Headlined and helmed by Manoj Kumar, Kranti was the highest-grossing Indian film in 1981. The period action drama also starred Dilip Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Hema Malini, and Parveen Babi in the leading roles. Apart from being one of the most brilliant actors in Hindi cinema, Manoj Kumar was also one of the most…
Do you know Hema Malini’s full name? If not, let us tell you her official name. Bollywood star Hema Malini aka Dream Girl is one of the most celebrated actresses in the industry. Also known as Basanti, she still turns heads with her beauty, grace, and style. Also known as Basanti, she has won millions…
This film was the most expensive made in India at the time but earned only Rs 2 crore Indian film industries have been known for their grand historical epics. From the days of Nausherwan-e-Adil to Jodhaa Akbar in the recent years, Hindi cinema has been at the forefront of making big-budget spectacles on historical figures….
Manmohan Desai had announced Bajirao Mastani in the 1970s with Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini as the two leads, but the project got shelved even before a scene was shot. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the epic historical romance drama Bajirao Mastani revolves around the love story of the Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I and his…
This film could only be made after its star sold his house and land as the producers backed out For years, Manoj Kumar was synonymous with patriotic and nationalistic cinema in Bollywood. With films like Shaheed and Purab Aur Pashchim, he firmly established himself as Bharat Kumar in India. But Manoj Kumar’s most ambitious project…
This actress, who belongs to the family of superstars, quit films after continuous flops. The star kids do get easy access to the entertainment world, however, they face constant comparisons and often find it difficult to maintain their stardom. One such actress, who started her career with 6 flops, gave only 2 hits in her…
Hema Malini says Dharmendra did not approve of her political career, recalls learning to give a speech from Vinod Khanna. Veteran actor and politician Hema Malini is contesting the Lok Sabha election for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The actress was a member of the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka from 2011 to 2012. In a recent…
Hema Malini made her acting debut in 1963 with the Tamil film ‘Idhu Sathiyam’ and her Bollywood debut with ‘Sapno Ka Saudagar’ (1968). Her first film with Dharmendra was ‘Tum Haseen Main Jawaan’ (1970). Veteran superstar Hema Malini has been married to superstar Dharmendra since 1980. This was Dharmendra’s second marriage. Dharmendra and Hema Malini…
This one word gave four blockbusters, gave India’s highest grossing film, and created four new superstars Film titles are getting innovative today. From using song titles to catchphrases, they have come a long way from when the same title was reused and recycles numerous times. Case in point – there have been three films called…
‘The Burning Train’ took 5 years to complete shooting. The film was shot for 130 days with 5 cameras. Not only this, silver foil suits were brought for the main cast. Having a big star cast in the film, full of superstars, is not a guarantee of its success. Many times makers cast multiple stars…
