Filmmaker Nasir Hussain mostly made musicals and his films always focused on the process of falling love rather than love by itself. Hussain believed that in love everyone said the same things, so it was their journey and not the destination he was interested in narrating as a story. He made several films over the decades and all of them were super hits. Superstars came and went but his formula of making movies remained unchanged. In 1977 he made Hum Kissi Se Kum Nahi featuring Rishi Kapoor and new girl Kajal.  The film had super music by RD Burman and the film even won a national award.

It is 46 years the film released and we are still humming the songs…

Forty-five years ago, on this very day a film called College Girl was released in 1978. It told the story of Asha who is cheated raped by her boyfriend in college.  After the initial shame and scandal Asha and her family decide to fight the case in the court but are unable to justify their stand because they have no proof against him. Fortunately, a lot has changed since then but a lot remains the same because now, we hear of cases where boys and girls betray each other on dating apps and files cases to make more money.

The beautiful Saira Banu turns 79. Counted amongst the most glamorous stars of the 60s movies, she excelled in some performing roles as well like Shagird, Purab Paschim and Chaitali. Married to India’s finest actor, Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu continued to work in films post marriage and was active on the big screen from 1961–1984. She lives in her Pali Hill bungalow in Mumbai and has now turned more of a recluse.

Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad, popularly known as Chiranjeevi has worked in Telegu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi cinema. He made his acting debut in 1978 with Punadhirallu Chiranjeevi but it was Manavoori Pandavulu that brought him spotlight. The 1983 action film Khaidi proved a game changer and there has been no turning back ever since. Almost all his films have been either remade or dubbed in Hindi. Born in 1955 the superstar turns 68 today.

Next year Dharmendra-Saira Banoo starrer Resham Ki Dori completes 50 years. Released today in 1974 it tells the story of siblings. Brother Ajit who while saving his sister Rajoo from a sexual assault ends up killing the oppressor in an accident. Ajit is sent to jail and after a long sentence in the prison emerges in a new avatar as Vinod. Woven in an engaging narrative spanning across three generations, the screenplay addressed many social issues, the most important being, the death of the textile industry and the problems associated with labour. Rajesh Khanna was the director’s first choice but when Khanna could not accommodate the dates, the director settled for Dharmendra.

India’s obsession for big projects does not subside and the latest is Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD offering an ensemble star cast comprising Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone is the first Indian film that made a historic debut at San Diego Comic-Con this year. Making the momentous occasion memorable, a special dance act was performed by a musical group showcasing their unwavering support for the film.
Bankrolled by Vyjayanthi Movies celebrating 50 years is proud to be associated with a mythology-inspired sci-fi spectacular set in the future.

Looks like good times are revving at the box-office and he credit goes to all – Oppenheimer, Barbie, Rajnikant’s Jailor, Dharma’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, Akshay Kumar’s Oh My God 2 but most important, to Gaddar 2. Sunny paaji in paghdi ne kar diya kamal.

Whoever thought of image consultants and brand builders for our dream merchants are all over doing their bit. Even before the actor can breathe his team wants us to believe that his character is different because of his hair/ makeup/costumes. Can Junior NTR’s team go a bit slow on his promotion. He does not need it for sure and people are aware of his current and forthcoming projects. Looking forward to Devara directed by Kortala Siva and starring Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan.

Love stories never go out of fashion, nor do love songs, especially when they are songs about heartbreaks and Baddua sung and composed by Amit Sawant and penned by Pawan Mishra is an example of the current trend. Producer Boney Kapoor launched the album and congratulated Krishna Gautam. Janhvi Kapoor is super excited to work with director Kortala Siva and her dream actor, NTR Jr” I really manifested working with Jr NTR and finally it’s happening!

Sonu Sood’s crusade for the deprived was not restricted to just covid. Recently he visited the Garden city to meet a social and spiritual Hero – AiR – Atman in Ravi, who has been serving the homeless and destitute in Bengaluru for the last 30 years. An initiative of AiR – Atman in Ravi, a spiritual mentor, motivational speaker, author, singer and philanthropist, the humanitarian homes ensure a place of safety, dignity and well-being for the abandoned and destitute.  The homes have, over the last three decades, served lakhs of people to get back on their feet and currently have 800 people residing in their homes. Sood was all praise for the facilities provided by the institute, said, “If all of us extend our support the world will be a better place”.

Who would have imagined Devon Ka Dev Mohit Raina as an action hero? Well, somebody did and cast him in Hotstar Specials’ The Freelancer.  The actor plays Avinash Kamath in the new series and says playing Freelancer tapped new emotions in him because he has not played a character like this earlier. Freelancer is created by Neeraj Pandey and directed by Bhav Dhulia and adapted from Shirish Thorat’s book – A Ticket to Syria.