How velvety-voiced Geeta Dutt's signature songs had an uncanny reflection of her life

Vikas Datta | November 23, 2024 10:35 AM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) By some unhappy coincidence, three of her most iconic songs aptly reflect her spectacular -- but unfortunately short and ultimately tragic -- life. 'Mera sundar sapna beet gaya', which brought her to prominence, seemed to presage her future, 'Tadbeer se bigdi taqdeer', proved that she was capable of much more than weepy songs or bhajans, and 'Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam' seemed to echo Geeta Dutt's later life.

‘Naam’ review: Anees Bazmee & Ajay Devgn's psychological thriller will take you on a nostalgic trip of action and drama

IANS | November 21, 2024 9:15 PM

Mumbai, Nov 21(IANS) Anees Bazmee's long-awaited psychological thriller Naam - starring Ajay Devgn, Sameera Reddy, Bhoomika Chawla and Rahul Dev is a film that will take you back in time. This drama - which was released 10 years after it was made, has the right amount of action, drama, romance and comedy that is nothing short of nostalgic.

National award winner Keerthy Suresh to tie knot with friend Antony Thattil

IANS | November 19, 2024 5:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 19 (IANS) Popular South India actress Keerthy Suresh is all set to tie the knot with her long-time friend Antony Thattil, a Kochi-based businessman.

'Chura liya hai...': Zeenat Aman's captivating cinematic course - and comeback

Vikas Datta | November 19, 2024 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) She stormed into the spotlight as a tuned-out rebel belting out the subversive and psychedelic 'Dum Maro Dum' in 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' (1971), augmented her presence as the guitar-strumming "lal kapde wali memsahib" in 'Yaadon ki Baraat' (1973), as the stunning Sheela, or rather, 'Laila', of 'Qurbani' (1980) and many other comely charmers. Five decades down, the stylish Zeenat Aman still rules hearts.

Naga Chaitanya touches Big B’s feet as a mark of respect at ANR National Awards

IANS | October 28, 2024 11:11 PM

Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Actor Naga Chaitanya, who was last seen in the streaming series ‘Dhootha’, exhibited his humility as he touched the feet of veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan at the Akkineni Nageshwara Rao (ANR) National Award 2024.

Kartik Aaryan enjoys 'Vada paav date' with Madhuri Dixit

IANS | October 27, 2024 11:36 PM

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Bollywood actors Kartik Aaryan and Madhuri Dixit, who are awaiting the release of their upcoming movie 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', stepped out on a vada paav date.

How Shammi Kapoor indigenised James Dean and Elvis, danced with the (Indian) Beatles

Vikas Datta | October 21, 2024 10:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Can you imagine the dapper Dev Anand singing 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha', or yelling 'Yahoo' as he dares 'Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe', or serenading the 'O Haseena Zulfonwali'? All these films -- 'Tumsa Nahi Dekha' (1957), 'Junglee' (1961), and 'Teesri Manzil' -- were conceived for him but he rejected them for various reasons, paving the way for a new star.

Karisma Kapoor shares a glimpse of ‘magical night’

IANS | October 17, 2024 9:35 PM

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Actress Karisma Kapoor, known for her timeless beauty and impeccable sense of style, recently delighted fans by sharing a series of stunning photos from her appearance at an event in London. The actress took to Instagram to give her followers a glimpse of the ‘magical night’, showcasing her sophisticated look.

Abhay Verma was scared to play transgender woman in ‘Safed’

IANS | October 17, 2024 8:55 PM

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) IFP (Formerly India Film Project), one of the world’s leading festivals for all things Creativity X Culture, hosted the second day of its much-talked-about fourteenth season on October 13 at Mehboob Studio, Mumbai.

‘Bigg Boss 17’ fame Sana Raees Khan recalls receiving death threats

IANS | October 16, 2024 10:27 PM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actress Sana Raees Khan, who rose to fame with her appearance on ‘Bigg Boss 17’, recently shared insights into how she balances her demanding career with other priorities.

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How velvety-voiced Geeta Dutt's signature songs had an uncanny reflection of her life

‘Naam’ review: Anees Bazmee & Ajay Devgn's psychological thriller will take you on a nostalgic trip of action and drama

National award winner Keerthy Suresh to tie knot with friend Antony Thattil

'Chura liya hai...': Zeenat Aman's captivating cinematic course - and comeback

Naga Chaitanya touches Big B’s feet as a mark of respect at ANR National Awards

Kartik Aaryan enjoys 'Vada paav date' with Madhuri Dixit

How Shammi Kapoor indigenised James Dean and Elvis, danced with the (Indian) Beatles

Karisma Kapoor shares a glimpse of ‘magical night’

Abhay Verma was scared to play transgender woman in ‘Safed’

‘Bigg Boss 17’ fame Sana Raees Khan recalls receiving death threats

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