The Sholay screening, which happened at the open-air Piazza Maggiore, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the film, which featured an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bachchan (then Jaya Bhaduri), and Amjad Khan.
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EXCLUSIVE: Legendary filmmaker Ramesh Sippy recalls pitching Sholay to its stars, breaking the mould with Andaz and more
Mr Sippy, born to the legendary GP Sippy and Mohini Sippy, was in his early 20s when he directed his first film, Andaz. The subject of the film, dare I say, was way ahead of its time — a love story featuring a married man and a married woman.
Creating a style legacy: Arjun Khanna on fashion, film and dressing icons
In his three-decade plus run in the industry, Arjun Khanna has revolutionised men’s fashion, and today his namesake label ranks amongst the top tier brands in the country, with a growing global reputation.
EXCLUSIVE: Amit Sadh talks Bachchan, breakthroughs and bold new films Pune Highway & Pratap
The 45-year-old is awaiting the release of his films, crime thriller Pune Highway, scheduled to hit the silver screen on May 16, and Pratap, set for a June 2025 opening.
From Shehenshah to Uunchai: Amitabh Bachchan movies to watch on Big B’s 82nd birthday on October 11
Amitabh Bachchan is more than just a legendary actor; he is a cultural icon who has shaped the course of Indian cinema for over five decades. From playing the angry young man to portraying characters full of wisdom and strength, Bachchan’s filmography is a testament to his incredible versatility.
Shah Rukh Khan tops list of celebrity taxpayers in India for FY 2023-24
Fortune India’s ‘The Star Cast’ list is based on advance tax payments by celebrities and places film star Salman Khan in the third position and Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan in fourth place.
Kalki 2898 AD box office: Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone’s film opens with USD 11.3 million, beats Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan
After much anticipation and hype, and almost four years of shoot, Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles, finally released in theatres on June 27, and it has shattered all records at the box office. The film fell only a little short of INR 100 crore on its first day, […]
“What the hell is he…”: Amitabh Bachchan shares first reaction to Kalki 2898 AD director offering him to play Ashwatthama
The makers of Kalki 2898 AD hosted a pre-release event in Mumbai which was graced by the star cast: Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Amitabh Bachchan. Bachchan, who will be seen as Ashwatthama, recalled his first interaction with Nag Ashwin, the director of the film. The screen legend said when Ashwin came and explained […]
Decoding a Bollywood icon: Cinema scholar Shoma A Chatterji launches her book on Amitabh Bachchan, alongside actor Prosenjit
The book, titled Amitabh Bachchan – As The Other, has its foreword written by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Founder-Director of the Film Heritage Foundation.
Indian movie icon Amitabh Bachchan dismisses reports of his angioplasty as ‘fake news’
While he was leaving the stadium, a paparazzi had asked him about his health to which Bachchan said, “Fake news.”
