Heeramandi Is Streaming On Netflix & Tells The Tale Of Shahi Mohalla Of Tawaifs From Lahore (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi which was recently released on Netflix opened the grey doors that lead to the part of Cinema that is less talked about. The show that traced the history of courtesans from Lahore led us to the history of Tawaifs in India and in Pakistan. And how all these doors silently led to a life in Cinema, honoring their skill set and their art.
The other day, we told you how a tawaif from the actual Heeramandi in Pakistan shot to fame in Pakistani films as the highest-paid item dancer till she met a tragic end. And today, we bring you the story of India’s one of the most famous tawaif who ruled Bollywood!
During the early 1900’s, it was Jaddanbai who rose to prominence for her Ghazal singing,...
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi which was recently released on Netflix opened the grey doors that lead to the part of Cinema that is less talked about. The show that traced the history of courtesans from Lahore led us to the history of Tawaifs in India and in Pakistan. And how all these doors silently led to a life in Cinema, honoring their skill set and their art.
The other day, we told you how a tawaif from the actual Heeramandi in Pakistan shot to fame in Pakistani films as the highest-paid item dancer till she met a tragic end. And today, we bring you the story of India’s one of the most famous tawaif who ruled Bollywood!
During the early 1900’s, it was Jaddanbai who rose to prominence for her Ghazal singing,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
New Delhi, April 14 (Ians) Her influence persists in Bollywood even after her name has faded from public memory, althrough remixes of her rollicking hits from the 1950s continue to be in circulation. Another, and not that well-known, legacy of Shamshad Begum, though, was initiating what later became “item numbers”, though her contributions were more perky than provocative, saucy than raunchy, and racy without being ribald.
And then, they were delivered in a robust voice, whose clarity was compared to a temple bell by composer O.P. Nayyar, with a full-blown gusto and sense of abandon.
“Udan khatole pe udh jaaun”, “Mere piya gaye Rangoon”, “Kabhi aar kabhi paar”, “Bisvi sadi hai ye bisvii sadi”, “Leke pehla pehla pyar”, “Kahin pe nigahen kahin pe nishana”, and “Boojh mera kya naam re” are prime examples.
And then, nearly forty years before Madhuri Dixit in “Tezaab” (1988), Shamshad Begum, who was born on this day...
And then, they were delivered in a robust voice, whose clarity was compared to a temple bell by composer O.P. Nayyar, with a full-blown gusto and sense of abandon.
“Udan khatole pe udh jaaun”, “Mere piya gaye Rangoon”, “Kabhi aar kabhi paar”, “Bisvi sadi hai ye bisvii sadi”, “Leke pehla pehla pyar”, “Kahin pe nigahen kahin pe nishana”, and “Boojh mera kya naam re” are prime examples.
And then, nearly forty years before Madhuri Dixit in “Tezaab” (1988), Shamshad Begum, who was born on this day...
- 4/14/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Svf Entertainment is taking a significant leap into the Bangladeshi film market. This expansion is marked by the collaboration with Dhaka-based Alpha-i Studios and the Ott platform Chorki to produce two major Bangladeshi films, “Toofan” and “Domm”, both poised to redefine the cinematic landscape.
“Toofan”, directed by Raihan Rafi and starring Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan, represents a ground-breaking collaboration in Bangla cinema, and is set to redefine the scale of storytelling and elevate Bengali cinema to global prominence.
The second film, “Domm”, directed by Redoan Rony and starring National Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury, is based on a true story. This collaboration between Svf, Chorki, and Alpha-i aims to deliver high-quality content to a global audience.
While Svf’s recent foray into the Bangladeshi market is a focal point, the studio also briefly highlighted its initiatives in other markets, including the production of two Telugu shows for Disney+ hotstar, which is...
“Toofan”, directed by Raihan Rafi and starring Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan, represents a ground-breaking collaboration in Bangla cinema, and is set to redefine the scale of storytelling and elevate Bengali cinema to global prominence.
The second film, “Domm”, directed by Redoan Rony and starring National Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury, is based on a true story. This collaboration between Svf, Chorki, and Alpha-i aims to deliver high-quality content to a global audience.
While Svf’s recent foray into the Bangladeshi market is a focal point, the studio also briefly highlighted its initiatives in other markets, including the production of two Telugu shows for Disney+ hotstar, which is...
- 12/16/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Hoichoi, the Bengali-language streaming platform, celebrates its sixth anniversary with a new 24-title lineup. The platform has experienced impressive growth, including a 40% increase in direct subscriptions and a 60% rise in individual watch time per subscriber compared to 2022. Monthly active users have doubled, expanding in India and Bangladesh and across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the U.S., and the U.K., with a 40% boost in international subscriber revenues. On average, active users engage for 59 minutes. Exciting additions to Hoichoi include the “Best of Bengal” segment and an extension of its “World Classics” strand, featuring literary adaptations from Bengal and the world. Additionally, Hoichoi recently partnered with Jio Cinema for Hindi-dubbed content. Looking ahead, the platform aims to explore opportunities to offer content in languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam through selected partners. Dubbed versions of Hoichoi’s original shows are finding new homes on other platforms, such as Telugu-language versions...
- 9/29/2023
- TV Insider
Bengali-language focused streamer Hoichoi has unveiled a 24-strong slate on the occasion of its sixth anniversary of operations.
The platform has seen a 40% surge in direct subscriptions and a 60% rise in individual watch time per subscriber compared to 2022, Hoichoi said. The streamer’s monthly active users have doubled, it said. Apart from India and Bangladesh, its footprint is across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, U.S. and U.K. and international subscriber revenues have increased by 40%. The average engagement time per active user is 59 minutes.
The streamer is introducing a new segment Best of Bengal and a new addition to its World Classics strand, which will feature literary adaptations from Bengal and the rest of the world, respectively.
Hoichoi recently established a partnership with Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Cinema for its Hindi-dubbed content. One of the key strategic initiatives for the year ahead will involve exploring opportunities to
make content...
The platform has seen a 40% surge in direct subscriptions and a 60% rise in individual watch time per subscriber compared to 2022, Hoichoi said. The streamer’s monthly active users have doubled, it said. Apart from India and Bangladesh, its footprint is across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, U.S. and U.K. and international subscriber revenues have increased by 40%. The average engagement time per active user is 59 minutes.
The streamer is introducing a new segment Best of Bengal and a new addition to its World Classics strand, which will feature literary adaptations from Bengal and the rest of the world, respectively.
Hoichoi recently established a partnership with Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Cinema for its Hindi-dubbed content. One of the key strategic initiatives for the year ahead will involve exploring opportunities to
make content...
- 9/29/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
‘Taqdeer’, the new song from ‘Coke Studio Bharat’ was released on Friday. It brings alive the romance of the Heer Ranjha with a blend of nostalgia and the age-old art form of ‘bait bazi’ which is a verbal game and a genre of Urdu poetry played by composing verses of Urdu poems. All the elements in the track are woven together with Punjabi beats. The song harps on the playful lovers’ quarrel.
The song has been composed by Donn Bhat and has singer-songwriter Rashmeet Kaur leading the collective. Rapper, songwriter, and producer Prabh Deep injects the song with his energy and adds a distinct freshness to it.
Ankur Tewari, who has curated the song and is known for his work on the ‘Gully Boy’ album, said in a statement: “I think we have a great song that captures the profound feeling of a struggle with one’s own thinking. While...
The song has been composed by Donn Bhat and has singer-songwriter Rashmeet Kaur leading the collective. Rapper, songwriter, and producer Prabh Deep injects the song with his energy and adds a distinct freshness to it.
Ankur Tewari, who has curated the song and is known for his work on the ‘Gully Boy’ album, said in a statement: “I think we have a great song that captures the profound feeling of a struggle with one’s own thinking. While...
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The veteran film actress Farida Jalal may have made her debut back in 1967 with the film Taqdeer, and has gone on to essay both lead and supporting roles back in the 80s. Best remembered for her image as the quintessential on screen mother that will forever be etched in the Bollywood aficionado’s memory inRead More
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- 5/4/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Subhash Ghai, who started off his long and illustrious innings with Bollywood as an actor with small roles in films including Taqdeer and Aradhana, later went onto become 'The Showman' of tinsel town. Not many know that he was also the hero of films like Umang and Gumraah, before he directed the cult film Kalicharan. After all these years of 'contributing' his bit to Bollywood and with many awards in his kitty, it is time for yet another award to add to his collection. This time round, it is the prestigious Iifa award, wherein Ghai will be conferred upon the 'Lifetime achievement award'. Subhash Ghai's last film was Kaanchi: The Unbreakable, which did not do well at the box-office.
- 5/28/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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