Rahi Masoom Raza

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.

The third and final day of the 5th Indian Screenwriters Conference (ISC) concluded on a beautiful note as three living legends Gulzar, writers Javed Siddiqui and Kamlesh Pandey paid heartfelt tributes to Shailendra, Dr Rahi Masoom Raza K A Abbas

Hindi writer Pankaj Bisht was honoured with the Rahi Masoom Raza Literary Award in the city on Thursday. The ceremony was organised to pay tributes to Raza on his 95th birth anniversary.

Amidst gloomy times of the lockdown, DD's decision to bring back mythological shows Mahabharat and Ramayan proved to be a fruitful one. Relaunching the two shows not only increased popularity of the series but also its actors.

Several celebs have come out sharing their views on the depiction of Ramayan in latest Bollywood film Adipurush. Recently, Gajendra Chauhan, who played the role of Yudhisthir in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, shared his views on the same.

Anhad, Prashant and various other NGOs have organised a cultural programme on Saturday as tribute to the memory of Vasant Rao Hegiste and Rajab Ali Lakhani.

The city of nawabs appears to have a special place in film director Muzaffar Ali’s heart, as while discussing his life journey at the Koushala literature festival at Sangeet Natak Akademi on Saturday, he talked about the city’s culture and the quality of its people that “pulls everyone

Acclaimed Hindi novelist and writer, Geetanjali Shree, recently made history when ‘Tomb of Sand’ the English translation of her novel ‘Ret Samadhi’ made her win the International Booker Prize this year. The first Hindi litterateur to win the coveted literary prize, she speaks to Aditi Singh about her journey after winning the award. Excerpts:

His show "Om Namah Shivay" is being re-televised after 23 years.

Noted cinematographer Nadeem Khan has undergone brain surgery at a hospital here after he suffered a fall.

Rahi Masoom Raza had initially declined B R Chopra's request to write for his TV adaptation of "Mahabharat" citing time constraints.

Lit Fest Participants Express Concern

Dheeraj Kumar recalls the painstaking research that went into ‘Om Namah Shivay’

Jibraan Khan is making his debut in 'Ishq Vishq Rebound' after he was seen as a child artist in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. But Jibraan's association with acting also comes from his father who played the iconic character of Arjun in Maharabharat which aired on DD...

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B Subhash's 'Disco Dancer' is all set to be made into a play. The musical will be produced by popular music director duo of Salim-Sulaiman. B Subhash, when contacted, confirmed the development, adding, "I have given the screenplay rights of the film to Salim-Sulaiman and they are collaborating with Sa Re Ga Ma on it.''

Beloved artist Pankaj Dheer, who famously portrayed Karna in B.R. Chopra's 'Mahabharat', has passed away at 68 after battling cancer. Dheer initially auditioned for Arjun but refused to shave his moustache, leading to his contract being torn. However, B.R. Chopra later called him back for the role of Karna, a part Dheer felt was his destiny.

DDLJ’s ‘Ja Simran jaa, jee le apni zindagi’ ending still evokes tears of joy, 26 years since the film’s release, but moviegoers also celebrate Mughal-e-Azam, one of the most tragic love stories ever told in Indian cinema

Cinema lovers are in for a treat as the iconic romantic drama "Lamhe", starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi is getting a grand re-release on March 21, 2025.

Mukesh Khanna reveals how playing the character of Bhishmapitamah changed the course of his career

Robert Peter. With a name like that, it?s difficult to fathom that the 39-year-old actor has been playing the role of Lord Rama during Ramleela for the past 15 years.

At the Lucknow Lit Fest on Saturday, Gillian Wright impressed the audience with her fluent and flawless Hindi

The ambiance waved high and low from being funny to satirical and ultimately solemn when for the first time Lucknow came face to face with stories of the Partition through Dasntagoi, the ninth century Persian art form of storytelling.