Bollywood actress Richa Chadha, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming streaming series ‘Heeramandi – The Diamond Bazaar’, has revealed that she referred to the iconic performance of legendary actress Meena Kumari to craft her character in the series.
In the series, Richa essays the role of Lajjo, a courtesan with a captivating persona. She shared that she found inspiration in Meena Kumari’s portrayal of Shahibjaan in the timeless classic ‘Pakeezah’. She studied Meena Kumari’s character, drawing parallels between Sahibjaan and Lajjo.
Talking about her preparations for the character, Richa said: “Carefully observing, learning from and taking lessons from Meena Kumari ji’s character in ‘Pakeezah’ was a truly enriching and deeply transforming experience for me ahead of shooting for ‘Heeramandi’. In ‘Paakezah’, Meena Kumari’s character has a certain tragic depth and complexity that resonated with Lajjo, the character that I play in the show.
In the series, Richa essays the role of Lajjo, a courtesan with a captivating persona. She shared that she found inspiration in Meena Kumari’s portrayal of Shahibjaan in the timeless classic ‘Pakeezah’. She studied Meena Kumari’s character, drawing parallels between Sahibjaan and Lajjo.
Talking about her preparations for the character, Richa said: “Carefully observing, learning from and taking lessons from Meena Kumari ji’s character in ‘Pakeezah’ was a truly enriching and deeply transforming experience for me ahead of shooting for ‘Heeramandi’. In ‘Paakezah’, Meena Kumari’s character has a certain tragic depth and complexity that resonated with Lajjo, the character that I play in the show.
- 4/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Singer Asha Bhosle, who carved out her own independent niche and ruled the roost over the world of music, turns a ripe old 90 on Friday, and notwithstanding a long and eventful musical journey of eight decades, neither her vocal cords are tired nor has she retired…
It was back way, some 80 years ago, when a petite 10-year-old girl Asha Mangeshkar earnestly stood before a studio microphone and recorded her first playback song for composer Datta S. Davjekar, ‘Chala Chala Nav Bal…’ for a Marathi film (‘Majha Bal’ – 1943).
Though it came just a year after her father Pt. Deenanath Mangeshkar’s passing (1942), Asha’s maiden number did not exactly set the film industry on fire but she continued to get humdrum singing assignments, and like her older sibling Lata Mangeshkar, continued the uphill musical sojourn.
After many Marathi songs, she finally landed a Hind film song assignment for ‘Chunariya’ (1948), and then...
It was back way, some 80 years ago, when a petite 10-year-old girl Asha Mangeshkar earnestly stood before a studio microphone and recorded her first playback song for composer Datta S. Davjekar, ‘Chala Chala Nav Bal…’ for a Marathi film (‘Majha Bal’ – 1943).
Though it came just a year after her father Pt. Deenanath Mangeshkar’s passing (1942), Asha’s maiden number did not exactly set the film industry on fire but she continued to get humdrum singing assignments, and like her older sibling Lata Mangeshkar, continued the uphill musical sojourn.
After many Marathi songs, she finally landed a Hind film song assignment for ‘Chunariya’ (1948), and then...
- 9/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bilal Amrohi, the grandson of the renowned filmmaker Kamal Amrohi, will be working on a fictional series that will portray the love story between Kamal Amrohi and his muse – Meena Kumari that came alive during the sixteen-year journey of the making of ‘Pakeezah’. Talking about the series, Bilal Amrohi said: “It will be a […]...
- 2/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The concept of “the prostitute” has been fascinating directors all over the world for quite some time, with the psychosynthesis of the sex professionals drawing as much interest as the opportunity to use the concept as a metaphor for various sociopolitical comments. Despite the fact that such themes always had issues with censorship, an abundance of movies about the subject can be also found in Asian cinema, and particularly in countries like Japan, S. Korea and India.
In this list, we will present 20 of the greatest Asian films about prostitutes in chronological order, with a focus on diversity regarding countries, directors and style of presentation.
1. Gate of Flesh
Mini-militias of prostitutes create their own code to survive in “Gates Of Flesh”, by selling themselves in an organised gang fashion, protecting their turf, of bombed out Tokyo, viciously. This was no time for romanticism, frivolity or even love; this is a brutal game of survival.
In this list, we will present 20 of the greatest Asian films about prostitutes in chronological order, with a focus on diversity regarding countries, directors and style of presentation.
1. Gate of Flesh
Mini-militias of prostitutes create their own code to survive in “Gates Of Flesh”, by selling themselves in an organised gang fashion, protecting their turf, of bombed out Tokyo, viciously. This was no time for romanticism, frivolity or even love; this is a brutal game of survival.
- 3/9/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
?Filmfare awards 2020 is a spiritual awakening for this country?, says Mani Kapoor ?note?d filmmaker and spokesperson of Filmfare awards in an exclusive chat with this author. Excerpts from the conversation.
It?s the morning after the coveted night at Guwahati, as the twitterati are losing their cool and keeping my phone hysterically buzzing with post ranting for what is believed to be the most namakool (ridiculous) award?s night. Zoya Akhtar directed Gully Boy starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt has swept the awards night by bagging best picture, actor, director, and actress etc, leaving the much deserving Uri: The Surgical Strike, Sonchiriya, Hamid, The Tashkent Files, Batla House, and Section 375 way behind in the race. The nonstop vibration on my phone gets interrupted by a ring tone. It?s noted producer Mani Kapoor on the line and is highly elated.
Hello Mani this side, many many congrats he says,...
It?s the morning after the coveted night at Guwahati, as the twitterati are losing their cool and keeping my phone hysterically buzzing with post ranting for what is believed to be the most namakool (ridiculous) award?s night. Zoya Akhtar directed Gully Boy starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt has swept the awards night by bagging best picture, actor, director, and actress etc, leaving the much deserving Uri: The Surgical Strike, Sonchiriya, Hamid, The Tashkent Files, Batla House, and Section 375 way behind in the race. The nonstop vibration on my phone gets interrupted by a ring tone. It?s noted producer Mani Kapoor on the line and is highly elated.
Hello Mani this side, many many congrats he says,...
- 2/18/2020
- GlamSham
One of India’s most iconic films that took 14 years to hit the silver screen, Kamal Amrohi’s classic Pakeezah starring his former wife Meena Kumari is currently facing legal issues. After Amrohi’s children sold their production house Mahal Pictures along with the famous Kamalistan studio, located in suburban Mumbai, to Pune based builder Avinash Bhosale,Read More
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- 10/19/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The 1972 film had music by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad while lyrics were penned by Kaifi Azmi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Kamal Amrohi and Kaif Bhopali. Pakeezah had some iconic songs like Inhi Logon Ne, Chalo Dildar Chalo and Chalte Chalte Yun Hi...
- 10/7/2017
- Film Companion
After the heart wrenching story of the yesteryear actress Geeta Kapoor came in the limelight, there were innumerable hearts which got melted and cried looking at the present day of the veteran actress Geeta Kapoor. For the uninitiated, Geeta Kapoor is the same beautiful lady who had done films like Pakeezah and Razia Sultan andRead More
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- 6/3/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The shocking case of the abandoned mother who was left in the hospital for almost a month by her son has shaken the nation. When investigated further, the woman turned out to be one of the veteran actresses from the film industry. Geeta Kapoor had worked in Kamal Amrohi’s Pakeezah and Razia Sultan. Kamal Amrohi’sRead More
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- 5/30/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Veteran actress Geeta Kapoor, who has been best known for her role in Pakeezah, was allegedly abandoned by her son in a hospital halfway through her treatment. In a heartbreaking incident, the 58-year-old yesteryear actress informed that she was beaten by her son as well. According to a report, Geeta Kapoor’s son Raja, who isRead More
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- 5/29/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Kicking off in London, UK from the 20th- 30th March 2014, is BFI Flare: London Lgbt (lesbian; gay; bisexual; transgender) Film Festival.
The wide selection of films from around the globe will explore the depths of human emotion and experience: the desire for love, the pain and happiness, the adventure and gamble.
Under the categories of “heart”, “body” and “mind”, the festival includes award winning French lesbian drama, Blue is the Warmest Colour- a rollercoaster of emotions that leave the viewer both petrified and in awe of love. Portraying the struggle and perseverance for the human right to be yourself, are a number of powerful documentaries including: The Abominable Crime – two thought-provoking documentary films portraying gay lives in Jamaica and Nigeria.
Reflecting South Asia, the festival will be screening poignant Nepalese lesbian love story, Soongava: Dance of the Orchids, as well as legendary Bollywood classics Mughal-e-Azam and Pakeezah.
It is...
The wide selection of films from around the globe will explore the depths of human emotion and experience: the desire for love, the pain and happiness, the adventure and gamble.
Under the categories of “heart”, “body” and “mind”, the festival includes award winning French lesbian drama, Blue is the Warmest Colour- a rollercoaster of emotions that leave the viewer both petrified and in awe of love. Portraying the struggle and perseverance for the human right to be yourself, are a number of powerful documentaries including: The Abominable Crime – two thought-provoking documentary films portraying gay lives in Jamaica and Nigeria.
Reflecting South Asia, the festival will be screening poignant Nepalese lesbian love story, Soongava: Dance of the Orchids, as well as legendary Bollywood classics Mughal-e-Azam and Pakeezah.
It is...
- 3/20/2014
- by Aashi Gahlot
- Bollyspice
Film: "Rajjo"; Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Paras Arora, Prakash Raj and Mahesh Manjrekar; Director: Vishwas Patil; Rating: *1/2 - falls flat.
Films about prostitutes, with or without a heart of gold, have fascinated filmmakers and viewers from the time Nargis and Meena Kumari did "Adalat" and "Pakeezah", respectively.
Then there was Sharmila Tagore carrying the concept of the pristine prostitute to the peaks of sublimity in Shakti Samanta's "Amar Prem".
With time, the concept of the prostitute with a halo has lost its sheen. Virginity and sexual sacrifices are no longer the sacrosanct commodities they once.
Films about prostitutes, with or without a heart of gold, have fascinated filmmakers and viewers from the time Nargis and Meena Kumari did "Adalat" and "Pakeezah", respectively.
Then there was Sharmila Tagore carrying the concept of the pristine prostitute to the peaks of sublimity in Shakti Samanta's "Amar Prem".
With time, the concept of the prostitute with a halo has lost its sheen. Virginity and sexual sacrifices are no longer the sacrosanct commodities they once.
- 11/16/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
As part of our look at a century of Indian cinema, here are some of our all-time favourite classic film soundtracks
Barsaat (1949)
Tragic love story Barsaat (Rain) was 25-year-old actor Raj Kapoor's first hit as a director and launched Bollywood's greatest playback singer Lata "Nightingale of India" Mangeshkar (who went on to record thousands of film songs over a career spanning seven decades and counting). Kapoor may have made finer films (Awaara, Shree 420), but Barsaat's songs (marking the debut of music directors, Shankar Jaikishan) of vulnerability, innocence and heartache, captured newly independent India's fragile imagination. Many consider Barsaat to have the greatest film songs of all time.
Pakeezah (1972)
Pakeezah (Pure) is the story of a courtesan, or a wronged woman with a good heart, in the Mughal era. Lata is on playback duties for heroine Meena Kumari (who died just after its release) and the combination of real-life...
Barsaat (1949)
Tragic love story Barsaat (Rain) was 25-year-old actor Raj Kapoor's first hit as a director and launched Bollywood's greatest playback singer Lata "Nightingale of India" Mangeshkar (who went on to record thousands of film songs over a career spanning seven decades and counting). Kapoor may have made finer films (Awaara, Shree 420), but Barsaat's songs (marking the debut of music directors, Shankar Jaikishan) of vulnerability, innocence and heartache, captured newly independent India's fragile imagination. Many consider Barsaat to have the greatest film songs of all time.
Pakeezah (1972)
Pakeezah (Pure) is the story of a courtesan, or a wronged woman with a good heart, in the Mughal era. Lata is on playback duties for heroine Meena Kumari (who died just after its release) and the combination of real-life...
- 7/25/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
Art Malik is renowned for his roles in a succession of films and TV dramas in the '80s centred on the experience of the British Raj.
His evocative portrait of the young Hari Kumar in the ITV production of The Jewel in the Crown led to David Lean casting him in his sweeping epic A Passage to India. Malik was later cast in Mm Kaye's The Far Pavilions.
The Pakistani born British actor has achieved the rare feat of making his presence felt in the realm of international cinema with prominent roles in films such as The Living Daylights, True Lies with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sex and the City 2 and City of Joy.
The versatile star appeared on stage in the West End in the Tom Stoppard play Indian Ink with Felicity Kendal and there was a stint in BBC hospital drama Holby City, in which he played Dr Zubin Khan.
His evocative portrait of the young Hari Kumar in the ITV production of The Jewel in the Crown led to David Lean casting him in his sweeping epic A Passage to India. Malik was later cast in Mm Kaye's The Far Pavilions.
The Pakistani born British actor has achieved the rare feat of making his presence felt in the realm of international cinema with prominent roles in films such as The Living Daylights, True Lies with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sex and the City 2 and City of Joy.
The versatile star appeared on stage in the West End in the Tom Stoppard play Indian Ink with Felicity Kendal and there was a stint in BBC hospital drama Holby City, in which he played Dr Zubin Khan.
- 7/12/2013
- Digital Spy
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
In the first of two Yorkshire tributes to a century of Indian cinema, Irna Qureshi tells how a family secret became a matter of pride among friends
Indian cinema is celebrating its centenary this year. It was one hundred years ago that the country's first feature film, Raja Harishchandra was premiered in Mumbai. As Bollywood's global profile goes from strength to strength, I wager that 2013 will also be the year that many of my English friends will finally get around to watching their first Bollywood film.
My own relationship with Indian films goes back 30 years to the 1980s. Things were very different then. We watched Bollywood films at home, but we certainly didn't talk about them beyond our four walls. I think we knew deep down, that this was simply one more thing that set us apart from everyone else. And perhaps that's why I grew up with the perception...
Indian cinema is celebrating its centenary this year. It was one hundred years ago that the country's first feature film, Raja Harishchandra was premiered in Mumbai. As Bollywood's global profile goes from strength to strength, I wager that 2013 will also be the year that many of my English friends will finally get around to watching their first Bollywood film.
My own relationship with Indian films goes back 30 years to the 1980s. Things were very different then. We watched Bollywood films at home, but we certainly didn't talk about them beyond our four walls. I think we knew deep down, that this was simply one more thing that set us apart from everyone else. And perhaps that's why I grew up with the perception...
- 3/13/2013
- by Irna Qureshi
- The Guardian - Film News
New Delhi, Feb 27: Pakistani actress Meera, who made her Bollywood debut in Mahesh Bhatt's "Nazar", will step into the shoes of legendary Meena Kumari for the "Pakeezah" remake.
The film was first made in 1972 by late director Kamal Amrohi and now his son Tajdar Amrohi is producing the remake.
"It is a divine feeling. I cannot define it in words," Meera said in a statment.
"I simply loved Meena Kumariji in the film. It has always played again and again in my mind. I came to India with the dream of wanting to essay the same immortal role some day. And when Tajdar saab gave the nod, I was simply too overwhelmed," she added.
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The film was first made in 1972 by late director Kamal Amrohi and now his son Tajdar Amrohi is producing the remake.
"It is a divine feeling. I cannot define it in words," Meera said in a statment.
"I simply loved Meena Kumariji in the film. It has always played again and again in my mind. I came to India with the dream of wanting to essay the same immortal role some day. And when Tajdar saab gave the nod, I was simply too overwhelmed," she added.
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- 2/27/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Feb 19: Legendary music composer Khayyam, who turned 86 recently, recalled how he was scared while composing music for one of his biggest hits "Umrao Jaan" after the super success of film "Pakeezah".
Both the films had a similar theme, as the stories revolved around a Lucknow courtesan. While "Pakeezah" released 1972, Muzaffar Ali's "Umrao Jaan" released 1981. The music of both the films is celebrated till today.
"'Umrao Jaan' was a subject which already had 'Pakeezah' in front of it, a big hit. Maker Kamal Amrohi saab, Meena Kumari as heroine, Ashok Kumar and Rajkumar saab, music by Ghulam Mohammad was super duper hit..
Both the films had a similar theme, as the stories revolved around a Lucknow courtesan. While "Pakeezah" released 1972, Muzaffar Ali's "Umrao Jaan" released 1981. The music of both the films is celebrated till today.
"'Umrao Jaan' was a subject which already had 'Pakeezah' in front of it, a big hit. Maker Kamal Amrohi saab, Meena Kumari as heroine, Ashok Kumar and Rajkumar saab, music by Ghulam Mohammad was super duper hit..
- 2/19/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Sadler's Wells, London
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet was founded in 2003 by the Wal-Mart heiress Nancy Laurie. The financing of a New York-based dance company is no small matter, but with Laurie's fortune estimated at $3.9bn, Cedar Lake's future is probably secure. The company's artistic director, the French-born and fabulously-named Benoit-Swan Pouffer, has commissioned with a discerning eye, and when the company visited London for the first time last week he presented a triple bill which showed off its 16 dancers to spectacular effect.
The first work, by Hofesh Shechter, was an impulse commission by Pouffer after seeing the choreographer's work for the first time. For UK audiences the spectacle of Shechter's abject cohorts of men and women searching for meaning in an indifferent universe may be a familiar one. The stream-of-consciousness voiceover, the sulphurous, post-apocalyptic lighting, the brutalised huddles, the prison-yard shuffles: all these we have experienced before. But if Violet...
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet was founded in 2003 by the Wal-Mart heiress Nancy Laurie. The financing of a New York-based dance company is no small matter, but with Laurie's fortune estimated at $3.9bn, Cedar Lake's future is probably secure. The company's artistic director, the French-born and fabulously-named Benoit-Swan Pouffer, has commissioned with a discerning eye, and when the company visited London for the first time last week he presented a triple bill which showed off its 16 dancers to spectacular effect.
The first work, by Hofesh Shechter, was an impulse commission by Pouffer after seeing the choreographer's work for the first time. For UK audiences the spectacle of Shechter's abject cohorts of men and women searching for meaning in an indifferent universe may be a familiar one. The stream-of-consciousness voiceover, the sulphurous, post-apocalyptic lighting, the brutalised huddles, the prison-yard shuffles: all these we have experienced before. But if Violet...
- 10/20/2012
- by Luke Jennings
- The Guardian - Film News
It’s been another Bollywonderful week – they buzz for Jannat 2 is strong – it’s a very engaging movie and the chemistry between Emraan Hashmi and Randeep Hooda is very strong! Emran was over the moon when we told him he’s the first hero to have three consecutive blockbusters in a row. He is still very unassuming and believes he can only succeed if the script and direction is right. When we joked about who is the best kisser in Bollywood he laughed and whispered that it has to be him! Emran is looking forward to the release of Shanghai opposite Abhay Deol and says his fans will see him in a different light. One thing Emran does want to do is plan for a long awaited holiday with his family in Europe where he will switch his phone off for two weeks and be “normal” for a while.
- 5/10/2012
- by RajPablo
- Bollyspice
Film: "Loot"; Cast: Govinda, Suniel Shetty, Javed Jaffrey, Mahaaskshay Chakbraborty, Ravi Kissan and Prem Chopra; Director; Rajneesh Thakur; Rating: * 1/2There is a Don (oh, there are many of them peeping out of every nook and cranny of this abominable comedy) played by Prem Chopra who loves Meena Kumari and "Pakeezah". Sighing loudly he tells another don, played with lipsmacking relish by Mahesh Manjrekar, "They don't make heroines like Meena Kumari any more. She was someone you wanted to marry. Nowadays the heroines are ...
- 11/4/2011
- BusinessofCinema
Movie Review: 'Loot'; Star Cast: Govinda, Suniel Shetty, Javed Jaffrey, Mahaaskshay Chakbraborty, Ravi Kissan and Prem Chopra; Director; Rajneesh Thakur; Rating: * 1/2 - downhill all the way.
There is a Don (oh, there are many of them peeping out of every nook and cranny of this abominable comedy) played by Prem Chopra who loves Meena Kumari and 'Pakeezah'. Sighing loudly he tells another don, played with lipsmacking relish by Mahesh Manjrekar, 'They don't make heroines like Meena Kumari any more. She was someone you wanted to marry. Nowadays the heroines are good for only one thing.'
That is just about the most subtle.
There is a Don (oh, there are many of them peeping out of every nook and cranny of this abominable comedy) played by Prem Chopra who loves Meena Kumari and 'Pakeezah'. Sighing loudly he tells another don, played with lipsmacking relish by Mahesh Manjrekar, 'They don't make heroines like Meena Kumari any more. She was someone you wanted to marry. Nowadays the heroines are good for only one thing.'
That is just about the most subtle.
- 11/4/2011
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Farah Khan's next directorial film Tees Maar Khan will see Katrina Kaif paying a tribute to yesteryear actress Meena Kumari. As a tribute to Meena Kumari, Katrina will don her Pakeezah look for a special Qawwali number also starring Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan. Director - choreographer Farah Khan said, “Katrina's look has been modeled on Pakeezah. While Akshay and Salman can be expected to have a lot of fun with this track, it belongs to Katrina as she is going to surprise the audience.” The ...
- 10/6/2010
- BusinessofCinema
Decades ago the timeless Meena Kumari had audiences mesmerized every time she grazed the screen – with Katrina Kaif on board Farah Khan director of the highly anticipated Tees Maar Khan thought it was apt to recreate the Meena Kumari magic –
As a tribute to the yesteryear’s actress Katrina Kaif will don her Pakeezah look for a special Qawwali number also starring Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan –
Confirms director/choreographer Farah Khan “Katrina’s look has been modeled on ‘Pakeezah’ .While Akshay and Salman can be expected to have a lot of fun with this track,.
As a tribute to the yesteryear’s actress Katrina Kaif will don her Pakeezah look for a special Qawwali number also starring Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan –
Confirms director/choreographer Farah Khan “Katrina’s look has been modeled on ‘Pakeezah’ .While Akshay and Salman can be expected to have a lot of fun with this track,.
- 10/5/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Decades ago the timeless Meena Kumari had audiences mesmerized every time she grazed the screen . with Katrina Kaif on board Farah Khan director of the highly anticipated Tees Maar Khan thought it was apt to recreate the Meena Kumari magic.As a tribute to the yesteryears actress Katrina Kaif will don her Pakeezah look for a special Qawwali number also starring Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan. Confirms director/choreographer Farah Khan .Katrina's look has been modeled on 'Pakeezah' .While Akshay and Salman can be expected to have a lot of fun with this track, it belongs to Katrina as she is going to surprise the audience.. The Qawalli track titled Wallah Re Wallah will have a complete local Mumbaiyya feel to it and will be a complete foot- tapper much like the music in all of Farah Khan.s movies.The action packed comedy starring Akshay Kumar and...
- 10/5/2010
- Filmicafe
Despite personal disputes, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif came together for their close friend Farah Khan and shot an item number for ‘Tees Maar Khan’. The song was shot at the film city for two days and sources informed that it is a fun song where two actors, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar fight for the same girl Katrina Kaif. It is major highlight of the film choreographed by choreographer turned filmmaker Farah Khan. A source reveals, "Despite tensions between Salman and Kat, they both had a great time shooting the song. In the quawalli number, Kat was styled like Meena Kumari from Pakeezah. Salman and Akshay was dressed u...
- 9/29/2010
- Bollywoodmantra.com
After completing a raunchy number Sheela Ki Jawaani, Katrina Kaif is all set to go for a Meena Kumari style makeover in a special qawalli number in Tees Maar Khan. The actress, who plays a wannabe item girl in the Farah Khan directed movie, will be accompanied by Salman Khan and co-star Akshay Kumar in the song. Salman is making a special appearance in the song. Katrina will be seen as grace personified a la Meena Kumari form Pakeezah, says the director. "Katrina would be seen in an altogether different avtar in this 'qawalli'. While Akshay and Salman can be expected to have ...
- 9/21/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
It's been a fun filled Bolly roller coaster of a week - we chatted to Vivek, Diya, Arshad, Jiah Khan, Fereena Wazir and Alyssa Mendoza. However, first of all we want to thank you so much for all your comments on last week's Meena Kumari feature - what a star and yes, we will be looking back at other Bollywood Legends in the future! Do try and get a copy of Pakeezah we highly recommend it.
Jiah Khan is a very focussed and determined star that is excited about Sajid Khan's Housefull. The movie has Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Desmukh, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Arjun Rampal, and Jiah. The London raised girl loved the girly camaraderie on the sets - from changing make up, hairstyles and diet tips. There was no bitchy cat fights on the sets and all the girls gave the guys a run for their money, but one thing that amazed Jiah,...
Jiah Khan is a very focussed and determined star that is excited about Sajid Khan's Housefull. The movie has Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Desmukh, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Arjun Rampal, and Jiah. The London raised girl loved the girly camaraderie on the sets - from changing make up, hairstyles and diet tips. There was no bitchy cat fights on the sets and all the girls gave the guys a run for their money, but one thing that amazed Jiah,...
- 3/31/2010
- Bollyspice
As you all know we are both lovers of all things Bollywood but there are classics and there are classics - but one film that has always touched a chord with us is Kamal Amrohi’s Pakeezah.
Hollywood had the likes of Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Marlene Dietrich – larger than life stars whose acting prowess and star power was superseded, enhanced and redefined by their melodramatic high-octane personal lives. For us the legendary Meena Kumari is on par from the Indian Film Industry.
From the child artist controlled by her father - who had initially left her in an orphanage at birth - to the superstar tragedienne in movies such as Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi, Dil Ek Mandir Hai, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Chandan Ka Palna, Aarti; Kaajal, and Main Chup Rahungi. Meena was an artist of stature and probably one of the first Bollywood female superstars who...
Hollywood had the likes of Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Marlene Dietrich – larger than life stars whose acting prowess and star power was superseded, enhanced and redefined by their melodramatic high-octane personal lives. For us the legendary Meena Kumari is on par from the Indian Film Industry.
From the child artist controlled by her father - who had initially left her in an orphanage at birth - to the superstar tragedienne in movies such as Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi, Dil Ek Mandir Hai, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Chandan Ka Palna, Aarti; Kaajal, and Main Chup Rahungi. Meena was an artist of stature and probably one of the first Bollywood female superstars who...
- 3/22/2010
- Bollyspice
As veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar turns 80 on 28 September, Saregama plans to pay a tribute to this living legend. The music company has compiled a new collection of eight CDs of all most resonant songs of Mangeshkar. The album is tilted 80 Glorious Years of Lata Mangeshkar: Safalta Ki Shikhar Par Kal Bhi... Aaj Bhi.Each CD has select chartbuster songs through her career (1940s - 2000s). The album comprises songs like Jiya Beqarar Hai from Barsaat, Lara Lappa Laai from Ek Thi Ladki, Inhin Logon Ne from Pakeezah, Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya from Mughal-e-Azam, ...
- 9/22/2009
- BusinessofCinema
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