The actor which Amitabh Bachchan admires the most is Dilip Kumar. Like Shahrukh Khan, who played few roles immortalized by Amitabh Bachchan, Amitabh too enacted some roles immortalized by his ideal Dilip Kumar.Amitabh's Ganga Ki Saugandh (1978) was a rework of Dilip Kumar's super hit movie Ganga Jamuna. Amitabh played the role of a village bumpkin who turns dacoits. The movie was a hit. Likewise Amitabh Bachchan too played the triple role in the movie Mahaan, which Dilip Kumar...
- 10/10/2013
- GlamSham
Pran, who is considered to be one of the greatest actors and villains in Bollywood history died on Friday aged 93 at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. The veteran actor was admitted to the hospital a month ago, where he had been ailing for some time. Pran was known for convincing portrayals in films such as Madhumati (1958), Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960), Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Upkar (1967) and as Sher Khan in the Amitabh Bachchan starrer Zanjeer (1973). Pran and Bachchan shared a special relationship and also starred together in other hits like Don (1978) and Amar Akbar Anthony (1977).
Speaking to the Indian media, Pran’s daughter Pinky had the following to say. “He died after a spell of prolonged illness. He was not keeping well, he was very weak. His health was deteriorating.” Pran was recently awarded with the Dadasaheb Phalke award for his contributions to Indian Cinema in a year which also marks the industry’s centenary.
Speaking to the Indian media, Pran’s daughter Pinky had the following to say. “He died after a spell of prolonged illness. He was not keeping well, he was very weak. His health was deteriorating.” Pran was recently awarded with the Dadasaheb Phalke award for his contributions to Indian Cinema in a year which also marks the industry’s centenary.
- 7/13/2013
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
In the second of two Yorkshire tributes to a century of Indian cinema, Irfan Ajeeb describes the extraordinary power of Bollywood film makers and stars
1999. It was a muggy night and approaching the end of a long and arduous day. The festivities were coming to a close and I was restively glancing at my watch as I knew I had yet to endure a four-hour drive to London. It was approaching midnight. Overdosing on coffee and chewing gum, I was anxious but at the same time excited - like a little kid waiting to open his presents on his tenth birthday.
The journey had begun as we set off on an empty M1. Sat on the back seat was the Indian actress, Pooja Bhatt, who had attended the Bite the Mango film festival at the then National Museum of Photography, Film & Television for an on-stage Screentalk interview. She had insisted...
1999. It was a muggy night and approaching the end of a long and arduous day. The festivities were coming to a close and I was restively glancing at my watch as I knew I had yet to endure a four-hour drive to London. It was approaching midnight. Overdosing on coffee and chewing gum, I was anxious but at the same time excited - like a little kid waiting to open his presents on his tenth birthday.
The journey had begun as we set off on an empty M1. Sat on the back seat was the Indian actress, Pooja Bhatt, who had attended the Bite the Mango film festival at the then National Museum of Photography, Film & Television for an on-stage Screentalk interview. She had insisted...
- 3/13/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
Pran Kishan Sikand
Pran Kishan Sikand dreamt of becoming a professional photographer. Little did he know that a measly, humble ‘paan’ (betel leaf) would change his life and set him on his destined path. It was 1939 or thereabouts. Pran was at a ‘paan’ shop at Lahore, enjoying a munch with his friends when a stranger approached him and asked whether he wanted to act in films. Pran was amused and asked his name. Stranger introduced himself as Muhammad Walli, a renowned film maker in the flourishing film district of Lahore. He said he was making a Punjabi film and Pran looked a perfect fit for the role of a villain in the film. Pran just brushed him off. Walli kept insisting that he pay a visit to the studio, and pushed a piece of paper with his address into Pran’s hands. The film was Yamla Jat (1940), a runaway hit that year.
Pran Kishan Sikand dreamt of becoming a professional photographer. Little did he know that a measly, humble ‘paan’ (betel leaf) would change his life and set him on his destined path. It was 1939 or thereabouts. Pran was at a ‘paan’ shop at Lahore, enjoying a munch with his friends when a stranger approached him and asked whether he wanted to act in films. Pran was amused and asked his name. Stranger introduced himself as Muhammad Walli, a renowned film maker in the flourishing film district of Lahore. He said he was making a Punjabi film and Pran looked a perfect fit for the role of a villain in the film. Pran just brushed him off. Walli kept insisting that he pay a visit to the studio, and pushed a piece of paper with his address into Pran’s hands. The film was Yamla Jat (1940), a runaway hit that year.
- 7/26/2012
- by Amborish Roychoudhury
- DearCinema.com
Abhishek Bachchan will be following his father Amitabh Bachchan's footsteps by acting in a Bhojpuri film. He is likely to make an appearance in Big B's makeup man Deepak Sawant's next film. It was Abhishek's wish to act in a Bhojpuri film and so he asked Deepak Sawant to cast him in one of his films. Deepak is planning to cast Abhishek in a political film titled Ganga Ramji. The film is about how the third party benefits from a fight between two politicians. Deepak's third film with Amitabh Bachchan Ganga Devi is ready and will release post Ipl. Ganga Devi is a political thriller about women reservation and also stars Jaya Bachchan, Gulshan Grover and Bhojpuri actors Dinesh Lal Yadav and Pakhee Hegde in lead roles.
- 5/4/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, along with wife Jaya, will work in his make-up man Deepak Sawant's Bhojpuri film 'Gangadevi'.'Tomorrow I shoot for my make-up man's production of his Bhojpuri film. Jaya and I together for a day's work,' Amitabh wrote on his blog bigb.bigadda.com Tuesday night.'Deepak, my man, has been with me for 35 years and never once missed a single day of not being with me on the sets. He first started with a Br film and then remained with me since. This is the least that I can do for looking after my face for so long!!' he added.The megastar had earlier worked in Sawant's 2006 Bhojpuri film 'Ganga'.This film also marks the debut of actor Gulshan Grover in Bhojpuri cinema.
- 2/8/2012
- Filmicafe
He is someone whose Paa was a great literary poet. He is someone, who, even though was an Akela, but had set his Aankhen on his Manzil in Bollywood, a place where many come with millions of Armaan, a place which is a never ending Paheli to many and many go Nishabdh. Still, our Mard managed to achieve his Lakshya and climb the Deewaar of success, because he had Aetbaar in his talent and the Shakti to march ahead! His mantra to success was simply Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin! Ladies and gentleman…he is none other than Bollywood's very own Amitabh Bachchan aka Big B, who celebrates his grand birthday today! With Waqt by his side and performances as pure as Ganga, in no time, he proved to the world that he was a Jaadugar and Toofan put together when it came to performances! That's why, in no time,...
- 10/11/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
He is someone whose Paa was a great literary poet. He is someone, who, even though was an Akela, but had set his Aankhen on his Manzil in Bollywood, a place where many come with millions of Armaan, a place which is a never ending Paheli to many and many go Nishabdh. Still, our Mard managed to achieve his Lakshya and climb the Deewaar of success, because he had Aetbaar in his talent and the Shakti to march ahead! His mantra to success was simply Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin! Ladies and gentleman…he is none other than Bollywood's very own Amitabh Bachchan aka Big B, who celebrates his grand birthday today! With Waqt by his side and performances as pure as Ganga, in no time, he proved to the world that he was a Jaadugar and Toofan put together when it came to performances! That's why, in no time,...
- 10/11/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Nawab Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi died this evening at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi. He was suffering from lung infection and was having a respiratory problem. Pataudi was in the ICU for few weeks. He was 70. He left behind his wife actress Sharmila Tagore and three children, actor and son Saif Ali Khan and two daughters actress Soha Ali Khan and daughter Saba Ali Khan who is a jewellery designer. No sooner, the news was declared Bollywood fraternities took twitter to express their condolence. Amitabh Bachchan : Sad news .. Tiger Pataudi passes away .. !!! Madhur Bhandarkar : Sad to hear that Tiger Pataudi is no more... An era ends.....
- 9/22/2011
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Amitabh Bachchan hosted game show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ rocked on its first day and the audiences were ecstatic with the presence of Rajnikanth, the southern superstar and a close friend of Big B. Amitabh’s magic is intact and computerji once again succeeded in making its place in the hearts of people. Big B was at his best with his signature modesty and grace while interacting with the audiences. A novel feature this time was the presence of celebrity help lines. Sanjay Dutt, the handsome hunk was the first helpline, while Charu Sharma was manning the second helpline to remove the contestants’ confusion about four options. Meanwhile, celebration of Amitabh Bachchan’s sixty- eighth birthday continued at various places in the country. The most unique celebration came from Allahabad, Amitabh Bachchan’s home town. Here fans gathered at the bank of Ganga and made a sand sculpture of Big B...
- 10/12/2010
- Stardust Bollywood
An artist Monday celebrated megastar Amitabh Bachchan's birthday in a unique way by creating 68 sand sculptures of the superstar around another 11 feet sand sculpture of the actor in this Uttar Pradesh district, which also happens to Bachchan's native place. R.K. Chitera, 26, prepared Bachchan's sand sculptures along the banks of the river Ganga as Bachchan turned 68 Monday."I am his (Bachchan) big fan... It's just a small effort to express my feelings for the great actor, who has fans not only in India but across the globe," Chitera told reporters in Allahabad city, some 200 km from Lucknow."I ...
- 10/12/2010
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
Allahabad, Oct 11 – An artist Monday celebrated megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday in a unique way by creating 68 sand sculptures of the superstar around another 11 feet sand sculpture of the actor in this Uttar Pradesh district, which also happens to Bachchan’s native place.
R.K. Chitera, 26, prepared Bachchan’s sand sculptures along the banks of the river Ganga as Bachchan turned 68 Monday.
“I am his (Bachchan) big fan… It’s just a small effort to express my feelings for the great actor, who has fans not only in India but across the globe,” Chitera told reporters in Allahabad.
R.K. Chitera, 26, prepared Bachchan’s sand sculptures along the banks of the river Ganga as Bachchan turned 68 Monday.
“I am his (Bachchan) big fan… It’s just a small effort to express my feelings for the great actor, who has fans not only in India but across the globe,” Chitera told reporters in Allahabad.
- 10/11/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
An artist Monday celebrated megastar Amitabh Bachchan`s birthday in a unique way by creating 68 sand sculptures of the superstar around another 11 feet sand sculpture of the actor in this Uttar Pradesh district, which also happens to Bachchan`s native place.Related StoriesAt 68, Amitabh Bachchan is as busy as everR.K. Chitera, 26, prepared Bachchan`s sand sculptures along the banks of the river Ganga as Bachchan turned 68 Monday."I am his (Bachchan) big fan... It`s just a small effort to express my feelings for the great actor, who has fans not only in India but across the globe," Chitera told reporters in Allahabad city, some 200 km from Lucknow."I created the sculptures on behalf of residents of Allahabad as they wanted to mark his birthday in a special way... I am quite sure that with the help of media persons, Amitji would surely come to know...
- 10/11/2010
- Filmicafe
Breakups and patch ups are not new in Bollywood, from Guru Dutt to Ranbir Kapoor and from Wahida Rehman to Kareena. It is general perception that bollywood is not good at maintaining long term relationships. Age, religion and status are not a concern in Indian film industry to build a relation, still bollywood encounter many breakups. Let’s have a look at top five breakups in Bollywood.
1. Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Salman began to date Aishwarya after acting with her in 1999's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’. Rumors already existed then that Salman Khan had physically abused a former girlfriend, Pakistani actress Somy Ali. However, Aishwarya, madly in Salman’s love, dared to ignore that. After ample amount of controversies, Salman and Ash broke-up. Ash is proud to be a Bachchan Bahu and Salman is having a good time with Katrina as girl friend.
2. Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha Undoubtedly,...
1. Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Salman began to date Aishwarya after acting with her in 1999's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’. Rumors already existed then that Salman Khan had physically abused a former girlfriend, Pakistani actress Somy Ali. However, Aishwarya, madly in Salman’s love, dared to ignore that. After ample amount of controversies, Salman and Ash broke-up. Ash is proud to be a Bachchan Bahu and Salman is having a good time with Katrina as girl friend.
2. Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha Undoubtedly,...
- 5/29/2010
- by Tanveer
- Bollywood Info Zone
Amitabh Bachchan is not called a Superstar for nothing. He is always bang on time on his film’s sets, honours every commitment and always lives up to his promise. His latest act proves that.
Two years ago, Amitabh was convinced by his make up man of over thirty years, Deepak Sawant to work in a Bhojpuri film that Sawant produced called Ganga. He then even went to do the film’s sequel Gangotri. But now it has been revealed that Amitabh will work on Deepak’s first Hindi production, Great Dadu.
Our sources close to Deepak revealed, "Amitji had promised Deepak that.
Two years ago, Amitabh was convinced by his make up man of over thirty years, Deepak Sawant to work in a Bhojpuri film that Sawant produced called Ganga. He then even went to do the film’s sequel Gangotri. But now it has been revealed that Amitabh will work on Deepak’s first Hindi production, Great Dadu.
Our sources close to Deepak revealed, "Amitji had promised Deepak that.
- 3/9/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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