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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Dibakar Banerjee to make English debut with A Terrible Country
The adaptation, set in India, will follow a struggling British-Indian scholar who leaves London for Delhi to take care of his ailing grandmother. As he navigates the complexities of family, conflicting ideologies, and personal desires, the scholar confronts the true price of his idealism in a nation he struggles to comprehend. Banerjee brings a wealth of experience to this new venture. His notable works include Shanghai, starring Emraan Hashmi and Kalki Koechlin; Bombay Talkies, featuring Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Amitabh Bachchan; and the Rajkummar Rao-starrer Love Sex Aur Dhokha. He also served as a director on the International Emmy-nominated anthology Lust Stories. Most recently, he directed Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 for Netflix.
Business Standard
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Bombay Talkies reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.04 crore in the March 2025 quarter
Sales decline 25.00% to Rs 0.03 crore Net Loss of Bombay Talkies reported to Rs 0.04 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against net loss of Rs 0.05 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Sales declined 25.00% to Rs 0.03 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 0.04 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. For the full year,net loss reported to Rs 0.15 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against net loss of Rs 0.18 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales rose 36.36% to Rs 0.15 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 0.11 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Particulars Quarter Ended Year Ended Mar. 2025 Mar. 2024 % Var. Mar. 2025 Mar. 2024 % Var. Sales 0.030.04 -25 0.150.11 36 OPM % -100.00-100.00 - -93.33-154.55 - PBDT -0.03-0.04 25 -0.14-0.17 18 PBT -0.04-0.05 20 -0.15-0.18 17 NP -0.04-0.05 20 -0.15-0.18 17
Economic Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Did Kishore Kumar really collect skulls? Son Amit Kumar reveals the fascinating truth behind the legend: 'Bolne do pagal… achha hai'
The Skull Story: Not Spooky, Just Souvenirs Laughing at the Legends: The Kishore Kumar Way You Might Also Like: A bicycle and a Kishore Kumar song later, girl goes viral and the internet cannot stop humming The Genius, the Gentleman Kishore Kumar, the iconic voice that defined generations of Indian music lovers, was not just known for his chart-topping melodies or his comical silver-screen performances—his offbeat lifestyle often stole the limelight too. From rumours about ghostly habits to trap doors in his house, his name has long been wrapped in a shroud of delightful eccentricity. But did Kishore da really keep skulls and bones at home?His son, singer Amit Kumar, recently addressed this mystery—and the answer is as surprising as it is an interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Amit Kumar candidly unpacked some of the most talked-about myths about his legendary father. One enduring tale was Kishore Kumar's alleged penchant for collecting human skulls and bones, supposedly to scare off unwelcome the truth, as Amit reveals, is far more grounded—yet still deeply characteristic of Kishore's quirky charm. The objects in question weren't spooky relics but cultural souvenirs from a family trip to East Africa.'We had gone to perform in East Africa, Nairobi. He had a hobby of collecting such curios. So, on our way back, we brought them home,' Amit said. 'In fact, they are still there, preserved in the family trust.'Amit also shared that Kishore Kumar had an enduring admiration for African culture—its music, beads, and traditional artifacts. His passion for global art forms reflected not only in his collection but in the expansive musical palette he carried through his it came to the public perception of his eccentricities, Kishore Kumar wore the label with amusement rather than resistance. He was self-aware, witty, and unfazed by the outlandish fondly remembered his father's response to such tales: 'Woh khud par mazak karte thay. He used to say, 'Theek hai, duniya kehti mujhe pagal, main kehta hoon duniya ko pagal… bolne do pagal… achha hai, kyun na?''(Translation: 'Fine, the world calls me mad. I say the world is mad... let them say I'm crazy. Why not?')One such rumour once led filmmaker SD Narang to stomp around the singer's house, convinced there was a hidden trap door that could swallow visitors whole. Kishore da simply laughed and assured him it was all fiction. That was the genius of Kishore Kumar—he lived in a world where myth and mischief coexisted in perfect Kumar's career remains unparalleled. Beginning as a chorus singer with Bombay Talkies and evolving into a multi-talented superstar, he acted, directed, composed, and of course, sang his way into history. With over 2,900 songs across languages and an artistic vision that knew no borders, Kishore Kumar was—and still is—a cultural perhaps, it was this very spirit—curious, humorous, fearless—that made him gravitate toward the unusual, be it music or did Kishore Kumar collect skulls and bones? Yes. But not to haunt anyone—only to remind us that art, like life, is most magical when it doesn't conform.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Karan Johar recalls when dad Yash Johar sold Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham for $5000: 'I thought it was very less'
Filmmaker Karan Johar is back at the Cannes Film Festival after 12 years. This time, he is set to represent his latest production, Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. It will premiere in the Un Certain Regard category on May 21. Speaking at an event, the filmmaker recalled an interesting anecdote about when he first came to the French city with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. (Also read: 'Thank you for making me the face of Bollywood hate': Karan Johar says he will continue launching star kids) It was a nostalgic moment at the Bharat Pavilion as K3G filmmaker took to the stage alongside director Neeraj, reflecting on his early Cannes memories and his late father Yash Johar's vision. 'I have a lot of emotional memories of Cannes. I remember it was 2002 when I came here with my father. He struck a deal here and we sold the European rights of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham for five thousand dollars,' said Karan. 'I thought it was very less and I asked my father about it. He told me, 'Look, we have to make a start somewhere.' He wasn't there to see the cultural movement we created with Bollywood films," he added. The Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani maker also reminisced about attending the screening of Devdas that same year. 'Aishwarya and Shah Rukh were on the red carpet. Aishwarya is literally like the queen of Cannes. Every time we are here, Ash creates a huge amount of media energy and excitement,' Karan said. Karan returned to the festival with Bombay Talkies in 2013, alongside Anurag Kashyap and Zoya Akhtar. That year, he saw The Lunchbox and was so impressed that he decided to present the film starring Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur in India. Reflecting on his long-standing association with Cannes, Karan added, 'I have so many memories attached. I haven't been here for the last 12 years. Coming back to the Bharat Pavilion feels like going back 21 years. My father was here so many times—it feels like home.' Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, has officially been selected for the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, the film will be screened in the Un Certain Regard section.
India.com
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress was accused of being a Pakistani spy, was Pran's girlfriend, later married her uncle, died at 33 due to.., her name is…
There is a lot of talk about the stories of films, but the stories of some stars even outweigh the movies. There is one such story; the more you read and understand it, the less it becomes. It becomes difficult to believe it. Although even today, people are offended by women being outspoken. But there was one actress who silenced everyone in that era. Seeing her outspokenness, people started calling her a bad girl. This story is of a beautiful actress from a royal family with many tainted faces. Let us introduce you to a very special actress today. Who was in the news a lot in real life too? This is none other than Kuldeep Kaur, who is also known as the first female villain of history. She was born in Attari, British India, in a Jaat family of landlords. The actress has seen a lot of riches, but the pain was no less. When she was two years old, her father passed away and then she was brought up in a joint family. This was the reason that at 14, her uncle married her, and the life of little Kuldeep Kaur changed. The marriage also took place in a big family and she gave birth to a son. Pran was very popular due to his superhit films and characters and was always surrounded by thousands of people. But once Kuldeep got a chance, he met Pran. Their first meeting was quite attractive. After hours of conversation, the series of meetings continued, and married Pran and Kuldeep Kaur entered a relationship. Became a heroine because of Pran After the India-Pakistan riots, Kuldeep Kaur and Pran's lives took a turn. While two countries were burning in the fire of riots, on the other hand, people were running away to save their lives. At such a time, Kuldeep Kaur also left her husband and family and came to Bombay with Pran. Her acting career also started here. Pran took Kuldeep to the Bombay Talkies production house. Then she was screen tested with Ashok Kumar and some stars. Everyone was surprised that Kuldeep Kaur had neither fear of cameras nor any hesitation. As soon as she came to the set for the screen test after getting her makeup done, the makers were surprised to see her confidence and enthusiasm. Everything went well, but Kuldeep was given the role of a villain and not a heroine. Pakistani spy scandal The biggest controversy in Kuldeep Kaur's life was that she was accused of being a Pakistani spy. She was born, and her family was in Lahore, so she used to go to Pakistan often. Seeing her visits, some people accused her of staying in India and passing on India's secret information to Pakistan. However, all these were mere allegations, and it could never be proved that they were true.
