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"We did not know that a CBI inquiry was requested on our behalf regarding the Karur tragedy. It has been nine years since my husband Panneerselvam, who had signed the petition, abandoned us," says Sharmila, mother of the 9-year-old boy who had lost his life in the stampede during a political rally addressed by actor-politician Vijay.
Hema Malini celebrated her 69th birthday by launching her biography, Hema Malini: Beyond The Dream Girl.
Draped in a saree matching the colour of her background, the actor was seen lending a hand to women working in a wheat field, carrying bundles of freshly harvested crop.
Looking at pictures of Dharmendra and Hema Malini's youngest daughter Ahana's mehendi ceremony.
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She also said that it was 'not nice' to see towers being vandalised in Punjab.
While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.
Ahana Deol got engaged to Delhi-based businessman Vaibhav Vora over the weekend.
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A reader sends this photograph taken with actress Hema Malini.
Triggering a heated debate over her candidature, actress Hema Malini on Monday entered the fray from Karnataka for the lone Rajya Sabha seat, even as the opposition joined hands to support noted writer K Marulasiddappa for the position.
Denying the reasoning of alcoholism behind farmers' suicide, independent MLA from Maharashtra Bacchu Kadu said even Hema Malini drinks everyday but she does not commit suicide.
Malini was faced with allegations that she hardly visited Mathura, which is seen as rural constituency. Mathura will go to polls on April 18.
Before her performance, she had a little chat with singer Suresh Wadkar in her make-up room.
In 1973, several major leading ladies like Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, had married and retired from films. Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement. Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was soon persuaded to sign on multiple films as a leading lady.
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Hema feels her grandson -- daughter Ahana's newborn named Darian -- is a natural heart-breaker.
'Sholay had a sargam of human emotions.'
'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a tele lens shot, but a wide-angle close-up -- that you can almost smell Gabbar's breath.'
They were recognised for their contribution to Hindi cinema.
Asrani may have never been a marquee name up in sparkling lights or on outsized posters but the sheer proficiency with which he realised his characters has unleashed gales of laughter over five decades and made a significant contribution to several landmark films. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor.
'It's there in everyone's heart. That's the beauty of masterpieces.'
The doctorate is being confereed upon by Singhania University in Udaipur.
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'Vijay is badly politically wounded.'
The actress-turned-politician has sung eight bhajans for the album, and even sang live at its laungh.
Madhya Pradesh minister P C Sharma said the rain-affected roads in the state would be repaired by November 30.
'It's sad when colleagues are gone. Now, hardly any of my co-stars are left.' Hema Malini looks back at her friendship with Vinod Khanna.
'I make films which I think have the possibility of being liked by a majority of people, and you present it with the right emotions.'
Indian cinema living legend turned BJP politician Hema Malini was present from the start on the first day of Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.
'Karur could still impact Jana Nayagan's box-office success if Vijay and the TVK do not get their act together,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
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