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When Sridevi went Japanese For English Vinglish
Sridevi’s comeback film English Vinglish was released in Japan in May 2014 in Japanese.And we aren’t talking about the original film being subtitled in Japanese. So we got to hear Sridevi speaking Japanese on screen for the first time. The screen diva’s producer-husband Boney Kapoor had agreed to let the film’s producers Eros International use footage of Sridevi from his mammoth 1993 production Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja dressed as a traditional Japanese woman in a kimono and with makeup that made her look strikingly Japanese. Recalls Boney Kapoor, “ There was a sec | Click Here...
Gauri Shinde’s Mother Inspired English Vinglish
Director Gauri Shinde didn’t have to look too far from her home to create Sridevi’s timeless character Shashi Godbole in English Vinglish. In an interview with this writer during the release of English Vinglish Gauri confessed, “I've seen it happen in my own home. My mother inspired this story. She is a housewife and an entrepreneur-she has a very successful spices business-and she felt if she knew the English language, there are so many more things she could have done with her life. There was no reason for her to feel inferior because of her poor grasp of English. But we were | Click Here...
English Vinglish Turns 11
A short while before her tragically truncated life ended, Sridevi had told me. “I have done many films that I proud of, like Sadma, Mr India, Chandni, Lamhe …But English Vinglish turned out to be the most special film of my life. It was not just a film. It was a movement. It forced so many women and men to revise their attitude towards their mother and wives. I knew my character’s struggle. Not being fluent in English is considered a sign of illiteracy in our country. I think English Vinglish changed that mindset a bit.” Admit it. At some point in our lives we have all felt t | Click Here...
Sonakshi Sinha’s Akira To Priyanka Chopra’s Fashion: 5 Best Women Centric Movies That Are Must Watch
Bollywood films have catered to audiences of all ages, and have produced sheer male-centric as well as female-centric films. Today, we appreciate the efforts taken by a few of our Bollywood leading ladies who have gone out of the way, in picking up roles that have been noteworthy in their work profile. We today look at actresses like Sonakshi Sinha, Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan, Sridevi, Kangana Ranaut who have portrayed challenging women-centric characters. So here we go!! Sonakshi Sinha's power-packed role in Akira, made her synonymous of positivity and hope. The stor | Click Here...
Do You Know: Ajith Kumar Was A Part Of This B-Town Movie, We Bet You Didn’t Know This
Ajith Kumar is the most popular actor in Tamil cinema. He has been in the industry for a very long time and has amazed his fans with his fabulous acting skills. He has appeared in 50 films and is the recipient of numerous awards. While he is known for giving power-packed performances in his South movies but not many know that he has also appeared in a cameo role in the Bollywood film English Vinglish. While the film was made in Hindi, many people do not know that it was partially reshot for a Tamil version that featured Ajith Kumar in a cameo appearance. According to reports i | Click Here...
5 Sridevi Starrers That Will Make You Smile During Lockdown
When it came to range, Sridevi was in a league of her own. She could play anything, from a martyr in Nazrana to the super-bitch on Judaai, from the child-woman in Sadma to the protective mother in Mom. But that apart I think no one in Indian cinema could match her comic skills . Check these out to see what I mean. 1. Bhagwan Dada: Who but Sridevi could play a hooker who plays hooky on duty. Sridevi entices potbellied lechers into hotel rooms and then gets them so drunk that they pass out before they can do her any damage. Then she wacks their money and flees. Sridev | Click Here...
Erica Fernandes in Sabyasachi: Yay or Nay?
The bold and beautiful actress Erica Fernandes, the sensation of every youth nowadays is busy these days shooting for her eye-catching serial Kasuatii Zindagi Kay. She recently got attention as our sources revealed that the makers of the show have decided to involve designer Sabyasachi to design the wedding attire of Anurag and Prerna in the show. Attention! Sabyasachi is an Indian Bengali fashion designer who is well known for his amazing designs. He designed costume for many Bollywood films like English Vinglish, Raavan, Guzaarish | Click Here...
Sucheta Trivedi joins Akshay Mhatre in Jay Productions’ next for Sony TV?
Jay Productions will soon come up with an interesting concept for Sony TV. Jay and Kinnari Mehtaa’s banner which has earlier produced shows Rab Se Sohna Ishq, Ekk Nayi Pehchaan, Jeet Gayi Toh Piya More and Gathbandhan will come up with a concept similar to the Sridevi starrer English Vinglish. Reports in the media have confirmed that Piya Albelaa actor Akshay Mhatre will play the lead role. Now news coming is that popular senior artiste Sucheta Trivedi who was last seen in Tujhse Hai Raabta will play the very important mother’s role in the show. As per a reli | Click Here...
Poetic Lyrics By Swanand Kirkire that will melt your heart
Winner of two National Awards, screenplay and dialogue writer, lyricist, playback singer, actor and assistant director. No, we are not talking about five different people. In fact, we are referring to one of Bollywood’s most prominent personalities, Swanand Kirkire. Blessed with a voice that can tug at your heart’s strings and the congenital ability to put into thoughts those words that resonate in our hearts. Recently, there have been a lot of changes in the Bollywood industry, some good and some not so great. While we can still deal with nepotism and half-bad movies, when it co | Click Here...
These Performances By Sumeet Vyas Proves He Is The King Of Versatility
Before he shot to fame with TVF Permanent Roommates, Sumeet Vyas had an equally impressive career in the entertainment industry. The popularity of this web series only bought him into the spotlight and helped cement himself as an actor to reckon with. With the string of web series and short films that followed soon after, Sumeet quickly became of the most promising faces in Bollywood. | Click Here...
Shocking: Actress Sridevi dies due to heart attack
In an indeed shocking turn of events, Bollywood diva and one of the finest actors Sridevi died in Dubai after suffering a heart attack. The English Vinglish actress was attending a wedding function. Sridevi is survived by husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Jhanhavi and Khushi Kapoor. It is indeed disheartening news. RIP. (This is a developing story. More details to follow) | Click Here...