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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Oscars Academy honours 'Lagaan' with tribute to iconic song 'Radha Kaise Na Jale'
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): In a heartwarming nod to Indian cinema, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently celebrated the enduring legacy of Ashutosh Gowariker's 2001 epic film 'Lagaan'. The Academy shared a clip from the iconic song 'Radha Kaise Na Jale', featuring actors Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh, on its official Instagram page, prompting a wave of nostalgia among fans worldwide. The caption accompanying the video read, 'Love, longing and a little bit of fire in her eyes. Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh performing Radha Kaise Na Jale (vocals by Asha Bhosale and Udit Narayan) from Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film (India) at the 74th Oscars.' Originally released in 2001, 'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India' is a film that was India's official entry for the 74th Academy Awards and earned a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, marking a historic moment for Indian cinema. The song 'Radha Kaise Na Jale,' composed by AR Rahman and penned by Javed Akhtar, remains one of the standout musical sequences in the film. Featuring traditional Indian dance and vibrant visuals, the piece is often praised for blending classical themes with cinematic storytelling. The Academy's tribute sparked a flurry of emotional responses online. One Instagram user wrote, 'Legendary movie and musical score.' Another commented, 'Lagaan is simply ICONIC: the story, the dialogues, the cinematography, the background score, the music and of course the performances from the whole cast. A true classic of Hindi cinema.'The film's ensemble cast included Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Rajendra Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, and British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne, among others. (ANI)
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
April May 99 Premiere Lights Up with Top Celebs
The premiere of the Marathi film April May 99 turned into a glitzy affair as notable personalities from the world of cinema, music, and public life gathered in Mumbai. Actress Ridhima Pandit wowed onlookers with her stylish presence, while acclaimed director Ashutosh Gowariker added gravitas to the evening. Singer Abhijeet Sawant brought his signature charm, and politician Sunil Dattatray Tatkare made a notable appearance. The event was more than just a film screening, it was a celebration of Marathi storytelling, star power, and cultural pride. With elegance and energy, the night radiated the true spirit of Indian cinema. Read More
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
SRK Worked For 36 Hours On Circus, Says Co-Star: 'Not A Single Wrinkle Appeared On His Face'
Last Updated: Shah Rukh Khan started on TV with Fauji and Circus, before going on to becoming a huge movie star. Shah Rukh Khan, before becoming one of Bollywood's biggest stars, began his career on television with popular shows like Fauji, Dil Dariya, Doosra Keval, Circus, and Idiot. In Circus, directed by Aziz Mirza and Kundan Shah, he worked alongside future stars like Ashutosh Gowariker, Makrand Deshpande, Renuka Shahane, and Sameer Khakhar. Reflecting on those early days, Renuka Shahane recently shared a memory of Shah Rukh giving her a valuable piece of advice, which Ashutosh Gowariker later helped her apply while they were working together on the show. In a chat with Filmfare, Renuka Shahane talked about her time on the show Circus. She said she was scared of heights, just like her character Maria, which made some scenes hard to do. She recalled, 'My character, Maria, had a fear of heights, and so did I in real life. Hence, I was really scared while doing some of my scenes, particularly the ones featuring me getting on the trapeze. We all belong to the same age group, and, at that time, Shah Rukh wasn't a film star. He was already a television star, though. So, after pack-up, we all used to discuss things." She went on to add, 'I was really scared, especially because I had to shoot with Kundan. Then, Shah Rukh came up to me and said, 'Listen, you are an actor. If the director tells you this is a well and asks you to jump, you jump. You shouldn't think about your fear of heights and all.' He actually works like that. His attitude toward work is like that. I've seen him work for 36 hours straight. We had two units on Circus — one managed by Kundan and the other by Aziz — and SRK was in practically every frame of the show. So, I have seen him shooting for 36 hours at a stretch. Yet, not a single wrinkle appeared on his face. He never complained about anything either." Renuka Shahane also shared a memory of Ashutosh Gowariker jokingly telling her that if a director asks her to jump, she should reply, 'First, you jump and show me." But the professionalism SRK was talking about was, don't overthink or question these things. It's the director's vision, and as an actor, you have to fulfill it. His words got me thinking. One can be mollycoddling of oneself, and we need to stretch ourselves." First Published:
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shah Rukh Khan worked 36 hours straight on Circus, reveals Renuka Shahane; recalls his key advice to her: ‘If the director asks you to jump, you jump'
Before he became Bollywood's Baadshah, Shah Rukh Khan was a popular television star, having won many hearts with his performance in shows like Fauji, Dil Dariya, Doosra Keval, Circus and Idiot. Interestingly, Circus – created by Aziz Mirza and directed by Aziz and Kundan Shah – also featured several other exceptional talents, including director Ashutosh Gowariker and actors Makrand Deshpande, Renuka Shahane and Sameer Khakhar. Recently, actor Renuka Shahane took a trip down memory lane and shared a piece of advice Shah Rukh Khan once gave her, along with Ashutosh Gowariker's guidance on how to put that advice into practice. When asked what the best or worst advice she ever received from a colleague was, Renuka told Filmfare, 'My character, Maria, had a fear of heights, and so did I in real life. Hence, I was really scared while doing some of my scenes, particularly the ones featuring me getting on the trapeze. We all belong to the same age group, and, at that time, Shah Rukh wasn't a film star. He was already a television star, though. So, after pack-up, we all used to discuss things.' Also Read | Javed Akhtar on why Indian actors don't speak up against govt: 'There was no income tax raid on Meryl Streep…' 'I was really scared, especially because I had to shoot with Kundan. Then, Shah Rukh came up to me and said, 'Listen, you are an actor. If the director tells you this is a well and asks you to jump, you jump. You shouldn't think about your fear of heights and all.' He actually works like that. His attitude toward work is like that. I've seen him work for 36 hours straight. We had two units on Circus — one managed by Kundan and the other by Aziz — and SRK was in practically every frame of the show. So, I have seen him shooting for 36 hours at a stretch. Yet, not a single wrinkle appeared on his face. He never complained about anything either,' she recalled. Renuka continued, 'Ashutosh Gowariker, on the other hand, told me, 'If the director asks you to jump, you say, 'first, you jump and show me.' But the professionalism SRK was talking about was, don't overthink or question these things. It's the director's vision, and as an actor, you have to fulfill it. His words got me thinking. One can be mollycoddling of oneself, and we need to stretch ourselves.'
India.com
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet THIS Beauty Queen Whose Debut With Hrithik Roshan Flopped, But Gave Superhits With Allu Arjun, Thalapathy Vijay; Her Estimated Net Worth Rs 50 Cr, She Is...
3 / 5 Her acting debut came in the Tamil film Mugamoodi (2012). She had her first Telugu release in Oka Laila Kosam (2014). She made her Bollywoo debut in Ashutosh Gowariker's much-hyped period drama Mohenjo Daro (2016) opposite Hrithik Roshan. However, the film got panned for being too long. She tasted success with Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo starring Allu Arjun (2020) and Most Eligible Bachelor (2021). She bagged a SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her performances in above mentioned movies. Oka Laila Kosam, Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), Maharshi (2019), Gaddalakonda Ganesh (2019) Housefull 4 (2019) and Beast (2022) earned her fame.
