News for 'Dev Anand'

'Nudity Did Get Excessive In Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

'Now when I'm a mother and have two sons, I do look back and say, "Oh my God! What was I thinking?"'

In-form Sarfaraz notches up his 17th first-class century

Sarfaraz Khan and Siddhesh Lad compiled superlative hundreds to power table-toppers Mumbai to a commanding 332 for 4 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against hosts Hyderabad on Thursday.

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.'

Rs 300 cr Bollywood theme park under Mumbai metro scrapped

Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar has directed the MMRDA to scrap the proposed Bollywood theme park project under a Metro rail corridor following opposition from citizens groups. The funds will be diverted to other priority development projects.

'Everyone loved DevSaab'

'He was one of his kind.' 'He walked at the speed of a run.' 'He wore full-sleeve shirts no matter what or when.' 'He always drove himself.'

'He insisted I call him 'Dev'

'I would like to feel that he had a special place in his heart for me as I do in my heart to this day.'

'In his later years, my dad Dev Anand was not given his due'

Son Suneil Anand talks about his famous father, and their life together.

'I Was Becoming A Mini Dilip Kumar'

'Dilipsaab was an interesting mix of spontaneity and stylised acting.'

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

'A simple boy from Gurdaspur, whom I caught glimpses of when he was sitting alone in his penthouse, reflecting on life and how far he had come.'

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary styles, Salilkaku created a new musical genre in Bengal called Gana Sangeet.'

How Much Was Madhuri's Dhak Dhak Outfit Sold For?

'Why don't I organise an auction of cinematic memorabilia?' recalls Dinesh Raheja. 'There are sure to be legions of film buffs who will cherish the chance to own souvenirs intimately associated with their favourite stars onscreen.'

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge. On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh Raheja pieces together the life of this talented singer.

'Devsaab was a master of self discipline'

'I worked with a lot of stylish handsome actors like Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna and Feroz Khan. Lekin Devsaab ki toh baat hi kuch alag thi.'

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.'

Heer Express Review: Forgettable

The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express, observes Deepa Gahlot.

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare. Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads play sister and brother, notes Aseem Chhabra.

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.'

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious. One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was definitely deliberate with Guru Dutt leaving a letter for brother Atma Ram asking him to take care of the production company, his wife and the kids. But she always wondered if the third attempt was actually suicide since there were no calls and no letters.

Can Motherhood Kill An Actor's Career?

Kareena has been a leading lady now for 25 years, Deepika for almost two decades and Alia for over a decade. Dinesh Raheja chronicles the changing ways Bollywood has treated actor-moms.

The Songs To Last A Lifetime

A great admirer of Raj Kapoor's film songs, senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai says his all-time Raj Kapoor favourite song is the magical duet Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua.

'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86

Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Don', passed away on Sunday due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 86.

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.' 'Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.' 'Shammi Kapoor and I began on an icy note during Raajkumar, but once the cold vibes thawed, we became the best of buddies.'

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.

Dev's women!

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.

'Dev was very shy '

Yesteryear actress Kamini Kaushal recalls her experience with Dev Anand, who turns 85 today. The actress first starred with the actor in Ziddi.

'I Focused On Studying Charles Sobhraj'

'The opportunity to live as the Serpent excited me.'

Now, Dev Anand's Hum Dono in colour

The film will be re-released in December.

'Guru Dutt Was Very Down To Earth'

'I always considered him as a director, never an actor. Do you know he always considered other actors for his films first?' 'For Pyaasa, he wanted to cast Dilip saab; only when Dilip saab refused did Guru Duttji decide to do the role himself.'

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

As Hrithik Roshan announces his plans to turn direct films, one looks forward to an altogether different grammar coming into action.

'People Said I Was A Bewaqoof'

'Everything in life is about timing.' 'I came to films when the disco craze had started.' Everything just fell into place: The shorts, the slimness, the songs, and my combination with Usha Uthup and Bappi Lahiri.'

The 'Misunderstanding' Between Zeenat Aman and Devsaab

Zeenat Aman has been sharing her snippets about her journey into the film industry and her star-maker, Dev Anand, on Instagram in a three-part series.

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

Delhi Or Goa: Where Will Chess World Cup Be Held?

FIDE, which has listed the venue for all its global events, has not yet announced the venue for the World Cup.

'Raj Kapoor Could Have Married Nargis'

'Those were not kind days for a woman with a break-up. The world has changed; today, nobody cares.'

Terms and conditions for the Dev Anand contest

Rules for the Dev Anand SMS review contest.

'For me, he was forever 18'

'How could I play Devsaab's sister after playing his wife in Tere Mere Sapne and doing such intimate scenes with him?'

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.

'I Owe My Career To Papa Kehte Hai'

'When Aamir Khan was being launched in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Director Mansoor Khan needed a young vibrant youth anthem, a song that described the uncertain adventures of the young, as they stepped into the real world.'

Forever Dev!