Tarachand Barjatya

Ayushmann Khurrana teams with Sharvari as iconic Prem in Sooraj Barjatya's 'Yeh Prem Mol Liya', Rajshri's post-Diwali release with Mahaveer Jain Films (Nov 27, 2026). Barjatya reunites with Himesh Reshammiya. Family drama legacy continues; Ayushmann's next 'Pati Patni Aur Do' (May 15), Sharvari in 'Alpha'.

Zarina Wahab shares her experience working on the mythological film Gopal Krishna in 1979 under producer Tarachand Barjatya. Tarachand insisted that actors avoid eating non-vegetarian food during the shooting. Zarina, who replaced an unprofessional actress, adapted to this vegetarian lifestyle and eventually preferred it, with occasional exceptions for biryani in Hyderabad.

Amol Palekar opened up about the time when he was recast in his first film, 'Piya Ka Gha' by director Basu Chatterjee.

Sharda Sinha, the beloved folk singer from Bihar, passed away at 72. Known for her Bhojpuri songs and Bollywood contributions, she gained fame with "Kahe Toh Se Sajna" from Maine Pyar Kiya, which starred Salman Khan. Her music continues to resonate in the hearts of many fans.

Reeta Bhaduri is back to working with the production house she worked for a long time back.

Veteran film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya passed away today. Father of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya and son of founder Rajshri Pictures’ Tarachand Barjatya, Raj Kumar worked primarily as a producer and had credits on films such as 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun', 'Vivaah' and 'Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo'. His last production venture, 'Hum Chaar' released last Friday.

Raakhee Gulzar talks about Tarachand Barjatya, the grandfather of Sooraj Barjatya and the pioneer of Hindi cinema, reveals 'He didn’t have to raise his voice to be heard. He and a commanding presence without shouting for attention'

Not many people know Tapas Paul had played the lead opposite Madhuri Dixit in the 1984 film ‘Abodh’.

Madhuri Dixit who is celebrating her 56th birthday today was cast opposite late Bengali actor Tapas Pal in the 1984 film ‘Abodh’. The film was directed by Hiren Nag.

Cast: Sonu Sood, Eesha Koppikhar, Alok Nath, Smita Jaykar, Srivallabh Vyas, Anang Desai, Vishal Malhotra Director: Kaushik Ghatak

Man is memory and memory is sound. When I think of ‘Saaransh’ 37 years after it was released, the echoes of Seth Tarachand Barjatya, the patriarch of the Rajshri Empire, resonate in my memory.

Parineeti Chopra is the latest name to join Amitabh Bachchan in Sooraj Barjatya's upcoming film. The film also has Boman Irani, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta as part of the cast. Titled ‘Oonchai’ and directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the film will go on floors later this year and is likely to be shot in Nepal.

Raj Kiran is alive. After years of being clueless about the actor's whereabouts, yesterday, Mumbai Mirror reported how his friend and co-star Rishi Kapoor had found out about the actor.

Kavita Barjatya refutes rumours that her debut film is a spin-off of the BBC TV series, explains the break from the Rajshri tradition

The Bollywood diva had made her acting debut with the 1984 film ‘Abodh’, directed by Hiren Nag.

It's not common that a filmmaker comes out and admits what went wrong with his film(s) that haven't done well at the box-office. But Sooraj Barjatya proved to be one of the few exceptions. The filmmaker dwelt upon his ambitious film 'Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon' that was released in 2003, starring Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor.

Tracing steps to cinematic history

Anil Kapoor celebrates 45 years of his film 'Ek Baar Kaho' in an emotional Instagram post. Kapoor reflects on how his small role in the film became a turning point in his career. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity and the friendships he formed during the film. Kapoor also shares memories of working with Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, and others.

Senior actress Bhagyashree posted a fun video on Instagram featuring her and Udit Narayan singing 'Aaja Shaam Hone Aayee' from 'Maine Pyar Kiya'. The video, shot in an airport lounge, is accompanied by a picture with actor Arun Govil. Bhagyashree is noted for films like 'Tyagi' and 'Radhe Shyam' and is married to Himalaya Dasani.

MUMBAI: The piano sums up his life-story. As Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma (of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo) softly caresses the keys, a mellifluous melody wafts through the well-appointed music room of his Bandra residence.

Everybody was surprised when, in 1977, the house of Rajshris, known for producing gentle love stories and gentler family dramas, decided to make Agent Vinod.

Suresh Jindal, who produced iconic films such as Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Katha and Rajnigandha, passed away at a city hospital on Thursday. He was 80. “He had been ailing for some time,” his nephew Rishi Jindal told TOI over phone.

You would love to hate her, because Shashikala was an ace villain in a world full of men! Her glamorous career spanning decades has been laced with strong-willed characters, always the opposite of an ideological leading lady. And what’s more, Shashikala refused to be type-case and experimented by famously playing numerous supporting characters in over 100 movies. Here’s celebrating the effervescence actress Shashikala, whose riveting roles and flamboyant style won hearts!

The 88-year-old actress passed away today

Fourteen Songs, Two Weddings and a Funeral, that was the name of a British musical inspired by the Salman Khan-Madhuri Dixit starrer Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

Shashikala can be easily called the most glamorous looking vamp of Bollywood, the actress entry into the film world was because she was a talented dancer and performed at Ganapati pujas in Solapur and there was also the reason that there was a lot of financial burden on the family after her father's cloth business took a hit and helping his brother's son education did not find return in an away after the Jawalkars saw a low.

Kavita Barjatya on the lifespan of TV serials, the emotional connect with audiences and more...

Noted actor Shashikala on Friday said she regretted not getting lead heroine roles during her career, being typecast in negative characters, and did not find peace of mind till she came in contact with Mother Teresa.