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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Subhash Ghai opens up about his friendship with Shatrughan Sinha
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai cherishes his 60-year friendship with veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, stemming from their Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) days and first film, Kalicharan, which released in 1976. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai cherishes his 60-year friendship with veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, stemming from their Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) days and first film, Kalicharan, which released in 1976. Subhash went on to reflect on a joyful dinner at Shatrughan's home, where his son, Luv, took their picture, highlighting their continued bond despite their differing career paths. Subhash wrote: "It was a happy moment for me last night when LUV SINHA son of our dear poonam sinha n SHATRUGHAN SINHA clicked our picture at my home during dinner with friends (sic). SHATRUGHAN SINHA my old friend since our FTII days - struggling years in show business- n made our first film KALICHARAN N created own space of success-. We became a close family till date Tho his passion led him to politics n my passion to film making n as an educationist. But we meet at all occasions till date since 60 years with our wonderful families (sic). " The filmmaker concluded: "Last night We really enjoyed laughed spoke like old college good friends with promising luv n Kush n our jovial good friends shashi ranjan n rumy jaffery "Shatrughan is gold by heart but iron rod by his mind as always. If I know him (sic)." Talking about "Kalicharan," it is an action thriller film directed by Subhash Ghai, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Premnath, Ajit, Madan Puri and Danny Denzongpa . The film was the directorial debut of Subhash Ghai and was the breakthrough role for stars Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy. It was later remade into the Telugu film Khaidi Kalidasu, the Kannada film Kaalinga, the Tamil film Sangil and the Malayalam film Pathamudayam. Last month, Subhash spoke about introducing Jackie Shroff with Hero, which was released 42 years ago. Ghai penned on his Instagram, "You need to have a courage to produce a FILM with NEW HERO on big scale with creative freedom to make a block buster like HERO which ran for 75 weeks n its music is still haunting. After 43 years." The director added, "Thanks to my team my actors n distributors n financier who supported me to establish MUKTA ARTS in 1982. Post HERO mukta arts groomed many stars who are legends today n produced 42 films under blessed." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor was named by Jaya Bachchan, later became Rekha's hero, came Mumbai with Rs 1500, became famous villain, name is...
This actor was named by Jaya Bachchan, later became Rekha's hero, came Mumbai with Rs 1500, became famous villain, name is... Every year, several aspiring actors try their luck in films, but only few make it to the silver screens. However, those who struggled to sustain in the industry have now become superstars. Today, we will talk about one such actor, who came to Mumbai with just Rs 1500 in his pocket, and dreamt of becoming a Ghazal singer. However, destiny had its own plans, and he became one of Bollywood's most popular villains. He is none other than Danny Denzongpa, who was born as Tshering Phintso Denzongpa in 1948, in Sikkim. It was Amitabh Bachchan's wife Jaya Bachchan who recommended him to change his name to Danny, as his original name was too difficult to pronounce. Danny wanted to join the Indian Army, and enrolled himself in Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. However, later he withdrew his admission and joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). His acting career began when he made debut in BR Ishara's Zaroorat. However, his breakthrough performance came with Gulzar's Mere Apne (1971) , where he portrayed a positive role. In 1973, Danny played the antagonist in film Dhundh, and garnered recognition for his ruthless villainous performance. Following that, from 1984 to the 1990, he played lead antagonist, opposite almost every superstar, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Mithun Chakraborty, and others. After completing 20 years of his acting career and working in over 190 films, Danny decided to take a break from acting. He did only 10 films between 2003 and 2009. His last major role was in Sooraj Barjatya's 2022 film, Uunchai, where he shared screen-space with Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani and Anupam Kher. Before that, the veteran star starred in Manikarnika , opposite Kangana Ranaut. Danny Denzongpa, who once dominated Bollywood with his intense performances, has now stepped away from the limelight, and prefers to live a quitter life away from the world of glitz and glam.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Thank you for not doing it: Shabana Azmi to Aparna Sen for turning down Ankur
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi and actor-filmmaker Aparna Sen came together for a heartfelt session at the Habitat Film Festival, where they reflected on their bond, remembered the late filmmaker Shyam Benegal, and celebrated Shabana's 50-year milestone in cinema. The chat was more like a tete-a-tete between two friends, who fondly referred to each other as Munni (Shabana) and Reena (Aparna), while the audience listened in like friendly conversation, marked by warmth and wit, began with Aparna Sen paying tribute to Shyam Benegal, who died in December last year. "It's a loss, but he's left behind such wonderful films and memories. That is what we have to celebrate today. And along with that, we must celebrate Shabana's 50 years of acting. She is an inspiration to all the actresses who came after her,' Aparna said, before turning to Shabana with a smile, adding, "Really, you are."Shabana, with her trademark wit, quipped, "You never told me that when I was doing four films with you." Aparna responded, "At that time it was difficult." She went on to reveal that before Shabana, Benegal had approached her to play Lakshmi's role, which earned Shabana her first National Award. "Now, let me tell you something. Shyam had asked me to play the role of Lakshmi in 'Ankur'."advertisementShabana playfully interrupted, 'Thank you for not doing it!' Shabana Azmi and Aparna Sen at the 17th Habitat Film Festival. Aparna continued, 'My loss was Shabana's gain. It was Shyam's first film and when he sent me the synopsis, I saw that the role was of a Hyderabadi servant girl who speaks smatterings of Telugu. Immediately, I was terrified. I didn't say that to him though. I just said thank you, but I don't think I'll do it."She added that if Benegal had been probed further, she would've given in: "And, that would have been a disaster because we wouldn't have had Shabana. I was so happy when I saw her in Ankur - and you were just wonderful.'Reflecting on her debut with 'Ankur', Shabana called working with Shyam Benegal a transformative experience: 'It wasn't just working with a director, it was an exercise in knowing myself. I hung on to every word he said."She added that Benegal was warm and had such faith in his actors that they felt confident taking fondly recalled travelling to Berlin with Benegal for the film's screening. 'It was my first time abroad. I just wanted to rush to the malls and shop,' she laughed, adding, 'But Shyam would sit and talk about the taxi driver, the garden, the history of the place. He taught me that there's so much more to experience."She also praised his meticulous nature. "He'd plan our entire festival itinerary, ensuring we watched the right films. He was so invested in learning and sharing knowledge." Shabana Azmi and Anant Nag played pivotal roles in Ankur. Aparna then brought up Shabana's gold medal from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), jokingly asking if she brought it to the set for confidence. Shabana responded, 'No, not at all. It was in my being.'Shabana recalled preparing for the role of Lakshmi. She said she had never even stepped into a village before shooting 'Ankur.' 'When I reached Yellareddiguda, the village where we shot, Shyam asked me to just wear my costume and walk around. The tailor came to take my measurements, and I was shocked — a male tailor in a village! That's how I began," she shared that she didn't know how to speak Telugu, but she would speak Dakhini. Shabana said she was familiar with the dialect, having visited Hyderabad often, which helped her essay the Benegal's 'Ankur' won three National Film Awards and was nominated for a Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1974. You May Also Like
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
From radio shows to Bollywood, Suresh Oberoi gets candid about his film industry journey
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20 (ANI): Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi has left an indelible mark on Bollywood with his versatility, deep voice and commanding screen presence. The actor who has played significant roles in a number of films, gaining critical acclaim and popularity among audiences of all ages opened up about his journey in the industry and the challenges he overcame to make his place in Bollywood. Speaking to ANI, he recalled his early days and love for acting, saying, 'Since I was seven years old, I had this hobby. At home, my mother and father had given me a lot of music, dance, and every family member had to take a hobby and a sport. So, I was a swimmer, and at home, I used to do a little bit of drama, and I used to play the violin. I chose music. Then I stopped playing the violin, took up guitar, and when school was over, I took up tennis.' He added, 'At the age of 7, I heard on the radio, on All India Radio, the programme of children, every Wednesday or something. I don't remember. So, I reached there. The house was big. So, they asked, what is your name? I said Suresh. So, I started from there, and after All India Radio, stage kiya school mein (I staged in school). He continued, 'After school, I met a friend in college who was a fan of Dev Anand. So, we used to mimic Dev Anand. We used to watch a movie, and from start to end, we used to mimic his dialogues. So, I started from there. I used to mimic Dev Anand on stage too. So, after that, I thought, why not do a professional stage? So, I joined a group. Everyone liked it a lot...' In the early 1970s, due to his interest in acting and a good voice, he gained entry into radio shows and stage plays, prompting him to attend the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. 'I got admission into a film from there, my confidence, increased so much, on top of that, in radio, I got praise, then, confidence kept increasing,' he shared. His debut came in late 1977 with Jeevan Mukt. He played lead roles in films such as Ek Baar Phir (1980). Later, he appeared on the radio program Mukaddar Ka Sikandar. From 1979 to 1980, he took on character roles in commercially popular films such as Kartavya, Ek Baar Kaho, Surraksha, and Khanjar. 'I came to Bombay (Mumbai) on 14th March, 1977. I found a small room in front of Amitabh Bachchan's house. It was closed. There was no balcony. There was a small bathroom. There was a small kitchen... When I saw it, I thought of buying a stove... I am from a rich family and my wife also... I had to ask for kerosene from the watchman there...I had brought some utensils from home and used them. ' In 1981, he got the opportunity to do Laawaris, which earned him a nomination for Filmfare Best Actor in Supporting Role. Some of his performances, as small supporting roles that made a huge impact, came in films like Namak Halal, Kaamchor, and Vidhata. He recalled 'Laawaris' as the first film that gave him success. Among his best performances is his role in 'Awaaz', a 1984 film directed by Shakti Samanta and starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead. In it, he essays the role of Police Inspector Amit Gupta. For his performance in 'Ghar Ek Mandir', he received another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. (ANI)
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suresh Oberoi gets candid about his rise from Radio to Bollywood stardom
Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi has left an indelible mark on Bollywood with his versatility, deep voice and commanding screen presence. The actor who has played significant roles in a number of films, gaining critical acclaim and popularity among audiences of all ages opened up about his journey in the industry and the challenges he overcame to make his place in Bollywood. Speaking to ANI, he recalled his early days and love for acting, saying, "Since I was seven years old, I had this hobby. At home, my mother and father had given me a lot of music, dance, and every family member had to take a hobby and a sport. So, I was a swimmer, and at home, I used to do a little bit of drama, and I used to play the violin. I chose music. Then I stopped playing the violin, took up guitar, and when school was over, I took up tennis. " He added, "At the age of 7, I heard on the radio, on All India Radio, the programme of children, every Wednesday or something. I don't remember. So, I reached there. The house was big. So, they asked, what is your name? I said Suresh. So, I started from there, and after All India Radio, stage kiya school mein (I staged in school). He continued, "After school, I met a friend in college who was a fan of Dev Anand. So, we used to mimic Dev Anand. We used to watch a movie, and from start to end, we used to mimic his dialogues. So, I started from there. I used to mimic Dev Anand on stage too. So, after that, I thought, why not do a professional stage? So, I joined a group. Everyone liked it a lot..." In the early 1970s, due to his interest in acting and a good voice, he gained entry into radio shows and stage plays, prompting him to attend the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. "I got admission into a film from there, my confidence, increased so much, on top of that, in radio, I got praise, then, confidence kept increasing," he shared. His debut came in late 1977 with Jeevan Mukt. He played lead roles in films such as Ek Baar Phir (1980). Later, he appeared on the radio program Mukaddar Ka Sikandar. From 1979 to 1980, he took on character roles in commercially popular films such as Kartavya, Ek Baar Kaho, Surraksha, and Khanjar. "I came to Bombay (Mumbai) on 14th March, 1977. I found a small room in front of Amitabh Bachchan's house. It was closed. There was no balcony. There was a small bathroom. There was a small kitchen... When I saw it, I thought of buying a stove... I am from a rich family and my wife also... I had to ask for kerosene from the watchman there...I had brought some utensils from home and used them. " In 1981, he got the opportunity to do Laawaris, which earned him a nomination for Filmfare Best Actor in Supporting Role. Some of his performances, as small supporting roles that made a huge impact, came in films like Namak Halal, Kaamchor, and Vidhata. He recalled "Laawaris" as the first film that gave him success. Among his best performances is his role in 'Awaaz', a 1984 film directed by Shakti Samanta and starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead. In it, he essays the role of Police Inspector Amit Gupta. For his performance in 'Ghar Ek Mandir', he received another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
