Abrar Alvi

On the 54th anniversary of her passing, the iconic Waheeda Rehman takes a moment to honor the legendary Meena Kumari, referring to her as both an idol and a national gem. Despite sharing screen space only once in 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam', Rehman expressed a longing for more collaborative moments, praising Kumari's unmatched artistry.

Abrar Alvi, writer of classics Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool, passed away recently.

Ten Years With Guru Dutt… is based on a book written by Sathya Saran, who explores the director through Abrar Alvi, Dutt’s assistant director, scriptwriter, friend and confidante.

It was an evening that raised a toast to one of India’s most iconic filmmakers, Guru Dutt and his relationship with writer, assistant director and friend, Abrar Alvi.

It was an evening steeped in remembrance as the city’s culturatti gathered for Rediscovering Guru Dutt, a 360 degree rendition of the book, Ten years with Guru Dutt: Abrar Alvi’s Journey, by Sathya Saran.

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, is stable in Lilavati Hospital's ICU in Bandra after Tuesday's admission. Dr. Jalil Parker confirmed close monitoring by specialists. Family, including Salman Khan, rushed to his side. The Salim-Javed duo scripted iconic hits like Sholay and Deewar.

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is paying tribute to the man behind adding beauty to the scenes of films like 'Aar-Paar', 'Pyaasa' and 'Love in Tokyo' — cinematographer VK Murthy.

Writer-director Abrar Alvi, Guru Dutt's `write hand man', passed away Wednesday night. The writer of several classics was, however, best known as the director of `Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam'. Eighty-two-year-old Alvi had severe diabetes and was bedridden for a year.

After Bharate, Anindya Ghosh's next is a tribute to Abrar Alvi's black-and-white opus starring Rehman, Guru Dutt and Meena Kumari

In Season 16 of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan shared an anecdote about Guru Dutt’s film Kaagaz Ke Phool. Despite its initial failure, the film is now a classic. Bachchan narrated how Dutt reacted emotionally to the film's release and encouraged viewers to appreciate its timeless story and music.

Waheeda Rehman, 76, is one of the few actors of 'the golden era of Hindi cinema' who is still active. A retrospective of her films is being showcased at the annual Habitat Film Festival in Delhi till July 31.

One went to Olive at the Qutub, Mehrauli, expecting yet another book launch – the unveiling, reading, and mingling over wine and canapes evening.

Aditi Rao Hydari expressed interest in playing Meena Kumari's iconic role in a potential remake of 'Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam' during an interview at Lakme Fashion Week 2016.

We are yet to hear from Sujoy Ghosh about the final casting in Durga Rani Singh. But the director is set to collaborate with old friend Avishek Ghosh one more time. This is the second time in a row that the Kahaani maker will be involved with a Tollywood movie. After Bharaate, it's Saheb Bibi & Joker now.

Second edition of Anubhooti — a three-day cultural event replete with performing arts, vocal and instrumental music and a touch of theatre — is all set to enthrall the city from March 20 to 22.

Abrar Alvi, Film director: Colour is a better medium, if you know how to play with it.

Old world charm captivates Aditi Rao Hydari and if given a chance the actress would love to play the lead in 'Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam' remake.

It’s children’s day out on the second day of the 20th New Delhi World Book Fair, with the kids’ pavilion turning out to be the major attraction.

In the winter of 1961, Bengali cinema icon Uttam Kumar attended the premiere of Shammi Kapoor's film 'Junglee' at Kolkata's Roxy Cinema. Both actors shared mutual admiration, highlighted when they warmly hugged after the screening. Kapoor, a groundbreaking figure in the 1960s Indian film industry, was a devoted fan of Kumar. When Kumar's Hindi film "Choti Si Mulakat" underperformed, Kapoor openly expressed that Kumar should stick to Bengali classics, as Hindi cinema couldn't fully capture his talent.

Guru Dutt’s semi-autobiographical film 'Pyaasa' (1957) is best remembered for Sahir Ludhianvi’s poignant poetry

April 20, 1963. The then President, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, was presenting the 10th National Awards.

Since 1931,when Hindi films first got talking with Alam Ara,and through the rest of the 20th century,a bunch of celluloid characters changed the rules of the game ...

A rare Gujarati translation of the monumental piece of history writing - 'Mirat-e-Ahmadi' has been reprinted by the Sarkhej Roza Committee.

Guru Dutt, A Quest for Love, could have surpassed the grandeur of a production like Kaifi Aur Main (which had portrayed the poet through the eyes of his wife).

It's been over half a century but the echoes of Aye gulbadan aye gulbadan, phoolon ki mehak, kaanton ki chubhan, tujhe dekh ke kehta hai mera mann, kahin aaj kisise mohabbat na ho jaaye still resonates down the decades, reminding one of a dashing Shammi Kapoor serenading the now pouting-now-panting Kalpana Kartik in Professor.

Akshay Narang from New Delhi appears on Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, sharing his journey of overcoming cancer while winning the Super Sawaal round. Accompanied by his mother, he uses Dugnaastra to advance in the game. Amitabh Bachchan adds an interesting anecdote about Guru Dutt’s film Kaagaz Ke Phool.

Waheeda Rehman, the iconic actress of Indian cinema, celebrates her 87th birthday, marking over six decades of captivating audiences with her grace and powerful performances. Her unforgettable roles in classics like 'Pyaasa,' 'Guide,' and 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam' have solidified her legacy. Rehman's contributions to Indian cinema are immeasurable, earning her numerous accolades, including National Film Awards and Padma Bhushan.

“What's in a name?“ Almost everything, especially for Waheeda Rehman. At an era when actors were asked to change their names, a 16-year-old girl stood up against this trend.

Guru Dutt, born on July 9, 1925, is celebrated on his 100th birth anniversary for his intellectually engaging and commercially successful films like Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool. Contemporaries remember him as a self-critical filmmaker who revolutionised song picturisation and used the camera as a writing tool.