“If you start with a hero’s role, that’s all you’ll remain. You’ll never become an actor”
Even after 37 years of “Sholay”, it is very unlikely that one can forget the character actor A. K. Hangal who played the notable role of “Rahim Chacha” in the film with his famous one liner, “Itna sannata kyon hai, bhai”. Hangal, who passed away on August 26, in his last interview, given two months ago to Niilesh A Raje and Rajesh Subramanian:
“In Sholay, I was given the character role of a blind man and to get this character right I used psycho-technique to get the feeling of blindness,” revealed the veteran actor, when we met him at his modest apartment at Santacruz.
“I must admit that I got many fantastic roles. The length of the role never mattered to me; what mattered was the character”, added the nonagenarian who once advised actor Sanjeev Kumar,...
Even after 37 years of “Sholay”, it is very unlikely that one can forget the character actor A. K. Hangal who played the notable role of “Rahim Chacha” in the film with his famous one liner, “Itna sannata kyon hai, bhai”. Hangal, who passed away on August 26, in his last interview, given two months ago to Niilesh A Raje and Rajesh Subramanian:
“In Sholay, I was given the character role of a blind man and to get this character right I used psycho-technique to get the feeling of blindness,” revealed the veteran actor, when we met him at his modest apartment at Santacruz.
“I must admit that I got many fantastic roles. The length of the role never mattered to me; what mattered was the character”, added the nonagenarian who once advised actor Sanjeev Kumar,...
- 9/1/2012
- by Niilesh A Raje and Rajesh Subramanian
- DearCinema.com
Yesteryear actress Kalpana Mohan, who starred in movies such as Professor and Teen Deviyaan, died in Pune on the 4th of Jan after battling cancer for almost 5 years. The 65 year old actress was undergoing treatment at the Poona Hospital and Research Centre for a while now but breathed her last earlier this month.
Kalpana's daughter Preeti Mansukhani and son-in-law Harish were by her side. The family members didn't want to announce her death as a lot of people were eyeing her property.
Kalpana Mohan has worked with the likes of Shammi Kapoor and Dev Anand during the 60's and 70's.
We at Bollywood Hungama offer our condolenes to her family and pray the her soul rests in peace.
Kalpana's daughter Preeti Mansukhani and son-in-law Harish were by her side. The family members didn't want to announce her death as a lot of people were eyeing her property.
Kalpana Mohan has worked with the likes of Shammi Kapoor and Dev Anand during the 60's and 70's.
We at Bollywood Hungama offer our condolenes to her family and pray the her soul rests in peace.
- 1/12/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Yesteryear actress Kalpana Mohan passed away on the morning of January 4 at the Poona Hospital and research Centre. The 65-year-old, who charmed aurdiences with her youthful features and tip-tittled eyes in movies suchas Professor and Teen Deviyan, had been battling cancer for five years, and was being treated at Ruby Hall Clinic.
She was admitted in hospital on December 3following a pneumonia attack. She was discharged on December 13 and taken home, but readmitted to two hours later, after she suffered convulsions on the left sife of her body.
Kalpana had a brief but successful stint in Bollywood in the 60s and 70s, starring with actors like Dev Anand and ...
She was admitted in hospital on December 3following a pneumonia attack. She was discharged on December 13 and taken home, but readmitted to two hours later, after she suffered convulsions on the left sife of her body.
Kalpana had a brief but successful stint in Bollywood in the 60s and 70s, starring with actors like Dev Anand and ...
- 1/10/2012
- Bollywood Chaska
Kalpana Mohan, the beautiful actress who romanced the likes of Shammi Kapoor and Dev Anand in films like Professor, Teen Deviyan and Tasveer in the 60s is now undergoing treatment at the Nero Intensive Care Unit of the Poona Hospital and Research Centre.
The 72 year old actress was admitted in the hospital after she developed respiratory and chest infection about 12 days back. She was suffering from chest infection but her condition worsened on Friday night after she had a convulsion on the left side of her body, following which she was shifted to the ICU and is now on ventilator.
Kalpana Mohan's daughter Preeti Mansukhani and son-in-law Harish, who are settled in Us, are by her side and giving her moral support.
We send our prayers and best wishes to the ailing actress for her speedy recovery.
The 72 year old actress was admitted in the hospital after she developed respiratory and chest infection about 12 days back. She was suffering from chest infection but her condition worsened on Friday night after she had a convulsion on the left side of her body, following which she was shifted to the ICU and is now on ventilator.
Kalpana Mohan's daughter Preeti Mansukhani and son-in-law Harish, who are settled in Us, are by her side and giving her moral support.
We send our prayers and best wishes to the ailing actress for her speedy recovery.
- 12/27/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Nashik (Maharashtra), Dec 14: Evergreen star Dev Anand's ashes were immersed in the Godavari river in Nashik Wednesday evening by his son Suneil, a family friend said.
'Suniel just finished immersing the ashes of his father in the holy waters of the Godavari river. I accompanied him there,' Mohan Churiwala, a close associate and family friend told Ians over the phone.
'Also accompanying Suniel was former Maharashtra's director general of police Ajit Parasnis, who was a close friend of Dev Sahab and his family,' Churiwala added.
A memorial service for Dev Anand, who passed away following a cardiac arrest in.
'Suniel just finished immersing the ashes of his father in the holy waters of the Godavari river. I accompanied him there,' Mohan Churiwala, a close associate and family friend told Ians over the phone.
'Also accompanying Suniel was former Maharashtra's director general of police Ajit Parasnis, who was a close friend of Dev Sahab and his family,' Churiwala added.
A memorial service for Dev Anand, who passed away following a cardiac arrest in.
- 12/14/2011
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Dev Anand’s last rites were performed at the Putney Vale Crematorium in London and his son Suneil Anand will immerse his ashes in the Godavari river in Nasik this afternoon. Mohan Churiwala, a close assistant of the legendary actor has confirmed the news. Mohan Churiwala, who escorted Suneil to Nashik from Mumbai, earlier said, "He (Suneil) is coming to Mumbai by around 12 pm. From here, we are going to Nashik to immerse Dev saab's ashes in the holy river – Godavari." After the funeral in London a memorial service was held at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in London. "A memorial service will be held at M...
- 12/14/2011
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Mumbai: A memorial service for evergreen star Dev Anand, who passed away following a cardiac arrest in London last week, will be held at the famous Mehboob Studio here Friday."Condolence prayer meeting for Dev Anand will be held on Friday between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mehboob Studio, Bandra, Mumbai," the actor's close associate Mohan Churiwala, told Ians. ...
- 12/13/2011
- BusinessofCinema
Mumbai, Dec 13: A memorial service for evergreen star Dev Anand, who passed away following a cardiac arrest in London last week, will be held at the famous Mehboob Studio here Friday.
'Condolence prayer meeting for Dev Anand will be held on Friday between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mehboob Studio, Bandra, Mumbai,' the actor's close associate Mohan Churiwala, told Ians.
The meet is expected to be attended by the who's who of the Hindi film industry, for which the actor will always be alive like a guiding star.
Dev Anand, who dedicated 65 years of his life to cinema and acted in more than 110 movies, died in.
'Condolence prayer meeting for Dev Anand will be held on Friday between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mehboob Studio, Bandra, Mumbai,' the actor's close associate Mohan Churiwala, told Ians.
The meet is expected to be attended by the who's who of the Hindi film industry, for which the actor will always be alive like a guiding star.
Dev Anand, who dedicated 65 years of his life to cinema and acted in more than 110 movies, died in.
- 12/13/2011
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
A memorial service for evergreen star Dev Anand, who passed away following a cardiac arrest in London last week, will be held at the famous Mehboob Studio here Friday..Condolence prayer meeting for Dev Anand will be held on Friday between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mehboob Studio, Bandra, Mumbai,. the actor.s close associate Mohan Churiwala, told Ians.The meet is expected to be attended by the who.s who of the Hindi film industry, for which the actor will always be alive like a guiding star.Dev Anand, who dedicated 65 years of his life to cinema and acted in more than 110 movies, died in London Dec 3. He was 88.He was cremated in London Saturday and his close friends and family members were present at the Putney Vale electric crematorium for his last rites.The memorial service is being organised at the Mehboob Studio for a special reason.
- 12/13/2011
- Filmicafe
Mumbai, Dec 6: Dev Anand's wife and daughter will be leaving for London Tuesday night but the funeral will take place only Dec 9 or 10, his close associate said.
'Dev saab died on Dec 3 and his body was taken to a morgue. There is a rule according to which the body is released after seven days. So most probably his funeral will take place on Dec 9 or Dec 10,' Mohan Churiwala, who had been with the legendary actor for two decades, told Ians.
Dev Anand died of cardiac arrest Dec 3 in London. He was 88. His son Suniel Anand was with him.
Dev Anand's wife Mona Anand (screen name Kalpana Kartik) and daughter Devina.
'Dev saab died on Dec 3 and his body was taken to a morgue. There is a rule according to which the body is released after seven days. So most probably his funeral will take place on Dec 9 or Dec 10,' Mohan Churiwala, who had been with the legendary actor for two decades, told Ians.
Dev Anand died of cardiac arrest Dec 3 in London. He was 88. His son Suniel Anand was with him.
Dev Anand's wife Mona Anand (screen name Kalpana Kartik) and daughter Devina.
- 12/6/2011
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Dev Anand.s wife and daughter will be leaving for London Tuesday night but the funeral will take place only Dec 9 or 10, his close associate said..Dev saab died on Dec 3 and his body was taken to a morgue. There is a rule according to which the body is released after seven days. So most probably his funeral will take place on Dec 9 or Dec 10,. Mohan Churiwala, who had been with the legendary actor for two decades, told Ians.Dev Anand died of cardiac arrest Dec 3 in London. He was 88. His son Suniel Anand was with him.Dev Anand.s wife Mona Anand (screen name Kalpana Kartik) and daughter Devina are flying to London from Mumbai for the last rites. Devina.s daughter Gina is staying back in Mumbai..After the funeral, there will be a condolence meet here in Mumbai. It will be organised at the Mehboob Studio. It...
- 12/6/2011
- Filmicafe
Mumbai: Evergreen romantic star Dev Anand, who has given classic films like "Guide" and "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" and epitomised the suave, urban gentleman on screen, died after a cardiac arrest in London. He was 88.Mohan Churiwala, Dev Anand's manager, told Ians that the actor passed away in a London hotel where he was staying with his son, Sunil, a ...
- 12/4/2011
- BusinessofCinema
Mumbai, Dec 4: Evergreen romantic star Dev Anand, who has given classic films like 'Guide' and 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' and epitomised the suave, urban gentleman on screen, died after a cardiac arrest in London. He was 88.
Mohan Churiwala, Dev Anand's manager, told Ians that the actor passed away in a London hotel where he was staying with his son, Sunil, a one-time actor. According to Churiwala, Sunil saw Dev Anand not responding and called the doctor. 'The doctor said that he had a heart attack. He died at 10 in the night in London,' he said.
The iconic star is survived by his wife, former actress Kalpana Karthik, Sunil.
Mohan Churiwala, Dev Anand's manager, told Ians that the actor passed away in a London hotel where he was staying with his son, Sunil, a one-time actor. According to Churiwala, Sunil saw Dev Anand not responding and called the doctor. 'The doctor said that he had a heart attack. He died at 10 in the night in London,' he said.
The iconic star is survived by his wife, former actress Kalpana Karthik, Sunil.
- 12/4/2011
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Dec 4: Evergreen star Dev Anand, one of the icons of Indian cinema, died Sunday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest in London. He was 88.
'His son Sunil came out of the bathroom and saw that Dev saab was not responding. He called the doctor, who said that he had a heart attack. He died at 10 in the night in London,' Mohan Churiwala, Dev Anand's manager, told Ians.
The iconic star is survived by his wife, former actress Kalpana Karthik, a son and a daughter.
As soon as the news spread, a grief-stricken Bollywood offered condolences and recalled his significant contribution to cinema.
While.
'His son Sunil came out of the bathroom and saw that Dev saab was not responding. He called the doctor, who said that he had a heart attack. He died at 10 in the night in London,' Mohan Churiwala, Dev Anand's manager, told Ians.
The iconic star is survived by his wife, former actress Kalpana Karthik, a son and a daughter.
As soon as the news spread, a grief-stricken Bollywood offered condolences and recalled his significant contribution to cinema.
While.
- 12/4/2011
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Superstar Rajinikanth has millions of fans across India but the actor himself is a great fan of evergreen star of Bollywood Dev Anand. So, Rajini has organized a special screening of his recently released movie Robot for his idol.
A source was quoted saying that a multiplex in Juhu has been booked for this special screening of Robot for Dev Anand. The manager of Dev saab got a call from Rajini’s office personal saying that Rajini is very interested to show his film to the veteran star. Later, the manager informed this too Dev.
Earlier this year, Rajini’s wife Latha Rajnikanth had organized a major major event in Chennai and invited Dev Anand as a special guest. In fact, the octogenarian star went to Rajni's house and had a long chat there. They developed a very friendly relation over this meeting and now Rajini has expressed his desire...
A source was quoted saying that a multiplex in Juhu has been booked for this special screening of Robot for Dev Anand. The manager of Dev saab got a call from Rajini’s office personal saying that Rajini is very interested to show his film to the veteran star. Later, the manager informed this too Dev.
Earlier this year, Rajini’s wife Latha Rajnikanth had organized a major major event in Chennai and invited Dev Anand as a special guest. In fact, the octogenarian star went to Rajni's house and had a long chat there. They developed a very friendly relation over this meeting and now Rajini has expressed his desire...
- 10/4/2010
- by babul.shah@sampurn.com (Babul)
- TellyCafe
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