Shibu Mitra

Bet you didn't know this! Dharmendra's role in the 1987 'Aag Hi Aag' was originally (almost) finalised with Dilip Kumar. The Thespian had not only liked the story and agreed but had even been given a copy of Govinda's 1986 runaway success 'Ilzaam' to see because the director of 'Ilzaam' Shibu Mitra was going to direct 'Aag Hi Aag' as well.

Veteran actress and former Miss India Sangeeta Bijlani delighted fans by sharing a glimpse of her healthy breakfast on Instagram, featuring pink guava, figs, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds, and tea. Wishing everyone a "happy morning," the 64-year-old actress, known for her roles in iconic films like 'Tridev' and 'Qatil', continues to inspire with her wellness-focused lifestyle. Sangeeta remains a cherished figure in Bollywood and beyond.

Dharmendra unexpectedly landed the lead role in 'Aag Hi Aag' after Dilip Kumar was initially considered, thanks to Govinda's dance moves in 'Ilzaam'. Producer Pahlaj Nihalani recounted how Dharmendra, during their first meeting on the sets of 'Loha', playfully imitated Govinda's steps. To know the entire story read the article.

Sunny Deol reminisced about a viral photoshoot with Sanjay Dutt and Chunky Panday, highlighting the era's muscle-flaunting trend. He also reflected on the contrasting impact of 'Gadar 1' and the overwhelming success of 'Gadar 2,' describing it as an unforgettable career revival. Deol confessed his initial nervousness about 'Gadar 2,' fearing it might tarnish the original film's legacy.

My first hit in which actors and directors speak about their watershed cinematic moment

Tension between Poddar Nagar residents and Jadavpur University boarders boiled over for the second day on Wednesday.

In the 70s and 80s, Hindi cinema broadly belonged to three categories. There was parallel or alternative cinema, best represented by Shyam Benegal. Basu Chatterjee typified meaningful, middle-ofthe-road cinema. And then there was mainstream masala, the biggest of them all. Girish Karnad engaged with them all.