'I was very close to Kader Khan. Whenever he wrote dialogues and scenes, he would often write my name next to certain roles. He would personally recommend me to directors. Such was his stature that directors would immediately pay attention to his suggestions.'
'Asha Bhosle is the last of the greatest voices India has had.'
The personal bodyguard of Bollywood actor Salman Khan has testified in court that the April 2024 shooting incident at the actor's Mumbai residence was an attempt to kill him. The trial began last month with the bodyguard's deposition as the first witness.
'Dilip Kumar was a dream. The only regret I have in life is that I could not give him his last hit.' 'He loved every minute that he was on the set. I had set up a particularly long shot.' 'We did a number of takes mostly because somewhere he would mess up his line.' 'Then he sat down and fired himself: "Apne aap ko actor samajhta hai! Dilip Kumar! Acting toh aati nahin tujhe".' 'He shot again and did a great job.'
'As soon as Salman saw me, he immediately left Aamir's side and came towards me. He hugged me.' 'Then he introduced me to Aamir, saying, 'This is J K Bihari who launched me in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi".'
Late one evening, strolling around Mehboob Studio's car park, he was darkly introspective, admitting that marriage had been on his mind a few years ago. But despite his anger and tears, his possessiveness and wisdom, the person had moved away and he had let them go.
The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday between Mehboob Studio and Galaxy Apartments in Bandra where Khan lives, he said. The actor, who has received several threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and who is provided 'Y-plus' security cover by Mumbai Police, was returning to his residence.
'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.'
'To have made it to the shortlist of 15 films for the Academy Award is a big deal for us.''
Bumping into stars at Mumbai's Mehboob Studios.
It's a regular weekend for these filmi folk.
'Everyone at Guru Dutt Productions would get monthly salaries. Waheeda didi would get Rs 2,500 per month. And that was the reason why she left.'
It's been a hectic weekend for Bollywood. While some stars attend award shows, many others go about their daily lives, like visiting the salon or going shopping.
The actor was spotted at Mumbai's Mehboob studio.
Rediff.com's Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar captures glimpses of the stars on Sunday.
The opening of Rohan Sippy's musical All That Jazz & Love saw many other Bollywood celebrities in attendance.
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Wednesday.
Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez talk about their upcoming film Dishoom!
She celebrated with her Bareilly Ki Barfi team.
We tell you what kept Deepika, Sonakshi, Akshay busy!
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted over the weekend.
The Kaif sisters help Sallu promote Race 3.
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Just what do actors *do* the whole day? We find out.
'They don't communicate on the telephone. They meet. The conspiracy is discussed, the crime is planned out and then the crime happens.' Rakesh Maria, the supercop who heads Maharashtra's Anti Terrorism Squad, explains the mindset of the modern terrorist at the Times Literary Festival. A correspondent listens in.
R K Studios is not just another piece of real estate; it is part of India's movie history.
'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.'
On Day One of the Times of India Literary Carnival in Mumbai, Chetan Bhagat took on his two Pakistani counterparts Mohammed Hanif and Mohsin Hamid. Here's what happened.
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The line-up of authors at the Times of India Literary Carnival said something about the city that hosted it. Abhishek Mande reports.
Aamir Khan and Anil Kapoor launch Sanjay Dutt's next film.
'Don was declared a flop because not many people turned up.' 'Luckily, Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit.' 'Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on.'
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.
