Multi-core loan default accused and promoter of Rotomac Group 73-year-old Vikram Kothari died in a freak accident at his Kanpur residence on Tuesday morning. According to reports, the erstwhile stationery czar sustained grievous head injuries after slipping in his bathroom and later succumbed to his injuries. He was reportedly alone at his Tilak Nagar residence at the time of the incident. Vikram, also known as 'India's Pen King', was accused in a bank loan scam worth thousands of crores pertaining to Rotomac Global, which exported writing instruments overseas.
Vikram Kothari's Rotomac stares at a loan default of Rs 369 crore
One expected just a fun-filled score, but composers Vishal-Shekhar have gone beyond that to bring us some soulful melodies as well.
Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.
Bollywood makes Holi look extra vibrant, thanks to their colourful pictures on Instagram.
Yesteryear's heart-throb Shashi Kapoor will get the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for his contribution to Indian cinema. On this occasion, we reproduce Dinesh Raheja's nostalgia piece on the actor here:
'When Salim-Javed wrote the character, it was meant to be a comic diversion, a warm-up before Jai and Veeru reach the Thakur.' 'Full credit goes to Jagdeep for the success of the character.'
Take a look at the arrivals.
Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris?
Subhash K Jha looks at actresses who dared play Momma at the risk of getting typecast.
Deepika, Sonam, Aishwarya, Sridevi, Hema Malini...
The veteran filmmaker passed away in Mumbai. He was 88.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 occasions when Hindi film heroes engaged in crazy aircraft stunts.
'Der aaye durust aaye, better late than never.'
Paris spells r-o-m-a-n-c-e, oodles of it. Those who've visited cannot get enough. Those who haven't cannot stop wishing
Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.
Karan Johar describes his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan in his memoir, An Unsuitable Boy.
'We will never really lose him because in death, his spirit, trapped in a frail body, has been set free and will surround us like the air we breathe.'
Daredevilry is second nature to Bollywood actors. Be it riding horses, leaping off cliffs or sprinting atop moving buses and trains, the crazier the better. You can only imagine how much adventure sports appeal to the adrenaline junkie in them.
Raakhee Gulzar has only words of praise for Director Esmayeel Shroff, who passed away at the age of 62.
'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'
The actor, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, had not been keeping well, producer Mehmood Ali, a family friend, told PTI.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'I never behaved like a star. So why would anyone behave like a star with me?'
'When Shah Rukh came into industry, he wanted to do serious roles. He did not want to be a star then. He was not ready to dance. (Choreographer) Saroj Khan would get upset with him. But today, he dances in his films.' Lekh Tandon, who gave Shah Rukh Khan a break in showbiz, talks to Patcy N/ Rediff.com about the superstar.
Dalip Tahil has worked on stage, in the films, television and now on the digital platform, and he's not slowing down anytime soon. Continuing our series: Actors We Love.
'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.
Vote for your favourite Bollywood dance-off sequence!
Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.
Shakila's seductive performances in the ever-popular club number Babuji Dheere Chalna and the fabulous torch song Hoon Abhi Main Jawaan made filmmakers sit up and notice this new talent.
'When I met him for the first time, it was when he visited the location of my first Hindi film Kashmir Ki Kali.' 'I was shooting the song Isharon Isharon Mein with Shashi's brother Shammi.' 'I couldn't concentrate on my romantic poses with Shammi.' 'Director Shakti Samanta had to ask Shashi to leave!'
How many of these have aged well?
The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.
The veteran actress turns 70 today, December 8.
'I guess if I was chosen to be his wife, I must be special.'
Celebrating Mother's Day by remembering a variety of such movie maatajis and her impassioned assertions.
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