Month: June 2022

Ranbir Kapoor reveals what advice Rishi Kapoor gave him when he joined Bollywood

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Rishi Kapoor passed away after a two-year-long battle with cancer in April 2020, but left behind memorable moments that live on forever. Recently, his son Ranbir Kapoor took a stroll down memory lane and shared valuable advice given to him by his late father that has stayed with him. “Don`t take success to your head and failure to your heart. What I`ve really understood now after so many years in the industry is do films that appeal to a larger audience,” Ranbir recalled his father`s advice while taking a part in a rapid-fire game conducted by the production house Yash Raj Films. Ranbir, recently returned to the big screen four years after he delivered the blockbuster Sanju and feels his father, legendary Rishi Kapoor, would have loved to see him in and as Shamshera! Rishi Kapoor always wanted his son to attempt playing a hero who could connect to audiences across the country and Ranbir is overwhelmed that his father couldn’t see this front-footed revenge spectacle. Ranbir said, “I really wish my father was alive …

More than `Mogambo`: The many shades of Amrish Puri

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Amrish Puri Death Anniversary 2024: Most of his Bollywood career comprises a set repertoire – the bald, unconscionable don, the brutal policeman, the lecherous, covetous zamindar, or the ruthless politician. But Amrish Puri always brought different shades to their rendition, and with his booming baritone, smouldering gaze, and imposing presence, he could stand his ground against stalwarts like Dilip Kumar, Raj Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan. But Amrish Puri (1990-2005), whose 19th death anniversary is today was always more than what he seemed. For starters, though he gave the impression of a towering stature, he was not really that tall – standing just 1.75 metres, or 5 feet 10 inches (for the record, Dev Anand was roughly 1.79 metres tall, Dilip Kumar was 1.78m, while Amitabh Bachchan is 1.88m tall). And then, despite two elder brothers being established actors — the avuncular Chaman Puri and the versatile Madan Puri as well they being first cousins to late singing superstar K.L. Saigal, he was a very late entrant to Bollywood — with his first appearance coming only in …

Remembering Sushant Singh Rajput: A look back at his spectacular performances

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January 21 marks the birth anniversary of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Sushant passed away at the age of 34 in 2020, leaving millions of his fans heartbroken. As fans mourn his death today, let`s take a look back at five of the iconic roles he played onscreen: 1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni from MS Dhoni: The Untold Story Sushant Singh Rajput won many hearts with his spectacular performance as Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the biopic. Many left spellbound, some were even confused about whether they watched Sushant or Dhoni on screen, clearly proving what a great actor Sushant was. From Dhoni`s walk to the way he talks, Sushant took note of everything and that was beautifully depicted in the film. 2. Mansoor Khan from Kedarnath Sushant Singh Rajput brought magic on screen with his portrayal of `Mansoor` in the heart-wrenching love story. His innocence and nobility made it easier for the audience to fall in love with him. The movie that marked Sara Ali Khan`s Bollywood debut was an inter-faith love story set around the tragic …

The battle for Prithviraj Chauhan

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The release of ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ reawakens a latent conflict between the Gujjars and Rajputs over the legacy of the historical figure ISSUE DATE: Jun 20, 2022 | UPDATED: Jun 11, 2022 14:38 IST Whose Prithviraj is he anyway? From the very day—September 19, 2019, to be precise—that the Akshay Kumar-starrer and Yash Raj Films production was announced to the day it was released in theatres—on June 3—a battle royale was on over the legendary 12th century king of the Chamhana or Chauhan dynasty, whose defeat at the hands of Muhammad Ghori in 1192 CE at the second battle of Tarain is believed to have brought the curtains down on Hindu rule in much of the subcontinent. Celebrated as much for his valour as for his daring in riding away with the enemy’s daughter—Sanyogita, daughter of Jaichand of Kannauj—the warrior king’s depiction in the Chandraprakash Dwivedi-directed film, Samrat Prithviraj, has exercised sections of the Rajput and Gurjar communities, and for various reasons. Akshay Kumar in ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ (2022) Edited By: Vishakha Sharma Published On: Jun 10, …

Gujarat: Bhupendra Patel’s humble presence

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The quiet and unassuming Bhupendra Patel has launched several popular schemes, but as polls near, he faces headwinds on key fronts Mumbai,ISSUE DATE: Jun 13, 2022 | UPDATED: Jun 6, 2022 12:17 IST Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel with PM Modi and home minister Amit Shah at a co-op conclave in Gandhinagar, May 28; (AP Photo) Nothing goes unnoticed in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Gujarat—he likes to keep an eagle eye on affairs in his home state. On May 23, in an unprecedented move, the prime minister’s office (PMO) initiated stringent action against two senior officials in the Gujarat government. In the morning, the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) arrested flamboyant IAS officer K. Rajesh, joint secretary with the general administration department, on charges of corruption. Barely had the dust settled over the arrest than the chief minister’s office, Swarnim Sankul, received another order from the PMO in the late afternoon. This time, the axe fell on Dhrumil Patel, the highly influential personal assistant of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, for his alleged involvement in a cash-for-postings …