M.L. Vasanthakumari | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement She came, she sang, she conquered. July 3 marks M.L. Vasanthakumari’s (MLV) 97th birth anniversary. It’s a good time to look back at my guru and an extraordinary vocalist’s life and art — a combination of melody, vidwat and dynamic stage presence. MLV was not only adept at […]
The manner in which Sitaare Zameen Par had seen day on day surge over the weekend, it was really unreal. To almost double up from Friday to Saturday and then further jump by more than 50% on Sunday is the stuff that dreams are made of. However, this is what exactly happened and after scoring […]
Khuda Haafiz director Faruk Kabir is all set to give yet another thrilling venture to the audiences on the screen. After two years, the director is returning with his next project, Salakaar, which tells the legend of an extraordinary Indian spymaster who used sheer grit to protect the nation’s security. Faruk Kabir calls his next […]
Producer Bhushan Kumar, the man behind T-Series, has backed some of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters like Kabir Singh, Animal, Srikanth, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3, The Diplomat and Raid 2. Known for blending strong storytelling with chart-topping music, he now presents Metro In Dino– an emotionally-rich musical film directed by Anurag Basu that explores love, […]
Over five decades after it first aired as a radio musical, Sirikakolanu Chinnadi — a lyrical tale set in the court of Sri Krishnadevaraya and centred on the devadasi Aliveni — is being presented on stage in Hyderabad. Written by Veturi Sundararama Murthy in 1969 and brought to life by legendary musicians like Pendyala Nageswara Rao, Voleti Venkateswarulu, […]
Kajol recently addressed comparisons to Jaya Bachchan regarding how she handles the paparazzi, and the perception of her being “scary” off-screen. In a recent conversation, she explained that the paparazzi often “coax and push” celebrities in hopes of eliciting a reaction that can be linked to a negative headline. Kajol on Jaya Bachchan comparisons, ‘Scary’ […]
Actor Ram Kapoor, who has recently been in the spotlight for his dramatic physical transformation and luxury car purchase, is now under scrutiny for alleged inappropriate behavior during promotional events for his upcoming series, Mistry. According to a report by Mid-Day, Kapoor has been removed from all future promotional activities associated with the JioHotstar project […]
Shah Rukh Khan’s experimental production Paheli, which was directed by Amol Palekar, clocked 20 years today on June 24. 20 years of Paheli: Amitabh Bachchan on not charging any fee from Shah Rukh Khan for his cameo, “He is family, we are all very fond of Shah Rukh” Amitabh Bachchan, who had an interesting cameo in Paheli, recalled […]
Actor, producer, and entrepreneur Jackky Bhagnani is likely to collaborate with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to promote fitness, particularly among India’s youth. A fitness enthusiast himself, Jackky was seen with the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on World Yoga Day during the Fit India Cult Yogathon held […]
Looks like this year’s most loved film, Sitaare Zameen Par is ruling hearts like never before. The film has arrived as a wholesome family entertainer with a heart-touching story. Having opened to amazing reviews, it has been garnering tremendous word of mouth. A spiritual sequel to the 2007 superhit Taare Zameen Par, the film has […]
