Nasir Hussain

Aamir Khan revealed that the iconic film 'Teesri Manzil' nearly starred Dev Anand. A drunken argument between Anand and filmmaker Nasir Hussain at a party led to Anand's exit. This dramatic fallout resulted in Shammi Kapoor taking the lead role and Vijay Anand directing, transforming the film's destiny into a massive hit.

Mansoor Khan's directorial debut, 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak', nearly featured a happy ending as suggested by producer Nasir Hussain. However, the cast and crew, including Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, felt a tragic climax was more fitting.

From distributor pressure to Mansoor Khan threatening to walk away, Tahil recounts how Nasir Hussain chose a heartbreaking climax over a happy ending—sealing the film’s place as a timeless classic.

Veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure honored her late co-star and friend Rishi Kapoor on his death anniversary with a nostalgic musical tribute, sharing a video humming their iconic song 'Puchho Na Yaar Kya Hua'. Rishi Kapoor's wife, Neetu Kapoor, and daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, also shared heartfelt remembrances, keeping his memory alive.

Karisma Kapoor revealed that her aunt, Neetu Kapoor, fainted at her star-studded wedding to Rishi Kapoor in 1980 due to the overwhelming crowd. Karisma also highlighted Neetu's unique discipline regarding fitness and eating habits, contrasting with the rest of the Kapoor family's love for food.

Veteran actress Asha Parekh, who never married, revealed Nasir Hussain was the only man she loved. She candidly shared her reasons for avoiding marriage, citing repulsive narcissism in potential partners and a near-marriage experience that solidified her decision. Parekh expressed no regrets about her single life, emphasizing she lived without hurting anyone.

We've heard on countless occasions how iconic films were first offered to another hero, only for the movie to be made with a totally different star. A similar story panned out with director Vijay Anand's Teesri Manzil, which had released in 1966. Shammi Kapoor wasn't the first choice for this memorable movie but Dev Anand.

Bollywood raises a toast to Imran Khan’s move of reviving Nasir Hussain banner

For close to two years now, Imran and Avantika have been renting an apartment on Hill Road, Bandra because the bungalow was under renovation.

The young actor will keep the family mantle alive and remake late Nasir Hussain’s films

Aamir Khan has announced his next production venture titled 'Lahore, 1947', which will star Sunny Deol and be directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi. This collaboration marks a connection between Aamir Khan and Sunny Deol that goes back in time, as Aamir worked as an assistant to his uncle Nasir Hussain for a film that starred Sunny Deol. Aamir also featured as a child artist in a film that starred Sunny Deol's father, Dharmendra. This upcoming period drama promises to be an enriching journey for all involved.

Veteran actress Asha Parekh reminisces about her collaborations with filmmaker Nasir Hussain, highlighting their seven films together starting with Dil Deke Dekho in 1959. She emphasizes his guidance in shaping her career and reflects on memorable projects like Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai and Teesri Manzil.

Leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha and senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge reached out to the JD(S) leadership to secure the support of the party’s four corporators to stake claim to power in the Kalaburagi City Corporation (KCC) Council. The BJP, however, has already spoken to the senior leaders of the JD(S), including the party’s state minority wing leader Nasir Hussain.

Police in Pilibhit arrested a drug peddler with 500 gram charas near Yashwantri Devi Temple on Sunday evening. According to SHO Harish Vardhan Singh, the peddler, Nasir Hussain, is a resident of Madina Shah locality. “We suspected him while patrolling during the annual navratri mela.

Actor Imran Khan says that although he would like to revive his grandfather Nasir Hussain's film banner, the thought of doing so scares him.

"A group of 17 retired all-India service officers from Karnataka wrote to Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, urging him to postpone administering the oath to newly elected Rajya Sabha member, Syed Nasir Hussain. This follows the arrest of three people for allegedly shouting pro-Pakistan slogans while celebrating Hussain's victory on Feb 27. The accused have denied the charges.

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and his cousin Nuzhat Khan along with the rest of his close-knits, have put together a biography of filmmaker Nasir Husain, Aamir's paternal uncle, and Nuzhat's father.

Producer-director Nasir Hussain, known to be the man with a midas touch, loved to work with Asha Parekh and RD Burman, preferably both. In Teesri Manzil Shammi Kapoor wanted the music of Shankar-Jaikishan. Nasir saab urged Shammi to hear RD out. Shammi played two of his proposed songs. Shammi was sold.

The hand-painted Hindi film poster is more likely to be found in a museum than on a busy street. Over the last decade, this humble and largely extinct form of publicity has turned into a coveted, expensive objet d'art ...

A college student in Kundapur was allegedly assaulted by an ABVP activist for answering a query of his collegemate on Monday .

The Bombay HC dismissed a petition filed by the film production company in its dispute with music company Saregama India over royalties.

A court in Azamgarh has handed down life sentences to 12 individuals in a 27-year-old murder case stemming from Shia-Sunni riots. The victim's beheaded body was found in 1999, and the accused were convicted of his assault and killing. Each convict also faces a hefty fine.

Aamir Khan recounted an incident where his uncle Nasir Hussain and Dev Anand had a drunken brawl at Sadhna's engagement party. The fight erupted after Nasir overheard Dev Anand disparaging 'Baharon Ke Sapne' with Rajesh Khanna. Consequently, Nasir replaced Dev Anand with Shammi Kapoor in 'Teesri Manzil', and Vijay Anand took over the direction.

Legendary Bollywood actress Asha Parekh, who had the fans swooning to her on-screen presence in the '70s, recently released her memoir which has already grabbed everyone's attention. While the yesteryear actress is still ruling millions of hearts, the diva has managed to live her life on her own terms.

Suspecting them of carrying beef, a group of 15 people accosted two men who were transporting 450kg meat in a car, killing one of them and beating the other with iron rods and sticks in Maharashtra's Nashik rural district Saturday. Eleven people were arrested.