Omkara looks, feels and smells authentic. When gang wars break out on the rusty roads of a small town in Uttar Pradesh among Omkara, his mentor Bhaisaab (Naseeruddin Shah) and Omkara’s two favourite disciples Kesu (Vivek Oberoi) and Langda Tyagi (Saif Ali Khan) and their opponents, you’re no longer watching the characters, you’re looking at a world where Shakespeare must sound like a spear that shakes. Delving deep into the bowels of north Indian politics, Vishal Bharadwaj comes up with a gallery of virile characters who jump out of their literary antecedents and do a dance of crime-driven dynamics on the nozzle of their country-made guns.
Besides the fact that he has cast superstars as characters, Vishal’s biggest achievement is the irony that underlines the murky goings-on in the hellish political cauldron of the cow-belt: these are boorish guys driven by a literary background of which they are clueless.
Besides the fact that he has cast superstars as characters, Vishal’s biggest achievement is the irony that underlines the murky goings-on in the hellish political cauldron of the cow-belt: these are boorish guys driven by a literary background of which they are clueless.
- 9/24/2024
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Shahid Kapoor recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of his iconic film “Kaminey” by sharing a montage video featuring memorable snippets from the movie on Instagram. The film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and released in 2009, showcased Shahid in dual roles as the twins Charlie and Guddu. Shahid’s Instagram post, captioned “Fifteen years of Kaminey!”, sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans and fellow actors, with many praising his performance and calling the film a classic.
“Kaminey” was a significant film in Shahid Kapoor’s career, as it allowed him to display his range as an actor, portraying two very different characters with distinct speech impediments one with a lisp and the other with a stutter. The film, set against the gritty backdrop of the Mumbai underworld, was lauded for its unique storytelling, strong performances, and an unforgettable soundtrack composed by Vishal Bhardwaj with lyrics by Gulzar. Songs like “Dhan Te...
“Kaminey” was a significant film in Shahid Kapoor’s career, as it allowed him to display his range as an actor, portraying two very different characters with distinct speech impediments one with a lisp and the other with a stutter. The film, set against the gritty backdrop of the Mumbai underworld, was lauded for its unique storytelling, strong performances, and an unforgettable soundtrack composed by Vishal Bhardwaj with lyrics by Gulzar. Songs like “Dhan Te...
- 8/14/2024
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
In an exciting development for Bollywood fans, Ayushmann Khurrana and Kareena Kapoor Khan have been cast as the lead actors in Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming directorial venture, ‘Daayra,’ produced by Junglee Pictures.
Industry sources have confirmed to Filmfare that both Ayushmann and Kareena have signed on for this high-drama film. The actors are thrilled to collaborate on this project, promising a fresh and compelling on-screen pairing. This casting decision, while surprising to some, is consistent with Meghna Gulzar’s reputation for innovative and unexpected casting choices.
Gulzar has a history of creating unique on-screen partnerships, such as pairing Alia Bhatt with Vicky Kaushal in ‘Raazi’ and Vicky with Sanya Malhotra in ‘Sam Bahadur.’ With ‘Daayra,’ the director continues her trend of assembling intriguing ensembles, and all eyes are now on what cinematic magic she will conjure with Ayushmann and Kareena.
Stay tuned for more updates on ‘Daayra’ as the project progresses.
Industry sources have confirmed to Filmfare that both Ayushmann and Kareena have signed on for this high-drama film. The actors are thrilled to collaborate on this project, promising a fresh and compelling on-screen pairing. This casting decision, while surprising to some, is consistent with Meghna Gulzar’s reputation for innovative and unexpected casting choices.
Gulzar has a history of creating unique on-screen partnerships, such as pairing Alia Bhatt with Vicky Kaushal in ‘Raazi’ and Vicky with Sanya Malhotra in ‘Sam Bahadur.’ With ‘Daayra,’ the director continues her trend of assembling intriguing ensembles, and all eyes are now on what cinematic magic she will conjure with Ayushmann and Kareena.
Stay tuned for more updates on ‘Daayra’ as the project progresses.
- 6/18/2024
- by Desk Editorial
- GlamSham
Saathiya Starred Rani Mukerji & Vivek Oberoi With Tabu & Shah Rukh Khan In Special Roles (Photo Credit –IMDb)
Saathiya was released 23 years ago! Yes, let that sink in. The year when Adnan Sami just Udi udi-ed his way to our hearts. The year Sonu Nigam peaked with his notes, and Gulzar peaked with his pen while he wrote, “Maarva ki raag mein, Meer ki baat ho!” The year Shah Rukh Khan established how cameos should and could be done!
Starring Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji, the film was an unexpected success for its unique storytelling, mixing timezones, a fresh style for the Indian audiences in a commercial film.
For the first time, I watched this Shaad Ali film on TV in 2006 or so, and I loved it. Of course, who does not love a Yash Raj Film? And I craved watching it in theaters. Thanks to Mumbai, I got this chance...
Saathiya was released 23 years ago! Yes, let that sink in. The year when Adnan Sami just Udi udi-ed his way to our hearts. The year Sonu Nigam peaked with his notes, and Gulzar peaked with his pen while he wrote, “Maarva ki raag mein, Meer ki baat ho!” The year Shah Rukh Khan established how cameos should and could be done!
Starring Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji, the film was an unexpected success for its unique storytelling, mixing timezones, a fresh style for the Indian audiences in a commercial film.
For the first time, I watched this Shaad Ali film on TV in 2006 or so, and I loved it. Of course, who does not love a Yash Raj Film? And I craved watching it in theaters. Thanks to Mumbai, I got this chance...
- 5/21/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
8 Am Metro Ott Release Date(Photo Credit –YouTube)
Many movies were released in 2023, and not all of them are yet available on streaming platforms. One such movie is 8 Am Metro, a Hindi drama starring Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher in the leading roles. The film was released in theatres on May 19, 2023, and received mainly positive reviews.
After a year of its theatrical release, the Gulshan and Saiyami starrer will soon be available to stream online. So, if you are wondering what the film is about, where to watch it and more about the cast and crew, we have it all mentioned below.
8 Am Metro Cast and Crew
The film stars Gulshan Devaiah as Preetam and Saiyami Kher as Iravati. Raj Rachakonda wrote and directed the movie based on Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy’s Telugu novel Andamina Jeevitam. Sunny Kurapati worked as the cinematographer, and Anil Aalayam edited it.
Many movies were released in 2023, and not all of them are yet available on streaming platforms. One such movie is 8 Am Metro, a Hindi drama starring Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher in the leading roles. The film was released in theatres on May 19, 2023, and received mainly positive reviews.
After a year of its theatrical release, the Gulshan and Saiyami starrer will soon be available to stream online. So, if you are wondering what the film is about, where to watch it and more about the cast and crew, we have it all mentioned below.
8 Am Metro Cast and Crew
The film stars Gulshan Devaiah as Preetam and Saiyami Kher as Iravati. Raj Rachakonda wrote and directed the movie based on Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy’s Telugu novel Andamina Jeevitam. Sunny Kurapati worked as the cinematographer, and Anil Aalayam edited it.
- 5/4/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya, who has shaped the contours of film music with his pen in addition to legends like Gulzar, Javed Akhtar and Sahir Ludhianvi, has shared an interesting anecdote about his journey into becoming a lyricist.
Bhattacharya came to Mumbai in the late 1990s to become a singer. However, destiny had other plans for him. While he didn’t find much success as a singer, he changed the tides of film music with his lyrics. But he was initially quite reluctant to step into writing the lyrics of the songs.
The lyricist recently appeared on The Music Podcast and shared that it was music composer Amit Trivedi, who persuaded him to give his real name for the credit of lyricist in the cult-classic album ‘Dev.D’.
Amitabh Bhattacharya said on ‘The Music Podcast’, “It was Amit Trivedi, who acted as the catalyst to my journey as a lyricist. I had written scratch songs for ‘Dev.
Bhattacharya came to Mumbai in the late 1990s to become a singer. However, destiny had other plans for him. While he didn’t find much success as a singer, he changed the tides of film music with his lyrics. But he was initially quite reluctant to step into writing the lyrics of the songs.
The lyricist recently appeared on The Music Podcast and shared that it was music composer Amit Trivedi, who persuaded him to give his real name for the credit of lyricist in the cult-classic album ‘Dev.D’.
Amitabh Bhattacharya said on ‘The Music Podcast’, “It was Amit Trivedi, who acted as the catalyst to my journey as a lyricist. I had written scratch songs for ‘Dev.
- 3/24/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
On the occasion of World Poetry Day on March 21, actress Saiyami Kher took a moment to express her profound admiration for legendary poet and writer Gulzar Saab and said that his words have inspired her personally in countless ways.
Saiyami said: “Gulzar Saab’s poetry transcends time and language barriers, touching the soul with its profound beauty and depth. His words have not only resonated with millions around the world but have also inspired me personally in countless ways.”
“The essence of his poetry, the intricacy of his storytelling, and the sheer emotion woven into every verse have touched my life and made me a better person…”
Throughout her career, Saiyami has been vocal about her reverence for Gulzar’s work.
The actress added that Gulzar’s ability to evoke raw emotions and capture the essence of life’s complexities is unparalleled.”
“His poems have the power to transport you to a different realm,...
Saiyami said: “Gulzar Saab’s poetry transcends time and language barriers, touching the soul with its profound beauty and depth. His words have not only resonated with millions around the world but have also inspired me personally in countless ways.”
“The essence of his poetry, the intricacy of his storytelling, and the sheer emotion woven into every verse have touched my life and made me a better person…”
Throughout her career, Saiyami has been vocal about her reverence for Gulzar’s work.
The actress added that Gulzar’s ability to evoke raw emotions and capture the essence of life’s complexities is unparalleled.”
“His poems have the power to transport you to a different realm,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Jimmy Shergill, who is known for films like ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, ‘A Wednesday’, ‘Special 26’ and others, revealed that for his debut film ‘Maachis’, he had gone to filmmaker Gulzar to get a job as his assistant director. But, as luck would have it, the veteran filmmaker-lyricist offered him a role in the film.
The actor said that during a recent podcast, that his classes with acting coach Roshan Taneja were about to wrap up and he didn’t want to go back to his town. So he was looking for jobs in the film industry as an assistant director as he was aware that getting a break as an actor won’t be a cakewalk.
The actor said in the IFP podcast: “I went to him to get a job as an assistant because my classes with Roshan Taneja were coming to an end. I didn’t want...
The actor said that during a recent podcast, that his classes with acting coach Roshan Taneja were about to wrap up and he didn’t want to go back to his town. So he was looking for jobs in the film industry as an assistant director as he was aware that getting a break as an actor won’t be a cakewalk.
The actor said in the IFP podcast: “I went to him to get a job as an assistant because my classes with Roshan Taneja were coming to an end. I didn’t want...
- 3/20/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Love Storiyaan
Except for one story in this six-tiered ache cake with no icing, there is nothing unusual about the love stories that are a part of this cuddlesome omnibus.
What makes Love Storiyaan so desirable is its unwavering mood of love conquers all. Aekta and Ullekh in the first story, An Unsuitable Girl, directed by Hardik Mehta are hardly your Romeo and Juliet. She is a 40-plus divorcee with two grownup daughters. He is a patient suitor. And the real story here is between Ullek and Aekta’s younger daughter whom he must win over before marriage happens.
It is this quality of deflected affinity that often takes the seemingly routine relationship to the level close to an epic love story.
In the second story, Love On Air, set in arresting Assam, directed by Vivek Soni (whose voice is the third protagonist from behind the camera) two disc jockeys Rajni and Nick,...
Except for one story in this six-tiered ache cake with no icing, there is nothing unusual about the love stories that are a part of this cuddlesome omnibus.
What makes Love Storiyaan so desirable is its unwavering mood of love conquers all. Aekta and Ullekh in the first story, An Unsuitable Girl, directed by Hardik Mehta are hardly your Romeo and Juliet. She is a 40-plus divorcee with two grownup daughters. He is a patient suitor. And the real story here is between Ullek and Aekta’s younger daughter whom he must win over before marriage happens.
It is this quality of deflected affinity that often takes the seemingly routine relationship to the level close to an epic love story.
In the second story, Love On Air, set in arresting Assam, directed by Vivek Soni (whose voice is the third protagonist from behind the camera) two disc jockeys Rajni and Nick,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Sampooran Singh Kalra, more famous by his pen name ‘Gulzar’, is renowned as a man and master of letters, in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi, with over seven decades of rich contributions to the literary arena as well as Bollywood. On Saturday, Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, Sanskrit scholar, spiritual leader and educator, were declared the recipients of the coveted 58th Jnanpith Award-2023.
For Gulzar (89), this is yet another feather in his artistic cap brimming with an Oscar Award, a Grammy Award, five National Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award (Urdu), Padma Bhushan, and 22 Filmfare Awards. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Central University besides being decorated with many more honours and accolades.
Born in Dina, Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), Gulzar started coining and penning couplets and ‘shayris’ from an early age, earning his father’s ire over his passion.
Post-Partition, when his clan also suffered a split,...
For Gulzar (89), this is yet another feather in his artistic cap brimming with an Oscar Award, a Grammy Award, five National Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award (Urdu), Padma Bhushan, and 22 Filmfare Awards. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Central University besides being decorated with many more honours and accolades.
Born in Dina, Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), Gulzar started coining and penning couplets and ‘shayris’ from an early age, earning his father’s ire over his passion.
Post-Partition, when his clan also suffered a split,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
There are a number of stories about how Gulzar, who has been awarded the 58th Jnanpith Award along with Sanskrit scholar Jagatguru Rambhadracharya, became one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated lyricists after being better known in his years as a struggler after Partition in Mumbai for his expertise in re-painting cars mauled in crashes.
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till...
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 9 (Ians) Filmmaker Anushree Mehta, who made her directorial debut with the Radhika Apte-starrer ‘Mrs Undercover’ last year, has now come on board to direct the Hindi remake of the much loved 1972 classic ‘Bawarchi’, originally helmed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
The adaptation of the Hrishikesh Mukherjee feature will be the first movie out of the three-film collaboration between Jaadugar Films and Sameer Raj Sippy Productions. They will also remake timeless classics like Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya Bachchan starrer Mili (1975) and Gulzar’s iconic 1972 drama ‘Koshish;.
Mehta described directing the Bawarchi adaptation as a “kaleidoscopic combination” of being excited, honoured, humbled coupled with the awareness of shouldering a “massive responsibility.”
“When my business partner Abir Sengupta (Jaadugar Films), Sameer Raj Sippy and I decided to join hands to produce these three iconic films, we were clear that we would leave no stone unturned in remaking them with utmost love and respect. During our discussion on Bawarchi,...
The adaptation of the Hrishikesh Mukherjee feature will be the first movie out of the three-film collaboration between Jaadugar Films and Sameer Raj Sippy Productions. They will also remake timeless classics like Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya Bachchan starrer Mili (1975) and Gulzar’s iconic 1972 drama ‘Koshish;.
Mehta described directing the Bawarchi adaptation as a “kaleidoscopic combination” of being excited, honoured, humbled coupled with the awareness of shouldering a “massive responsibility.”
“When my business partner Abir Sengupta (Jaadugar Films), Sameer Raj Sippy and I decided to join hands to produce these three iconic films, we were clear that we would leave no stone unturned in remaking them with utmost love and respect. During our discussion on Bawarchi,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“Sam Bahadur,” a biopic of Indian war hero Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, is the latest feature from Meghna Gulzar.
Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies produced the film, which released theatrically in December 2023 and proved to be a box office success. The cast is led by Vicky Kaushal (“Dunki”) as Manekshaw and also includes Sanya Malhotra (“Jawan”) as his wife Silloo and Fatima Sana Shaikh as Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Gulzar’s previous films include “Talvar” (2015), starring Irrfan Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma, and “Raazi” (2018), headlined by Alia Bhatt, both of which were critical and commercial successes and “Chhapaak” (2020), featuring Deepika Padukone as an acid attack victim. She was looking for a subject to work on with Screwvala, who suggested the Manekshaw biopic as the late Field Marshal’s daughters had been in conversation with him about wanting to make a film based on their father.
“I immediately said yes,...
Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies produced the film, which released theatrically in December 2023 and proved to be a box office success. The cast is led by Vicky Kaushal (“Dunki”) as Manekshaw and also includes Sanya Malhotra (“Jawan”) as his wife Silloo and Fatima Sana Shaikh as Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Gulzar’s previous films include “Talvar” (2015), starring Irrfan Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma, and “Raazi” (2018), headlined by Alia Bhatt, both of which were critical and commercial successes and “Chhapaak” (2020), featuring Deepika Padukone as an acid attack victim. She was looking for a subject to work on with Screwvala, who suggested the Manekshaw biopic as the late Field Marshal’s daughters had been in conversation with him about wanting to make a film based on their father.
“I immediately said yes,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
When Zeenat Aman in her Insta post paying tribute to Feroze Khan has written that the Oxford’s word for 2023 is Rizz which means charisma and Feroze Khan was the star who had the charisma or the Rizz. Expanding the analogy further, in the world of music, it was Rd Burman aka Pancham who oozed of risk or the charisma through his music. On the eve of his death anniversary here is a tribute to the legend-Pancham.
Most of us in either of the night spots or for welcoming the new year at home would have ushered the occasion getting drooled and swooned to either of the multitude of compositions that Rahul Dev Burman aka Pancham has left for us, but how many from amongst us remember that just after four days, when we herald the new year, falls his death anniversary.
The remix industry that has created a slot...
Most of us in either of the night spots or for welcoming the new year at home would have ushered the occasion getting drooled and swooned to either of the multitude of compositions that Rahul Dev Burman aka Pancham has left for us, but how many from amongst us remember that just after four days, when we herald the new year, falls his death anniversary.
The remix industry that has created a slot...
- 1/4/2024
- by Nalin Rai
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, recently appeared on the streaming chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ with his mum Sharmila Tagore. During the course of the episode, the veteran actress revealed that veteran lyricist Gulzar was Saif’s guardian in Mumbai.
Karan revealed that after the university, Saif did a hair commercial in India and stayed back in Mumbai. This was the time the senior actress requested her friend Gulzar and made Saif stay at writer’s house.
Sharing that incident Saif said: “I stayed there a couple of days. One day I went out. I was 20-19 at the time. So, I came back a little late or rather a little early in the morning and Gulzar sahab was up and I was horrified to see him. He was in a crisp white kurta pyjama, playing the sitar and doing the riyaz and he was horrified to see me coming home at this time.
Karan revealed that after the university, Saif did a hair commercial in India and stayed back in Mumbai. This was the time the senior actress requested her friend Gulzar and made Saif stay at writer’s house.
Sharing that incident Saif said: “I stayed there a couple of days. One day I went out. I was 20-19 at the time. So, I came back a little late or rather a little early in the morning and Gulzar sahab was up and I was horrified to see him. He was in a crisp white kurta pyjama, playing the sitar and doing the riyaz and he was horrified to see me coming home at this time.
- 12/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mukti Mohan Ties The Knot With ‘Animal’ Fame Kunal Thakur – View Pics! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
In the latest surprise, Bollywood actress and dancer Mukti Mohan has tied the knot with her beau, Kunal Thakur. A while back, the actress took to her social media account to make the big announcement while sharing some photos from her dreamy wedding. Mukti, who’s the sister of renowned singer Neeti Mohan, Did 2 winner Shakti Mohan and Kriti Mohan, has participated in several shows, including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, Zara Nachke Dikha 2 and Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo.
On the other hand, Kunal is a Hindi film actor who was recently seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s directorial Animal, where he portrayed the role of Rashmika Mandanna’s fiancé. Now, the duo has taken their relationship to the next level and got hitched, and their wedding pictures have already taken the web by storm.
In the latest surprise, Bollywood actress and dancer Mukti Mohan has tied the knot with her beau, Kunal Thakur. A while back, the actress took to her social media account to make the big announcement while sharing some photos from her dreamy wedding. Mukti, who’s the sister of renowned singer Neeti Mohan, Did 2 winner Shakti Mohan and Kriti Mohan, has participated in several shows, including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, Zara Nachke Dikha 2 and Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo.
On the other hand, Kunal is a Hindi film actor who was recently seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s directorial Animal, where he portrayed the role of Rashmika Mandanna’s fiancé. Now, the duo has taken their relationship to the next level and got hitched, and their wedding pictures have already taken the web by storm.
- 12/10/2023
- by Oshine Koul
- KoiMoi
Sam Bahadur Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Neeraj Kabi, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Govind Namdeo
Director: Meghna Gulzar
Sam Bahadur Movie Review Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: Vicky Kaushal’s attempt at bringing one of the most biopic-worthy characters in Sam Manekshaw on screen
What’s Bad: The collective work of the team to narrate a story in the most confusing and vaguely uninteresting way
Loo Break: Quite a few times!
Watch or Not?: Only and only if you can sit through 150 minutes of a film to watch how well the lead acts
Language: Hindi
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
User Rating:
The story revolves around the life of Army Chief Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw played by Vicky Kaushal and how he deservingly got titled ‘Sam Bahadur’ by an army officer in the Gorkha Regiment of 8th Gorkha Rifles.
Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Neeraj Kabi, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Govind Namdeo
Director: Meghna Gulzar
Sam Bahadur Movie Review Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: Vicky Kaushal’s attempt at bringing one of the most biopic-worthy characters in Sam Manekshaw on screen
What’s Bad: The collective work of the team to narrate a story in the most confusing and vaguely uninteresting way
Loo Break: Quite a few times!
Watch or Not?: Only and only if you can sit through 150 minutes of a film to watch how well the lead acts
Language: Hindi
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
User Rating:
The story revolves around the life of Army Chief Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw played by Vicky Kaushal and how he deservingly got titled ‘Sam Bahadur’ by an army officer in the Gorkha Regiment of 8th Gorkha Rifles.
- 11/30/2023
- by Umesh Punwani
- KoiMoi
Song: Banda
Movie: Sam Bahadur
Singer: Shankar Mahadevan
Lyrics: Gulzar
Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Featuring: Vicky Kaushal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra
Label: Zee Music Company
Check out Banda Song Lyrics from Sam Bahardur starring Vicky Kaushal
na rukta hai na murhta hai
bas chalta rehta hai
na sunta hai na kehta hai
bas karta rehta hai
poochega itihaas kabhi
kya banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
meetha mila koi kadwa mila lamha
lamha woh sab jee gya
bekhauf bedaag fauji jaise vardi pe watan see gya
ho dhoondega waqt isse
gazab ka banda hai
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh...
Movie: Sam Bahadur
Singer: Shankar Mahadevan
Lyrics: Gulzar
Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Featuring: Vicky Kaushal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra
Label: Zee Music Company
Check out Banda Song Lyrics from Sam Bahardur starring Vicky Kaushal
na rukta hai na murhta hai
bas chalta rehta hai
na sunta hai na kehta hai
bas karta rehta hai
poochega itihaas kabhi
kya banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
meetha mila koi kadwa mila lamha
lamha woh sab jee gya
bekhauf bedaag fauji jaise vardi pe watan see gya
ho dhoondega waqt isse
gazab ka banda hai
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh...
- 11/22/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Song: Banda
Movie: Sam Bahadur
Singer: Shankar Mahadevan
Lyrics: Gulzar
Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Featuring: Vicky Kaushal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra
Label: Zee Music Company
Check out Banda Song Lyrics from Sam Bahardur starring Vicky Kaushal
na rukta hai na murhta hai
bas chalta rehta hai
na sunta hai na kehta hai
bas karta rehta hai
poochega itihaas kabhi
kya banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
meetha mila koi kadwa mila lamha
lamha woh sab jee gya
bekhauf bedaag fauji jaise vardi pe watan see gya
ho dhoondega waqt isse
gazab ka banda hai
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh...
Movie: Sam Bahadur
Singer: Shankar Mahadevan
Lyrics: Gulzar
Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Featuring: Vicky Kaushal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra
Label: Zee Music Company
Check out Banda Song Lyrics from Sam Bahardur starring Vicky Kaushal
na rukta hai na murhta hai
bas chalta rehta hai
na sunta hai na kehta hai
bas karta rehta hai
poochega itihaas kabhi
kya banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
meetha mila koi kadwa mila lamha
lamha woh sab jee gya
bekhauf bedaag fauji jaise vardi pe watan see gya
ho dhoondega waqt isse
gazab ka banda hai
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh
rabb ka banda hai yeh
sab ka banda hai yeh...
- 11/22/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal’s much anticipated biopic’s new song ‘Banda’ is the perfect tribute to not just the legendary Sam Manekshaw, but also soldiers of the Indian Army. Sung by musical maestro Shankar Mahadevan, the song fully harbours the spirit of military decorum, mixing it with Bollywood flair.
Shankar Mahadevan’s own singing needs little mention at this point because it constantly reminds you of his brilliant performance in the title track of ‘Lakshya’, something with which ‘Banda’ shares many similarities.
The song has the rock signature while also being composed in a very traditional Bollywood style fashion, though much of the instrumentation and the high passion also oddly enough has a military decorum to it, which is really something very original.
Composed by the dynamic and acclaimed Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the music is fully suited to Shankar’s own voice and it does full justice. The production is also...
Shankar Mahadevan’s own singing needs little mention at this point because it constantly reminds you of his brilliant performance in the title track of ‘Lakshya’, something with which ‘Banda’ shares many similarities.
The song has the rock signature while also being composed in a very traditional Bollywood style fashion, though much of the instrumentation and the high passion also oddly enough has a military decorum to it, which is really something very original.
Composed by the dynamic and acclaimed Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the music is fully suited to Shankar’s own voice and it does full justice. The production is also...
- 11/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal’s much anticipated biopic’s new song ‘Banda’ is the perfect tribute to not just the legendary Sam Manekshaw, but also soldiers of the Indian Army. Sung by musical maestro Shankar Mahadevan, the song fully harbours the spirit of military decorum, mixing it with Bollywood flair.
Shankar Mahadevan’s own singing needs little mention at this point because it constantly reminds you of his brilliant performance in the title track of ‘Lakshya’, something with which ‘Banda’ shares many similarities.
The song has the rock signature while also being composed in a very traditional Bollywood style fashion, though much of the instrumentation and the high passion also oddly enough has a military decorum to it, which is really something very original.
Composed by the dynamic and acclaimed Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the music is fully suited to Shankar’s own voice and it does full justice. The production is also...
Shankar Mahadevan’s own singing needs little mention at this point because it constantly reminds you of his brilliant performance in the title track of ‘Lakshya’, something with which ‘Banda’ shares many similarities.
The song has the rock signature while also being composed in a very traditional Bollywood style fashion, though much of the instrumentation and the high passion also oddly enough has a military decorum to it, which is really something very original.
Composed by the dynamic and acclaimed Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the music is fully suited to Shankar’s own voice and it does full justice. The production is also...
- 11/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The legendary composer-writer-director and poet Gulzar’s battle track ‘Badhte Chalo’ for Vicky Kaushal’s upcoming biopic ‘Sam Bahadur’, which is the first song from the film will now be played during India-New Zealand cricket semi-finals.
What distinguishes this song from a lot of other military tracks in Indian cinema is that it involves several historical war cries from various regiments of the Indian Army into its lyrics. Even more, to make it as authentic as possible, the song utilises actual soldiers to do the war-cry.
Some of the war-cry used in the song include the motto of the Madras Regiment, Maratha Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, Rajputana Rifles, Rajput Regiment, Garhwal Rifles, Bihar Regiment, and the Kumaon Regiment.
Every person involved in the song is an actual soldier, adding a layer of sincerity and connection to the themes of valour, honour, courage, self-sacrifice, and duty.
Done in a 1990s style fashion,...
What distinguishes this song from a lot of other military tracks in Indian cinema is that it involves several historical war cries from various regiments of the Indian Army into its lyrics. Even more, to make it as authentic as possible, the song utilises actual soldiers to do the war-cry.
Some of the war-cry used in the song include the motto of the Madras Regiment, Maratha Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, Rajputana Rifles, Rajput Regiment, Garhwal Rifles, Bihar Regiment, and the Kumaon Regiment.
Every person involved in the song is an actual soldier, adding a layer of sincerity and connection to the themes of valour, honour, courage, self-sacrifice, and duty.
Done in a 1990s style fashion,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The legendary composer-writer-director and poet Gulzar’s battle track ‘Badhte Chalo’ for Vicky Kaushal’s upcoming biopic ‘Sam Bahadur’, which is the first song from the film will now be played during India-New Zealand cricket semi-finals.
What distinguishes this song from a lot of other military tracks in Indian cinema is that it involves several historical war cries from various regiments of the Indian Army into its lyrics. Even more, to make it as authentic as possible, the song utilises actual soldiers to do the war-cry.
Some of the war-cry used in the song include the motto of the Madras Regiment, Maratha Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, Rajputana Rifles, Rajput Regiment, Garhwal Rifles, Bihar Regiment, and the Kumaon Regiment.
Every person involved in the song is an actual soldier, adding a layer of sincerity and connection to the themes of valour, honour, courage, self-sacrifice, and duty.
Done in a 1990s style fashion,...
What distinguishes this song from a lot of other military tracks in Indian cinema is that it involves several historical war cries from various regiments of the Indian Army into its lyrics. Even more, to make it as authentic as possible, the song utilises actual soldiers to do the war-cry.
Some of the war-cry used in the song include the motto of the Madras Regiment, Maratha Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, Rajputana Rifles, Rajput Regiment, Garhwal Rifles, Bihar Regiment, and the Kumaon Regiment.
Every person involved in the song is an actual soldier, adding a layer of sincerity and connection to the themes of valour, honour, courage, self-sacrifice, and duty.
Done in a 1990s style fashion,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
New Delhi, Oct 15 (Ians) The world has stopped taking film critics and their reviews seriously, but a filmmaker in Kerala, Mubeen Rauf, director of the film ‘Aromalinte Adyyathe Pranayam’, and the Kerala High Court think otherwise.
It is no secret that every actor and, at times, a filmmaker tries to get a positive review for his film. There used to be a time when an actor would dispatch his personal PR man with an envelope to each and every critic. All that they wanted was that the heading should be dedicated to him along with the picture that the review carried.
Something like ‘Rajesh Khanna steals the show’. The heroine’s PR man would follow soon with, probably, a heavier envelope, demanding that the headline be like ‘Heroine steals the show’!
Rather a tough call for a critic!
This was a myth the film industry lived with for a long...
It is no secret that every actor and, at times, a filmmaker tries to get a positive review for his film. There used to be a time when an actor would dispatch his personal PR man with an envelope to each and every critic. All that they wanted was that the heading should be dedicated to him along with the picture that the review carried.
Something like ‘Rajesh Khanna steals the show’. The heroine’s PR man would follow soon with, probably, a heavier envelope, demanding that the headline be like ‘Heroine steals the show’!
Rather a tough call for a critic!
This was a myth the film industry lived with for a long...
- 10/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Oct 15 (Ians) The world has stopped taking film critics and their reviews seriously, but a filmmaker in Kerala, Mubeen Rauf, director of the film ‘Aromalinte Adyyathe Pranayam’, and the Kerala High Court think otherwise.
It is no secret that every actor and, at times, a filmmaker tries to get a positive review for his film. There used to be a time when an actor would dispatch his personal PR man with an envelope to each and every critic. All that they wanted was that the heading should be dedicated to him along with the picture that the review carried.
Something like ‘Rajesh Khanna steals the show’. The heroine’s PR man would follow soon with, probably, a heavier envelope, demanding that the headline be like ‘Heroine steals the show’!
Rather a tough call for a critic!
This was a myth the film industry lived with for a long...
It is no secret that every actor and, at times, a filmmaker tries to get a positive review for his film. There used to be a time when an actor would dispatch his personal PR man with an envelope to each and every critic. All that they wanted was that the heading should be dedicated to him along with the picture that the review carried.
Something like ‘Rajesh Khanna steals the show’. The heroine’s PR man would follow soon with, probably, a heavier envelope, demanding that the headline be like ‘Heroine steals the show’!
Rather a tough call for a critic!
This was a myth the film industry lived with for a long...
- 10/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Director-music composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Khufiya’, has shared an interesting anecdote from the pages of history. Vishalshared about the first time when he heard the voice of India’s superstar singer Arijit Singh.
The first song of his that Vishal heard was incidentally a scratch track of ‘Phir Le Aaya Dil’ from ‘Barfi’ that Arijit had recorded for music director Pritam to be used as a reference track for Vishal’s wife Rekha Bhardwaj.
Before he broke out at the national scale, Arijit used to assist Pritam in music recordings and programming.
The track came to Rekha from Pritam but on hearing Arijit’s voice, she was blown away and sought Pritam’s permission to make her husband listen to Arijit’s voice.
Recollecting the same, Vishal said: “For the music recording of Anurag Basu’s ‘Barfi’, Arijit had sung the scratch...
The first song of his that Vishal heard was incidentally a scratch track of ‘Phir Le Aaya Dil’ from ‘Barfi’ that Arijit had recorded for music director Pritam to be used as a reference track for Vishal’s wife Rekha Bhardwaj.
Before he broke out at the national scale, Arijit used to assist Pritam in music recordings and programming.
The track came to Rekha from Pritam but on hearing Arijit’s voice, she was blown away and sought Pritam’s permission to make her husband listen to Arijit’s voice.
Recollecting the same, Vishal said: “For the music recording of Anurag Basu’s ‘Barfi’, Arijit had sung the scratch...
- 10/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Director-music composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Khufiya’, has shared an interesting anecdote from the pages of history. Vishalshared about the first time when he heard the voice of India’s superstar singer Arijit Singh.
The first song of his that Vishal heard was incidentally a scratch track of ‘Phir Le Aaya Dil’ from ‘Barfi’ that Arijit had recorded for music director Pritam to be used as a reference track for Vishal’s wife Rekha Bhardwaj.
Before he broke out at the national scale, Arijit used to assist Pritam in music recordings and programming.
The track came to Rekha from Pritam but on hearing Arijit’s voice, she was blown away and sought Pritam’s permission to make her husband listen to Arijit’s voice.
Recollecting the same, Vishal said: “For the music recording of Anurag Basu’s ‘Barfi’, Arijit had sung the scratch...
The first song of his that Vishal heard was incidentally a scratch track of ‘Phir Le Aaya Dil’ from ‘Barfi’ that Arijit had recorded for music director Pritam to be used as a reference track for Vishal’s wife Rekha Bhardwaj.
Before he broke out at the national scale, Arijit used to assist Pritam in music recordings and programming.
The track came to Rekha from Pritam but on hearing Arijit’s voice, she was blown away and sought Pritam’s permission to make her husband listen to Arijit’s voice.
Recollecting the same, Vishal said: “For the music recording of Anurag Basu’s ‘Barfi’, Arijit had sung the scratch...
- 10/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 30 (Ians) Ahead of his 81st birthday (October 11), Bollywood’s evergreen emperor Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with ‘Bachchanalia’ – an auction of over 300 memorabilia, spanning his 55 years’ looming presence and contributions to the film industry.
The auction by deRivaz & Ives will take place October 5-7, as a tribute to his long and illustrious career and affords his fans and collectors a chance to own a ‘historic piece’ of his stupendous cinematic journey since 1969.
Up for grabs will be iconic film posters, photographs, lobby cards, showcards, film booklets and original artworks of several of his epochal movies that contributed to his metamorphoses – from a struggler to an actor, star, heart-throb, a superstar, a legend and the veteran of 200-plus films now acknowledged as a ‘Yug Purush’.
Going under the hammer shall be a rare set of two showcards of his blockbuster “Zanjeer” (1973), an original, hand-made collage crafted from silver gelatin photographic prints,...
The auction by deRivaz & Ives will take place October 5-7, as a tribute to his long and illustrious career and affords his fans and collectors a chance to own a ‘historic piece’ of his stupendous cinematic journey since 1969.
Up for grabs will be iconic film posters, photographs, lobby cards, showcards, film booklets and original artworks of several of his epochal movies that contributed to his metamorphoses – from a struggler to an actor, star, heart-throb, a superstar, a legend and the veteran of 200-plus films now acknowledged as a ‘Yug Purush’.
Going under the hammer shall be a rare set of two showcards of his blockbuster “Zanjeer” (1973), an original, hand-made collage crafted from silver gelatin photographic prints,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 30 (Ians) Ahead of his 81st birthday (October 11), Bollywood’s evergreen emperor Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with ‘Bachchanalia’ – an auction of over 300 memorabilia, spanning his 55 years’ looming presence and contributions to the film industry.
The auction by deRivaz & Ives will take place October 5-7, as a tribute to his long and illustrious career and affords his fans and collectors a chance to own a ‘historic piece’ of his stupendous cinematic journey since 1969.
Up for grabs will be iconic film posters, photographs, lobby cards, showcards, film booklets and original artworks of several of his epochal movies that contributed to his metamorphoses – from a struggler to an actor, star, heart-throb, a superstar, a legend and the veteran of 200-plus films now acknowledged as a ‘Yug Purush’.
Going under the hammer shall be a rare set of two showcards of his blockbuster “Zanjeer” (1973), an original, hand-made collage crafted from silver gelatin photographic prints,...
The auction by deRivaz & Ives will take place October 5-7, as a tribute to his long and illustrious career and affords his fans and collectors a chance to own a ‘historic piece’ of his stupendous cinematic journey since 1969.
Up for grabs will be iconic film posters, photographs, lobby cards, showcards, film booklets and original artworks of several of his epochal movies that contributed to his metamorphoses – from a struggler to an actor, star, heart-throb, a superstar, a legend and the veteran of 200-plus films now acknowledged as a ‘Yug Purush’.
Going under the hammer shall be a rare set of two showcards of his blockbuster “Zanjeer” (1973), an original, hand-made collage crafted from silver gelatin photographic prints,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
She is last of the Mohicans, belonging to a golden era of music, and is the only flag bearer left perhaps in whole of the world who has seen music evolve from basic instruments, to melodies, to synthetic instruments, to club music and what not! You name any new adaptation in music, and Asha Bhonsle’s association with that genre will immediately pop up.
But whatever be the genre in which she is going to render her vocal prowess, one thing is for sure, her voice will not falter to a node. This is perhaps one of the reasons why when Naushad, who had a wonderful sojourn with Asha Bhonsle in the black and white era and till the sixties, when he came back to give music in Dharamkanta (1982) chose Asha Bhonsle to give voice over to his Tawaif song. Naushad who hailed from Lucknow, had said that his choice...
But whatever be the genre in which she is going to render her vocal prowess, one thing is for sure, her voice will not falter to a node. This is perhaps one of the reasons why when Naushad, who had a wonderful sojourn with Asha Bhonsle in the black and white era and till the sixties, when he came back to give music in Dharamkanta (1982) chose Asha Bhonsle to give voice over to his Tawaif song. Naushad who hailed from Lucknow, had said that his choice...
- 9/8/2023
- by Nalin Rai
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 30 (Ians) Writer K.A. Abbas did not take much notice of the nondescript-looking man accompanying Raj Kapoor to his house to hear the story for a film.
After listening quietly to the over two-hour-long rendition, this man only said that it was a good story. Is that all, asked Kapoor noticing the bemused Abbas.
“Gardish mein hoon, aasman ka taara hoon,” he then responded.
Abbas, taken aback, told Kapoor that he had spent two-and-a-half hours telling his story and his unknown visitor had perfectly summarised it in one phrase.
The “nondescript man” was Shailendra, whose 100th birth anniversary falls today (August 30). Just one film old at this meeting, he would go on to become Hindi cinema’s most exemplary, innately-gifted yet self-effacing lyricist, whose songs like “Awaara hoon”, “Mera joota hai Japani”, and “Hothon pe sachai rehti hai” that made Indian film music popular across the world.
While his...
After listening quietly to the over two-hour-long rendition, this man only said that it was a good story. Is that all, asked Kapoor noticing the bemused Abbas.
“Gardish mein hoon, aasman ka taara hoon,” he then responded.
Abbas, taken aback, told Kapoor that he had spent two-and-a-half hours telling his story and his unknown visitor had perfectly summarised it in one phrase.
The “nondescript man” was Shailendra, whose 100th birth anniversary falls today (August 30). Just one film old at this meeting, he would go on to become Hindi cinema’s most exemplary, innately-gifted yet self-effacing lyricist, whose songs like “Awaara hoon”, “Mera joota hai Japani”, and “Hothon pe sachai rehti hai” that made Indian film music popular across the world.
While his...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
There are a number of stories about how Gulzar, who turned 89 on Friday, became one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated lyricists after being better known in his years as a struggler after Partition in Mumbai for his expertise in re-painting cars mauled in crashes.
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till then known as Sampooran Singh Kalra, for his last film,...
The one that seems most credible, however, has come from him. Despite his skill with car colours, Gulzar’s first love was the written word and he was a regular at the Progressive Writers Association (Pwa), which was then a creative hub of just about every Titan in Hindi and Urdu literature.
It was at Pwa meetings that the undiscovered poet struck up a friendship with lyricist Shailendra, who introduced him to Bimal Roy, who, in turn, told him that he was wasting his time and talent at a car workshop.
Roy drafted Gulzar, till then known as Sampooran Singh Kalra, for his last film,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 22 (Ians) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who is known for films like ‘Bandit Queen’, ‘Elizabeth’, ‘Masoom’, is set to work on the sequel of ‘Masoom’.
Shekharis currently busy with working around the score for the ‘Masoom: The Next Generation’.
Currently based in London for the past two weeks, the filmmaker was recently honoured with the Lifetime Contribution to UK-India Relations award at the Igf’s UK-India Awards.
According to sources, the director’s visit to London holds more significance than the accolades.
“He has been collaborating with a renowned music producer from England, on the music for the movie. The director will also be working with one of the most sought after music composers in India for another soundtrack for ‘Masoom: The Next Generation.’ He is also scouting locations while he’s in London to finalise the setting for the movie,” the source said.
The original film, ‘Masoom,’ directed by...
Shekharis currently busy with working around the score for the ‘Masoom: The Next Generation’.
Currently based in London for the past two weeks, the filmmaker was recently honoured with the Lifetime Contribution to UK-India Relations award at the Igf’s UK-India Awards.
According to sources, the director’s visit to London holds more significance than the accolades.
“He has been collaborating with a renowned music producer from England, on the music for the movie. The director will also be working with one of the most sought after music composers in India for another soundtrack for ‘Masoom: The Next Generation.’ He is also scouting locations while he’s in London to finalise the setting for the movie,” the source said.
The original film, ‘Masoom,’ directed by...
- 7/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 12 (Ians) Hindi-language Indian classics ‘Mili’, ‘Koshish’ and ‘Bawarchi’ are all set to get remade as Jaadugar Films and Sameer Raj Sippy Productions have teamed up for it.
The abovementioned 1970’s films were produced under N.C. Sippy’s banner.
Directed by Gulzar, ‘Koshish’, an homage to 1961 Japanese film ‘Happiness of Us Alone’, starred Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya Bachchan. It followed a deaf-mute couple who fight against the odds to live a life of dignity.
Kumar won best actor and Gulzar best screenplay at India’s National Film Awards, reports ‘Variety’.
‘Bawarchi’, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, was a remake of Tapan Sinha’s 1966 Bengali-language film ‘Galpo Holeo Satti’ and starred Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Bachchan.
In the film, Khanna plays a talented domestic helper who transforms a dysfunctional middle-class family.
Mukherjee’s ‘Mili’ (1975) starred Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and charted the burgeoning romance between a depressed alcoholic and his cheerful neighbour,...
The abovementioned 1970’s films were produced under N.C. Sippy’s banner.
Directed by Gulzar, ‘Koshish’, an homage to 1961 Japanese film ‘Happiness of Us Alone’, starred Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya Bachchan. It followed a deaf-mute couple who fight against the odds to live a life of dignity.
Kumar won best actor and Gulzar best screenplay at India’s National Film Awards, reports ‘Variety’.
‘Bawarchi’, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, was a remake of Tapan Sinha’s 1966 Bengali-language film ‘Galpo Holeo Satti’ and starred Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Bachchan.
In the film, Khanna plays a talented domestic helper who transforms a dysfunctional middle-class family.
Mukherjee’s ‘Mili’ (1975) starred Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and charted the burgeoning romance between a depressed alcoholic and his cheerful neighbour,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
In recent years, one of Hindi cinema's most distinct voices to reckon with, Anurag Kashyap, has made a few interesting choices behind the camera. His latest feature, starring Karan Mehta and Alaya F, is a romantic drama targeted at the Gen Z, thus continuing the director's pattern of not allowing himself to be boxed in. Kashyap has credited his daughter for the film's genesis in multiple interviews, of how she brought a valuable insight about the generation to the project. But is the film really as simple as it appears on the surface? Soon after watching, you realize how inevitable it is to separate a filmmaker's voice from his work, as a wise storyteller just needs to package the story around it differently.
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The movie revolves around two stories: one in Dalhousie, the other in London. The Dalhousie portion features a schoolgirl,...
Follow our tribute to Netflix by clicking on the image below
The movie revolves around two stories: one in Dalhousie, the other in London. The Dalhousie portion features a schoolgirl,...
- 7/8/2023
- by Aryan Vyas
- AsianMoviePulse
Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who has helmed renowned films such as ‘Bandit Queen’ and ‘Elizabeth’, has revealed the theme for the sequel to his 1983 directorial debut ‘Masoom’.
Written by legendary Gulzar, ‘Masoom’ was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel ‘Man, Woman and Child’. It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are disrupted with the arrival of a boy who is the man’s son from an earlier affair.
The cast included Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Jugal Hansraj, Supriya Pathak, Saeed Jaffrey and Urmila Matondkar.
The sequel, titled ‘Masoom…The New Generation’, is about the “idea of home,” the filmmaker told ‘Variety’.
Shekhar was in London for the National Film Awards where his last film, Working Title/Studiocanal production ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It?’ scored nine nominations and won four awards including Best Director, Best British Film, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor.
Written by legendary Gulzar, ‘Masoom’ was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel ‘Man, Woman and Child’. It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are disrupted with the arrival of a boy who is the man’s son from an earlier affair.
The cast included Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Jugal Hansraj, Supriya Pathak, Saeed Jaffrey and Urmila Matondkar.
The sequel, titled ‘Masoom…The New Generation’, is about the “idea of home,” the filmmaker told ‘Variety’.
Shekhar was in London for the National Film Awards where his last film, Working Title/Studiocanal production ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It?’ scored nine nominations and won four awards including Best Director, Best British Film, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor.
- 7/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (“Bandit Queen,” “Elizabeth”) has revealed the theme for the sequel to his 1983 directorial debut “Masoom.”
Written by Gulzar (Oscar-winner for “Slumdog Millionaire” song “Jai Ho”), “Masoom” was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel “Man, Woman and Child.” It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are disrupted with the arrival of a boy who is the man’s son from an earlier affair. The cast included Naseeruddin Shah (“Taj: Divided by Blood”), Shabana Azmi (“Halo”), Jugal Hansraj (“Nri Wives”), Supriya Pathak (“Tabbar”), Saeed Jaffrey (“The Man Who Would Be King”) and Urmila Matondkar (“Rangeela”).
The sequel, titled “Masoom… The New Generation,” is about the “idea of home,” Kapur told Variety. Kapur was in London for the National Film Awards where his last film, Working Title/Studiocanal production “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” scored nine nominations and won four awards including best director,...
Written by Gulzar (Oscar-winner for “Slumdog Millionaire” song “Jai Ho”), “Masoom” was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel “Man, Woman and Child.” It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are disrupted with the arrival of a boy who is the man’s son from an earlier affair. The cast included Naseeruddin Shah (“Taj: Divided by Blood”), Shabana Azmi (“Halo”), Jugal Hansraj (“Nri Wives”), Supriya Pathak (“Tabbar”), Saeed Jaffrey (“The Man Who Would Be King”) and Urmila Matondkar (“Rangeela”).
The sequel, titled “Masoom… The New Generation,” is about the “idea of home,” Kapur told Variety. Kapur was in London for the National Film Awards where his last film, Working Title/Studiocanal production “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” scored nine nominations and won four awards including best director,...
- 7/4/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Marking 75 years of business tycoon Subrata Roy’s life today – June 10th, a platinum celebration, producers Sandeep Singh and Dr. Jayantilal Gada (pen studios), with director Sudipto Sen announced Saharasri – a biopic on the founder of Sahara India Pariwar. India Today listed Subrata Roy to be one of the most powerful persons in 2012 and his name was even mentioned in the world’s most prestigious magazine, Time, for having created the highest job opportunities for Indians.
Saharasri unfolds an engrossing tale of business magnate Subrata Roy’s days as a relatively unknown entity rising up to be India’s most influential and dynamic individual everyone in the country knew about. Subrata Roy’s life story reads like a Sidney Sheldon novel.
Sandeep Singh said, “Regardless of what the world may think or say about Shri Subrata Roy, their perception is based solely on their lack of personal acquaintance with the man.
Saharasri unfolds an engrossing tale of business magnate Subrata Roy’s days as a relatively unknown entity rising up to be India’s most influential and dynamic individual everyone in the country knew about. Subrata Roy’s life story reads like a Sidney Sheldon novel.
Sandeep Singh said, “Regardless of what the world may think or say about Shri Subrata Roy, their perception is based solely on their lack of personal acquaintance with the man.
- 6/10/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (“Bandit Queen,” “Elizabeth”) is planning a sequel to his 1983 directorial debut “Masoom,” Variety can reveal.
The film is titled “Masoom… The New Generation.” Details of the plot, studio and cast are under wraps at the moment.
Written by Gulzar (Oscar winner for “Slumdog Millionaire”), “Masoom” was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel “Man, Woman and Child.” It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are disrupted with the arrival of a boy who is the man’s son from an earlier affair. The cast included Naseeruddin Shah (“Taj: Divided by Blood”), Shabana Azmi (“Halo”), Jugal Hansraj (“Nri Wives”), Supriya Pathak (“Tabbar”), Saeed Jaffrey (“The Man Who Would Be King”) and Urmila Matondkar (“Rangeela”).
The film was warmly received upon release in India and won Filmfare awards for best actor for Shah, Gulzar’s lyrics, Rahul Dev Burman’s music, Aarti Mukherji...
The film is titled “Masoom… The New Generation.” Details of the plot, studio and cast are under wraps at the moment.
Written by Gulzar (Oscar winner for “Slumdog Millionaire”), “Masoom” was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel “Man, Woman and Child.” It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are disrupted with the arrival of a boy who is the man’s son from an earlier affair. The cast included Naseeruddin Shah (“Taj: Divided by Blood”), Shabana Azmi (“Halo”), Jugal Hansraj (“Nri Wives”), Supriya Pathak (“Tabbar”), Saeed Jaffrey (“The Man Who Would Be King”) and Urmila Matondkar (“Rangeela”).
The film was warmly received upon release in India and won Filmfare awards for best actor for Shah, Gulzar’s lyrics, Rahul Dev Burman’s music, Aarti Mukherji...
- 6/6/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Panaji, May 27 (Ians) Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai on Saturday bestowed the Jnanpith Award to noted writer from the coastal state, Damodar Mauzo, at a function in the Raj Bhavan here.
The 57th Jnanpith Award ceremony was graced by legendary poet, lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar.
Damodar Mauzo is a novelist, short story writer, critic, and scriptwriter from Goa. He has several published works to his credit in Konkani and English. ‘Karmelin’, his Konkani novel that bagged the prestigious Sahitya Akademi award in 1983.
“This unique award appreciates and recognizes all the different strands and hues of our composite cultural fabric. Over the last six decades, the award has established itself as a very prestigious honour recognising the best of literary talent in the different languages of India,” Pillai said while speaking on the occasion.
“I would like to urge the younger generation particularly to deeply delve into our Indian classical...
The 57th Jnanpith Award ceremony was graced by legendary poet, lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar.
Damodar Mauzo is a novelist, short story writer, critic, and scriptwriter from Goa. He has several published works to his credit in Konkani and English. ‘Karmelin’, his Konkani novel that bagged the prestigious Sahitya Akademi award in 1983.
“This unique award appreciates and recognizes all the different strands and hues of our composite cultural fabric. Over the last six decades, the award has established itself as a very prestigious honour recognising the best of literary talent in the different languages of India,” Pillai said while speaking on the occasion.
“I would like to urge the younger generation particularly to deeply delve into our Indian classical...
- 5/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The timeless track ‘Zihaal-e-Miskin’ which was originally composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal, sung by Lata Mangeshkar and penned by veteran lyricist-director Gulzar, has got a contemporary twist.
The new version of the song, which was released on Thursday has been created by music composer duo Javed Mohsin and has been crooned by Vishal Mishra and Shreya Ghoshal.
The heartfelt lyrics penned by Gulzar have also been given a fresh interpretation by the talented lyricist Kunaal Verma in the new rendition.
Sharing her thoughts on the new version of the song, Shreya said: “Taking an old classic and giving it a fresh spin for a new audience really bridges the gap between generations. ‘Zihaal-e-Miskin’ is like a timeless gem of love and heartbreak.”
She further mentioned: “It’s daunting to take on a song that has been immortalised by the great Lata Mangeshkar, but this is my humble attempt at recreating the...
The new version of the song, which was released on Thursday has been created by music composer duo Javed Mohsin and has been crooned by Vishal Mishra and Shreya Ghoshal.
The heartfelt lyrics penned by Gulzar have also been given a fresh interpretation by the talented lyricist Kunaal Verma in the new rendition.
Sharing her thoughts on the new version of the song, Shreya said: “Taking an old classic and giving it a fresh spin for a new audience really bridges the gap between generations. ‘Zihaal-e-Miskin’ is like a timeless gem of love and heartbreak.”
She further mentioned: “It’s daunting to take on a song that has been immortalised by the great Lata Mangeshkar, but this is my humble attempt at recreating the...
- 5/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Saiyami Kher reunites with the maestro Gulzar in her upcoming movie ‘8 A.M. Metro’. The movie, which stars Gulshan Devaiah and is helmed by the director Raj R, is said to be an emotional story. Gulzar Saab’s poems were widely used in the movie as a way to express emotions. Saiyami will be seen mouthing Gulzar’s poetry in the film.
Saiyami is a huge fan of Gulzar Saab and is ecstatic about reciting his poems. The actress had already worked with him on her first movie, ‘Mirzya’.
Saiyami says, “8 A.M. Metro is a beautiful story and is decorated with poetry written by Gulzar Saab. His poems bring so much life into the film. I feel lucky to have gotten a chance to mouth those poems. He was gracious enough to release the poster of the movie. I have been fortunate to start my acting career with him,...
Saiyami is a huge fan of Gulzar Saab and is ecstatic about reciting his poems. The actress had already worked with him on her first movie, ‘Mirzya’.
Saiyami says, “8 A.M. Metro is a beautiful story and is decorated with poetry written by Gulzar Saab. His poems bring so much life into the film. I feel lucky to have gotten a chance to mouth those poems. He was gracious enough to release the poster of the movie. I have been fortunate to start my acting career with him,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
The upcoming film ‘8 A. M. Metro’, which stars Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher, tells an unusual story of two characters who are brought together by destiny. Legendary lyricist, filmmaker and poet Gulzar, who is known for his works in films such as ‘Parichay’, ‘Aandhi’, ‘Omkara’, ‘Ghulami’, ‘Guru’, ‘Dil Se..’ and several others, unveiled the poster of writer-director Raj R’s at his Bandra home. The veteran artiste has contributed six of his poems for the film.
The film, is an emotional roller-coaster directed by Raj Rachakonda, and is slated to release on May 19.
Speaking about the film and Gulzar’s contribution, the director said, “It’s a story of two strangers who inadvertently bump into each other in the metro and strike up an unlikely friendship, in the process finding themselves and each other. I can’t thank Gulzar Saab enough for this magnanimous gesture and feel a deep sense...
The film, is an emotional roller-coaster directed by Raj Rachakonda, and is slated to release on May 19.
Speaking about the film and Gulzar’s contribution, the director said, “It’s a story of two strangers who inadvertently bump into each other in the metro and strike up an unlikely friendship, in the process finding themselves and each other. I can’t thank Gulzar Saab enough for this magnanimous gesture and feel a deep sense...
- 4/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The song ‘Veera Raja Veera’ – the second to be released from the Mani Ratnam spectacle ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ – was shared by the film’s makers on Saturday. Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer A R Rahman has composed the track, picturised on Karthi, Trisha and Shobita Dhulipala against the backdrop of warships sailing across the high seas. It is based on a traditional Shiva Stuti in Raag Adaana of the Dagarvani tradition of Dhrupad.
The track features a melodious use of the tabla and veena, both instruments complementing the ‘murkiyaan’ in the melodious voices of Kavita Krishnamurti, Shreya Ghoshal and Arman Dehlvi.
The Hindi lyrics for the song have been penned by Gulzar, who has earlier delivered knockout albums with Rahman for ‘Guru’, ‘Dil Se..’ and ‘Saathiya’, among other such notable films.
‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’, which is sequel of ‘Ps-1’, 2022’s highest-grossing Tamil film, has been helmed by the National Award-winning maker of classic hits,...
The track features a melodious use of the tabla and veena, both instruments complementing the ‘murkiyaan’ in the melodious voices of Kavita Krishnamurti, Shreya Ghoshal and Arman Dehlvi.
The Hindi lyrics for the song have been penned by Gulzar, who has earlier delivered knockout albums with Rahman for ‘Guru’, ‘Dil Se..’ and ‘Saathiya’, among other such notable films.
‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’, which is sequel of ‘Ps-1’, 2022’s highest-grossing Tamil film, has been helmed by the National Award-winning maker of classic hits,...
- 4/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The ‘Aga Naga’ song of Ponniyin Selvan-2 was released a few days ago and the song has lived upto the hype it has created. The song with the music by the legendary A R Rahman and with the debutant lyricist Ilango Krishnan fitting in with some exemplary Tamil usage has already given music lovers an awe feeling.
The screen chemistry between Kundhavi (Trisha) and Vanthiyathevan (Karthi) in the song has given fans high expectations for the movie Ponniyin Selvan-2 to be released globally on April 28.
Ponniyin Selvan-1 directed by ace director Mani Ratnam was the highest money-collecting movie of 2022.
‘Aga Naga’ is about Princess Kundhavai’s love and yearning for Vanthiyathevan as she is waiting for his return from Sri Lanka.
Ever since the super duper hit movie, Ponniyin Selvan’s part 1 was released last year, there has been a wait for the ‘Aga Naga’ song which was played briefly...
The screen chemistry between Kundhavi (Trisha) and Vanthiyathevan (Karthi) in the song has given fans high expectations for the movie Ponniyin Selvan-2 to be released globally on April 28.
Ponniyin Selvan-1 directed by ace director Mani Ratnam was the highest money-collecting movie of 2022.
‘Aga Naga’ is about Princess Kundhavai’s love and yearning for Vanthiyathevan as she is waiting for his return from Sri Lanka.
Ever since the super duper hit movie, Ponniyin Selvan’s part 1 was released last year, there has been a wait for the ‘Aga Naga’ song which was played briefly...
- 3/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
NewsAcademy Chairman Juluru Gowri Shankar announced that the felicitation programme will be held in Hyderabad on March 28. The Telangana Sahitya Academy has decided to felicitate lyricist Chandrabose, who penned the Oscar-winning song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from Rrr. Academy Chairman Juluru Gowri Shankar, on Wednesday, March 15, announced that a felicitation programme will be held at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad on March 28. He said that the whole of Telugu society is proud that by using phrases from rural Telangana, Chandrabose “penned an enlivening song that received the admiration of the world”. Gowri Shankar on Wednesday held a meeting with representatives of various literary bodies to discuss the arrangements for the meeting. He observed that for the first time a Telugu song bagging the global award is a matter of happiness for all. The meeting decided to hold a meeting on March 28 to honour Chandrabose.. The Academy Chairman appealed to poets and writers to attend the meeting.
- 3/16/2023
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
Oscars 2023 Ar Rahman and Gulzar won the Academy Award for best original song for the song Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire in 2009. Instagram/ Ar RAHMANCelebrated music composer Ar Rahman congratulated the team of Rrr after the song Naatu Naatu from the film won the Academy Award for best original song. Rahman, who is an Oscar winner himself, congratulated music composer Mm Keeravani and lyricist Chandrabolden globes, keeravani naose on the win. “Congratulations @mmkeeravaani garu and @boselyricist garu ....as predicted and well deserved ..Jaiho to both of you and the #Rrr team!! #RRRatOSCARS Naatu Naatu is the first song from a Telugu film to win an Oscar, and Keeravani is the second Indian Academy Award-winning music composer, after Ar Rahman and Gulzar won it for ‘Jai Ho’ from Slumdog Millionaire in 2009. ‘Naatu Naatu’ had been a frontrunner in the best original song category at Oscars 2023, having already won the Golden Globe...
- 3/13/2023
- by DhanyaR
- The News Minute
Oscars 2023The last time an Indian music composer won the Academy Award for best original song was in 2009, when Ar Rahman and Gulzar won for Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire.Instagram/ Rrr MovieThe verdict is out. The hugely popular song ‘Naatu Naatu’ from Rrr has created history by winning the prestigious Academy Award, popularly known as the Oscars, for the best original song. The award went to music composer Mm Keeravani and lyricist Chandrabose. This is the first Oscar win for a song from a Telugu film, and the second Oscar ever to be bagged by an Indian music composer, after Ar Rahman and Gulzar won it for ‘Jai Ho’ from Slumdog Millionaire in 2009. ‘Naatu Naatu’ had been a frontrunner in the best original song category at Oscars 2023, having already won the Golden Globe for ‘best original song - motion picture’. Accepting the award, music composer Mm Keeravani said,...
- 3/13/2023
- by AzeefaF
- The News Minute
Oscars 2023This year India basks in the spotlight with three Academy Award nominations – ‘Naatu Naatu’ from Rrr for Best Song; All That Breathes for Best Documentary Feature Film, and The Elephant Whisperers for Best Documentary Short Film.Youtube/ScreengrabAs the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gears up to announce the recipients of its honours this year at the 95th edition of the Oscars on March 12, Indian cinema enthusiasts look forward in anticipation of an elusive Oscar coming home. The year 2009 saw the ‘Mozart of Madras’, Ar Rahman, bag an Oscar for Best Original Score for the Danny Boyle directorial Slumdog Millionaire, which won eight Academy Awards. Slumdog Millionaire also got Resul Pookutti the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing, while lyricist Gulzar and Ar Rahman jointly won the award for the Best Original Song (‘Jai Ho’), taking India’s count for the movie to three. This year has brought...
- 3/12/2023
- by AzeefaF
- The News Minute
Before there was “Rrr,” director S.S. Rajamouli had box-office smashes like the two-part “Baahubali,” which proved how adept he is at making hits. But among Indian audiences, there is a deep divide between those who applaud that the rest of the world is waking up to his brilliance and those who are horrified that a “dubba” — or hollow film — is being lauded.
I’ve heard it from my own Indian friends and relatives who have been reaching out to ask: what are they missing? Reports of viewers dancing at Hollywood’s iconic Chinese Theater to the Oscar-nominated song “Naatu Naatu” horrify these purists. But if you embrace what Rajamouli is doing, “Naatu Naatu” — which is not really the best song in Indian or Telugu films, or even in “Rrr” — has somehow captured the zeitgeist, just as the film itself has.
“Naatu Naatu” comes from the realm of “Tollywood,” i.e.
I’ve heard it from my own Indian friends and relatives who have been reaching out to ask: what are they missing? Reports of viewers dancing at Hollywood’s iconic Chinese Theater to the Oscar-nominated song “Naatu Naatu” horrify these purists. But if you embrace what Rajamouli is doing, “Naatu Naatu” — which is not really the best song in Indian or Telugu films, or even in “Rrr” — has somehow captured the zeitgeist, just as the film itself has.
“Naatu Naatu” comes from the realm of “Tollywood,” i.e.
- 2/24/2023
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
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