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‘Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story’ Review: A Cinephile’s Delight Reminiscing Two Living Legends
Two writers; correction - two brats, who didnt just know their worth but made sure to capitalise on it multiple folds in their heydays - and one fine day, they just... stopped being together. But what they managed to do is write a chapter in the history books of Indian cinema without which the book will never be complete. This tale is about Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar - perhaps better and rightfully known as Salim-Javed. Prime Video's latest docuseries titled, Angry Young Men - The Salim-Javed Story veers around serving insurmountable shots of nostalgia, surprise appearances, and rev | Click Here...
Kesariya To Meri Jaan: Alia Bhatt’s 2022 Movies’ Songs That Audience Enjoy Listening To
Mother-to-be Alia Bhatt is enjoying her life to the fullest. In comparison, this year has been the greatest year of her life since the beginning of the year. She made her blockbuster appearance at the box office with her film Gangubai Kathiyawadi. Audiences all over the world loved Alia Bhatt's acting and pure touch to the characters. While her next film RRR also amazed the audience, and her performance was appreciable. At the same time, her different role in Darlings is a treat for her fans. At last, in Brahmastra, Alia Bhatt did justice to her part though she got trolled. On the ot | Click Here...
Buddy Buddy Baatein: Here’s looking at the 10 most celebrated friendship films of filmdom
1. Dosti(1964): Long before Friendship Day was invented and much before Bikram and Bala, that is Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor and their over-the-top antics in Gunday friendship acquired an edge of pulsating poignancy in this touching Rajshri film about the friendship between two physically disabled boys played by two unknown actors Sudhir Kumar and Sushil Kumar. With no stars to boost the boxoffice prospects Dosti became one of its biggest grosser of its time. 2. Sholay(1975)—Jai and Veeru have over the years become a textbook of male bonding.Their behaviour has been studied for | Click Here...
Hunarbaaz-Desh Ki Shaan: Hema Malini re-creates her iconic scene from Sholay on the sets
In its mission to find and honour the most incredible talent that the nation has to offer, the esteem jury of COLORS’ ‘Hunarbaaz - Desh Ki Shaan’ gave contestants a golden opportunity and selected top 14 for the Grand premiere last week. As the competition intensifies this week the contestants are all geared to give their best performances and mark their spot among the – Fantastic 12. Celebrating ‘mother’s special’ this week on the show, the judges Karan Johar and Mithun Chakraborty welcome the graceful actor, Bollywood's ultimate Dream Girl Hema Malini who has been an inspir | Click Here...
Jannat Zubair Rahmani recreates Amitabh Bachchan-Dharmendra’s ‘magical moment’ from Sholay with brother, check out
Jannat Zubair Rahmani and Ayaan Zubair are sibling goals for one and all. The two of them share a great bond of friendship and camaraderie since a very tender age and even today, they set examples for modern-day youngsters who think and dream about making a career in the entertainment space as digital influencers. Be it at their own home or during their exotic trips to Dubai and other parts of the world, Jannat and Ayaan give some serious lifestyle goals to all. At present, Jannat and Ayaan are seen hilariously recreating the adorable 'Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge' moment between Amita | Click Here...
TMKOC actress Munmun Dutta does ‘Basanti’ from Sholay, see unseen dance pictures
Munmun Dutta shot to fame from the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, for the role Babita Ji. However, not many know that actress has been a part of a popular show, prior to TMKOC, which is Hum Sab Baarati. With that, the actress has recently shared some throwback pictures from the show on her Instagram handle, recalling her early days as an actress. Sharing the pictures, she wrote, "While unpacking my stuff in my new apartment, found these really really old memories tucked away in a suitcase. Stills from my first ever show, Hum Sab Baarati. Just a baby (well figuratively) in fir | Click Here...
From Sholay To Dangal: These Blockbuster Films Managed To Sell The Maximum Number Of Tickets; You Will Be Stunned To Know The Count
There are several Bollywood films that have achieved great success at the box office. These films have become the highest-grossing films in India and are loved by millions of people. Fans have shown their immense love towards these films as they are directed amazingly and also the story and acting skills of the actors have also impressed their fans. Fans have watched these films most of the time and have made them the most popular in the Bollywood industry. Fans still love to watch the films again and again as they are quite famous. The films have also become famous worldwide and hav | Click Here...
Must Read: Sholay Fun Facts
1. Sholay was inspired by John Sturges’ The Magnificent 7. It was far far superior to Sturges’ film which came in 1960. In it a Mexican village is protected from marauders by seven hired mercenaries. The bandit villain was played by the legendary Eli Wallach. He was no patch on Amjad Khan’s Gabbar Singh. Ramesh Sippy’s version of the story has more interesting characters and the situations of conflict between the mercenaries and the marauders was far more electric in Sholay. In short Sholay was far more magnificent than The Magnificent 7. 2. Danny | Click Here...
Never expected it to be what it did turn out to be: Amitabh Bachchan on Sholay
On August 15, Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay completed 40 years. Subhash K Jha shot questions at the Big B Amitabh Bachchan on the film that’s widely regarded as the most successful work from Indian cinema of all times. 40 years of Sholay...your initial thoughts on the historic impact of the film? Never expected it to be what it did turn out to be. Amitji, tell us about how you signed the film? Salim- Javed had worked with me in Zanjeer and they recommended me for Sholay. I also pleaded with Dharamji(who played the other lead in Sholay) | Click Here...
Did You Know: Amitabh Bachchan Shot For Sholay & Deewaar At The Same Time?
Amitabh Bachchan aka Bollywood's beloved Shahenshah is someone who has inspired generations after generations with his body of work. He's the quintessential example of how a lead hero should be in commercial Hindi cinema and even at the age of 77, the flexibility and energy that he brings in his work whenever he's shooting is what appeals to many. We have seen Big B inspire one and all with a countless number of good iconic movies and Sholay and Deewaar are certainly two films that will always make it to that list. But folks, did you know that back in those days, he was shoot | Click Here...
Indian Idol Season 12: Shatrughan Sinha reveals the real reason for rejecting the film ‘Sholay’
The young and enthusiastic contestants of Sony Entertainment Television’s singing reality show, Indian Idol Season 12 have been keeping the audience hooked with their soul-stirring performances. And the star-studded episodes week after week, are definitely raising the bar. This weekend, the show is all set to welcome the legendary Bollywood star Shatrughan Sinha with his beloved wife Poonam Sinha for the 'Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha' special episode. The contestants will be seen showcasing their talent in front of the beloved guests and judges Himesh Reshammiya, Sonu Kakkar and Anu Malik. | Click Here...
5 Bollywood Remakes That Did It Better Than The Orignal
Somehow we always think of Bollywood adaptations as inferior copycat versions of the originals. But what about the desi remakes that got it better than the orginal? 1. Sholay: Far far superior to John Sturges’ The Magnificent 7 which came in 1960. In it a Mexican village is protected from marauders by seven hired mercenaries. The bandit villain was played by the legendary Eli Wallach. He was no patch on Amjad Khan’s Gabbar Singh. Ramesh Sippy’s version of the story has more interesting characters and the situations of conflict between | Click Here...
RIP: Veteran comedian Jagdeep passes away
Sad news coming in. Actor comedian Jagdeep, known for his iconic role of Soorma Bhopali in Sholay, has breathed his last. He was 81. We are yet to receive any official statement from his family. Jagdeep's sons Jaaved and Naved Jaffery are noted personalities in the field of entertainment. RIP | Click Here...
Uff moment: Neha Kakkar is Dharmendra’s ‘Basanti’ from Sholay
Neha Kakkar is the epitome of Indian beauty, who can make your hearts melt with her beauty and charismatic smile. She is the voice behind some of the most amazing chartbusters that are really good stress busters. Today, Neha uploaded throwback pictures from Indian Idol when Dharmendra graced the stage. During the episode, the water tank scene from the film Sholay was recreated and Neha turned Dharmendra's 'Basanti'. Awww!! Check pictures here | Click Here...
Indian Idol 11: Aditya Narayan turns Veeru for his Basanti aka Neha Kakkar
Neha Kakkar and Aditya Narayan are the love-birds that are all slated to get into a wed-knot on 14 February, the Valentine’s Day. Well, we have seen the lover boy Aditya wooing his lady love Neha Kakkar many times on the Sony TV show, Indian Idol 11. This weekend the show will see Aditya taking a giant step forward in winning the heart of his girl. And he will get immense help from none other than Dharmendra aka Veeru from the movie Sholay!! Aah, are you guessing what Aditya is trying to do? Yes, Aditya will turn Veeru for his dear Basanti, Neha. The wat | Click Here...
Viju Khote aka Sholay’s Kalia passes away at 77
Veteran actor Viju Khote most famous for playing the dacoit Kalia in Sholay passed away on Monday. The actor died at his residence due to multiple organ failure. He was 77. Viju niece Bhavana Balsavar quoted saying to media, "He passed away today at 6.55 am peacefully in his sleep at the residence. He has been unwell since quite some time. He had multiple organ failure. He did not wish to die in the hospital so we had brought him home a few days ago. It is a great loss for all of us” The last rites will be performed at Chandan Wadi around 11 am. Khote featured in popu | Click Here...
Sholay : The movie with the best soundtracks
Sholay, released in 1975 and became famous for excellent writing of Salim-Javed. This movie is considered to be one of the best and memorable movies in the history of Hindi film industry. With amazing lead actors Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra as best friends Jay-Veeru with Amjad Khan playing the iconic Villian Gabbar Singh this movie also has the best music tracks which involve us more and more in it. Yeh Dosti: This song is regarded as the best friendship song in the history of music. This song, song by Kishore Kumar and Manna Dey, written by Anand Bakshi was a bl | Click Here...
All the times the legendary Amitabh Bachchan inspired us to do better
He first gained popularity in the early 1970s for films such as Zanjeer, Deewaar and Sholay, and was dubbed India's "angry young man" for his on-screen roles in Bollywood. Before setting the silver screen on fire, Bachchan was a former stage actor, radio announcer, and freight company executive in Calcutta, India. | Click Here...
Asrani and Vipul Roy in SABTV’s Partners
SAB TV is all set to roll out comedy show ‘Partners’ which will see comedy king Johnny Lever’s acting debut on the small screen. The show by Paritosh Painter will see him donning the avatar of a police commissioner. The daily will also feature actor-comedian Kiku Sharda as a cop. And Kishwer Merchantt, Shweta Gulati and Ashwini Kalsekar are also part of the project. Now, we hear veteran actor Asrani (known for his roles in Sholay, Malamaal Weekly, Dhamaal, Bol Bachchan) and handsome hunk Vipul Roy (Saheb Biwi Aur Boss) have been roped in for the show. As per a rel | Click Here...