July 19, 2014

Humpty Sharma ki Dulhan box office news

Boxoffice
A tribute to one of the greatest poets, lyricists of  Indian Cinema Industry -his website was launched by Shabana Azmi

Here is the  Link

Kaifi Azmi Website

July 11, 2014

Zohra Sehgal, one of the finest artistes and most admired 102 years young actress of Indian cinema industry passed away on Thursday July 10,2014 at her Delhi home.Her role in Cheeni Kam and many more will  remind of her smiles and zestful twinkling eyes.
May God rest her soul in peace and may  she be as  happy in other world as she was here.

July 06, 2014

Waheeda Rehman







She found Devanand very supportive. In one of her interviews, she mentioned that Director Raj Khosla in one scene,wanted her to wear a revealing dress which she wasn't very comfortable doing .Director initially agreed but began picking faults for every dance step in the movie shoot and was apparently showing her the grudge he had for having been refused by actor to wear a sexy outfit.
Devanand on the sets of film argued with director and supported Waheeda's decision.They worked  together in films like Guide, Prem Pujari,Solva Saal, C.I.D, Kaala Paani

June 30, 2014

"Holiday"- A review

"Holiday"Akshay Sonakshi starrer latest release was another disappointment. Old storyline action and  drama,movie makers had nothing to offer . It's always a surprise  how box office success reflects the quality of film. To great extent today's pre release marketing costs bring in initial audience to collect revenue and declare quick results of success However, that  doesn't make it a great film.
Capt Virat returning home on a short holiday decides to devote his time to  eliminate a dreaded terrorist (was it an official mission or he just decides to do it on his own- leaves one to muse)and subsequent action sequences seem so unrealistic.
Govinda  in a short role has nothing to offer. Sonakshi is a fancy add- on to distract  film's weak points.
Last scene particularly is maker's final folly to have everyone see off the loved one with tearful eyes reminds of  a mock war movie scene where director forgot to add few  people to enact normal emotions.
Vipul Amrutlal Shah whose earlier movies had both content and entertainment( Waqt, Namastey London) seems to have joined bandwagons of makers who believe in making in quick money without taking enough pains and efforts to offer quality. "Holiday" might have been declared one of highest grosser of this year, it will be wiped off memory very soon.

Rating */*****

June 27, 2014

Bombay Film Industry has a buzz that latest release "Ek Villain" is going to be another success story from Balaji films.
Box office will soon have the figures after its release.
Meantime,enjoy its official trailer.


Ek Villain -Trailer

June 25, 2014

Lata Mangeshkar Tweeted

Namaskar. Abhi recording khatm karke main ghar laut rahi thi,to Juhu circle pe meri car jab signal par ruki to ek fakirnuma lambi daadhi,gora rang aur uncha kadhwala musalman banda jo logo'n se paise maangta hua meri car ki taraf aaya. To maine bhi unko kuch paise dene ke liye car ka sheesha niche kiya aur unhe paise diye magar unhone mujhe pucha ki aap Lata sahiba hain? To maine unhe haan kaha tab unhone mujhe badi duaien dete hue paise lene se mana kiya aur kaha ki lata ji main aap ke gaano'n ka bohot bada aashiq hun.allah kare aap ki 100 saal ki umr ho aur aap hamesha khush rahein.unki baatein sunke laga ki ye kafi acche ghar ka insaan hai magar shayad haalat thik nahi hai. Is waqt Mujhe mera gaya hua ek gaana yaad aaraha hai. @Mangeshkrlata

June 22, 2014

"Holiday"-Declared successful at box office

Akshay,Sonakshi starrer"Holiday" joins elite club of successful films of 2014 after having crossed about 20 Million Dollars collection ( 100Crores in Indian Rupee)at box office.
Akshay with Aamir,Salman and Shah Rukh continues to be one of  most popular actors of this time.
Box office India rated Holiday's success so far at 82%

May 25, 2014

What actors said.

December 30, 2013

Farooq Sheikh




Indian film industry lost on December 27th,one of most talented,admired actors whose selected film appearances would be remembered and will linger in memories of film lovers for years to come.
Farooq Sheikh impressed everyone with his first film "Garam Hawa"(1973) sharing screen presence with stalwart like Balraj Sahni.
Late seventies and eighties saw him in a parallel cinema which didn't have typical hindi films' ingredients but started a new stream and genre of films which belonged to non glamorous, talented actors like him,Nasiruddin Shah,Smitha Patil ,Shabana Azmi and few others.
He will be remembered for  his roles in Shatranj ke khiladi, Bazaar, Chasme Buddoor,Noorie,Katha, Umrao Jaan.
As an actor he admitted once that he was not commercially viable as much as actors like Rajesh Khanna or Amitabh. His era was of small budget, meaningful and emerging off stream cinema which found equal acceptance with popular Bollywood style mega stars films . Later in his career few  appearances in films, television and famous play "Tumhari Amrita"  he kept  winning accolades and appreciation from his fans.
One more shining actor first and  a star of Hindi Cinema disappears.
 

December 07, 2013

Sanjay Dutt was granted parole second time within a month. This time for 30 days on the ground that his wife is said to be unwell.
Parole in October was on health grounds.
Dec 6,2013

October 27, 2013

Manna Day whose countless gems of songs will linger in memories for years to come died on October 24th at Bangalore.
Homage to legendary singer and a musician who earned fame, name, wealth in Indian Film Industry and was still a modest simple man till his last days.
 Click on link to his website.
http://www.mannadey.in/index2.html


September 06, 2013


Hindi Films history will be incomplete without mentioning Johny Walker, Famous comedian of 50's and 60's who passed away in 2003.In one of his interviews, he mentioned how poverty stricken and earlier struggle marked his early days in Bombay in 1947 when his family moved from Indore.
By early 60's however, he had created name and fame for himself being one of most sought after actors.
Retired from films in late seventies, he continued to live happily with his family (Wife, three daughters and three sons). All sons studied abroad and he would frequently visit them.
According to his own words he had a principled life and was contended for what he had.
Born as Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi, he worked as a bus  conductor in Bombay  Electric Supply & Tramways Company.One day late Balraj Sahni boarded a bus and noted Mr.Kazi entertaining passengers with his unique style. He introduced Mr. Kazi to Guru Dutt who was in making of film 'Baazi". Guru Dutt gave his screen name Johny Walker after a Scotch whisky brand.