At the launch of the book ‘Raj Kapoor: The One & Only Showman’, Rishi Kapoor threw a temper tantrum when he spotted some journalists at the venue. They were present on invitation from the organizers of the event. Yet, Rishi Kapoor ordered them out, much to embarrassment of the hosts who tried to reason with him. But Mr Kapoor was beyond reason.
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- 12/16/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
1. Shashi Kapoor was Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s second choice for Anand. The first choice was Kishore Kumar. Shashi was finalized. But when the reigning superstar Rajesh Khanna showed a keen interest in the role Shashi was dropped. 2. The feud with Rajesh Khanna continued when Khanna was almost finalized for Raj Kapoor’s Satyam Shivum Sunderam. ButRead More
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- 12/6/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Rishi Kapoor on Raj Kapoor biopic: But we, as a family, have an objection till our mother is living...
- 9/12/2017
- GlamSham
Biopics are in vogue in Bollywood. Several such films like M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Mary Kom etc have worked big time on Bollywood. On the other hand, Raj Kapoor has been a prolific filmmaker and actor. His impact on Bollywood has been tremendous. As a result, it’s not a surpriseRead More
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- 9/9/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Raj Kapoor's 1973 hit film had music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and some unforgettable songs like Main Shayar To Nahin, Jhooth Bole Kauva Kate and Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Bandh Ho. Bobby also marked the debut of Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia...
- 8/28/2017
- Film Companion
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- 8/25/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Veteran actress Saira Banu and Jackie Shroff have received one of the greatest honours. The actors were honoured with the prestigious Raj Kapoor Awards by the Maharashtra government. Cultural Affairs Minister Vinod Tawde announced on Wednesday that veteran actress Saira Banu was honoured with Raj Kapoor Jivangaurav Puraskar aka Lifetime Achievement award celebrating her cinematicRead More
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- 4/20/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
While the Kapoors were thrilled about attending the bash of their best friend and veteran actor Jeetendra, Randhir Kapoor had to bow out on the celebrations owing to his ill health. Apparently, the veteran star took off to the city hospital after complaining about uneasiness. Besides, Randhir Kapoor, co-incidentally even his mother Krishna Raj KapoorRead More
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- 4/10/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Revival of the Holi bash at Rk studios: There was a time when on Holi day, all roads in Bollywood led to Raj Kapoor’s residence where a huge colour pond awaited every star. You were dunked into it regardless of whether you were Dev Anand or Dev Kumar, Asha Parekh or Asha Sachdev. Kahaan gaye wow din? It’s time to bring back the colour in Rk studios. What say, Ranbir? Ranveer SinghRead More
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- 3/13/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
It seems like our favourite B-Town celebrities, have set themselves on a revealing mode! After Karan Johar made shocking revelations about his personal life through his biography, ‘An Unsuitable Boy’, its Rishi Kapoor now, who’s turning heads with the launch of his biography 'Khullam Khulla'. We have already witnessed Rishi Kapoor’s Khullam- Khulla way of expressing himself through Social Media and through his biography, he goes candid about his Bollywood journey, failure, relationship with his father Raj Kapoor, son Ranbir and so on. During the launch, the 64-year-old actor turned author said, “People say I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. Yes, I agree but what’s my fault in it? I may have not slept on pavements or gone hungry and had a huge hit in ‘Bobby’, but the struggles I faced were of a different kind.” He also talked about, how Amitabh Bachchan...
- 1/18/2017
- FilmiPop
While the Kapoor family is one of the most popular and respected families in Bollywood, it has also fallen prey to the cons of the glamour world with scandals, gossips and controversies often making it to the front pages of entertainment magazines. However, in a forthcoming book ‘Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored’, veteran actor RishiRead More
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- 1/17/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
His real name was Shamsher Raj Kapoor. And true to his real name, Shammi Kapoor was the leader of the lion’s herd and lived life King-Size! On his 85th birth anniversary that falls today, October 21, it’s time to recall some unforgettable aspects about a man as wonderful as he was underrated as an actor.Read More
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- 10/21/2016
- by Rajiv Vijayakar
- BollywoodHungama
The matriarch of the famous Bollywood family, Krishna Raj Kapoor was rushed to the hospital recently due to age related health issues. However, her family has assured that the matter isn't serious and she will be discharged soon. Randhir Kapoor, her eldest son, mentioned that the doctors have been monitoring her health condition which is currently stable and he also added that she will be discharged tomorrow (on Wednesday, August 9). Talking about her condition, Randhir also stated that she has been receiving routine medication and her test results were normal. Apparently, Krishna Raj Kapoor complained of breathlessness because of which her family decided to get her admitted.
- 8/9/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Riding high on the success of Sultan, Salman Khan has managed to rule the box office once again with his Eid release. While the superstar continues to taste super stardom with each passing film, his popularity has now reached a level where he became the most searched actor on Google according to a recent poll. On the actresses' front, not surprisingly, Bollywood actress Sunny Leone won the poll. While this is not the first time where the actress has taken the lead, her life continues to keep up the curiousity levels of audiences. Followed by her, are other leading actresses of B-town which include Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Kajal Aggarwal, Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Alia Bhatt and Sonakshi Sinha who round off the top ten list. On the other hand, superstar Salman Khan is followed by Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan and...
- 7/16/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Known for speaking his heart out, Rishi Kapoor's tweets have very often become a target of scandals and controversies. Sparking yet another political controversy were some of the veteran actor's recent tweets which has also resulted in protest.
A day ago, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor took to Twitter to question the reason behind Congress naming several infrastructures in the country after the Gandhi family and further also went on to say that some popular personalities including Bollywood veterans who have contributed to the development of the nation too should receive a similar honour. Here's a compilation of the tweets posted by Rishi Kapoor that says, "Change Gandhi family assets named by Congress.Bandra/Worli Sea Link to Lata Mangeshkar or Jrd Tata link road. Baap ka maal samjh rakha tha? If roads in Delhi can be changed why not Congress assets/property ke naam? Was in Chandigarh wahan bhi Rajeev Gandhi assets?...
A day ago, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor took to Twitter to question the reason behind Congress naming several infrastructures in the country after the Gandhi family and further also went on to say that some popular personalities including Bollywood veterans who have contributed to the development of the nation too should receive a similar honour. Here's a compilation of the tweets posted by Rishi Kapoor that says, "Change Gandhi family assets named by Congress.Bandra/Worli Sea Link to Lata Mangeshkar or Jrd Tata link road. Baap ka maal samjh rakha tha? If roads in Delhi can be changed why not Congress assets/property ke naam? Was in Chandigarh wahan bhi Rajeev Gandhi assets?...
- 5/19/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who is known for calling a spade a spade, recently, gave a freewheeling interview to one of the leading film magazines. In the interview, he reportedly said that while his son Ranbir Kapoor had the same passion for acting like him and his grandfather (the late Raj Kapoor), he was definitely competent enough to handle success and failures.
When asked about Ranbir Kapoor's relationship status, Rishi Kapoor admitted about his son's two relationships in the past with his co-actresses. Rishi Kapoor added that, while it was upto his son Ranbir Kapoor about his choice of girlfriend, wife or co-actor, all that they (Neetu Kapoor and him) wanted was a daughter-in-law.
When asked about Ranbir Kapoor's relationship status, Rishi Kapoor admitted about his son's two relationships in the past with his co-actresses. Rishi Kapoor added that, while it was upto his son Ranbir Kapoor about his choice of girlfriend, wife or co-actor, all that they (Neetu Kapoor and him) wanted was a daughter-in-law.
- 5/4/2016
- BollywoodHungama
All sorts of conjecture was made as to why Rishi Kapoor went missing from the trailer release of Karan Johar's Kapoor & Sons. It was even said that Rishi known to be punctual, "walked off in a huff" as the rest of the cast showed up almost an hour late. And that the minute Rishi saw Karan Johar he "whispered into Karan's ear and left quickly." Rishi now confirms that he had to leave to be by his ailing mother's side in hospital. Says Rishi, "I got a fright at the Kapoor & Sons trailer when my suddenly took very ill in the hospital." Rishi's mother Mrs Krishna Raj Kapoor has been recuperating after a stroke in the hospital. Her recuperation process took a dip. But she is now stable.
- 2/15/2016
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Krishna Raj Kapoor, wife of legend Raj Kapoor was recently hospitalized in Mumbai following a few age related health issues. At a recent event, Rishi Kapoor had to immediately rush to the Breach Candy Hospital where his mother was admitted amidst a trailer launch event. The veteran actor was recently present at the launch of his upcoming release Kapoor & Sons but had to leave soon after he received a phone call about his mother's health. Reportedly, Krishna Raj Kapoor has been admitted to the hospital for over fortnight. However, now Randhir Kapoor clarified that though she is still hospitalized, her condition is stable and she will be discharged soon. While Krishna Raj Kapoor's sons Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, her daughter Reema Jain and daughter-in-law Neetu have been frequent visitors, recently, we hear her granddaughter Kareena Kapoor Khan too paid a visit after wrapping up her hectic shoot commitments.
- 2/12/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Bali's son Aditya Raj Kapoor who is a filmmaker, actor, author and a bike aficionado wonders about the Bhagwan Dada bio-pic entitled Ek Albela in Marathi to be directed by Shekhar Sartandel.
Aditya's mother the legendary Geeta Bali will be played by Vidya Balan.
Speaking on the project for the first time Aditya says, "No one has approached me about information on my mother on this film. We know nothing about it except what has appeared in the public domain. Which is fine. I am sure the makers are capable of doing justice to the film. But I could have told them so much about Geetaji. No one knew her the way I do. I was only 9 when she suddenly died. But she left an indelible impression on me and my sister."
Aditya wonders which aspect of his mom's life the film will touch on.
Aditya's mother the legendary Geeta Bali will be played by Vidya Balan.
Speaking on the project for the first time Aditya says, "No one has approached me about information on my mother on this film. We know nothing about it except what has appeared in the public domain. Which is fine. I am sure the makers are capable of doing justice to the film. But I could have told them so much about Geetaji. No one knew her the way I do. I was only 9 when she suddenly died. But she left an indelible impression on me and my sister."
Aditya wonders which aspect of his mom's life the film will touch on.
- 10/14/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
After Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible, there is the Kapoor Cruise. Rishi Kapoor won't be here for the release of his new eagerly awaited film All Is Well.
Explaining his absence the versatile actor says, "All of us are off on a 3-week Mediterranean cruise. It was planned long before. There's no way I'd give up that to be here for my film's release."
'All of us means' the entire Kapoor Khandaan. The matriarch Mrs Krishna Raj Kapoor, her three sons Randhir, Rishi (with wife Neetu) and Rajeev and two daughters Reema and Ritu, their husbands , children...and so on.
So is this cruise inspired by Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do? Rishi protests furiously, "Please! We've been doing this for years now. It's just that no one knew about it."
On Tuesday, before Rishi leaves for the cruise, he will be shooting an episode of Comedy Nights With Kapil.
Explaining his absence the versatile actor says, "All of us are off on a 3-week Mediterranean cruise. It was planned long before. There's no way I'd give up that to be here for my film's release."
'All of us means' the entire Kapoor Khandaan. The matriarch Mrs Krishna Raj Kapoor, her three sons Randhir, Rishi (with wife Neetu) and Rajeev and two daughters Reema and Ritu, their husbands , children...and so on.
So is this cruise inspired by Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do? Rishi protests furiously, "Please! We've been doing this for years now. It's just that no one knew about it."
On Tuesday, before Rishi leaves for the cruise, he will be shooting an episode of Comedy Nights With Kapil.
- 8/10/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
If you thought that the yesteryears actors didn't know how to have fun then wait until you see this photos of Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor.
Varun Dhawan shared a photo of the three legendary actors sent to him by his dad. "My dad just sent me this. The biggest stars of indian cinema.they had a good time #dilipkumar #devsaab #rajkspoor," wrote Varun along with the photo.
Whatte capture, must say...
Varun Dhawan shared a photo of the three legendary actors sent to him by his dad. "My dad just sent me this. The biggest stars of indian cinema.they had a good time #dilipkumar #devsaab #rajkspoor," wrote Varun along with the photo.
Whatte capture, must say...
- 6/23/2015
- GlamSham
Film director Kedar Sharma holds a place of great pride in Indian Cinema because he is one of the pioneers of Indian Cinema. He has to his credit the distinction of introducing many great talented artists like Raj Kapoor, Madhubala, Mala Sinha, etc. to Bollywood.
Kedar Sharma had great reverence for legendary actor Prithiviraj Kapoor as he was instrumental in shaping up Sharma's career in Bollywood. Later it was Kedar Sharma who delivered many hit films for Prithiviraj Kapoor and also trained Raj Kapoor, son of Prithiviraj Kapoor, under his assistance. Thus, the duo shared an emotional bond.
In the 60s Kedar Sharma directed the film Chetak produced by Children Film Society of India (Cfsi), which till date is regarded as the most popular film of Cfsi.
The key role of Maharana Pratap was played by Prithiviraj Kapoor. In the climax, when Maharana Pratap's loyal horse Chetak dies, Prithviraj Kapoor...
Kedar Sharma had great reverence for legendary actor Prithiviraj Kapoor as he was instrumental in shaping up Sharma's career in Bollywood. Later it was Kedar Sharma who delivered many hit films for Prithiviraj Kapoor and also trained Raj Kapoor, son of Prithiviraj Kapoor, under his assistance. Thus, the duo shared an emotional bond.
In the 60s Kedar Sharma directed the film Chetak produced by Children Film Society of India (Cfsi), which till date is regarded as the most popular film of Cfsi.
The key role of Maharana Pratap was played by Prithiviraj Kapoor. In the climax, when Maharana Pratap's loyal horse Chetak dies, Prithviraj Kapoor...
- 6/10/2015
- GlamSham
“He told me that he couldn’t visualise me in the role…” – Ranbir Kapoor talks Bombay Velvet and more
Bollywood superstar, Ranbir Kapoor, is India’s heart-throb with millions of fans around the world. Even when the actor is in London, he is greeted by screaming fans when they spot him enjoying a meal at Nobu, relaxing at Café Rouge on James Street or shopping at Selfridges.
Born to actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, Ranbir belongs to the First Family of Indian cinema and is the grandson of India’s most noted actor, Raj Kapoor.
Kapoor learnt method acting at New York’s Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and is one of the few Bollywood actors with a formal training in performing arts.
In 2007, Ranbir made his acting debut with Saawariya which won him several accolades and established him as a budding superstar. His performances in his last few films such as Barfi and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and the commercial success of these movies gave him...
Born to actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, Ranbir belongs to the First Family of Indian cinema and is the grandson of India’s most noted actor, Raj Kapoor.
Kapoor learnt method acting at New York’s Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and is one of the few Bollywood actors with a formal training in performing arts.
In 2007, Ranbir made his acting debut with Saawariya which won him several accolades and established him as a budding superstar. His performances in his last few films such as Barfi and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and the commercial success of these movies gave him...
- 5/15/2015
- by Sunny Malik
- Bollyspice
The most prestigious awards ceremony- Dadasaheb Phalke Awards was not only special for the legendary actor from the Kapoor clan- Shashi Kapoor (who was conferred with it), but also lot more. Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan and others also graced the event which seemed highly royal. Take a look at all the interesting things that happened at the coveted awards...
Amitabh, Rekha and Abhishek Bachchan take blessings of the Kapoor family
Both rumoured ex-lovers Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha greeted Krishna Raj Kapoor. Abhishek Bachchan also touched feet to seek blessings from the Kapoors.
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Kareena Kapoor's Khan's absence and Saif- Karisma's bonding
While we are unsure of why Saif's begum missed the do, Karisma sure seemed to fill her sister's absence.
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Father-son Ranbir and Rishi Kapoor take to the stage for Shashi Kapoor
Both entertainers of the Kapoor clan- Ranbir and Rishi took to the stage to pay tribute to...
Amitabh, Rekha and Abhishek Bachchan take blessings of the Kapoor family
Both rumoured ex-lovers Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha greeted Krishna Raj Kapoor. Abhishek Bachchan also touched feet to seek blessings from the Kapoors.
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Kareena Kapoor's Khan's absence and Saif- Karisma's bonding
While we are unsure of why Saif's begum missed the do, Karisma sure seemed to fill her sister's absence.
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Father-son Ranbir and Rishi Kapoor take to the stage for Shashi Kapoor
Both entertainers of the Kapoor clan- Ranbir and Rishi took to the stage to pay tribute to...
- 5/11/2015
- GlamSham
The alleged lovebirds (who are reportedly in a live-in relationship) Ranbir Kapoor- Katrina Kaif were spotted dining with the Kapoor family.
Those who dined with the couple were Ranbir's family - mom Neetu Kapoor, sister Riddhima Kapoor- Sahni, uncle Randhir Kapoor and grandmother Krishna Raj Kapoor.
However, Ranbir Kapoor's father Rishi Kapoor gave the dinner a miss. Rishi Kapoor is believed to be disapproving of Ranbir Kapoor's alleged girlfriend Katrina Kaif. Was that the reason for Chintu Kapoor not attending the family dinner? Well only he can answer.
Rishi, however, was part of a social cause at Pali Hill the next day.
Ranbir Kapoor like a doting son and grandson received his mother Neetu Kapoor and Krishna Raj Kapoor.
Well, this dinner date definitely seemed like an intimate one, but Rishi Kapoor- your presence was equally required.
Those who dined with the couple were Ranbir's family - mom Neetu Kapoor, sister Riddhima Kapoor- Sahni, uncle Randhir Kapoor and grandmother Krishna Raj Kapoor.
However, Ranbir Kapoor's father Rishi Kapoor gave the dinner a miss. Rishi Kapoor is believed to be disapproving of Ranbir Kapoor's alleged girlfriend Katrina Kaif. Was that the reason for Chintu Kapoor not attending the family dinner? Well only he can answer.
Rishi, however, was part of a social cause at Pali Hill the next day.
Ranbir Kapoor like a doting son and grandson received his mother Neetu Kapoor and Krishna Raj Kapoor.
Well, this dinner date definitely seemed like an intimate one, but Rishi Kapoor- your presence was equally required.
- 4/13/2015
- GlamSham
Rishi Kapoor (Shashi's nephew and co-star in Kabhi Kabhie, Doosra Aadmi and others films) is thrilled that his uncle got honoured by the Dadasaheb Phalke award. He however had one question to ask. "Our family is thrilled that Shashi Uncle has been honoured. It's a great day for the Kapoors. Thank You India, thank you Government of India and thank you audience for believing in the Kapoors. My only question to the government is, why has it not conferred this same honour posthumously on my other uncle Shammi Kapoor? No one can deny that Shammi Uncle too left an indelible mark with his unique acting style, "said Rishi. He soon got back into celebratory mood and continued, "Having said that, let me not sound like a spoilsport. Let me confess I am delighted! Shashi Uncle is the third member of our family to win the Padma and the Phalke awards.
- 3/25/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, who turned 77 on March 18, was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke award on Monday.
Celebrities took to Twitter to celebrate and congratulate the actor :
Rishi Kapoor: Yessssssss! Shashi Kapoor to get the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for contribution to Indian Cinema. Well deserved uncle. God Bless. Third Padma Bhushan and third Phalke award in the family. Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor being the other recipientsRead More...
Celebrities took to Twitter to celebrate and congratulate the actor :
Rishi Kapoor: Yessssssss! Shashi Kapoor to get the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for contribution to Indian Cinema. Well deserved uncle. God Bless. Third Padma Bhushan and third Phalke award in the family. Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor being the other recipientsRead More...
- 3/24/2015
- by Indicine Team
- indicine
It is going to be a moment of pride for the Kapoor family, which has been one of the most prominent families in the Bollywood industry. Shashi Kapoor is soon going to receive the Dada Saheb Phalke award for his contribution to Indian Cinema.
Confirming this news on a microblogging site, Rishi Kapoor wrote, "Yessssssss! Shashi Kapoor to get the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for contribution to Indian Cinema. Well deserved uncle. God Bless!"
"Third Padma Bhushan and third Phalke award in the family. Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor being the other recipients" he further added.
Prithiviraj Kapoor has received the Dada Saheb Phalke award in 1971 and Raj Kapoor received it in 1987.
Confirming this news on a microblogging site, Rishi Kapoor wrote, "Yessssssss! Shashi Kapoor to get the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for contribution to Indian Cinema. Well deserved uncle. God Bless!"
"Third Padma Bhushan and third Phalke award in the family. Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor being the other recipients" he further added.
Prithiviraj Kapoor has received the Dada Saheb Phalke award in 1971 and Raj Kapoor received it in 1987.
- 3/23/2015
- GlamSham
As a film journalist, it is common practice for us to regularly speak to actors and actresses about their upcoming film or project. Yet as someone who is passionate about Hindi Cinema, I consider it an incredibly rare treat to be able to speak to either a director or a producer who has played a fundamental role in orchestrating the making of a film. BollySpice had the absolute pleasure to speak with one of India’s most acclaimed filmmakers Mr Vidhu Vinod Chopra. He is the man who has directed several hit films such as Parinda (1989), 1942: A Love Story (1993) and Mission Kashmir (2000). Mr Chopra has also worked with director Rajkumar Hirani as a producer in films such as Munnabhai Mbbs (2004), Lage Raho Munnabhai (2007) and of course the global blockbuster 3 Idiots (2009).
We spoke to Mr Chopra about the upcoming film Pk, starring Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sanjay Dutt, Sushant Singh Rajput and Boman Irani.
We spoke to Mr Chopra about the upcoming film Pk, starring Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sanjay Dutt, Sushant Singh Rajput and Boman Irani.
- 12/17/2014
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
Dennis Bartok
For many years I was the head of film programming for the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles, a non-profit film group that currently runs the Egyptian and Aero Theatres. As part of my job I tried to keep my finger to the pulse of national cinemas from around the globe, both new and old, by combing through festival catalogues, talking to other programmers and watching as many movies as I could get my hands on (much of these in the old VHS days!)
In the 1990s and early 2000s I saw the rediscovery of some amazing bodies of world cinema such as Italian Horror and Giallo Cinema from the 1960s & 1970s by directors like Mario Bava and Dario Argento, and Japanese Outlaw Cinema from the same period by hard-hitting genre filmmakers like Kinji Fukasaku, Seijun Suzuki and Kihachi Okamoto. But one thing I didn’t see, in repertory film calendars,...
For many years I was the head of film programming for the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles, a non-profit film group that currently runs the Egyptian and Aero Theatres. As part of my job I tried to keep my finger to the pulse of national cinemas from around the globe, both new and old, by combing through festival catalogues, talking to other programmers and watching as many movies as I could get my hands on (much of these in the old VHS days!)
In the 1990s and early 2000s I saw the rediscovery of some amazing bodies of world cinema such as Italian Horror and Giallo Cinema from the 1960s & 1970s by directors like Mario Bava and Dario Argento, and Japanese Outlaw Cinema from the same period by hard-hitting genre filmmakers like Kinji Fukasaku, Seijun Suzuki and Kihachi Okamoto. But one thing I didn’t see, in repertory film calendars,...
- 8/18/2014
- by Dennis Bartok
- DearCinema.com
Saturday’s show opened with much excitement as superstar Salman Khan would be gracing the stage of Jhalak once again. Before Salman’s entry, host Manish lost his watch, and host Ranvir lost his glasses! Then Salman entered the show and performed on the super hit Kick song (which has music by Himesh Reshammiya), ‘Jumme Ki Raat’. Salman was warmly welcomed by the hosts, contestants and judges. Salman also returned host Manish’s watch.
Next, it was time to get back to business, and find out the two contestants that would be in this week’s face-off. As always, all the contestants were called on stage but this time, judge Madhuri, announced that all the contestants are safe this week and that there would be no eliminations! All the contestants breathed a sigh of relief, and the hosts told the audience that the votes would be added to next weeks...
Next, it was time to get back to business, and find out the two contestants that would be in this week’s face-off. As always, all the contestants were called on stage but this time, judge Madhuri, announced that all the contestants are safe this week and that there would be no eliminations! All the contestants breathed a sigh of relief, and the hosts told the audience that the votes would be added to next weeks...
- 7/23/2014
- by Jem Raj
- Bollyspice
Subhash ghai, earned the prestigious title of 'The Showman' from the legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor. He deservedly lived up to the title producing really big budget blockbusters like Karz, Hero, Ram Lakhan, Karma, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Pardes, Taal etc. On the occasion of Sg's (as he is fondly called) 68th birthday today, Glamsham.Com wishes the filmmaker a very happy birthday and discovers how he got his directorial debut film. After completing Vidhaata, thespian Dilip Kumar...
- 1/24/2014
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Dec 6: Dimple Kapadia is certainly not a one film wonder, but the National Award winning actress says her secret of survival in the industry is "Bobby", a film that released four decades ago but is still fresh in the minds of the people. Even today she is the reaping the benefits of its success.
Directed by Raj Kapoor, "Bobby" was Dimple and Rishi Kapoor's launchpad and it created wonders at the box office when it premiered in 1973. Soon after the success of the film, she quit the industry for a fairytale wedding with the then superstar Rajesh Khanna.But 13 years later, after parting from Rajesh Khanna - who died in.
Directed by Raj Kapoor, "Bobby" was Dimple and Rishi Kapoor's launchpad and it created wonders at the box office when it premiered in 1973. Soon after the success of the film, she quit the industry for a fairytale wedding with the then superstar Rajesh Khanna.But 13 years later, after parting from Rajesh Khanna - who died in.
- 12/6/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Just as Mukesh's voice was synonymous with Raj Kapoor likewise Mohammad Rafi's voice was recognized as Dilip Kumar but readers would be surprised to know that prior to Rafi, Dilip Kumar had a fixation for Mukesh and Talat Mehmood's voice. In an interview Dilip Kumar confessed the reason behind opting for Talat Mehmood's voice. He said, After the super hit song Ae dil mujhe aisi jagha le chal jahan koi na ho composed by music director Anil Biswas the audience began id...
- 12/5/2013
- GlamSham
Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Just when you think you have seen it all, there comes a film that reminds you of how far the cinematic medium has come…And how far it can go in the right hands. And let’s face it. Bhansali is Bhansali. His visual imagery in all his earlier films from Khamoshi: The Musical to Guzaarish is comparable with the best art from any field of aesthetics.
You could say Bhansali’s cinema is the visual equivalent of Lata Mangeshkar’s singing. And you wouldn’t be wrong.
In terms of its free-flowing unmeasured operatic opulence Ram-Leela (with or without the censorial pre-fix) comes closest to the giddy high-pitched and yet miraculously controlled tempo and tenor of Bhansali’s Devdas. That too was a steeply sensuous cinematic adaptation from a literary source. Ram Leela goes to Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet...
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Just when you think you have seen it all, there comes a film that reminds you of how far the cinematic medium has come…And how far it can go in the right hands. And let’s face it. Bhansali is Bhansali. His visual imagery in all his earlier films from Khamoshi: The Musical to Guzaarish is comparable with the best art from any field of aesthetics.
You could say Bhansali’s cinema is the visual equivalent of Lata Mangeshkar’s singing. And you wouldn’t be wrong.
In terms of its free-flowing unmeasured operatic opulence Ram-Leela (with or without the censorial pre-fix) comes closest to the giddy high-pitched and yet miraculously controlled tempo and tenor of Bhansali’s Devdas. That too was a steeply sensuous cinematic adaptation from a literary source. Ram Leela goes to Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet...
- 11/16/2013
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Gurgaon, Sep 26: Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal received the Kalpana Chawla Excellence Awards for Women at its 10th annual function here Wednesday for her contribution to Indian cinema.
The 86-year-old actress was last seen in Rohit Shetty's "Chennai Express".
She started her career with Chetan Anand's "Neecha Nagar" for which she was awarded the Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) at the Cannes Film Festival in 1946.
During her time, she worked with top actors like Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar in films like "Shaheed", "Nadiya Ke Paar", "Shabnam", "Arzoo" and "Biraj Bahu".
From donning leading roles, the actress moved to character roles with "Shaheed" and was seen in many Manoj Kumar films.
She has essayed roles.
The 86-year-old actress was last seen in Rohit Shetty's "Chennai Express".
She started her career with Chetan Anand's "Neecha Nagar" for which she was awarded the Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) at the Cannes Film Festival in 1946.
During her time, she worked with top actors like Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar in films like "Shaheed", "Nadiya Ke Paar", "Shabnam", "Arzoo" and "Biraj Bahu".
From donning leading roles, the actress moved to character roles with "Shaheed" and was seen in many Manoj Kumar films.
She has essayed roles.
- 9/25/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Gurgaon, Sep 23: Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal will be honoured with the Kalpana Chawla Excellence Award by the late astronaut's father B.L. Chawla here Wednesday.
Kamini Kaushal, 86, has starred in films like "Neecha Nagar", "Shaheed", "Nadiya Ke Paar", "Shabnam" and "Aarzoo". She has worked with actors like Ashok Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar.
Chawla will present the award to her at the 10th annual homage function for Kalpana Chawla, organised by Pecoba, the alumni group of Punjab Engineering College (Pec).
Others who will receive the award are chess champion Tania Sachdev, educationist Minoti Bahri and.
Kamini Kaushal, 86, has starred in films like "Neecha Nagar", "Shaheed", "Nadiya Ke Paar", "Shabnam" and "Aarzoo". She has worked with actors like Ashok Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar.
Chawla will present the award to her at the 10th annual homage function for Kalpana Chawla, organised by Pecoba, the alumni group of Punjab Engineering College (Pec).
Others who will receive the award are chess champion Tania Sachdev, educationist Minoti Bahri and.
- 9/23/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
London was sparkling on a very grey, very bleak and very rainy September afternoon when Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Pallavi Sharda, Sanjeev Lambda- CEO, Mahesh Ramnathan- COO of Reliance Entertainment and producer Himanshu Mehra graced London with their presence. All set for the release of Besharam, the cast and production team visited the delicious Chak89 to answer questions, give their insight and share their experiences.
BollySpice bring you a selection of questions asked by various journalists at a spectacular Besharam press conference:
Rishi Kapoor:
Was Ranbir more Besharam when he was younger? Or is he more Besharam now?
He was a ‘mastikhor’ (full of mischief), not ‘besharam’ (shameless). That’s how kids are when they are young.
Are films going downhill? Has Bollywood become vulgar and obscene?
When I started my career- that was way back in 1972. Even then people used to complain and we’d have the media asking these questions.
BollySpice bring you a selection of questions asked by various journalists at a spectacular Besharam press conference:
Rishi Kapoor:
Was Ranbir more Besharam when he was younger? Or is he more Besharam now?
He was a ‘mastikhor’ (full of mischief), not ‘besharam’ (shameless). That’s how kids are when they are young.
Are films going downhill? Has Bollywood become vulgar and obscene?
When I started my career- that was way back in 1972. Even then people used to complain and we’d have the media asking these questions.
- 9/21/2013
- by Aashi Gahlot
- Bollyspice
On Saturday Bollywood's legendary actor Rajesh Khanna's statue was unveiled at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai amidst a galaxy of cine stars. Brain child of Utv Entertainment Channel, many more statues of yesteryear legends like Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Yash Chopra and Shammi Kapoor etc. will adorn the 'Walk of the Stars' in Bandstand Promenade. On this occasion Glamsham.Com goes nostalgic and shares an interesting untold tale about the phenomena called 'Rajesh Khanna' and the coini...
- 8/12/2013
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 10: A statue of Bollywood's original superstar Rajesh Khanna was unveiled here Saturday in the presence of his family members - estranged wife Dimple Kapadia, daughter Twinkle Khanna, son-in-law Akshay Kumar, and other industry members.
Dimple and Twinkle had moist eyes as they stood next to the reverred actor's statue, which will be placed at the Walk of the Stars at the Bandra Bandstand Promenade here.
The statue is made of brass and signifies an iconic pose from Rajesh Khanna's "Anand". It features him holding a bunch of balloons. It will be installed along with statues of icons like Yash Chopra, Raj Kapoor,.
Dimple and Twinkle had moist eyes as they stood next to the reverred actor's statue, which will be placed at the Walk of the Stars at the Bandra Bandstand Promenade here.
The statue is made of brass and signifies an iconic pose from Rajesh Khanna's "Anand". It features him holding a bunch of balloons. It will be installed along with statues of icons like Yash Chopra, Raj Kapoor,.
- 8/10/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
The first ever superstar of Bollywood Rajesh Khanna passed away a year ago, and on his anniversary which is July 18, an honour will be presented to this legend in the form of a statue. Utv Stars has announced that the statue of India's heartthrob will be unveiled at the Walk of Stars, at Bandra Bandstand, Mumbai. Also as per a recent statement from the channel, the statue will immortalize one of Khanna's popular trademark poses and it will be unveiled by one of his family members. Rajesh Khanna aka Kaka's statue will be placed amidst some other evergreen personas like Yash Chopra, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand. Ruling the industry for about five decades, Rajesh Khanna was the ultimate romantic hero of all times and has given some of the finest films of all times like Anand, Aradhana, Namak Haram and many more.
- 7/17/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Before Yash Chopra’s Veer-Zaara (2004), there was Raj Kapoor’s Henna (1991). Perhaps today still the most beautiful and genre defining film on Indo-Pak cross border relations, with its aspirations for peaceful co-existence.
Henna released in the summer of 1991. It was the last film India’s showman Raj Kapoor was working on before he passed away unexpectedly a few years earlier in 1988. So in a sense, Henna was his swansong. The film was completed by his sons Randhir and Rishi Kapoor, with Randhir as director and Rishi as the leading man. The brothers later shared that they actually had to alter their father’s original script as it was a little too controversial and too ahead of its time, which really does make the mind ponder.
Henna’s character was created to symbolise an innocence that understands humanity and no man made borders and conflicts. That role went to Pakistani actress Zeba Bakhtiyar,...
Henna released in the summer of 1991. It was the last film India’s showman Raj Kapoor was working on before he passed away unexpectedly a few years earlier in 1988. So in a sense, Henna was his swansong. The film was completed by his sons Randhir and Rishi Kapoor, with Randhir as director and Rishi as the leading man. The brothers later shared that they actually had to alter their father’s original script as it was a little too controversial and too ahead of its time, which really does make the mind ponder.
Henna’s character was created to symbolise an innocence that understands humanity and no man made borders and conflicts. That role went to Pakistani actress Zeba Bakhtiyar,...
- 7/14/2013
- by Anjum Shabbir
- Bollyspice
Think about romantic movies in Hindi cinema then one can simply visualise Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha crooning love melodies in a scenic location. Or imagine Kajol running across the wide yellow fields just to give a tight hug to the awaiting with opened wide arms Shah Rukh Khan.
Or if you are lover of black and white era then chances are that you will immediately strike an emotional chord thinking of Dilip Kumar and Madhubala cooing softly to each other. Taking a walk down memory lane, we have seen some really wonderful on screen couples. Their chemistry sets the tone of the film and the audiences always look forward to them coming back together… It will be perfect to call them the Golden pairs of Bollywood. For, these couples add dimension to the script and maybe personally share an understanding and emotional connect which gets manifested on the silver screen as well.
Or if you are lover of black and white era then chances are that you will immediately strike an emotional chord thinking of Dilip Kumar and Madhubala cooing softly to each other. Taking a walk down memory lane, we have seen some really wonderful on screen couples. Their chemistry sets the tone of the film and the audiences always look forward to them coming back together… It will be perfect to call them the Golden pairs of Bollywood. For, these couples add dimension to the script and maybe personally share an understanding and emotional connect which gets manifested on the silver screen as well.
- 6/1/2013
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
There was a time when I was a teenager that I would watch Guru Dutt’s masterpiece Pyaasa every afternoon. Each time, something new was found in the narrative that was rich with detail and poetry that is right up there with my favourite film ever made, Citizen Kane. The similarities between Orson Welles and Guru Dutt are tantamount. They were both fiercely original and daring filmmakers who had changed cinematic storytelling and mise-en-scene forever. They had their demons of wine and women, but they were tortured artists afflicted by demons that bleed into some of their cinematic gems.
From the opening song ‘Yeh Hanste Hue Phool’ that is beautifully picturized against a bee pollinating the flowers as the poet Vijay (Guru Dutt) looks on at the serenity of this image, before a man stamps down on the bee. It tells us all we need to know about Dutt’s core themes in his films,...
From the opening song ‘Yeh Hanste Hue Phool’ that is beautifully picturized against a bee pollinating the flowers as the poet Vijay (Guru Dutt) looks on at the serenity of this image, before a man stamps down on the bee. It tells us all we need to know about Dutt’s core themes in his films,...
- 5/27/2013
- by Rumnique Nannar
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, May 21: Actor Ranbir Kapoor Tuesday said he was not aware of any plans for his father Rishi Kapoor and him to reprise his great-grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor and grandfather Raj Kapoor's roles in "Awara", saying one will have to get them and Nargis back to this world to make the film again.
"I live with my mom and dad but so far my dad has not told me anything about this.. I even read about this for the first time in the news papers. I wouldn't like to remake 'Awara' because you will have to get Raj Kapoor, Nargis ji, Prithviraj Kapoor back to this world, then this film can be made again," Ranbir told reporters during the.
"I live with my mom and dad but so far my dad has not told me anything about this.. I even read about this for the first time in the news papers. I wouldn't like to remake 'Awara' because you will have to get Raj Kapoor, Nargis ji, Prithviraj Kapoor back to this world, then this film can be made again," Ranbir told reporters during the.
- 5/21/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
After ‘Besharam’, the father-son duo Rishi Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor are coming together for another movie which is a remake of Prithiviraj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor`s starrer hit movie, ‘Awara’. Rishi and Ranbir will reportedly step into the shoes of Prithiviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor. With the remaking of the film, they will revive their home production Rk Films. ‘Besharam’ will also star Neetu Singh alongside Rishi and Ranbir. It was Rishi who let the cat out of the bag and he said: "`Besharam` was the testing ground for the two of us together on the screen. We would now like to do something deeper. A remake of my fat...
- 5/21/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Rishi Kapoor and his son Ranbir are getting ready to step into Rishi's grandfather Prithiviraj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor's roles in Raj Kapoor's Awara. And with the remake of Awara, the Kapoors' illustrious home banner R. K. Films would be grandly revived. Before that the indomitable Rishi Kapoor and his lovely and talented wife Neetu Singh would be seen on screen for the first time with their son Ranbir in Abhinav Kashyap's Besharam. One now hears Rishi and Neetu's roles are being broadened so that audiences don't feel cheated by the playing-time featuring Ranbir with his parents. Says Rishi, "Both Neetu and I enjoyed working with Ranbir thoroughly. I had fun working with my wife and son. But I still feel there should be more of Neetu and I in Besharam. My only grouse in this otherwise-enjoyable experience was the length of our roles and Ranbir knows it.
- 5/21/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, May 21: Rishi Kapoor and his actor son Ranbir are getting ready to step into the former's grandfather Prithiviraj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor's roles in an "Awara" remake.
And with the remake of "Awara", the Kapoors' illustrious home banner Rk Films would be grandly revived.
Before that Rishi and his talented wife Neetu would be seen on the screen for the first time with their son Ranbir in Abhinav Kashyap's "Besharam".
Rishi let out the big secret plan for the great histrionic plan with Ranbir and said: "'Besharam' was the testing ground for the two of us together on the screen. We would now like to do something.
And with the remake of "Awara", the Kapoors' illustrious home banner Rk Films would be grandly revived.
Before that Rishi and his talented wife Neetu would be seen on the screen for the first time with their son Ranbir in Abhinav Kashyap's "Besharam".
Rishi let out the big secret plan for the great histrionic plan with Ranbir and said: "'Besharam' was the testing ground for the two of us together on the screen. We would now like to do something.
- 5/21/2013
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
It is a well-known fact that Kapoors have enjoyed a long standing professional and personal relationship with the Russians. Now after Raj Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor, it is Ranbir Kapoor who would be taking the tradition forward. His upcoming film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is all set to see a major release in Russia."That's true," informs our source, "The film is carrying tremendous buzz and there is a huge market which is currently developing in Russia for Bollywood films.
- 5/13/2013
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 10: Actor Rishi Kapoor, who is working for the first time with Prithviraj Sukumaran in forthcoming thriller "Aurangzeb", reveals that initially he was not comfortable with the southern actor who is his grandfather's namesake.
Rishi is the son of late actor Raj Kapoor and grandson of actor Prithviraj Kapoor.
"When I worked with Prithviraj, I was very uncomfortable for first two days. I couldn't call my grandfather's name ... So it was very difficult for me," the 61-year-old said here at the press conference of the film.
Based on land mafia, "Aurangzeb", directed by Atul Sabharwal, features Rishi and Prithviraj.
Rishi is the son of late actor Raj Kapoor and grandson of actor Prithviraj Kapoor.
"When I worked with Prithviraj, I was very uncomfortable for first two days. I couldn't call my grandfather's name ... So it was very difficult for me," the 61-year-old said here at the press conference of the film.
Based on land mafia, "Aurangzeb", directed by Atul Sabharwal, features Rishi and Prithviraj.
- 5/10/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
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