From making his debut playing a Santhal rebel in a Mrinal Sen film to being emblazoned in public memory as the Disco Dancer, from Communist to Bjp bhakt, and hospitality industry baron based out of Ooty, Mithun Chakraborty has lived a crowded and colourful life that has finally been acknowledged by the President confirming upon him the prestigious Padma Bhushan.
Born on June 16, 1950, in Kolkata, Mithun marked his acting debut with the critically acclaimed Mrinal Sen film ‘Mrigayaa’ in 1976. His big screen journey is a fascinating odyssey, and he is celebrated for his versatility, seamlessly transitioning between various genres, including drama, action and dance.
Mithun’s filmography, in fact, is a testament to his versatility and enduring appeal. Here’s the Ians selection of his most memorable films:
‘Mrigayaa’: The actor’s foray into cinema began with the 1976 historical film set in the British Raj, ‘Mrigayaa’, directed by Mrinal Sen....
Born on June 16, 1950, in Kolkata, Mithun marked his acting debut with the critically acclaimed Mrinal Sen film ‘Mrigayaa’ in 1976. His big screen journey is a fascinating odyssey, and he is celebrated for his versatility, seamlessly transitioning between various genres, including drama, action and dance.
Mithun’s filmography, in fact, is a testament to his versatility and enduring appeal. Here’s the Ians selection of his most memorable films:
‘Mrigayaa’: The actor’s foray into cinema began with the 1976 historical film set in the British Raj, ‘Mrigayaa’, directed by Mrinal Sen....
- 1/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Nikhilesh Rathore, who’s currently essaying the role of Bharata in the mythological show ‘Srimad Ramayana’, said that he enjoys reading spiritual books. He said : I enjoy spirituality as it is like diving into an ocean. It’s an inner journey that goes beyond the visible surface. The waves represent our daily lives, full of constant movement and change. Yet, spirituality asks you to dive deeper. I’m thankful to the universe that I got the opportunity to be part of Ramayana twice.”
“Currently I’m essaying the role of Bharata and earlier in the year 2015, I was part of Siya Ke Ram, in which I played the role of Akshayakumara, the youngest son of Ravana.”
Nikhilesh, who was last seen playing an antagonist in the TV show Suhaagan, reveals about his hobby of reading spiritual scripts.
He continued: “Spirituality often becomes a guiding light on this endeavour...
“Currently I’m essaying the role of Bharata and earlier in the year 2015, I was part of Siya Ke Ram, in which I played the role of Akshayakumara, the youngest son of Ravana.”
Nikhilesh, who was last seen playing an antagonist in the TV show Suhaagan, reveals about his hobby of reading spiritual scripts.
He continued: “Spirituality often becomes a guiding light on this endeavour...
- 1/10/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Apart from South Indian cinema, Bengali cinema too seems to be going pan-Indian as Bengali cinema superstar Dev’s much anticipated film, the biopic ‘Bagha Jatin’ based on the revolutionary freedom fighter has released its Hindi trailer. Featuring some state-of-the-art quality production, the trailer is visually stunning and has some very emotional and well written dialogues. In more ways than one, ‘Bagha Jatin’ seems to have a very identical similarity with the Telugu blockbuster film ‘Rrr’ which is also combined with some flavour of the Sunny Deol-starrer-blockbuster film ‘Gadar 2’.
The trailer kicks off with Bagha Jatin’ son telling him that he too wants to kill a tiger just like his father did. However, smiling at him, the fighter says that it was a mistake to do so and he had little choice as it is wrong to kill an animal.
The trailer then shows several scenes ranging from personal family drama to gathering partners,...
The trailer kicks off with Bagha Jatin’ son telling him that he too wants to kill a tiger just like his father did. However, smiling at him, the fighter says that it was a mistake to do so and he had little choice as it is wrong to kill an animal.
The trailer then shows several scenes ranging from personal family drama to gathering partners,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Apart from South Indian cinema, Bengali cinema too seems to be going pan-Indian as Bengali cinema superstar Dev’s much anticipated film, the biopic ‘Bagha Jatin’ based on the revolutionary freedom fighter has released its Hindi trailer. Featuring some state-of-the-art quality production, the trailer is visually stunning and has some very emotional and well written dialogues. In more ways than one, ‘Bagha Jatin’ seems to have a very identical similarity with the Telugu blockbuster film ‘Rrr’ which is also combined with some flavour of the Sunny Deol-starrer-blockbuster film ‘Gadar 2’.
The trailer kicks off with Bagha Jatin’ son telling him that he too wants to kill a tiger just like his father did. However, smiling at him, the fighter says that it was a mistake to do so and he had little choice as it is wrong to kill an animal.
The trailer then shows several scenes ranging from personal family drama to gathering partners,...
The trailer kicks off with Bagha Jatin’ son telling him that he too wants to kill a tiger just like his father did. However, smiling at him, the fighter says that it was a mistake to do so and he had little choice as it is wrong to kill an animal.
The trailer then shows several scenes ranging from personal family drama to gathering partners,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Dev, who is best known for his work in Bengali cinema will now be portraying the legendary freedom fighter Bagha Jatin, in the upcoming film ‘Bagha Jatin’, which is a biopic narrating his life and celebrating his legacy.
The film, which will also release in Hindi, highlights the fighter’s struggles against Britishers through his dacoit activities, hampering their movements and waging assaults.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Challenge’ actor wrote: “Legends of Indian Independence – Rodda Arms Heist & Shrish Chandra Mitra (Hindi) | Bagha Jatin.”
The movie will focus on Bagha Jatin who was born Jatindranath Mukherjee life, how he earned his nickname ‘Bagha’ which in Bangla means tiger, how he was influenced by the ideologies of Swami Vivekananda with regards to spirituality, and his own ideologies of revolution.
The actor added: “Referred to as the ‘Greatest Daylight Robbery’, the Rodda Arms Heist took place in Kolkata on...
The film, which will also release in Hindi, highlights the fighter’s struggles against Britishers through his dacoit activities, hampering their movements and waging assaults.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Challenge’ actor wrote: “Legends of Indian Independence – Rodda Arms Heist & Shrish Chandra Mitra (Hindi) | Bagha Jatin.”
The movie will focus on Bagha Jatin who was born Jatindranath Mukherjee life, how he earned his nickname ‘Bagha’ which in Bangla means tiger, how he was influenced by the ideologies of Swami Vivekananda with regards to spirituality, and his own ideologies of revolution.
The actor added: “Referred to as the ‘Greatest Daylight Robbery’, the Rodda Arms Heist took place in Kolkata on...
- 9/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Dev, who is best known for his work in Bengali cinema will now be portraying the legendary freedom fighter Bagha Jatin, in the upcoming film ‘Bagha Jatin’, which is a biopic narrating his life and celebrating his legacy.
The film, which will also release in Hindi, highlights the fighter’s struggles against Britishers through his dacoit activities, hampering their movements and waging assaults.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Challenge’ actor wrote: “Legends of Indian Independence – Rodda Arms Heist & Shrish Chandra Mitra (Hindi) | Bagha Jatin.”
The movie will focus on Bagha Jatin who was born Jatindranath Mukherjee life, how he earned his nickname ‘Bagha’ which in Bangla means tiger, how he was influenced by the ideologies of Swami Vivekananda with regards to spirituality, and his own ideologies of revolution.
The actor added: “Referred to as the ‘Greatest Daylight Robbery’, the Rodda Arms Heist took place in Kolkata on...
The film, which will also release in Hindi, highlights the fighter’s struggles against Britishers through his dacoit activities, hampering their movements and waging assaults.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Challenge’ actor wrote: “Legends of Indian Independence – Rodda Arms Heist & Shrish Chandra Mitra (Hindi) | Bagha Jatin.”
The movie will focus on Bagha Jatin who was born Jatindranath Mukherjee life, how he earned his nickname ‘Bagha’ which in Bangla means tiger, how he was influenced by the ideologies of Swami Vivekananda with regards to spirituality, and his own ideologies of revolution.
The actor added: “Referred to as the ‘Greatest Daylight Robbery’, the Rodda Arms Heist took place in Kolkata on...
- 9/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Sep 2 (Ians) Congress Mlc B K Hariprasad stated on Saturday that it was the Congress government which allotted land for the Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) in Bengaluru. Bjp is eating the fruits from the tree sowed and grown by the Congress party, he underlined.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday at Kalaburagi, Hariprasad stated on the launch of Aditya-L1 Mission that Congress party has firm belief on the scientific grounds. “We are not like Bjp to go with blind beliefs,” he stated.
The scientists who worked for the Chandrayaan-3 mission belong to the backward classes. But, when it comes to power, only a few communities are enjoying it. Let people from all communities get the opportunity, he opined.
Commenting on the ‘one nation one election’ slogan by Bjp, Hariprasad maintained that after the saffron party coming to power, there is no dearth of statements. They are destroying the diversity in the country.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday at Kalaburagi, Hariprasad stated on the launch of Aditya-L1 Mission that Congress party has firm belief on the scientific grounds. “We are not like Bjp to go with blind beliefs,” he stated.
The scientists who worked for the Chandrayaan-3 mission belong to the backward classes. But, when it comes to power, only a few communities are enjoying it. Let people from all communities get the opportunity, he opined.
Commenting on the ‘one nation one election’ slogan by Bjp, Hariprasad maintained that after the saffron party coming to power, there is no dearth of statements. They are destroying the diversity in the country.
- 9/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 27 (Ians) ‘Naagin 6’ fame Srikant Dwivedi has no qualms about essaying the role of Lord Vishnu in mythological show, ‘Shiv Shakti-Tap Tyag Tandav’.
Srikant said: “I’m enjoying acting as lord Vishnu and people are accepting me. I receive a lot of appreciation for my role. I have no qualms about it. I’m not worried about getting typecast after being aware that previously many actors complain about losing opportunities after becoming popular as God.”
“And as today when we are on social media platforms to present our real self, your audience connect with you easily and understand your work. Earlier it was an issue because the audience used to connect with actors only via shows and roles they do, resulting in mythological artists getting typecast.”
Talking about his future plans, he said: “I’m an artist and will survive here till the end. I want to grow...
Srikant said: “I’m enjoying acting as lord Vishnu and people are accepting me. I receive a lot of appreciation for my role. I have no qualms about it. I’m not worried about getting typecast after being aware that previously many actors complain about losing opportunities after becoming popular as God.”
“And as today when we are on social media platforms to present our real self, your audience connect with you easily and understand your work. Earlier it was an issue because the audience used to connect with actors only via shows and roles they do, resulting in mythological artists getting typecast.”
Talking about his future plans, he said: “I’m an artist and will survive here till the end. I want to grow...
- 8/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Tl;Dr:
George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” was inspired by a book Ravi Shankar gave him. The quote featured a provocative quote about God. “My Sweet Lord” became a hit twice in the United Kingdom. George Harrison | Gab Archive / Contributor
George Harrison‘s “My Sweet Lord” was inspired by a quote from a famous historical figure. The quote was about humanity’s relationship with God. In addition, the quote helped convince George to abandon Christianity and convert to Hinduism.
George Harrison said a book about a famous Indian swami inspired ‘My Sweet Lord’
The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters features an interview from 1987. In it, George said he had a difficult time connecting with Christianity. He felt some Christians were trying to “cash in” on the popularity of Jesus.
“This gets to why I wrote ‘My Sweet Lord,’ because after going to India, I wanted...
George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” was inspired by a book Ravi Shankar gave him. The quote featured a provocative quote about God. “My Sweet Lord” became a hit twice in the United Kingdom. George Harrison | Gab Archive / Contributor
George Harrison‘s “My Sweet Lord” was inspired by a quote from a famous historical figure. The quote was about humanity’s relationship with God. In addition, the quote helped convince George to abandon Christianity and convert to Hinduism.
George Harrison said a book about a famous Indian swami inspired ‘My Sweet Lord’
The book George Harrison on George Harrison: Interviews and Encounters features an interview from 1987. In it, George said he had a difficult time connecting with Christianity. He felt some Christians were trying to “cash in” on the popularity of Jesus.
“This gets to why I wrote ‘My Sweet Lord,’ because after going to India, I wanted...
- 4/3/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday said the social media is often driven by a narrowness of views that “enclose” collective narrative and makes it more divisive and destructive. In his address at the inauguration ceremony of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (Kiff) here, he said that the collective narratives in recent times have often been shaped by social media, which is often driven by a narrowness of views that limits human nature to its baser self.
“This sense of negativity often increases the social media consumption and such pursuits often enclose collective narrative and makes it more divisive and destructive,” said Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the brand ambassador of West Bengal.
He said that cinema now has a more important role to play in spreading that message of collective narrative.
“I hope that festivals like Kiff and the city like Kolkata can emerge as the...
“This sense of negativity often increases the social media consumption and such pursuits often enclose collective narrative and makes it more divisive and destructive,” said Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the brand ambassador of West Bengal.
He said that cinema now has a more important role to play in spreading that message of collective narrative.
“I hope that festivals like Kiff and the city like Kolkata can emerge as the...
- 12/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday recalled how she celebrated Lohri during her childhood days in Himachal Pradesh.
The actress Kangana posted a picture on Instagram, where she is seen dressed in a purple outfit. "In Himachal we have a tradition of singing Lohri, when I was small, children made groups and sang Lohri in neighbourhoods and collected money/sweets, children in villages and joint families have much more fun than city kids in nuclear families, anyway #happylohri2021," she wrote alongside the image.
On January 12, Kangana on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, paid a tribute to her guru and said that he gave her a purpose when she was disillusioned by the world. She took to Twitter to pen a tribute to Swami Vivekananda, and expressed how his teachings helped her in the time when she had no hope.
Meanwhile, the actress has started preparing for her next film,...
The actress Kangana posted a picture on Instagram, where she is seen dressed in a purple outfit. "In Himachal we have a tradition of singing Lohri, when I was small, children made groups and sang Lohri in neighbourhoods and collected money/sweets, children in villages and joint families have much more fun than city kids in nuclear families, anyway #happylohri2021," she wrote alongside the image.
On January 12, Kangana on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, paid a tribute to her guru and said that he gave her a purpose when she was disillusioned by the world. She took to Twitter to pen a tribute to Swami Vivekananda, and expressed how his teachings helped her in the time when she had no hope.
Meanwhile, the actress has started preparing for her next film,...
- 1/13/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
On the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut paid tribute to her guru and said that he gave her a purpose when she was disillusioned by the world.
Kangana on Tuesday took to Twitter to pen a tribute to Swami Vivekananda, and expressed how his teachings helped her in the time when she had no hope.
"When I was lost you found me, when I had no where to go you held my hand, when I was disillusioned by the world had no hope you gave me purpose. There is no being no God higher than you my Guru, you own every bit of my being.... #NationalYouthDay #SwamiVivekanandJayant," Kangana wrote.
Earlier, the actress had shared her displeasure about the growing number of cases against her.
"Another day another case, various political parties investing in me like I am some minister, every day I face political slandering, legal...
Kangana on Tuesday took to Twitter to pen a tribute to Swami Vivekananda, and expressed how his teachings helped her in the time when she had no hope.
"When I was lost you found me, when I had no where to go you held my hand, when I was disillusioned by the world had no hope you gave me purpose. There is no being no God higher than you my Guru, you own every bit of my being.... #NationalYouthDay #SwamiVivekanandJayant," Kangana wrote.
Earlier, the actress had shared her displeasure about the growing number of cases against her.
"Another day another case, various political parties investing in me like I am some minister, every day I face political slandering, legal...
- 1/12/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday shared a throwback picture of his wife Jaya Bachchan in which the latter could be seen dressed as Swami Vivekananda.
"Jaya .. in film 'Dagtar Babu' in Bengali playing Vivekananda .. film could not be completed," Big B captioned the image.
Also Read:?Amitabh Bachchan shares an heartfelt message for Shweta Bachchan
Reacting to the picture, a user commented: "incredible."
Another one wrote: "Beautiful."
A day ago, Amitabh posted a black-and-white picture from the sets of Shoojit Sircar's upcoming film "Gulabo Sitabo", co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana.
"In the world of this Gen Abr., conversation .. for Gulabo Sitabo .. GiBo SiBo ..Last time did something like that his was for 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' ... K3G," he wrote.
"Jaya .. in film 'Dagtar Babu' in Bengali playing Vivekananda .. film could not be completed," Big B captioned the image.
Also Read:?Amitabh Bachchan shares an heartfelt message for Shweta Bachchan
Reacting to the picture, a user commented: "incredible."
Another one wrote: "Beautiful."
A day ago, Amitabh posted a black-and-white picture from the sets of Shoojit Sircar's upcoming film "Gulabo Sitabo", co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana.
"In the world of this Gen Abr., conversation .. for Gulabo Sitabo .. GiBo SiBo ..Last time did something like that his was for 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' ... K3G," he wrote.
- 3/5/2020
- GlamSham
Film maker Mahesh Bhatt and Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan on Friday stressed on celebrating India's diversity, with the auteur also lashing out against those imposing their language on the people.
"These are dangerous times. In the age of highest connectivity we are the most divided. That's why we need story tellers to tell stories which can bring us all together. The glue that held mankind together has withered," Bhatt said at the inauguration of the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival here.
Also read:?Shah Rukh Khan inaugurates 25th Kiff
He said it was high time filmmakers realise their responsibility to 'whip up' hopes of a better tomorrow, in a scenario where the "structures all around us globally are collapsing".
"I think the story tellers must do what mamas did at home. When the house fought and children fell apart mama would bring us all together by telling us the fascinating story that kindled hope.
"These are dangerous times. In the age of highest connectivity we are the most divided. That's why we need story tellers to tell stories which can bring us all together. The glue that held mankind together has withered," Bhatt said at the inauguration of the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival here.
Also read:?Shah Rukh Khan inaugurates 25th Kiff
He said it was high time filmmakers realise their responsibility to 'whip up' hopes of a better tomorrow, in a scenario where the "structures all around us globally are collapsing".
"I think the story tellers must do what mamas did at home. When the house fought and children fell apart mama would bring us all together by telling us the fascinating story that kindled hope.
- 11/9/2019
- GlamSham
The Election Commission (EC) has stopped Bollywood biopic Pm Narendra Modi from releasing on April 11, when the Lok Sabha election begins, but a web series on the Prime Minister - released just over a week ahead of the polls - has been playing on. The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking a stay on the film's release over concerns it may tilt the balance during the elections, and put the ball in the EC's court. And the poll panel on Wednesday ruled that any material, which disturbs a level playing field, should not be displayed, stalling the film's release until the elections end.
Pm Narendra Modi, directed by Omung Kumar B, stars Vivek Anand Oberoi as Modi. The film, granted a 'U' certificate for unrestricted exhibition by the Censor Board, narrates the story of Modi from his humble beginnings to becoming the Prime Minister.
The trajectory of...
Pm Narendra Modi, directed by Omung Kumar B, stars Vivek Anand Oberoi as Modi. The film, granted a 'U' certificate for unrestricted exhibition by the Censor Board, narrates the story of Modi from his humble beginnings to becoming the Prime Minister.
The trajectory of...
- 4/11/2019
- GlamSham
KollywoodThe star is currently camping in Darjeeling where a 30-day long schedule is planned for his next with director Karthik Subbaraj.Digital NativeRajinikanth undoubtedly enjoys a huge fan following across the world. His latest release, Kaala, opened to packed houses on June 7, but its box office performance deteriorated and the film bombed at the box office. It may be mentioned here that director Pa Ranjith and Rajinikanth had teamed up for Kabali earlier and the film turned out to be a massive success at the box office. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth has started shooting for his next with director Karthik Subbaraj. He is currently camping in Darjeeling where a 30-day long schedule is planned. The crew will shoot portions involving Rajinikanth in this schedule and rest of the cast will join later. West Bengal’s tourism minister Goutam Deb met Rajinikanth at the private resort in Kurseong where he is staying. Speaking to reporters in Darjeeling after the meeting, Rajinikanth said, “By god’s grace Kaala is doing very well all over India and abroad. I will be in Darjeeling and shoot for 30 days here.” He further added, “The land of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore and Subash Chandra Bose has mesmerised me. I am really happy to meet such lovely people, good and kind-hearted people. There are lots of beautiful locations here which are not explored. I hope, with this film, the whole country will know this place and explore the region.” Bankrolled by Sun Pictures, the yet-untitled film also stars Vijay Sethupathi in a pivotal role and marks the first time collaboration of Rajinikanth and Subbaraj. The film has an ensemble cast, including Bobby Simha, Munishkanth, Yogi Babu and Sanath. Kaala, which has Rajinikanth playing the title role, grossed Rs 112.2 crore worldwide in the first weekend. According to trade sources, the film’s weekend collection in Tamil Nadu stands at Rs 44.8 crore and in Chennai it had a good opening, managing to gross Rs 6.64 crore. The Andhra Pradesh and Nizam collection amounted to Rs 11 crore and Kerala it grossed Rs 4 crore. Bankrolled by Dhanush under his banner Wunderbar Films, Kaala has a bevy of stars in the cast including Nana Patekar, Samuthirakani, Aruldoss, Easwari Rao, Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil, Sukanya and Aravind Akash. Santosh Narayanan is the music composer for this flick with G Murali being the cameraman and A Sreekar Prasad the editor. Also read: I broke stereotype of women writing only love songs: 'Kaala' lyricist Uma Devi to Tnm (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 6/17/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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