Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has opened up and shared his thoughts upon how members of a family engage in the same business, giving the example of Prithviraj Kapoor and his ‘Kapoor’ family in Bollywood. In episode eight of the quiz reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Big B welcomed Abhishek Garg from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana to the hot seat.
Talking to the contestant about his profession, the 80-year-old actor asked: “Are you a medical doctor?” Abhishek replied: “Yes, Sir. I’ve completed Mbbs. At present, I’m practising at my uncle’s hospital. And also preparing for civil services.”
Big B then questioned him: “Why are you preparing for Upsc?”
The contestant said: “There are many doctors in our family. My uncle is MD in medicine. My elder sister is a radiologist. My brother-in-law is an ophthalmologist. I’ve completed Mbbs. My younger sister is in final year of Mbbs.
Talking to the contestant about his profession, the 80-year-old actor asked: “Are you a medical doctor?” Abhishek replied: “Yes, Sir. I’ve completed Mbbs. At present, I’m practising at my uncle’s hospital. And also preparing for civil services.”
Big B then questioned him: “Why are you preparing for Upsc?”
The contestant said: “There are many doctors in our family. My uncle is MD in medicine. My elder sister is a radiologist. My brother-in-law is an ophthalmologist. I’ve completed Mbbs. My younger sister is in final year of Mbbs.
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Zeenat Aman, who has been setting Instagram on fire with her quirky posts, is battling the heat and is inviting suggestions to stay cool this summer.
The actress recently took to her Instagram and shared a throwback picture of herself from the film ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’.
The photo shared by Zeenat showed her lying on the floor in a red and green outfit from the film. She is wearing silver anklets and bangles, and smiling with her eyes closed.
She wrote in the caption: “It’s hot, hot, hot. Take a cue from Rupaa here’s one way to beat the heat! Any other suggestions?”
As she posted the picture, several members of the film fraternity flooded the comments with praises for the actress.
Celebrity designer Manish Malhotra gushed: “You looked stunning in the film in the Rustic look and I love the music of the film.”
Actor Sanjay Kapoor...
The actress recently took to her Instagram and shared a throwback picture of herself from the film ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’.
The photo shared by Zeenat showed her lying on the floor in a red and green outfit from the film. She is wearing silver anklets and bangles, and smiling with her eyes closed.
She wrote in the caption: “It’s hot, hot, hot. Take a cue from Rupaa here’s one way to beat the heat! Any other suggestions?”
As she posted the picture, several members of the film fraternity flooded the comments with praises for the actress.
Celebrity designer Manish Malhotra gushed: “You looked stunning in the film in the Rustic look and I love the music of the film.”
Actor Sanjay Kapoor...
- 6/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, March 28 (Ians) Veteran actress Mandakini recalled her initial days of acting career and how certain times she had to shoot for long hours without getting any breaks.
She added that she loved sharing screen space with all her co-actors and she missed those days.
The 59-year-old actress posted a throwback picture of her on Instagram and wrote in the caption: “I remember those days when I had to wake up early and sometimes we had to shoot till morning.”
Mandakini, who acted with many popular Bollywood actors such as Rajiv Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Aditya Pancholi, Govinda, and many more, added that she enjoyed working with the stars of her time.
“I loved sharing screens with my all co-stars. It was an amazing time,” she added.
After her post, many of her fans have asked her to share more of her throwback pictures.
Mandakini, who was introduced by legendary...
She added that she loved sharing screen space with all her co-actors and she missed those days.
The 59-year-old actress posted a throwback picture of her on Instagram and wrote in the caption: “I remember those days when I had to wake up early and sometimes we had to shoot till morning.”
Mandakini, who acted with many popular Bollywood actors such as Rajiv Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Aditya Pancholi, Govinda, and many more, added that she enjoyed working with the stars of her time.
“I loved sharing screens with my all co-stars. It was an amazing time,” she added.
After her post, many of her fans have asked her to share more of her throwback pictures.
Mandakini, who was introduced by legendary...
- 3/28/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Bollywood A-lister Kareena Kapoor Khan is marking a new phase in her glittering career with a brace of films that she terms as “shockingly different.”
Kapoor Khan has wrapped a project that shot in the U.K. under the working title “The Buckingham Murders,” directed by Hansal Mehta (“Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story”). The actor plays a detective and mother who investigates a murder in a sleepy little town in Buckinghamshire. Kapoor Khan said that her character is inspired in part by Kate Winslet’s role in “Mare of Easttown.”
“I love ‘Mare of Easttown’ and when Hansal came to me, I said this is something that I’ve really been dying to do. So we’ve molded a little bit on those lines, she plays a detective cop in that,” Kapoor Khan told Variety. “It’s the first time that I’ve dabbled in that.”
Some 80 of the...
Kapoor Khan has wrapped a project that shot in the U.K. under the working title “The Buckingham Murders,” directed by Hansal Mehta (“Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story”). The actor plays a detective and mother who investigates a murder in a sleepy little town in Buckinghamshire. Kapoor Khan said that her character is inspired in part by Kate Winslet’s role in “Mare of Easttown.”
“I love ‘Mare of Easttown’ and when Hansal came to me, I said this is something that I’ve really been dying to do. So we’ve molded a little bit on those lines, she plays a detective cop in that,” Kapoor Khan told Variety. “It’s the first time that I’ve dabbled in that.”
Some 80 of the...
- 1/30/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
An evening to remember for the Indian film industry as Filmfare hosted the 66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2021 on 27th March 2021. Making a much-awaited return, because ‘the show must go on’, the awards ceremony, this year, was held as a closed-door event where the coveted Black Lady was awarded to deserving winners from across a host of categories.
The biggest winner of the night was the movie Thappad, which bagged the Best Film award and saw director-producer Anubhav Sushila Sinha and T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar accepted the iconic Black Lady. It was an emotional moment for Babil Khan as he accepted the Best Actor in a Lead Role (Male) on behalf of his father Irrfan Khan for his memorable performance in Angrezi Medium. Add to that, the Awards further honoured and celebrated his legacy and contribution as the versatile actor was awarded posthumously the Lifetime Achievement Award.
On the other hand,...
The biggest winner of the night was the movie Thappad, which bagged the Best Film award and saw director-producer Anubhav Sushila Sinha and T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar accepted the iconic Black Lady. It was an emotional moment for Babil Khan as he accepted the Best Actor in a Lead Role (Male) on behalf of his father Irrfan Khan for his memorable performance in Angrezi Medium. Add to that, the Awards further honoured and celebrated his legacy and contribution as the versatile actor was awarded posthumously the Lifetime Achievement Award.
On the other hand,...
- 3/28/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 20 (Ians) Actor Sanjay Kapoor on Saturday uploaded an old picture of himself with late actor and friend Rajiv Kapoor. Along with the Instagram image, he was missing his close friend, who was also called Chimpu.
In the picture, the two friends pose for the camera and Rajiv playfully blocks his sister Rima Jain's face as she tries to come in the frame.
"Miss you buddy. As usual Rima tried to get in the picture and trust Chimpu to do that," wrote Sanjay along with the throwback photo.
Actor-filmmaker and late Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor's youngest son Rajiv Kapoor passed away at a hospital near his Chembur residence after a heart attack on February 9. He was 58. He is best known for his starring in Raj Kapoor's 1985 blockbuster "Ram Teri Ganga Maili".
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In the picture, the two friends pose for the camera and Rajiv playfully blocks his sister Rima Jain's face as she tries to come in the frame.
"Miss you buddy. As usual Rima tried to get in the picture and trust Chimpu to do that," wrote Sanjay along with the throwback photo.
Actor-filmmaker and late Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor's youngest son Rajiv Kapoor passed away at a hospital near his Chembur residence after a heart attack on February 9. He was 58. He is best known for his starring in Raj Kapoor's 1985 blockbuster "Ram Teri Ganga Maili".
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- 3/20/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The Enforcement Directorate (Ed) has summoned Armaan Jain, grandson of late Bollywood actor and director Raj Kapoor, in connection with its probe into the Tops Grup case.
An Ed source related to development told Ians, "Jain has been asked to appear before the agency."
Jain is the son of Raj Kapoor's daughter Reema Jain. The source said that the Ed team also carried out searches at the residence of Jain on Tuesday, the day Armaan's uncle, actor Rajiv Kapoor, passed away.
The Ed on Tuesday concluded the searches and allowed Reema and Armaan to attend the funeral.
The source further revealed that the Ed action was based on some chats shared between Armaan and Shiv Sena Mla Pratap Sarnaik's son, Vihang.
The Ed had carried out searches at the premises of the Shiv Sena Mla and his son in November last year. The Ed had also summoned the Mla to appear before it.
An Ed source related to development told Ians, "Jain has been asked to appear before the agency."
Jain is the son of Raj Kapoor's daughter Reema Jain. The source said that the Ed team also carried out searches at the residence of Jain on Tuesday, the day Armaan's uncle, actor Rajiv Kapoor, passed away.
The Ed on Tuesday concluded the searches and allowed Reema and Armaan to attend the funeral.
The source further revealed that the Ed action was based on some chats shared between Armaan and Shiv Sena Mla Pratap Sarnaik's son, Vihang.
The Ed had carried out searches at the premises of the Shiv Sena Mla and his son in November last year. The Ed had also summoned the Mla to appear before it.
- 2/11/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Rajiv Kapoor passed away on Tuesday after a massive heart attack. For the first time in 31 years (his last released films were Zimmedaaar and Aag Ka Dariya in 1990), he was gearing up for a new film. He was set to return in Toolsidas Junior, starring Sanjay Dutt.
The Ashutosh Gowariker-produced film has been slated for release this year. Gowariker informs he has wrapped shoot for the production. "Rajiv was so affable and played his part with much fun and ease. Will miss him deeply," he tweeted as condolence. The filmmaker added that he had been "a fan from his Ram Teri Ganga Maili days".
Think Rajiv Kapoor and you are thinking Ram Teri Ganga Maili. The legendary Raj Kapoor cast his youngest son opposite Mandakini in the 1985 film, which went on to be a blockbuster.
In a career that actively spanned less than a decade, Rajiv Kapoor had a...
The Ashutosh Gowariker-produced film has been slated for release this year. Gowariker informs he has wrapped shoot for the production. "Rajiv was so affable and played his part with much fun and ease. Will miss him deeply," he tweeted as condolence. The filmmaker added that he had been "a fan from his Ram Teri Ganga Maili days".
Think Rajiv Kapoor and you are thinking Ram Teri Ganga Maili. The legendary Raj Kapoor cast his youngest son opposite Mandakini in the 1985 film, which went on to be a blockbuster.
In a career that actively spanned less than a decade, Rajiv Kapoor had a...
- 2/9/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bollywood took to social media and mourned the demise of actor-director Rajiv Kapoor on Tuesday. Kapoor passed away aged 58, owing to cardiac arrest at a hospital near his Chembur residence.
"Chimpoo uncle you will be dearly missed," niece Karisma Kapoor shared on Instagram story.
Karisma younger sister, actress Kareen Kapoor Khan, shared a black and white family photograph and wrote, "Broken but strong."
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Late Rishi Kapoor's wife and Rajiv's sister-in-law Neetu Kapoor shared a photograph of him on Instagram and wrote, "Rip" along with a folded hands emoji.
Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar tweeted, "Mujhe abhi pata chala ki Raj Kapoor sahab ke chote bete, guni abhineta Rajiv Kapoor ka aaj swargwas hua. Sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua. Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti pradan kare yehi meri prarthana."
Madhuri Dixit, lead actress in Rajiv Kapoor's directorial film Prem Granth (1996) wrote,...
"Chimpoo uncle you will be dearly missed," niece Karisma Kapoor shared on Instagram story.
Karisma younger sister, actress Kareen Kapoor Khan, shared a black and white family photograph and wrote, "Broken but strong."
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Late Rishi Kapoor's wife and Rajiv's sister-in-law Neetu Kapoor shared a photograph of him on Instagram and wrote, "Rip" along with a folded hands emoji.
Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar tweeted, "Mujhe abhi pata chala ki Raj Kapoor sahab ke chote bete, guni abhineta Rajiv Kapoor ka aaj swargwas hua. Sunke mujhe bahut dukh hua. Ishwar unki aatma ko shanti pradan kare yehi meri prarthana."
Madhuri Dixit, lead actress in Rajiv Kapoor's directorial film Prem Granth (1996) wrote,...
- 2/9/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Late actor Rishi Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor's younger brother Rajiv Kapoor passes away due to Heart attack.
Rajiv Kapoor was 58 years old. He suffered a massive heart attack, following which Randhir Kapoor rushed him to Inlaks Hospital, which was the closest medical facility available in Chembur. The doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Rajiv’s sister-in-law Neetu Kapoor took to Instagram to confirm the news. Sharing a photo of the actor, Neetu wrote, “Rip...
Rajiv Kapoor was 58 years old. He suffered a massive heart attack, following which Randhir Kapoor rushed him to Inlaks Hospital, which was the closest medical facility available in Chembur. The doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Rajiv’s sister-in-law Neetu Kapoor took to Instagram to confirm the news. Sharing a photo of the actor, Neetu wrote, “Rip...
- 2/9/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
New movie scoop! Two producers who are known for their powerful brand of cinema, two brands that are applauded for their fearless choices in productions they take up – Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Ashutosh Gowariker Productions (Agppl) – have decided to join hands to bring together an inspiring human sports drama in the form of Toolsidas Junior. While Gowariker and Kumar had previously partnered for the music of Swades and others, this will be their first joint film production.
Featuring Sanjay Dutt in a special cameo, the film stars Rajiv Kapoor, Dalip Tahill and Varun Buddhadev, Toolsidas Junior is written & directed by Mridul.
Watch this space for more!
Featuring Sanjay Dutt in a special cameo, the film stars Rajiv Kapoor, Dalip Tahill and Varun Buddhadev, Toolsidas Junior is written & directed by Mridul.
Watch this space for more!
- 12/11/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor rang in his 71st birthday last night by celebrating it with family. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor turned hosts on their father's birthday. Karisma Kapoor shared a couple of pictures from last night's celebrations as it was a quite a family affair. She shared a photograph of her dad cutting the cake while the daughters happily enjoyed the moment. Apart from the Kapoor siblings, last night's party was attended by their uncles Rajiv Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor, aunt Neetu Kapoor, cousins Aadar Jain, Zahan Kapoor and Armaan Jain.
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- 2/16/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The Kapoor family- Rishi Kapoor, Rima Kapoor Jain, Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor- got together on Tuesday to celebrate Bhai-dooj. As their sister Ritu Nanda couldn’t make it for the festival, the brothers took their sister Rima Kapoor Jain for lunch at China Garden. Rishi Kapoor shared a photo of them with a caption thatRead More
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- 11/2/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Anyone who is a devoted Bollywood fan knows the name Kapoor. The eminent Kapoor clan is considered to be one of the most powerful dynasties in the Bombay film industry. They are a dynasty which is full of talent and over the past eighty years, their cinematic presence has been seen by generations of audiences. The majority of the actors and actresses to have emerged from the Kapoor family have had immensely successful careers and have starred in some of the finest films India has produced. They have had the privilege of working with some of the greatest directors and production houses in the country. It can be asserted with confidence that Bollywood is not complete without the presence of at least one Kapoor figure within the industry! We now take a look into the history of the Kapoor khandaan(family) and how their contribution to films has made them...
- 9/12/2012
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
Rishi Kapoor was the heart throb of millions in the yesteryear’s. He belongs to the first family of actors in the Hindi Film Industry. Rishi Kapoor is the second son of Raj Kapoor, his elder brother being Randhir and younger Rajiv Kapoor. On his birthday on the September 4th let us go down memory lane to recall all the fond moments of his that has been captured on celluloid. Film career- Many think that he made his first appearance on screen with “Bobby” which starred Dimple Kapadia. In reality, he debuted with “Mera Naam Joker” (1970) where he played his father’s role as a child. In 1971 he also won a National Film Award ...
- 9/4/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
'Superstar'Rajesh Khanna was given a grand farewell by his family, friends and fans yesterday morning. The actor's body was placed in a transparent casket on a mini-truck decorated with white flowers. Standing on the truck alongside Kaka's body were Dimple Kapadia, Akshay Kumar along with son Aarav and Rinke Khanna with her husband. The actor's funeral procession started from his Carter Road residence Aashirwad in Bandra at 10 in the morning and reached the Vile Parle crematorium around 11:15 am.
The funeral ceremony was attended by Bollywood biggies like Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan, Randhir and Rajiv Kapoor, Kabir Bedi, Sajid Khan, Vinod Khanna, Manoj Kumar etc. It was Rajesh Khanna's grandson, 9 year old Aarav, who lit the pyre along with his dad Akshay Kumar.
We at Bollywood Hungama pray that Kaka's soul rests in peace.
Watch the video: Stampede At Rajesh Khanna's Funeral...
The funeral ceremony was attended by Bollywood biggies like Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan, Randhir and Rajiv Kapoor, Kabir Bedi, Sajid Khan, Vinod Khanna, Manoj Kumar etc. It was Rajesh Khanna's grandson, 9 year old Aarav, who lit the pyre along with his dad Akshay Kumar.
We at Bollywood Hungama pray that Kaka's soul rests in peace.
Watch the video: Stampede At Rajesh Khanna's Funeral...
- 7/20/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, June 2: Brothers Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor are strictly against remaking any of Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor's films. "We don't want to touch any of Raj Kapoor's films," they said.
"We have given up the idea of making a remake of 'Awaara'. It is very difficult to reproduce the same magic now," the brothers said at the special screening of Raj Kapoor's "Awaara" here.
Raj Kapoor died June 2, 1988, at the age of 63. To commemorate.
"We have given up the idea of making a remake of 'Awaara'. It is very difficult to reproduce the same magic now," the brothers said at the special screening of Raj Kapoor's "Awaara" here.
Raj Kapoor died June 2, 1988, at the age of 63. To commemorate.
- 6/2/2012
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
The South Asian Film Festival (Saff), 2011 was inaugurated by Digambar Kamat, the Chief Minister of Goa yesterday. It screened late Shri Shammi Kapoor and actress Sharmila Tagore starrer Kashmir Ki Kali as a tribute to the late actor. Randheer Kapoor and Rajeev Kapoor were present during the event as representatives of the South Asian countries.
The festival’s theme was dissolving boundaries spreading the message of oneness among the South Asian countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh with special attention being laid on Bhutan. Randhir Kapoor was felicitated by the state chief secretary Sanjay Srivastava in honour of contribution of the Kapoor f ...
The festival’s theme was dissolving boundaries spreading the message of oneness among the South Asian countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh with special attention being laid on Bhutan. Randhir Kapoor was felicitated by the state chief secretary Sanjay Srivastava in honour of contribution of the Kapoor f ...
- 9/16/2011
- Bollywood Chaska
Ranbir Kapoor was not so close with his granduncle Shammi Kapoor before he worked with him in ‘Rockstar’. He bonded with him on the set of ‘Rockstar’ and deeply shattered with his departure. He totally broke down with the demise of his granduncle and cried like a small child. His emotions surprised his family as he was never so close with his granduncle. Says a source, "Apart from his parents, sister and daadi (Krishna Raj Kapoor), Ranbir is close only to is his uncle, Rajiv Kapoor. The latter, who lives alone in Pune, dotes on Ranbir and showers him with gifts. Ranbir was never really close to Shammiji until...
- 8/19/2011
- Bollywoodmantra.com
A retrospective of the films of the legendary Raj Kapoor – the first in nearly three decades – has been organized by the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff), and to launch the event, Tiff, in collaboration with Iifa, held a tribute event in honour of the great showman last Sunday. Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema is designed to carry on the work begun by Iifa in Toronto, showcasing not only many of Raj Kapoor’s finest films (including Barsaat, Awaara, and Shree 420), but also some of the finest films to come out of Indian cinema starting in the 1950s.
Noah Cowan, artistic director at the Tiff Bell Lightbox, noted that “Tiff has a long-standing commitment to South Asian programming which we’ve demonstrated during our annual film festival, in our year-round programming, and we’re honoured to be presenting a tribute to the legacy of the legendary...
Noah Cowan, artistic director at the Tiff Bell Lightbox, noted that “Tiff has a long-standing commitment to South Asian programming which we’ve demonstrated during our annual film festival, in our year-round programming, and we’re honoured to be presenting a tribute to the legacy of the legendary...
- 6/30/2011
- by Katherine Matthews
- Bollyspice
In a warm gesture of welcome to Indian Cinema on Friday 24th June, the City of Brampton in Ontario, Canada, hosts of the 12th International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) Weekend and Awards, named a street after the ultimate Showman – Raj Kapoor. Introducing a new street into the infrastructure of the city, when constructed it will be named, the ‘Raj Kapoor Crescent’.
The legacy of Raj Kapoor has been succeeded by three generations starting with Shammi, Shashi and Raj, the sons of Prithviraj Kapoor. Raj’s sons Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor enjoyed success in the industry and his grandchildren Ranbir, Kareena and Karishma Kapoor have subsequently carried on the Kapoor tradition of brilliant artistry and super stardom. Several members of the Kapoor Family were present at the street naming ceremony. The family shared sentiments regarding the retrospective expressing gratitude towards the city at this incredible gesture.
The Mayor of Brampton...
The legacy of Raj Kapoor has been succeeded by three generations starting with Shammi, Shashi and Raj, the sons of Prithviraj Kapoor. Raj’s sons Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor enjoyed success in the industry and his grandchildren Ranbir, Kareena and Karishma Kapoor have subsequently carried on the Kapoor tradition of brilliant artistry and super stardom. Several members of the Kapoor Family were present at the street naming ceremony. The family shared sentiments regarding the retrospective expressing gratitude towards the city at this incredible gesture.
The Mayor of Brampton...
- 6/27/2011
- by Editors
- Bollyspice
The King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is coming to Toronto for the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) awards later this month.The 45-year-old actor, producer and TV host headlines a who.s-who of Indian cinema slated for the 12th annual awards being staged for the first time in North America.Other A-list attendees include Iifa ambassadors Anil Kapoor and Preity Zinta, who were here for the event announcement in January, and leading man Saif Ali Khan, who will also host the Iifa Rocks fashion show at Ricoh Coliseum on June 24.Shah Rukh Khan is up for Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male) for the top hit My Name is Khan, which is nominated in seven categories, including Best Film and Best Screenplay.Based on a true story, My Name Is Khan is about the racial profiling of Muslims after 9/11. Khan stars as an autistic Muslim man who sets...
- 6/10/2011
- Filmicafe
The International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) and Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) are teaming up to honour the work of actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor.
On June 26, after the 12th Iifa awards (June 23 to 25) in Toronto, Canada, the organisations will launch a retrospective film series called Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema, which will run for six weeks at the Tiff Bell Lightbox.
With a career spanning over five decades, Raj became the youngest director of his time at age 24 when he opened his own studio, Rk Films.
Known as The Showman, he won nine Filmfare awards and was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contributions to the Indian film industry.
Raj, who was the son of Indian theatre and cinema pioneer Prithviraj Kapoor, died in 1988. His sons Randhir, Rishi and...
On June 26, after the 12th Iifa awards (June 23 to 25) in Toronto, Canada, the organisations will launch a retrospective film series called Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema, which will run for six weeks at the Tiff Bell Lightbox.
With a career spanning over five decades, Raj became the youngest director of his time at age 24 when he opened his own studio, Rk Films.
Known as The Showman, he won nine Filmfare awards and was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contributions to the Indian film industry.
Raj, who was the son of Indian theatre and cinema pioneer Prithviraj Kapoor, died in 1988. His sons Randhir, Rishi and...
- 5/9/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor.s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but in other parts of the world. Now the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius.Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective where a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including .Aag., .Awara., .Shree 420′ and .Sangam...Many reasons drove us to request Iifa about the possibility of doing a Raj Kapoor retrospective. We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have been essential to Indian cinema and seeing his films is essential to understanding Indian cinema, particularly Hindi cinema,. Noah Cowan, Tiff.s artistic director, told Ians in an interview..So...
- 5/2/2011
- Filmicafe
Mumbai, 6th April 2011: Sharing the same passion for cinematic excellence, the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) and Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) today announced their collaboration to host a tribute to the legend of Indian Cinema, Raj Kapoor, on the 26th of June in Toronto, post the 12th Iifa celebrations in Canada. The tribute will be followed by a retrospective film series called Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema, which will run for six weeks at the Tiff Bell Lightbox, Tiff's permanent home. The Gala opening on June 26 will be hosted by acclaimed director Karan Johar. This year the Iifa Weekend and Awards will be held in Toronto, Ontario from 23rd-25th June 2011.
Several members of the first family of Indian cinema, the Kapoor family attended the media interaction to lend their support to the tribute and retrospective. The legacy of Prithviraj Kapoor has been succeeded...
Several members of the first family of Indian cinema, the Kapoor family attended the media interaction to lend their support to the tribute and retrospective. The legacy of Prithviraj Kapoor has been succeeded...
- 4/6/2011
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, 6th April 2011: Sharing the same passion for cinematic excellence, the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) and Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) today announced their collaboration to host a tribute to the legend of Indian Cinema, Raj Kapoor, on the 26th of June in Toronto, post the 12th Iifa celebrations in Canada. The tribute will be followed by a retrospective film series called Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema, which will run for six weeks at the Tiff Bell Lightbox, Tiff.s permanent home. The Gala opening on June 26 will be hosted by acclaimed director Karan Johar. This year the Iifa Weekend and Awards will be held in Toronto, Ontario from 23rd -25th June 2011. Several members of the first family of Indian cinema, the Kapoor family attended the media interaction to lend their support to the tribute and retrospective. The legacy of Prithviraj Kapoor has...
- 4/6/2011
- Filmicafe
The Hindi Film Industry witnesses the birth of many stars every year. They are launched with great aplomb, media frenzy and above all, expectations. Sometimes we see the quintessential models or pageant winners but most of the times we see the star kids joining the industry. Debuts are stressful and a big burden on the shoulders of newcomers. Star kids are compared to their legendary parents while models are often labeled plastic. Let's take a further look into debuts in the Hindi film industry.
In earlier days, star kids like Kumar Gaurav or the Late Raj Kapoor’s sons (Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor) were launched with much fanfare and their first films were massive hits. The public hailed the new kids on the block and it was taken for granted that they will take the lineage forward with several jubilee hits. Barring Rishi Kapoor, the other stars fizzled. Some...
In earlier days, star kids like Kumar Gaurav or the Late Raj Kapoor’s sons (Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor) were launched with much fanfare and their first films were massive hits. The public hailed the new kids on the block and it was taken for granted that they will take the lineage forward with several jubilee hits. Barring Rishi Kapoor, the other stars fizzled. Some...
- 3/10/2011
- Bollyspice
Priyanka Chopra is all out in the street of Mumbai dancing amidst the crowds with her ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ co-star Ranbir Kapoor. The occasion was the Ganapati Visaran of the Rk studio. While Ranbir Kapoor beat the drums, Priyanka entertained the mob with her latkas and jhatkas. As they made their way to the immersion site, they created a huge commotion. Present on the occasion were the entire members of the Kapoor family. Rajiv Kapoor carried the idol of Ganapati to the visarjan site. Kareena Kapoor’s father Randhir Kapoor also took part in the procession. Actor Jackie Shroff was took part in the Kapoor’s Ganapati vi...
- 9/24/2010
- Bollywoodmantra.com
A reputed publication lately reported that Yash Raj Films are mulling over the idea of making a film on the much talked about romance between Raj Kapoor and Nargis Dutt. Apparently as reported in the news daily, it was Aditya Chopra who suggested about this idea to the youngest Kapoor lad Ranbir Kapoor. When Ranbir narrated this fact to his dad Rishi Kapoor he was simply aghast. Even the other Kapoor brothers - Randhir Kapoor and Rajeev Kapoor were against any such film ideas...
- 4/13/2010
- GlamSham
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