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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
As Gulzar turns 91, Sharmila Tagore reveals why she calls ‘Namkeen' her best movie with him: 'There is something so endearing and warm..'
One of Bollywood's legendary writers, , who has given several cinematic gems like 'Aandhi,' 'Maachis,' 'Masoom,' and more, has turned 91 years old today. In addition to his onscreen work, there are so many unsaid and unheard tales about him that celebrate his talent and legacy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Like, did you know Gulzar taught the iconic star the art of dialogue delivery? 'He taught me how to punctuate my dialogues, when to pause, and when not to,' shared Sharmila Tagore with us exclusively, as we connected with her on the occasion of Gulzar's birthday. 'Being a Bengali, my Hindi was not one of my strong points. He made me more confident in my spoken performance,' she recalled. Sharmila Tagore and Gulzar did several movies together, reminiscing about their collaborations, she mentioned about 'Mausum,' which the actress feels was a tough one. 'I had to play the mother and daughter as separate characters. The daughter, Kajri, was a prostitute. I had to speak like Kajri,' she said before adding, 'Cuss words were not challenging. They were new to me. I had to do a lot of preparation. This was not one of those walk-in-walk-out performances. ' She also revealed, 'For a long time, I considered 'Mausam' to be my favourite film with Gulzar Saab. But lately, I have begun to like 'Namkeen' more.' Explaining her reason, she said, 'There is something so endearing and warm about the film. Working with Waheedaji, Shabana, and Kiran Vairale, and of course, the ever-dependable Haribhai(Sanjeev Kumar). Of course, you do know that I was a last-minute replacement for Rekha?' She added, ''We shot Namkeen in Film City. It was almost like an outdoor location. My bonding with the actors was like nothing I had experienced before. Kiran Vairale and I were both fond of doing crossword puzzles. After shooting every evening, we would be huddled together over crosswords.' 'The more I think about it, the more I feel Namkeen is the best Hindi film I've done,' she concluded.
News18
21-07-2025
- News18
‘They Were Sitting On Floor, Eating Namkeen': Indian Tourists Criticised At Changi Airport
At Singapore Airport, an Indian passenger shared a story about a group of Gujarati travellers who were laughing loudly and making a mess by spilling snacks on the floor. Indian travellers can be found all over the world, but sometimes they get criticised for not following public manners. Recently, at Singapore's Changi Airport, an Indian passenger waiting for a flight to Mumbai shared a story about a group of Gujarati travellers who were laughing loudly and making a mess by spilling snacks on the floor. When it was time to board the plane, they even tried to cut the line. The leader of the group looked proud of causing a disturbance. The person wondered why some people don't behave properly when they are in another country. Taking to Reddit, the user explained, 'Indians Abroad, Please stop embarrassing us. Changi Airport Terminal 3 (Singapore): Was waiting there for my flight back to Mumbai. Suddenly, I saw a group of 20 people. They were Gujarati (as they were conversing in Gujarati). They were sitting and talking very loudly. Laughing like they got some seizures or something. Most of them are sitting down on the floor. Then one of them opened a huge packet of Namkeen. They all starting eating it. Most of it was spilt on the floor. They really made a mess of it. Everyone was pointing at them and making faces." 'After boarding got started, the girl on the computer was announcing which seats to be boarded. These group of people were cutting in line and trying to forcefully enter. Their seats were not even announced. These people created quite a ruckus. And after creating a ruckus, the main guy was laughing in pride as he had done something great. Why can't people decently conduct themselves when abroad?" the user added Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'I guess the tour packages should also include grooming the people for civic sense before they visit another country." Another shared, 'Indians going abroad have a typical mindset, I have paid money for this, I will do whatever I wish. Sadly, thats not going to happen. These tour groups all of a sudden start shouting 'Mera Bharat Mahan' at any random place while visiting abroad. Embarrassment is our other name." 'These things need to be included in the school syllabus along with Road and Driving Etiquettes," a comment read. An individual stated, 'We were in Iceland and there was a glacial lake where icebergs were floating. It was a surreal view. Out of nowhere, tourists from Ahmedabad appeared; they started creating a ton of noise, some tried climbing on top of icebergs that had crashed on shore. Almost every person there was pissed off at the commotion." Another mentioned, 'Once I was in Vietnam. We were in a 5-star hotel. Everyone was enjoying their breakfast and suddenly I heard a voice – 'Aye Jignesh' and I turned back and saw a fat uncle shouting from one side of the hall to another person on the other side of the hall in Gujarati to block the seat. All the people there were looking at them and they created so much mess there, cutting queues, shouting at waiters, asking them for special treatments and whatnot." One more added, 'I have had such bad experiences even in local trains, for that matter, with gujju aunties, especially. They talk so loudly and laugh like Ravana himself." Earlier, a similar incident took place in Dubai when a group of Indian tourists was seen doing garba on the observation deck of Burj Khalifa. Since the video started circulating online, they received a lot of hate from fellow Indian's. Many felt embarrassed and criticised the group for their actions. First Published: July 21, 2025, 12:22 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sanjeev Kumar: Failed relationships, Hema Malini, and the lonely death of an actor's actor
For an entire generation, Sanjeev Kumar's acting was almost a mystery. While he may not have been as famous as some of his contemporaries like Rajesh Khanna and Dilip Kumar, Kumar had a loyal fan base for his penchant for playing older roles. Born on 9 July 1938 as Harihar Jethalal Jariwala, Kumar is remembered for his wide range of roles in movies like Sholay, Aandhi, Namkeen, Koshish and Anamika, among others. But as famous as he was, his life was not without controversy. His multiple relationships, love story with Hema Malini and struggle with alcohol near the end of life drew many eyeballs. According to a report by The Indian Express' Screen, Kumar never shied away from his popularity among women and numbered his girlfriends. 'Whenever he was seeing a girl, he'd share it with me. We had numbered his girlfriends 1, 2, 3… He'd call up and say, Number 3 called me up today and number 9 reacted in this manner,' the report quoted actor Anju Mahendroo saying in an earlier interview. Kumar had relationships with several big actresses, including Hema Malini, Shabana Azmi, Saira Banu, and Sulakshana Pandit. According to the book An Actor's Actor, Kumar wanted to marry Malini. However, this could not go forward due to cultural differences, as Kumar wanted Malini to stop working after the marriage. Some years later, in the late 1970s, Sulakshana Pandit proposed that Kumar marry her, but he refused. Pandit spent her life unmarried and heartbroken. Later, his marriage to Azmi also couldn't go through as his mother disapproved of an interfaith alliance. For Kumar, reports suggest, his failed love life remained one of the biggest pain points. Later in his life, he drowned himself in food and alcohol. He underwent a bypass surgery following a massive heart attack and tried to cut down on alcohol. However, another heart attack in 1985 took him away from his fans at the age of 47. Despite his short life, Kumar's contribution to Hindi cinema remains unparalleled and unmatched.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Digital archive to connect writer Samaresh Basu to future generations of readers
In what is being considered as the first private bilingual archive of its kind for any Bengali author, the family of Samaresh Basu, one of Bengal's tallest literary figures, has created a digital archive of his private and public records so that he stays connected to the future generation of readers. 'We believe familial archives serve as vital links between personal memory and collective heritage, enriching our understanding of the past. Samaresh Basu Digital Archive is keen to work with holders of such collections and share our knowledge and expertise in this area,' said the writer's grandson Prachetash Samaddar, who, along with his wife Sampurna Chakraborty, came up with the idea. Diverse themes Samaresh Basu (1924-1988) was known for his novels, short stories, essays, and travelogues. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Kalkut and Bhramar, and his themes ranged from struggles of the marginalised, partisan conflicts, spiritualism, sexuality, gender dynamics, and the complexities of semi-urban aspirations. One of his most famous and controversial novels, Prajapati (1968), was initially banned by the lower court for obscenity — an order that the Supreme Court overturned 17 years later. His stories were adapted into several acclaimed Bengali and Hindi films that include Kitaab, Namkeen (both directed by Gulzar) and Basu Chatterjee's Shaukeen. The idea struck when the family was looking at celebrating 100 years of the writer. 'While centenary is the perfect time to look back at the bygone century, to reflect on his life and literature, we felt it is also the right occasion to think about the next century and how readers of the future generation will know and perceive Samaresh Basu's literature. It is from this forward-looking perspective that the idea of this archive was born,' Mr. Samaddar said. 'The initial aim was to preserve the familial collection, like photographs, letters, manuscripts. Then my wife Sampurna, who is an art historian and archivist herself, suggested that we take the project forward. The scope of the collection increased gradually as close friends and associates of Samaresh Basu contributed to the archive from their collection,' he added. According to him, the form of preservation chosen was digital because, even with the best form of physical care, the longevity of paper-based documents is limited. 'But preservation alone was not enough. The real essence of the archive lies in the stories and thoughts that emerge through these collections — the image they paint of Samaresh Basu, the man and the writer. If those stories are not shared with others, the archive's purpose remains incomplete. That is why we have created a website which is hosted at Mr. Samaddar said. Among the things they discovered during research was that Basu, when he was just 15, started editing and writing for a magazine with a group of friends. The magazine, Beena, was entirely handwritten and therefore only had one copy. 'We have been able to digitise one of the editions of that magazine, which includes Samaresh Basu's illustrations as well. Our central vision is to make records and the literary range of Samaresh Basu accessible to the world. The other is to expand the visibility of Bangla literature where literary archives can play an interlocutory role for the younger generation of readers as well as researchers,' Mr. Samaddar said.
