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Time of India
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor's ancestral homes to turn into museums
In Pakistan's Peshawar city, officials have stated that the restoration and repair of the ancestral homes of renowned Indian actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor has begun on Monday. According to Dr. Abdus Samad, Director of Archaeology, the project is expected to be finished in two years at a cost of ₹70 million. Capital released to restore the aesthetics of these historic homes Funds for the project, which includes restoring the historic homes' strength and aesthetic appeal, have been provided by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. The work, which aims to return the buildings to their original state, has been assigned to the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums. Both buildings will be transformed into museums honoring the lives and careers of the renowned actors by the provincial Archaeology Department. On July 13, 2014, Nawaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan at the time, designated these homes as a national heritage site. The ancestral residences of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor are situated in the ancient Qissa Khwani Bazaar in Peshawar, Pakistan. Constructed in the early 1900s, these iconic buildings recall the style of colonial architecture and have a strong connection to the early years of the renowned Bollywood actors. While India remembers Dilip Kumar as one of the best actors that India has ever seen, Kapoor is called the 'Showman'. Recently, Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary was also celebrated in the country where many of his iconic movies were re-released. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also spoken about this grand occasion and said, "Raj Kapoor's 100th birthday is an important milestone of India cinema's golden journey. It began with 1947's 'Neel Kamal' and we are on course to 2047. It is such a contribution to the country when we look back at this journey of 100 years," PM Modi said.
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Opposition to Punjab's land-pooling policy brings together farmers
Opposition to Punjab's land-pooling policy brings together farmers BATHINDA: Resistance to AAP-led Punjab government's land-pooling policy is acting as the glue to bring together fractured farm organisations and individual farmers beyond political affiliation, reports Neel Kamal. It appears to be rekindling farm struggles that seemed to be losing momentum - seeing that there was not much hue and cry after Punjab Police slammed shut the protests at Shambhu and Khanauri borders with Haryana. The Bhagwant Mann government has been trying to convince people that land-pooling scheme was beneficial to farmers but it hasn't been able to dispel farmers' apprehension of losing land. Individual farmers from villages where land is being 'pooled' - those so far not associated with farm organisations - are now turning towards them to oppose the scheme. The policy aims to pool over 40,000 acres of farmland to promote planned urban development. It's a land-for-land scheme, where landowners voluntarily give up land and are given developed residential and commercial plots in exchange. SKM's green light to its Punjab chapter to hold tractor rallies on July 30 in villages that are likely to be brought under land-pooling scheme has come as a boost to forces opposing the scheme. The national committee of KMM has also backed the SKM call, further emboldening resistance.
India.com
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Dilip Kumar's sister-in-law, did India's first BOLD shoot, moved to Pakistan after..., name was..., Sonam Kapoor was her...
Dilip Kumar's sister-in-law, did India's first BOLD shoot, moved to Pakistan after..., name was..., Sonam Kapoor was her... Today, we will highlight the journey of this actress who became Bollywood's original sex symbol. In 1950s, she became a popular name due to her bold scenes and sizzling photoshoots, hence, breaking the norms and shifting the mindset of conservative Indians. She is none other Begum Para, the actress who started her career at 17, and was a huge name after acting in films like Neel Kamal, Jharna, and Kar Bhala. Begum Para Became one of the Highest-Paid Actresses in 1950s Born in Zubaida ul Haq, Jhelum, Pakistan, Begum Para moved to Bombay after her brother's marriage with Bengali actress Protima Dasgupta. Fascinated by the city's allure, she often used to accompany her sister-in-law on shoots. Soon, she started receiving film offers. Her grand debut in Bollywood happened at the mere age of 17 with the film Chand. Her debut was a superhit, and shot her to overnight stardom. Initially, her salary was Rs 1500 per month, and soon became one of the highest-paid actresses of her time. For the unversed, In 2008, she portrayed Sonam Kapoor's grandmother in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya. Begum Para did India's First-ever Bold Photoshoot In 1951, Begum Para created a stir in Bollywood with her bold photoshoot for Life Magazine, shot by then photographer James Burke. She became the first actress to do so and garnered massive attention with her surprising yet bold style. After establishing herself as a prominent name in the industry, Begum Para tied the knot with Nasir Khan, the younger brother of actor Dilip Kumar. The couple were blessed with three children, out of whom Ayub Khan entered films and became a well-known actor. Begum Para quit acting after her marriage but was still remembered for her impressive style and path-breaking choices. Following her husband's demise in 1974, Begum Para resided in Pakistan with her family for two years but moved back to India, where she spent the rest of her life. She passed away at the age of 82 in 2008.
India.com
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Mai khubsurat aurato ko…';This actor made shocking revelation about women, showed his true side, he is…
Raaj Kumar is considered to be the royal actor of Bollywood, who ruled the film world for years on the strength of his voice and personality. Along with his brilliant films, people knew him for his wit and elegance. The specialty of Raaj Kumar was that he did not consider anyone as his equal. His dialogue delivery forced people to praise him. Raaj Kumar told in an interview what other things he thinks about apart from films. 'I Think about beautiful women…' In an interview, Raaj Kumar was asked what other things he thinks about apart from films. On this Raaj Kumar said that he used to think about beautiful women. But now he can only look at them and smile. He said that he is fond of watching the sky and greenery. Whenever he comes to Mumbai, he stays only at Ashoka Hotel because the sky and greenery can be seen from the window there. Apart from this, Raaj Kumar also talked about his love for the sea. He said that he also likes the sea and the river. Let us tell you that Raaj Kumar proved his mettle for his brilliant acting in the cult classic film Mother India. Apart from this, he made a name for himself by working in brilliant films like Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi, Waqt, Humraaz, Neel Kamal, Mere Huzoor, Dil Ek Mandir, Gharana. His comeback was also brilliant. Later, Raaj Kumar worked in films like Bulandi, Tiranga and Saudagar and people became his fans. Raaj Kumar sahab died in 1996 due to throat cancer. Raaj Kumar's son Puru Raaj Kumar worked in some films but he could not achieve fame like his father.
India.com
01-06-2025
- 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.
