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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Sanjay Dutt Recalls His Mother Nargis On Her Birth Anniversary With Old Images
Mumbai: Actor Sanjay Dutt, who will be next seen in the upcoming film 'Housefull 5', is remembering his mother, legendary actress Nargis on her birth anniversary. On Sunday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared 2 throwback pictures of his mother. The first picture is a monochromatic portrait image of Nargis, the second picture features the actor's father, the late actor and politician, Sunil Dutt, himself, and Nargis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) The actor wrote in the caption, 'Happy birthday maa, I miss you everyday and love you more'. Nargis is widely regarded as one of the finest and greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema. She often portrayed sophisticated and independent women in a range of genres, from screwball comedy to literary drama. She was among the highest paid actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. She married Sunil Dutt, with whom she worked in 'Mother India', in 1958, the same year the film was nominated in the Oscars. Reportedly, Sunil Dutt had saved her life from a fire on the sets of 'Mother India', a reference which was used in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Om Shanti Om'. Together the couple had three children, Sanjay Dutt, Namrata Dutt, and Priya Dutt. Meanwhile, on the work front, Sanjay is gearing up for 'Housefull 5'. The film also stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek A. Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. The film is directed by Tarun Mansukhani. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, 'Housefull 5' is set to release in cinemas worldwide on June 6, 2025.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"I miss you everyday..": Sanjay Dutt remembers mother Nargis on her birth anniversary
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI): Actor Sanjay Dutt, on Sunday, paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother and legendary actress, Nargis Dutt, on her birth anniversary. Sanjay shared a series of pictures on his Instagram handle. The first one was a monochrome photo of Nargis, while the other was a throwback image of his mother, late father, and actor Sunil Dutt. In the caption, he wrote, 'Happy birthday maa, I miss you everyday and love you more.' Born on June 1, 1929, Nargis is widely known as one of the finest performers of all time, having acted in a variety of genres ranging from comedy to drama. She began her film career as a leading lady in the early 1940s and continued to perform until 1967. She made her final appearance in the psychological thriller film 'Raat Aur Din.'She made her screen debut in a minor role at the age of five with Talash-E-Haq (1935),[6] but her acting career actually began with the film Tamanna (1942). In the early '80s, Nargis was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and she died on May 3, 1981. Nargis and actor Sunil Dutt fell in love with each other after a fire broke out on the sets of their 1957 film 'Mother India', and he reportedly rescued were said to have come closer while recuperating from the injuries. The couple tied the knot on March 11, 1958. Her best-known role was that of Radha in the Academy Award-nominated Mother India (1957), a performance that won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She appeared infrequently in films during the 1960s. Some of her films of this period include the drama Raat Aur Din (1967), for which she received the inaugural National Film Award for Best Actress. Along with her husband, Nargis formed the Ajanta Arts Culture Troupe which hired several leading actors and singers of the time and held stage shows in border award for Best Feature Film on National Integration in the Annual Film Awards ceremony is called the Nargis Dutt Award in her honour. In the early 1970s, Nargis became the first patron of The Spastic Society of India and her subsequent work with the organisation brought her recognition as a social worker and later a Rajya Sabha nomination in 1980. Nargis Dutt was the second actor, the first being Prithvi Raj Kapoor, to be nominated, and she was in the Rajya Sabha for two years, 1980 and 1981. She was also awarded the Padma Shri in 1958. In Sanjay Dutt's biopic film 'Sanju' actor Manisha Koirala portrayed the role of Nargis. (ANI)
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor increased his fees even after giving flop films, charged Rs... per movie, was once jailed for..., he was…
Bollywood has seen many aspiring stars who entered the industry with big dreams but faded away after facing box office failures. Some actors, despite having a hit debut, couldn't connect with the audience. After a few flops, many chose to quietly step away from the limelight, either shifting careers or returning to private life. But, there was this one actor who did the exact opposite by raising his fee by Rs 1 lakh even after giving multiple flops. Despite this, his unusual confidence and quirky attitude made him a memorable figure in the history of Bollywood. The Veteran Actor of Bollywood Here we are talking about legendary late actor Raaj Kumar, who is considered one of the renowned actors in the industry. However, before becoming Raaj Kumar, the actor was known as Kulbhushan Pandit, who started his work front in 1950 from Mahim Police Station as a policeman. Later, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Rangeeli in 1952 and later earned huge applause from the audience through many great films that include Mother India, Ghar Ek Mandir, Neel Kamal, Gharana, Pakeezah, Heer Ranjha, Saudagar, and Tirangaa. Meanwhile, the legendary actor with an unmatchable aura also tasted the bitter taste of many flops, but it did not affect his swag and style at all. When Raaj Kumar Talked About Hiking His Fees Despite Flops Many years back, during an interview with Lehren Retro, he talked about his fees and shared an interesting anecdote about his manager. The actor said, 'I remember my movies used to fail and my price used to go up by Rs 1 lakh and my secretary used to ask me, 'Raaj sahab, picture toh chali nahi, aap ek lakh aur badha rahe hai.' Maine kaha, picture chale na chale, main fail nahi hua, isliye ek lakh aur badhega.'' When Raaj Kumar Faced Legal Trouble Due To… Following the premiere of his iconic film Mother India, Raaj Kumar went for an evening drive with his friend, director Prakash Arora, and his wife. Raaj Kumar stopped at a nearby paan shop to enjoy a paan. Later, a few individuals gathered around Raaj Kumar and began heckling him. Eventually, the actor retaliated, resulting in a violent fight. At the end, one man was killed and Raaj Kumar was captured. After a year-long trial, Raaj Kumar was cleared of all charges pressed against him. It is also been said that Raaj Kumar's police background became one of the deciding factors for his dismissal from all allegations. Raaj Kumar's last film was 1995's God and Gun. He married his life partner, Jennifer, who was a flight attendant by profession. The couple stayed together for the rest of their lives and raised three children. In the year 1996, Raaj Kumar took his last breath due to throat cancer and left this world.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sanjay Dutt fondly remembers his mother Nargis on her birth anniversary: "Miss You Every Day'
Sanjay Dutt paid an emotional tribute to his mother, legendary actress Nargis, on her 96th birth anniversary by sharing nostalgic photos on Instagram. He expressed his love and longing, saying, 'Happy birthday maa, I miss you everyday and love you more.' Meanwhile, he gears up for Housefull 5, releasing June 6, 2025. Sanjay Dutt , who is gearing up for his role in the forthcoming movie 'Housefull 5,' is celebrating the birth anniversary of his mother, the iconic actress Nargis . Paying Tribute to Nargis On Sunday, Sanjay took to Instagram to honor his mother by posting two throwback photos. The first is a classic black-and-white portrait of Nargis, and the second captures a moment with his mother alongside his late father, the renowned actor and politician Sunil Dutt . Accompanying the images, the actor heartfeltly wrote, 'Happy birthday maa, I miss you every day and love you more." Legacy of Nargis Nargis played strong and independent women in different genres, from comedies to serious dramas. In the 1950s and 1960s, she was one of the highest-paid actresses. She married Sunil Dutt, her co-star in the movie 'Mother India', in 1958, the same year the film was nominated for an Oscar. It is said that Sunil Dutt saved her from a fire on the set of 'Mother India', a story that was mentioned in the Shah Rukh Khan movie 'Om Shanti Om'. They had three children together: Sanjay, Namrata, and Priya Dutt. Sanjay Dutt's Upcoming Film Meanwhile, on the professional front, Sanjay Dutt is all set to star in 'Housefull 5'. The movie boasts an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek A. Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea , Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, 'Housefull 5' is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on June 6, 2025. 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
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Nargis suffered beatings from her brother, was betrayed by Raj Kapoor, was underpaid for 10 years, stopped working with RK films after...
Nargis suffered beatings from her brother, was betrayed by Raj Kapoor, was underpaid for 10 years, stopped working with RK films after... Raj Kapoor, the original showman of Indian cinema, left a lasting legacy of films that remain fresh in the audience's mind. Not just his professional life, but also his personal life marred by a tumultuous affair with actress Nargis grabbed many headlines, leaving his fans intrigued. Their professional relationship gradually turned into love and lasted for almost a decade. Although, they became inseparable but their tragic-lover affair had no future as Raj Kapoor was already married to Krishna. Nargis's family was impetuously against her relationship with Raj Kapoor, so much so that her brother Akhtar used to beat her up constantly for being with him. But madly in love she was, Nargis put her career on hold, let go of opportunities and money, so that she could stay around Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor was so keen to cast Nargis in Aag , which was the first film of RK banner. So, he approached Jaddanbai, Nargis' mom, and offered to pay Rs 5000 as fees. But Nargis' brother jumped in and renegotiated the deal as he knew that his sister was already a leading actress, and got Raj to pay Rs 40,000. Following Aag, Raj kept on working with Nargis and gave her many opportunities, but never paid her what she deserved. Her undeniable love for Raj made him settle for less, and as a result of this, the finances of her family affected badly. After Nargis lost his parents, the financial responsibilities of her siblings and their family fell on her shoulders. Since the whole responsibility of her family was on her, it became more important for her to take up projects that helped her monetarily. Slowly, she realised that her association with Raj Kapoor was taking an emotional and financial toll on her. Nargis was aware that he wouldn't leave his wife for her, and she was wasting her time on him. Moreover, she was also losing work opportunities as many felt that she is only working with RK films. Also, Raj Kapoor wasn't paying her nearly what she deserve, and falsely made her believe that she was part of RK films, with no authoritsation on paper. It was during Chori Chori that Nargis asked her brother, who was her manager at that time, to look for work beyond RK sphere. Chori Chori failed, and eventually it was her last association with Raj Kapoor. Her last appearance in RK films was in Jagte Raho, and from then on she starred in new lot of films like Adalat, Lajwanti and Miss India. However, it was Mehbbob Khan's Mother India that changed her career not just professionally but also personally. It was during the making of Mother India that she met her future husband Sunil Dutt and never looked back.
