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Simplicity of story telling has made Masoom a much watched film for generations of cinelovers: Shekhar Kapur Shekhar says that he hopes to bring the same simplicity to his next film Masoom The next Generation By Rajesh Ahuja Four decades ago internationally acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur made his debut in Bollywood with Masoom ,  a heart touching story of a couple whose blissful married life is shaken after a revelation of the husband's affair and his child from his extra marital relationship. Over the years,  Masoom , which won a lot of critical acclaim for its story, direction and performances , has become a classic and an iconic film for several generations of cinelovers. As Shekhar Kapur works on his next film Masoom The Next Generation ,  he feels that it is the simplicity of story telling in his debut film Masoom that has endeared it to cinelovers from successive generations. Shekhar Kapur says that simplicity of story telling has made Masoom a much watched film for g

 When Pran braved a storm to attend 'dear friend ' Dilip Kumar's wedding Despite their on screen rivalry,  Dilip Kumar and Pran were friends  in real sense of the word, says Saira Banu By Rajesh Ahuja Their on screen rivalry in films like Ram Aur Shyam, Aadmi and Dil Diya Dard Liya may have been a subject of discussion among cinelovers in the 1960s but off the screen, legendary actors Dilip Kumar and Pran were friends in the real sense of the word. Going down memory lane,  Dilip Kumar's wife and Bollywood actress Saira Banu recalled how once Pran braved a raging storm to attend Dilip Sahib's Nikaah (marriage) with her. In a post on Instagram,  Saira Banu recalled that Dilip Sahib once narrated a fond memory of his friendship with Pran. 'Sahib himself quoted about Pran Sahib.  Recalling a fond memory,  he (Dilip Kumar) stated that "The most memorable demonstration of his (Pran) care and effective for me was when he braved a storm In Srinagar, from where

' Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai',putting spotlight on dowry,airs Sony Entertainment Television from Feb 19 Meet Nandini: the series' Strong Protagonist Who Challenges Dowry Norms, Raises Her Voice for Change”  By Rajesh Ahuja Continuing with its endeavor to bring to viewers content with a purpose,  Sony Entertainment Television now brings for viewers a new series Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai that challenges the custom of dowry . Scheduled to premiere on Sony Entertainment Television on February 19, Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai  is a compelling drama that sees the  homely, vivacious, and responsible  Nandini, challenge the conventional  Dahej Pratha  that exists in our country. New series Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai premieres on Sony Entertainment Television February 19 Shrouded in tradition, “dowry” is the price a woman pays with her dignity and Nandini’s stark demand - “mujhe mera dahej waapas chahiye”(I want  my dowry back)paves the way for a story that matters. At the h

 Dilip Kumar and Mahmood had a phenomenal synergy on screen: Saira Banu By Rajesh Ahuja Mahmood, a comedian par excellence and the first Indian comedian to receive greater prominence than the leading heroes in Hindi films, shared an excellent camaraderie on screen with legendary actor Dilip Kumar. Reminiscing about the association between Dilip Kumar and Mahmood,  the legendary actor's wife and Bollywood actress Saira Banu said both the actors had a phenomenal synergy on screen. Mahmood had an excellent camaraderie with Dilip Kumar on screen: Saira Banu  Going down memory lane,  Saira Banu said, 'Dilip Sahib and Mahmood shared a remarkable camaraderie. I recall a hilarious scene from ' Sadhu Aur Shaitan ' where Sahib and Mumtaaz are strolling on the road, and Mahmood Bhai, in the role of a taxi driver, adds a comedic twist.  Picture this: Sahib and Mumtaaz, blissfully unaware,  are walking right in the middle of the road, and Mahmood Bhai,  honking,  exclaims'

 Netflix releases the first look posters of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar Heeramandi stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari & Sharmin Segal in key roles By Rajesh Ahuja Digital platform Netflix on Wednesday released first look posters of the period drama Heeramandi:The Diamond Bazaar , a series about the lives of courtesans at the red light district of Heeramandi in Lahore in British India. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali,  Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar ,  which marks Bhansali's debut on the digital screen , is about the lives of  tawaifs   at the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore, during the British Raj. The much awaited period drama, which is scheduled to premiere on Netflix soon, stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin Segal in pivotal roles.  Mitakshara Kumar co-directs this drama series along with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Netflix on Wednesday released t

Waheeda Rehman did a fabulous job as Rosy in Guide: Saira Banu Looking back, Saira Banu said she was too young to handle the role of Rosy By Rajesh Ahuja Much has been said of Saira Banu's refusal to take up the legendary role of Rosy in the iconic film Guide ,  a role which later went to legendary actress Waheeda Rehman. Looking back, Saira Banu, however,  feels that she was too young to handle the role of Rosy. Saira Banu, who declined the offer to play Rosy in the Vijay Anand directorial Guide because of her preoccupation with Mehboob Khan's HUBBA KHATOON , which featured her opposite Dilip Kumar , confesses that Waheeda Rehman did a fabulous job of playing Rosy in Guide . Saira Banu says that Waheeda Rehman did a fabulous job as Rosy in Guide  'When Guide was offered to me,  Dev Sahib had sent Tad Dalielewski to my home to discuss the film but I had already said 'Yes' to ' HUBBA KHATOON '  with Sahib as the Prince Yousuf Chak of Kashmir with Mehbo

Warrior,diplomat & most favored queen;there’s more to Kaikeyi than just being a negative character : Shilpa Saklani Actor Shilpa Saklani talks about her character of Queen Kaikeyi in Sony Entertainment Television’s Srimad Ramayan By Rajesh Ahuja Ever since its launch on Sony Entertainment Television last month,  epic saga Srimad Ramayan has grabbed attention for its  narrative that brings back the timeless saga of Lord Rama into the hearts and minds of the viewers. As the epic series wins effusive praise for its intriguing storyline and moving performances, actor Shilpa Saklani, who assays the pivotal role of Queen Kaikeyi, talks about her character and it's relevance in the epic saga. Elaborating on her role,  Shilpa Saklani, who has beautifully portrayed this complex character , said that Kaikeyi in Ramayan is not just a negative  character.  Rather, she epitomizes the complex emotions of human nature and showcases how insecurities can be manipulated for others' moti