'Dilipsaab was an interesting mix of spontaneity and stylised acting.'
Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials. Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever. On what would have been Bappi Lahiri's 73rd birthday this November 27, Dinesh Raheja rewinds to the late music composer's halcyon days.
'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'
Aditya Dhar's penchant for action and high-pitched dramatic moments hover over Dhurandhar's teaser. And there shouldn't be any doubt that the director will deliver the goods, expects Mayur Sanap.
'Gen Z was devoid of love stories with sad endings like Heer Ranjha, Laila Majnu or Romeo Juliet; they have never seen something like this in their lifetime.' 'Saiyaara is a rooted love story.'
'I didn't like doing jhatak-mataks. I would subconsciously start feeling, 'Oh my God, my makeup man and my driver will be watching this.''
'Often, the actors and technicians would be rolling in laughter during the shooting. I remember our brilliant cinematographer laughed so hard, he fell off his trolley.'
'I found a story that merged my two passions, history and law. I couldn't have found a better story for my debut film.'
'Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were already very busy. Then, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor started signing more films, Paresh Rawalji also got busy... 'Rajkumar Santoshiji got offered Damini he was very excited about it. He told dad that since her dates were available, let me do this film quickly. But aisa hota toh nahin. That film also took time. 'So sabke dates ka problem ho gaya, including the director's.'
The tide has turned for Sunny. He has another actioner in the upcoming Jatt and has reteamed with Rajkumar Santoshi after almost three decades for the Aamir Khan produced Lahore 1947.
The release date of Ghayal Once Again has been pushed to February.
As Sunny Deol returns as Ajay Mehra in Ghayal Once Again, tomorrow, we remember his dialoguebaazi in Ghayal.
'I may not have accrued a large bank balance, but I think I've earned something far valuable. Respect.' 'That's what Andaz Apna Apna brought me, and I wouldn't exchange that respect for any amount of money in the world.'
Ghayal Once Again starts out wobbly but gains substantial momentum till interval point, only to go completely haywire in its latter half, writes Sukanya Verma.
At many stages, it has appeared as though Sunny Deol's career was running out of steam, but each time he has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes. Dinesh Raheja gives us a closer look at the man on his 67th birthday on October 19.
Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.
In a special series starting today, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
The hits and misses of the week.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, the adrenaline-pumping reality show hosted by Rohit Shetty, returns with its 14th season, promising more thrills, chills and heart-stopping stunts.
Be it Dhoom, Singham or the Munnabhai franchise, there are certain stories that have tons more to say or solid cash cow potential and Bollywood is all for it.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
If there was a penny for every single time Bollywood's shiest movie star and angriest action hero pointed fingers at his adversary and warned him of violent consequences...
'Was Salman Khan the only reason for the success of a film?'
'Pankaj Udhasji took the Ghazal to the masses. He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.'
'People remember each and every dialogue of Andaz Apna Apna, just as they remember every dialogue of Mughal-e-Azam and Sholay.'
Rapper MC Stan has won the popular reality television show Bigg Boss season 16 on Sunday, beating his friend Shiv Thakare.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'
'When I watched KGF, I was like, 'What kind of world are we living in? Who are these people'?'
A movie like Bad Boy being made in 2023 would have been just as unwatchable no matter who made it. That Rajkumar Santoshi has, is almost heart-breaking, sighs Deepa Gahlot.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'What more can I ask for?' 'Salman and Ranbir Kapoor know how to respect their seniors.'
'If Godse's last wish was to let everyone know his views, what's wrong in that?'
Join Sunny Deol as he connects with Rediff readers at 12.30 pm on January 29, only on ZaraBol.
Critics of Hindi cinema are a disparate, colourful, bunch that evoke much derision and tut-tut among its own tribe, but Chup's distant understanding of their influence and idiosyncrasies fails to give the loathing any real impact, notes Rediff.com Principal Movie Critic Sukanya Verma.
Joginder Tuteja lists some lesser known facts about this blockbuster starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel.
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