Exclusive: Leading Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his banner Bhansali Productions have signed with U.S. agency WME.
One of the most well-known filmmakers out of India, Bhansali has worked as a screenwriter, music composer, editor, and producer across his three-decade career.
His 2002 film Devdas, an adaptation of author Sarat Chandra’s novel of the same name, premiered at Cannes and received a BAFTA nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
In 2005, his film Black, inspired by the life of Hellen Keller and starring Bollywood titans Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, won the Indian National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
Since beginning to compose music for his own films back in 2010, Bhansali has been recognized in the music space as well. In 2019, he won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his work in his film Padmaavat. He also recently released an album of self-composed...
One of the most well-known filmmakers out of India, Bhansali has worked as a screenwriter, music composer, editor, and producer across his three-decade career.
His 2002 film Devdas, an adaptation of author Sarat Chandra’s novel of the same name, premiered at Cannes and received a BAFTA nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
In 2005, his film Black, inspired by the life of Hellen Keller and starring Bollywood titans Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, won the Indian National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
Since beginning to compose music for his own films back in 2010, Bhansali has been recognized in the music space as well. In 2019, he won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his work in his film Padmaavat. He also recently released an album of self-composed...
- 4/19/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The 1952 film had music by Naushad and lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni, who together created memorable songs like O Duniya Ke Rakhwale and Mann Tarpat Hari Darsan Ko Aaj. Directed by Vijay Bhatt, Baiju Bawra starred Bharat Bhushan and Meena Kumari...
- 11/5/2017
- Film Companion
Dadasaheb Phalke and Padma Bhushan award winner, music maestro Naushad's name shall always be remembered as the one who gave film music a new definition and heights.
Naushad's journey to success was filled with utmost struggle, however what inspired Naushad to face these tribulations was a prediction by his close associate, who gave him roof to live in Mumbai during his struggling days.
Recalling those early days Naushad in an interview said, "When I came to Mumbai in mid-30s my Ustaad had written a recommendation letter to an acquaintance, who worked as professor in Mumbai's St Xavier College and stayed in Colaba. He was a kind gentleman and would also lend me some money for my travel.
He added, "During those days film studios were concentrated in Dadar hence I would travel from Colaba to Dadar by bus and wander all day from one studio to another in search of job.
Naushad's journey to success was filled with utmost struggle, however what inspired Naushad to face these tribulations was a prediction by his close associate, who gave him roof to live in Mumbai during his struggling days.
Recalling those early days Naushad in an interview said, "When I came to Mumbai in mid-30s my Ustaad had written a recommendation letter to an acquaintance, who worked as professor in Mumbai's St Xavier College and stayed in Colaba. He was a kind gentleman and would also lend me some money for my travel.
He added, "During those days film studios were concentrated in Dadar hence I would travel from Colaba to Dadar by bus and wander all day from one studio to another in search of job.
- 3/20/2015
- GlamSham
Who wouldn't want to look like the legendary Meena Kumari. Actress Mahie Gill has got that opportunity to don a look similar to the legendary Meena Kumari for a song titled "Dil Apna Fokat" from Venus' Gang Of Ghosts directed by Satish Kaushik.Says Mahie Gill, "I am a huge fan of Meena Kumari and it was a great honour for me to emulate her on screen. The opportunity was in no way less than perfect. I studied her in films like Baiju Bawra (1952) and Dil Ekmandir".Ratan Jai...
- 7/25/2013
- GlamSham
For her upcoming movie ‘Gangs Of Ghosts’, actress Mahie Gill has taken inspiration from legendary actress Meena Kumari. For a song, Mahie had to emulate Meena Kumari. The actress watched a number of movies of the legendary actress in order to bring her acting to perfection. The song ‘Nahi Dungi, Nahi Dungi, Dil mera fokat mein nahi dungi’ is inspired by Meena Kumari. “I am a huge Meena Kumari fan so it was a great honour for me to emulate her on screen. In no way could it be less than perfect for which I studied her in films like ‘Baiju Bawra’ and ‘Dil Ek Mandir’.” Mahie said in an interview. Mahie also observed the sty...
- 7/23/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Directed by notable filmmaker Kamal Amrohi, Pakeezah (1972) contains everything one would envisage in a typical Bollywood film. This includes drama, romance, suspense, astounding cinematography, as well as exquisite song and dance sequences. It is a film which surely anyone infatuated with Indian cinema will love. It is also remembered for being one of the last great films to have starred the legendary actress Meena Kumari. She has been dubbed the ‘tragedy queen’ of Indian Cinema and also set the foundation when it comes to intense method acting. The film began production in the late 1950s, but took 14 years to complete. Due to a rift between Amrohi and Kumari (who were married to each other), filming came to a halt and it was in 1972 that the audience finally saw the beauty that is Pakeezah. These 14 years were no doubt worth the wait!
Set in the backdrop of Lucknow, Pakeezah is about...
Set in the backdrop of Lucknow, Pakeezah is about...
- 6/12/2013
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
The Royal Stag Mirchi Music Awards 2013 celebrated music with the utmost bliss of stars, glamour and music all around! It was a fun filled evening with a completely distinguished jury comprising of Ramesh Sippy, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Sooraj Barjatya, Prasoon Joshi, Anu Malik, Aadesh Srivastava, Lalit Pandit, Louiz Banks, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik, Sadhna Sargam, Suresh Wadkar, Talat Aziz and Ila Arun. This jury definitely needed no introduction and was a healthy mix of some great achievers of the industry.
Bollyspice brings you the list of the winners of this grand award function. Read on!
Song of the Year:
Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin from Agneepath, Singer – Sonu Nigam, Composer Ajay-Atul, Lyricist – Amitabh Bhattacharya
Worldwide Listeners’ Choice – Song of the Year:
Radha from Student Of The Year, Singers – Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani and Udit Narayan, Composer – Vishal-Shekhar Lyricist – Anvita Dutt
Male vocalist of the year:
Sonu Nigam...
Bollyspice brings you the list of the winners of this grand award function. Read on!
Song of the Year:
Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin from Agneepath, Singer – Sonu Nigam, Composer Ajay-Atul, Lyricist – Amitabh Bhattacharya
Worldwide Listeners’ Choice – Song of the Year:
Radha from Student Of The Year, Singers – Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani and Udit Narayan, Composer – Vishal-Shekhar Lyricist – Anvita Dutt
Male vocalist of the year:
Sonu Nigam...
- 2/11/2013
- by Samreen Tungekar
- Bollyspice
Remakes of classic films are abound in Bollywood these days; the latest film to be remade is the 1953 musical masterpiece Baiju Bawra. At the helm is director, Krishna Shah, who has reportedly approached perfectionist Aamir Khan, for the titular role that made Bharat Bhushan famous 60 years ago.
A.R. Rahman is said to have inspired Shah to pursue the project, and Rahman is all set to provide the music to the film. The classic film had brilliant music by the legendary Naushad, and starred Meena Kumari in her breakout role.
Baiju Bawra is about a singer who vows to have revenge on the legendary music maestro Tansen, who drove his father to his death. Baiju forsakes his worldly pleasures and his love in his quest for vengeance. The film featured a wonderful climax where Tansen and Baiju have a musical duel, testing if their finesse can turn dissolve marble into water!
A.R. Rahman is said to have inspired Shah to pursue the project, and Rahman is all set to provide the music to the film. The classic film had brilliant music by the legendary Naushad, and starred Meena Kumari in her breakout role.
Baiju Bawra is about a singer who vows to have revenge on the legendary music maestro Tansen, who drove his father to his death. Baiju forsakes his worldly pleasures and his love in his quest for vengeance. The film featured a wonderful climax where Tansen and Baiju have a musical duel, testing if their finesse can turn dissolve marble into water!
- 10/30/2010
- Bollyspice
October 22, 2010: Trust directors in Bollywood to rope in Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan, whenever there is a good role in sight. And that is exactly what Krishna Shah did when he had the script of a film based on the life story of Baiju Bawra, the gypsy singer in hand. The film being stalled for a long time now, reports claim that it was music composer A R Rahman who inspired Krishna Shah to not only resume work on the Baiju Bawra project but also approach actor Aamir Khan for the lead role in the film. And it was then that the director offered the role of Baiju Bawra to the talented Khan who is known for choosing his roles with utmost care.
However the latest reports from Bollywood claim that Aamir Khan may not be.
However the latest reports from Bollywood claim that Aamir Khan may not be.
- 10/22/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Aadesh Shrivastava, who has had the good luck to meet Rafi and play on his songs under several senior composers, puts it simply, "Every song I compose has Kishoreda's feel and Rafisaab's gaayaki somewhere within my subconscious mind. And by gaayaki I mean his sharp harkatein, which would be as sharp as the edge of a sword, and everything else." Aadesh adds, "If you say Mora piya has that ambience, I agree completely. And my semi-classical Baawri piya ki (Baghban) was made with him in mind - 101 per cent! Ravi Chopra, my director, and I discussed this song and we kept saying, 'Kaash! Agar yeh gaana Rafisaab gaate!', though Sonu Niigaam was brilliant. The song in my mind's eye when I composed this one was Tu Ganga ki mauj from Baiju Bawra. Whenever Rafisaab would go high-pitched in a song and take a sapaat (broad) taan, incredibly his expression...
- 7/31/2010
- by Rajiv Vijayakar (Screen Weekly)
- BollywoodHungama
Aadesh Shrivastava, who has had the good luck to meet Rafi and play on his songs under several senior composers, puts it simply, "Every song I compose has Kishoreda's feel and Rafisaab's gaayaki somewhere within my subconscious mind. And by gaayaki I mean his sharp harkatein, which would be as sharp as the edge of a sword, and everything else." Aadesh adds, "If you say Mora piya has that ambience, I agree completely. And my semi-classical Baawri piya ki (Baghban) was made with him in mind - 101 per cent! Ravi Chopra, my director, and I discussed this song and we kept saying, 'Kaash! Agar yeh gaana Rafisaab gaate!', though Sonu Niigaam was brilliant. The song in my mind's eye when I composed this one was Tu Ganga ki mauj from Baiju Bawra. Whenever Rafisaab would go high-pitched in a song and take a sapaat (broad) taan, incredibly his expression...
- 7/31/2010
- by Rajiv Vijayakar (Screen Weekly)
- BollywoodHungama
It’s the best time to enjoy a Malhar concert – when the whiff of coffee mingles with the smell of damp zari and the fragrance of wet earth. In the Hindustani classical music system, Malhar is the family of ragas associated with the rains. Apocryphal or not, we’ve all heard stories about legendary musicians Mian Tansen and Baiju Bawra who could make the heavens open with their divine singing. We invited four artistes to Delhi’s stunning, tomb-dotted Lodhi Garden on a ‘mad’ rainy evening to get a full Malhar experience: Vocalist brothers Ritesh and Rajnish Mishra from the Benares gharana, ...
- 7/17/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
<div>Bollywood legends Guru Dutt, Nargis, Meena Kumari, Amitabh Bachchan and Pran have been named in the list of CNN's top 25 Asian actors of all time released ahead of the Oscar night Sunday.</div><div></div><div>With five actors listed, India tops the list featuring actors from India, China, Pakistan, Japan, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Korea.</div><div></div><div>'In the history of the Academy Awards, only two Asians have ever taken home a Best Actor or Actress statue (we don't count Ben Kingsley as true Asian),' said CNN announcing the list celebrating 'the top Asian legends of the silver screen.</div><div></div><div>'Yet Asia has produced incredibly talented thespians that have changed the course of their nation's cinematic history.'</div><div></div><div>Guru Dutt has been 'frequently compared to Orson Welles for directing and starring in films that ushered in a golden era of Hindi cinema. Because of his soulful acting, Guru Dutt's 'Pyaasa' and 'Kaagaz Ke...
- 3/5/2010
- Filmicafe
Bollywood legends Guru Dutt, Nargis, Meena Kumari, Amitabh Bachchan and Pran have been named in the list of CNN's top 25 Asian actors of all time released ahead of the Oscar night Sunday.
With five actors listed, India tops the list featuring actors from India, China, Pakistan, Japan, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Korea.
"In the history of the Academy Awards, only two Asians have ever taken home a Best Actor or Actress statue (we don't count Ben Kingsley as true Asian)," said CNN announcing the list celebrating "the top Asian legends of the silver screen.
"Yet Asia has produced incredibly talented thespians that have changed the course of their nation's cinematic history."
Guru Dutt has been "frequently compared to Orson Welles for directing and starring in films that ushered in a golden era of Hindi cinema. Because of his soulful acting, Guru Dutt's 'Pyaasa' and 'Kaagaz Ke Phool' are...
With five actors listed, India tops the list featuring actors from India, China, Pakistan, Japan, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Korea.
"In the history of the Academy Awards, only two Asians have ever taken home a Best Actor or Actress statue (we don't count Ben Kingsley as true Asian)," said CNN announcing the list celebrating "the top Asian legends of the silver screen.
"Yet Asia has produced incredibly talented thespians that have changed the course of their nation's cinematic history."
Guru Dutt has been "frequently compared to Orson Welles for directing and starring in films that ushered in a golden era of Hindi cinema. Because of his soulful acting, Guru Dutt's 'Pyaasa' and 'Kaagaz Ke Phool' are...
- 3/5/2010
- by IANS
- DearCinema.com
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