iconic, surrealistic comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” graced theaters, directed by first-time feature helmers Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. The “soft sounds” of 1975 were evident in the string of mellow and groovy Yacht Rock chart-toppers, from the Captain & Tennille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together,” which earned the Grammy for record of the year, to Neil Sedaka’s “Laughter in the Rain.” Other easy listening tunes...
In India, Bollywood was producing such wildly popular films as “Sholay.” It was the year “Jaws” put great white sharks on the big screen while also unleashing the era of the summer blockbuster. The iconic, surrealistic comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” graced theaters, directed by first-time feature helmers Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. The “soft sounds” of 1975 were evident in the string of mellow and groovy Yacht Rock chart-toppers, from the Captain & Tennille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together,” which earned the Grammy for record of the year, to Neil Sedaka’s “Laughter in the Rain.” Other easy listening tunes...
- 7/10/2020
- by Malina Saval
- Variety Film + TV
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.
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.
- 3/31/2020
- GlamSham
The studios of Bollywood are particularly prolific, so there are so many outstanding films to consider when ranking the best flicks to come out of the much-loved Indian movie industry.
While the task may be tough, it is always worth looking back and ranking the contenders, if only to help highlight the best Bollywood movies for those who might not have seen them.
Gambler
Hailing from the early 1970s, this movie tells a classic tale of an orphaned boy named Raja who is taken under the wing of a mysterious benefactor, learning the art of gambling to make ends meet and ultimately attempting to flee the criminal lifestyle while clearing his name for a murder he did not commit.
As well as featuring a compelling dramatic narrative, the soundtrack to Gambler is also a treat, even after all these years. Dev Anand is electric in the lead role and the...
While the task may be tough, it is always worth looking back and ranking the contenders, if only to help highlight the best Bollywood movies for those who might not have seen them.
Gambler
Hailing from the early 1970s, this movie tells a classic tale of an orphaned boy named Raja who is taken under the wing of a mysterious benefactor, learning the art of gambling to make ends meet and ultimately attempting to flee the criminal lifestyle while clearing his name for a murder he did not commit.
As well as featuring a compelling dramatic narrative, the soundtrack to Gambler is also a treat, even after all these years. Dev Anand is electric in the lead role and the...
- 3/26/2020
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
Gul Makai movie review is here. Directed by H.E. Amjad Khan, the movie is based on the life and struggle of a Pakistani teenager, girl-education activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai. The movie marks the debut of Television actress Reem Shaikh who plays the lead role of Malala. The movie also has the legendary Om Puri in his final appearance along with Divya Dutta, Atul Kulkarni, Mukesh Rishi and Pankaj Tripathi. The film has released today - 31st January 2020. Has the movie given justice to the incredibly inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai?. Let?s find out in the movie review of Gul Makai.
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
What was this Mr. H.E. Amjad Khan?. ?What we wanted to see and what you showed us?. How can such an incredibly inspiring story of education activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai could turn...
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
What was this Mr. H.E. Amjad Khan?. ?What we wanted to see and what you showed us?. How can such an incredibly inspiring story of education activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai could turn...
- 1/31/2020
- GlamSham
The new movie Gul Makai is a story of courage that overcame fear and oppression. Gul Makai accounts the courageous journey and struggle of Nobel laureate Malala Yousufzai, from her humble upbringing in the Swat Valley to her becoming the champion for free education to all.
Popular television actress Reem Shaikh will be seen as Malala Yousafzai along with National Awardees Divya Dutta, Atul Kulkarni, Mukesh Rishi, and Pankaj Tripathi in pivotal roles.
In the year of 2012, Malala Yousafzai became ‘the most famous teenager in the world’ whne the attack made on her by the Taliban for defying schooling ban was widely condemned. From that point forward Malala’s activism has only developed, pushing for activities to ensure every girl child deserves the right to go to school.
Gul Makai a movie by Director H.E. Amjad Khan showcases the life journey of Malala Yousafzai, her hardship and struggle she...
Popular television actress Reem Shaikh will be seen as Malala Yousafzai along with National Awardees Divya Dutta, Atul Kulkarni, Mukesh Rishi, and Pankaj Tripathi in pivotal roles.
In the year of 2012, Malala Yousafzai became ‘the most famous teenager in the world’ whne the attack made on her by the Taliban for defying schooling ban was widely condemned. From that point forward Malala’s activism has only developed, pushing for activities to ensure every girl child deserves the right to go to school.
Gul Makai a movie by Director H.E. Amjad Khan showcases the life journey of Malala Yousafzai, her hardship and struggle she...
- 1/22/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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.
Also Read:?Happy Birthday Lata Mangeshkar
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?...
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.
Also Read:?Happy Birthday Lata Mangeshkar
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?...
- 9/30/2019
- GlamSham
Television actress Reem Shaikh is known for playing the role of Kalyani Malhar Rane in?Tujhse Hai Raabta?on?Zee TV.
She has done many television shows like 'Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi', 'Na Aana Is Des Laado', 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai', 'Diya Aur Baati Hum'.
She made a Bollywood debut in Wazir as a kid. In 2018 she bagged a lead role in ?Gul Makai?
Also Read: TV actress Reem to play Malala Yousafzai in Amjad Khan's Gul Makai
She recently bagged a Hollywood project film titled 4everlove. It?s a love story of a young girl and her experiences.
She posted a video and captioned,? Hello everyone! Feeling blessed to announce my?#hollywood?project called?#4everlove??It?s a love story of a young girl and her experiences; and it will stream exclusively on?@blkprime?| So join me on my adventure from India to Hollywood.
She has done many television shows like 'Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi', 'Na Aana Is Des Laado', 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai', 'Diya Aur Baati Hum'.
She made a Bollywood debut in Wazir as a kid. In 2018 she bagged a lead role in ?Gul Makai?
Also Read: TV actress Reem to play Malala Yousafzai in Amjad Khan's Gul Makai
She recently bagged a Hollywood project film titled 4everlove. It?s a love story of a young girl and her experiences.
She posted a video and captioned,? Hello everyone! Feeling blessed to announce my?#hollywood?project called?#4everlove??It?s a love story of a young girl and her experiences; and it will stream exclusively on?@blkprime?| So join me on my adventure from India to Hollywood.
- 8/21/2019
- GlamSham
The United Nations’ Malala Day falls on July 12th and China Women’s Film Festival will be organising a screening of new film “Gul Makai”, which is based on the life of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. The screening will be at Eaton House, Jordan at 7pm. The screening will be followed by a Q&a session with Director Amjad Khan, Producer Sanjay Singla and Researcher & Writer Bhaswati Chakrabarty.
About the Film
Country: India
Language: Hindi/ English Subtitles Release Date: 2018 (India); 2019 (UK)
Genres: Biography | Drama | War
Fear is like an elastic band. You stretch the band inside of your mind and it keeps expanding, till one moment it snaps or you cut it for it to break. ‘Gul Makai’ is such a story, a story of courage that overcame fear and oppression. ‘Gul Makai’ accounts the courageous journey and struggle of Nobel laureate Malala Yousufzai, from her humble...
About the Film
Country: India
Language: Hindi/ English Subtitles Release Date: 2018 (India); 2019 (UK)
Genres: Biography | Drama | War
Fear is like an elastic band. You stretch the band inside of your mind and it keeps expanding, till one moment it snaps or you cut it for it to break. ‘Gul Makai’ is such a story, a story of courage that overcame fear and oppression. ‘Gul Makai’ accounts the courageous journey and struggle of Nobel laureate Malala Yousufzai, from her humble...
- 7/7/2019
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Girish Karnad was one of the true intellectuals of post Independent India. A polyglot, playwright, actor, film maker, aesthete, scholar, teacher, critic and a humanist Girish was never a close friend but someone whom I always looked forward to meeting.
We came to know each other around 1972 through several common friends like Shyam Benegal, Basu Chatterjee, Satyadev Dubey and B.V. Karanth though I was acquainted with his work from the mid-sixties. His plays 'Yayati' (1961), 'Tughlaq' (1964), 'Hayavadana' (1972) and 'Nagamandala' (1988) rank among the finest Indian plays post-Independence.
A Rhodes scholar, Girish interestingly started by reading Mathematics in college. He was to become a scholar in history, literature, cinema and stagecraft. He was steeped in Indian tradition and had a deep study of our mythology, specially the Mahabharata.
He has won practically every award which an artiste in India can aspire for - Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, Kalidas Samman, Jnanpith Award,...
We came to know each other around 1972 through several common friends like Shyam Benegal, Basu Chatterjee, Satyadev Dubey and B.V. Karanth though I was acquainted with his work from the mid-sixties. His plays 'Yayati' (1961), 'Tughlaq' (1964), 'Hayavadana' (1972) and 'Nagamandala' (1988) rank among the finest Indian plays post-Independence.
A Rhodes scholar, Girish interestingly started by reading Mathematics in college. He was to become a scholar in history, literature, cinema and stagecraft. He was steeped in Indian tradition and had a deep study of our mythology, specially the Mahabharata.
He has won practically every award which an artiste in India can aspire for - Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, Kalidas Samman, Jnanpith Award,...
- 6/11/2019
- GlamSham
10. Agantuk
Ray’s last film , based on a short story “Atithi” written by him. The film defines the meaning and the value of relationship on the backdrop of an ever changing social spectrum and questions the effect of the huge technological growth on human civilization. Utpal Dutt gives a superlative performance as the protagonist.
9. Shatranj Ke Khilari
Ray’s one and only full length Hindi feature film, based on the short story of Munshi Premchand. The film is set on the back drop of Indian Rebellion of 1857 and features some terrific performances from the actors Amjad Khan and Sanjeev Kumar.
8. Nayak
“Nayak” is the story of a matinee idol and Ray’s attempt to reveal the darker elements of his mind in a long-distance train journey. Uttam Kumar and Sharmila Tagore give some brilliant performances in the movie.
7. Apur Sansar
The...
Ray’s last film , based on a short story “Atithi” written by him. The film defines the meaning and the value of relationship on the backdrop of an ever changing social spectrum and questions the effect of the huge technological growth on human civilization. Utpal Dutt gives a superlative performance as the protagonist.
9. Shatranj Ke Khilari
Ray’s one and only full length Hindi feature film, based on the short story of Munshi Premchand. The film is set on the back drop of Indian Rebellion of 1857 and features some terrific performances from the actors Amjad Khan and Sanjeev Kumar.
8. Nayak
“Nayak” is the story of a matinee idol and Ray’s attempt to reveal the darker elements of his mind in a long-distance train journey. Uttam Kumar and Sharmila Tagore give some brilliant performances in the movie.
7. Apur Sansar
The...
- 4/8/2019
- by Sankha Ray
- AsianMoviePulse
Yes, dear UK readers you have the chance to see the classic, epic Sholay in 3D on Sunday, March 18th in Birmingham!
Considered by many to be the greatest Bollywood film of all time, Sholay topped the Indian box office for 19 years after its release in 1975. It went on to receive numerous ‘Best Film’ honours, topped the BFI’s “Top 10 Indian Films” in a 2002 poll and was named in the Top 10 list compiled by London’s Barbican Centre “What London Watches: Ten Films That Shook Our World” in 2017 – 42 years after its initial release.
Inspired by the spaghetti western genre in mainstream cinema, the film follows two criminals, ‘Jai’ and ‘Veeru’ (played by Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra) hired by a retired police officer (Sanjeev Kumar) to capture the ruthless dacoit ‘Gabbar Singh’ (Amjad Khan). Hema Malini and Jaya Bhaduri play ‘Basanti’ and ‘Radha’ respectively – Veeru and Jai’s love interests. The...
Considered by many to be the greatest Bollywood film of all time, Sholay topped the Indian box office for 19 years after its release in 1975. It went on to receive numerous ‘Best Film’ honours, topped the BFI’s “Top 10 Indian Films” in a 2002 poll and was named in the Top 10 list compiled by London’s Barbican Centre “What London Watches: Ten Films That Shook Our World” in 2017 – 42 years after its initial release.
Inspired by the spaghetti western genre in mainstream cinema, the film follows two criminals, ‘Jai’ and ‘Veeru’ (played by Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra) hired by a retired police officer (Sanjeev Kumar) to capture the ruthless dacoit ‘Gabbar Singh’ (Amjad Khan). Hema Malini and Jaya Bhaduri play ‘Basanti’ and ‘Radha’ respectively – Veeru and Jai’s love interests. The...
- 3/12/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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