Mumbai: A passionate filmmaker who effectively translated the realities of life on screen without compromising on the entertainment quotient of his films is how the current crop of directors in Hindi cinema describe Raj Kapoor, who would have turned 100 on December 14. Raj Kapoor, son of film and theatre veteran Prithviraj Kapoor, was an…
New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker’s 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic “Awara” as a shining example of his “incredible showmanship” that left a lasting impression on the megastar. Bachchan, 82, said the “powerful and mystical symbolism” in the famous dream sequence of the…
Mumbai: Raj Kapoor’s children and grandchildren, including actors Randhir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, joined other industry luminaries like Rekha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali to celebrate the legacy of the Hindi cinema showman at an event here on Friday. A day before the legendary actor-filmmakers 100th birth anniversary, the premiere of five of his…
Hyderabad: South superstar Allu Arjun, who was earlier arrested from his residence in Hyderabad in connection with the tragic death of a woman at Sandhya Theatre during the screening of Pushpa 2 this month, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody after being produced in court. The incident, which resulted from a massive crowd surge…
Hyderabad: Telugu film star Allu Arjun was arrested today in connection with a tragic stampede that occurred during the premiere of his highly anticipated film, Pushpa 2, on December 4. The incident resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman and left her son in critical condition. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances…
New Delhi: A day after the members of Raj Kapoor’s family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan thanked him for inviting them to “commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy” of their grandfather ahead of the cinema icon’s birth centenary. The Kapoor family, including actors Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Neetu…
Mumbai: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has been admitted to the ICU of Lilavati Hospital in suburban Mumbai. According to media reports, Ghai, known for movies like “Ram Lakhan,” “Khalnayak,” “Pardes,” and “Taal,” among others, was rushed to the hospital’s ICU on Wednesday evening after he experienced respiratory issues, weakness, frequent dizziness, loss of memory, and difficulty…
New Delhi: How does a farmer’s son from a Bihar village reach the pinnacle of his dreams in starry Mumbai where a million hopes are dashed and met every day. Manoj Bajpayee has the answer — just be “intelligently stubborn”. The actor, who has successfully owned both commercial and arthouse cinema as well as the…
Prayagraj: Maha Kumbh 2025 is set to become a spectacular blend of spirituality and cultural celebrations, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Tuesday, announcing programmes of popular singers and composers at the world’s largest religious gathering. In addition to the sacred dip in the Sangam, devotees from across the country and abroad will be treated…
Panaji: Veteran actor Nagarjuna on Friday said his grandmother always wanted to have a girl child and when that didn’t happen, she started dressing up his father and Telugu cinema star Akkineni Nageswara Rao as one. Nagarjuna recalled his father, fondly known as ANR, would look cute in plaits and believes that’s one of the…
