Special postcards released to celebrate 'Sholay's' golden jubilee
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
14 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Tristan Rogers' cause of death revealed: General Hospital star dies at 79 shortly after announcing health battle
Tristan Rogers, the longtime face of one of the longest-running TV series, General Hospital, has died at the age of 79. The actor passed away on Friday morning after battling lung cancer. His manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed the news, adding that Rogers had never been a smoker. According to Soodak, Rogers' role in the soap opera, which spanned 45 years, 'meant everything to him.' Apart from this, the actor also had a run on CBS' The Young and the Restless. Rogers was found dead shortly after his diagnosis with lung cancer, which had gone public just last month. At the time, the actor said he was hopeful but preparing for the challenge ahead. His representatives shared a message for fans, saying he was grateful for all the love and support from fans over the years. 'Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years. This support means more to him now than ever.' Also read: Weapons: Indian directors are more terrified of making meaningful horror movies than you are of watching them 'The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers' passing,' executive producer Frank Valentini said in a statement following Rogers' death. 'Tristan has captivated our fans for 45 years, and Port Charles will not be the same without him (or Robert Scorpio). I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. Tristan was a one-of-a-kind talent and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.' Born in Melbourne, Australia, Rogers started his acting career in local TV shows before moving to Hollywood. In 1980, he joined General Hospital and his role was supposed to last for just two days. The character he was playing was supposed to beat up Luke Spencer (played by Anthony Geary) and then leave. But the producers and crew liked his work so much that they extended the offer, and since then, it only got bigger. His character, Robert Scorpio, a spy with charisma and humour, became a fan favourite almost overnight. Also read: Jenna Ortega is all set to commit dirty deeds in the final part of Wednesday Season 2, watch trailer One of Scorpio's most famous plots came out in 1981 when he joined hands with Luke and Laura to stop the Ice Princess weather machine, a classic soap opera storyline fans will remember forever. Rogers was part of General Hospital till 1992, when his character was presumed dead in a fatal South American explosion. But, like many soap opera characters, Scorpio returned several times through the years, sometimes as a ghost, sometimes alive. His character last appeared in 2024 in a guest role. Over 45 years, Rogers appeared in more than 1,400 episodes and was also a part of its spin-off titled Night Shift. He also played Colin Atkinson on The Young and the Restless from 2010 to 2019, appearing in about 180 episodes. Apart from these, he also worked as a voice actor for Batman Beyond and The Wild Thornberrys, acted in The Bay and Studio City, and even won a Daytime Emmy. 'He loved being Scorpio and he created that role from nothing. He was supposed to work a day, and he ended up making it into something huge,' Rogers rep said in a statement while confirming his death. 'He was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being, and he loved his family.' Rogers lived with his wife, Teresa Parkerson, whom he married in 1995 and their two children, Sarah and Cale, and a grandchild.
Deccan Herald
44 minutes ago
- Deccan Herald
Sholay and the politics of its times
Multi-starrers are not just about commercial potential but also about what is happening in the polity, writes M K Raghavendra. One of Indian cinema's biggest blockbusters marks its 50th year.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Hema Malini and Dharmendra were dating during Sholay shoot, reveals her body double Reshma Pathan: 'They were in the same hotel...'
It's been over four decades since Hema Malini and Dharmendra tied the knot, but their romance began years earlier, even before the release of Sholay. As the iconic film marks its 50th anniversary, Hema's stunt double in the movie, Reshma Pathan, has opened up about the couple's private relationship during the shoot. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Reshma, who performed all of Hema Malini's stunts in Ramesh Sippy's cult classic, revealed, 'Hum sabko pata tha ke Hemaji aur Dharamji ka ishq chal raha hai (we all on the set knew that they were dating). But they never showed that on the set. They were always professional. Set pe toh alag alag hi rehte the (on the set, they kept their distance from each other).' Separate rooms, separate circles The 71-year-old stuntwoman further shared that actors of the earlier era valued privacy when it came to relationships. 'Pehle ke log, alag alag hi hote the aur set pe nahi dikhate the (actors from the old days were really different in private and didn't reveal it on set). They were in the same hotel, but in different rooms. In their free time, Dharamji stayed with his team and Hemaji spent time with hers — I was part of her team too.' An enduring love story Reshma expressed pride in seeing the couple together even after decades. 'Today, I feel proud to see them still together. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo They are an icon and inspiration for all couples,' she said. When Dharmendra opened up about sticking to Bollywood and not making a name in Hollywood Hema and Dharmendra first met in 1970 while working on Tum Haseen Main Jawaan and tied the knot in 1980. They share two daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol. As one of the most beloved on-screen pairs of the 1970s, they starred together in several hits including Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, Dillagi, and Dream Girl. Dharmendra was previously married to Prakash Kaur in 1954 at the age of 19 and has four children from that marriage, sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and daughters Vijayta Deol Gill and Ajeeta Deol. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
