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Actor Shahbaz Khan has revealed he was instrumental in bringing the late Irrfan Khan to the iconic fantasy series "Chandrakanta". While working together on "The Great Maratha", Shahbaz convinced a hesitant Irrfan to join the grand show, a decision that led to Irrfan portraying twin brothers Badrinath and Somnath. Shahbaz expressed his fortune in having collaborated with the acclaimed actor.

A. R. Rahman's 2009 meeting with Michael Jackson, shortly after his Oscar win, has resurfaced following the release of the film 'Michael'. The legendary composer shared that Jackson was keen on collaborating on a new 'We Are the World' and even considered singing for Rahman's film 'Enthiran'. Sadly, Jackson's untimely passing prevented this musical union.

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai shared a heartfelt note on lyricist Gulzar, emphasizing that true poetry stems from the human soul, not technology. Ghai credited Gulzar's influence for shaping creative learning at his school, where poetry classes were introduced to foster deeper spiritual thinking in students. Gulzar, a celebrated poet and lyricist, has a career spanning over six decades.

Fifteen years ago, 'slumdog millionaire' captivated the Oscars, clinching eight awards including Best Picture. Danny Boyle's directorial triumph and A.R. Rahman's historic double win for music and song, alongside Resul Pookutty's sound mixing Oscar, marked a monumental moment for Indian cinema on the global stage, proving a homegrown story could conquer Hollywood.

Anil Kapoor revealed he still receives substantial royalties from the 2008 Oscar-winning film 'slumdog millionaire', even earning £3,000 recently. He shared that his total earnings from the project are approaching half a million pounds. Kapoor initially agreed to the film for free, prioritizing learning and staying relevant over his usual fee.

Mumbai's first melody road, designed to play 'Jai Ho' for passing vehicles, has been barricaded by the BMC following strong objections from Breach Candy residents. The continuous music, echoing into over 25 residential buildings, caused significant distress, especially for senior citizens. The BMC acknowledged the concerns and will now consider opening the musical stretch only on special occasions or weekends.

Bollywood star Anil Kapoor recently sent fans on a nostalgic ride after sharing a stylish throwback montage video celebrating his iconic 90s era in Bollywood.

In a remarkable achievement, filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir became the first American Indian director to earn dual Oscar nominations for her impactful documentaries, 'The Devil is Busy' and 'The Perfect Neighbor.' While the awards eluded her, her powerful storytelling shines a spotlight on urgent societal challenges, fostering awareness and inspiring change.

Mumbai's BMC is measuring noise levels from its new melody road after residents complained about disturbing music. The musical stretch, playing 'Jai Ho', is reportedly audible to motorists and echoes into nearby homes, prompting the contractor to assess decibel levels and explore sound reduction methods.

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL against Oscar nominated 'slumdog millionaire' which had raised objection that the title of the film was derogatory to the people of India.

Los Angeles-based production company Bridge7, newly formed by producer Swati Shetty and veteran CAA agent Grant Kessman, has acquired rights to a film sequel and TV adaptation of the academy award-winning film 'slumdog millionaire'. The company acquired rights from Celador, the UK-based company that produced the hit 2008 film in partnership with Film4.

In 2008, 'Jai Ho' became a global hit from 'slumdog millionaire', winning several accolades including an Academy Award. Originally composed by A.R. Rahman for Subhash Ghai’s film 'Yuvvraaj', it was unused due to a mismatched tone. Rahman later offered the song to Danny Boyle, leading it to become an iconic element of 'slumdog millionaire'.

The Golden Globe for Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu in RRR is not the first time Indian cinema music has been recognized for its international acclaim. Earlier, AR Rahman got us the Oscar for Best Original Song for Jai Ho in 2009.

After receiving accolades worldwide and sweeping Oscars, 'slumdog millionaire, the feel good film about a Mumbai tea boy, has now caught the fancy of US President Barack Obama.

Independent or Indie films seem to be a hit among the movie buffs in the west with films like "Blue Ruin" and "Frank" and "slumdog millionaire" turning into box office favourites.

Freida Pinto refutes rumours that she is dating her 'slumdog millionaire' co-star Dev Patel. She said they are just "good friends".

I am a huge fan of slumdog millionaire, and of course AR Rahman's incredible soundtrack that has become world famous.

Catch the BAFTA awards exclusively on PIX – who have also bagged exclusive rights to telecast 'slumdog millionaire'.

Danny Boyle's 'slumdog millionaire is set to become one of the most counterfeited movies of all time, anti-piracy experts have warned.