A unique combination of circumstances led to him landing in Bombay soon after the Partition and being tasked with directing a film, though his cinematic experience was limited to being a film journalist. He even managed to rope in a top actor – and on the very first day, questioned his rendition of a crucial scene.
Recalling the episode decades later, veteran Hindi film director and producer B.R. Chopra revealed that Ashok Kumar, who had somehow agreed to act in the film despite his misgivings at its totally green director, was taken aback.
“He then suggested that he would do the shot again in the way I suggested, and prints of both this and the way he had done, should be made, and he would check them the next day to see which was better,” he told Bollywood personality and chronicler Shashi Ranjan in an interview.
As a nervous Chopra arrived...
Recalling the episode decades later, veteran Hindi film director and producer B.R. Chopra revealed that Ashok Kumar, who had somehow agreed to act in the film despite his misgivings at its totally green director, was taken aback.
“He then suggested that he would do the shot again in the way I suggested, and prints of both this and the way he had done, should be made, and he would check them the next day to see which was better,” he told Bollywood personality and chronicler Shashi Ranjan in an interview.
As a nervous Chopra arrived...
- 4/22/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ranjeet Spills The Beans On The Yesteryear Bollywood Parties, Says “Parveen Babi Would Make Drinks…”
Ranjeet Opens Up About The Yesteryear Bollywood Parties. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
Veteran Bollywood actor Ranjeet was a popular face in Hindi cinemas during the 70s and 80s. He mostly appeared in roles with negative shades. Besides working in Bollywood, he has also worked in several Punjabi movies. The actor was often showcased as an alcoholic on-screen owing to his villainous roles, but in reality, the veteran actor never had a drop of alcohol despite hosting several parties at his place. However, he recently revealed how the then-leading actors like Rajesh Khanna, Parveen Babi, and others partied back then.
He was born as Gopal Singh Bedi near Amritsar and has reportedly played villain in over 200 Hindi movies. He has appeared in films like Dharam Veer, Nagin, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Suhaag, The Burning Train, Namak Halaal, and more. He has also worked in multiple television shows throughout his career. The senior...
Veteran Bollywood actor Ranjeet was a popular face in Hindi cinemas during the 70s and 80s. He mostly appeared in roles with negative shades. Besides working in Bollywood, he has also worked in several Punjabi movies. The actor was often showcased as an alcoholic on-screen owing to his villainous roles, but in reality, the veteran actor never had a drop of alcohol despite hosting several parties at his place. However, he recently revealed how the then-leading actors like Rajesh Khanna, Parveen Babi, and others partied back then.
He was born as Gopal Singh Bedi near Amritsar and has reportedly played villain in over 200 Hindi movies. He has appeared in films like Dharam Veer, Nagin, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Suhaag, The Burning Train, Namak Halaal, and more. He has also worked in multiple television shows throughout his career. The senior...
- 4/7/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Parveen Babi Starred In Super Hit movies like Namak Halal, Kaalia, Shaan, Deewar, and More. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
The late 70s and 80s superstar Parveen Babi is a star whose loss is a remnant in Hindi Cinema. Her charm and ability to translate emotions through subtlety and grace made the movies she starred in more affluent. Multiple heartbreaks, a bout with schizophrenia, and an untimely death at the age of 50 marked the end of the starlet’s life. But did you know she once ran behind Mahesh Bhatt without stopping him after they broke up? She also ended up in a mental hospital in New York.
Parveen Babi‘s life stories are no less than a saga; it had everything: love, heartbreak, sadness, and tragedy. Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halal, Shaan, and The Burning Train are just a few of the classic Hindi films she starred in. And while...
The late 70s and 80s superstar Parveen Babi is a star whose loss is a remnant in Hindi Cinema. Her charm and ability to translate emotions through subtlety and grace made the movies she starred in more affluent. Multiple heartbreaks, a bout with schizophrenia, and an untimely death at the age of 50 marked the end of the starlet’s life. But did you know she once ran behind Mahesh Bhatt without stopping him after they broke up? She also ended up in a mental hospital in New York.
Parveen Babi‘s life stories are no less than a saga; it had everything: love, heartbreak, sadness, and tragedy. Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halal, Shaan, and The Burning Train are just a few of the classic Hindi films she starred in. And while...
- 4/4/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Mumbai, April 12 (Ians) Veteran Bollywood actress-turned-politician ‘Dreamgirl’ Hema Malini left many Mumbaikars rubbing their eyes with disbelief when she hopped onto a Mumbai Metro train for a ride and later commuted in an auto-rickshaw.
The 74-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha MP from Mathura shared pictures and videos of her memorable journey on the public transport – the lifeline of over eight million Mumbaikars – on social media.
En route, sporting a pink shirt and creamy-white trousers with a handbag slung on her shoulder, Malini warmly smiled and interacted casually with several commuters, and even posed for selfies with her fans on the Mumbai Metro ride, and then shot her experiences during an autorickshaw commute to her home.
“I must share with all of you my unique, wonderful experience. Drove 2 hours to reach Dahisar by car, so tiring! In the evening decided I would try the Metro and Omg! What a joy it was!
The 74-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha MP from Mathura shared pictures and videos of her memorable journey on the public transport – the lifeline of over eight million Mumbaikars – on social media.
En route, sporting a pink shirt and creamy-white trousers with a handbag slung on her shoulder, Malini warmly smiled and interacted casually with several commuters, and even posed for selfies with her fans on the Mumbai Metro ride, and then shot her experiences during an autorickshaw commute to her home.
“I must share with all of you my unique, wonderful experience. Drove 2 hours to reach Dahisar by car, so tiring! In the evening decided I would try the Metro and Omg! What a joy it was!
- 4/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Train To Busan (Korean with English subtitles)
Starring Gong Yoo, Kim Su-an, Jung Yu-mi
Directed by Yeon Sang-Ho
Rating: ** ½
Zombie films have a chequered history in India. So far there have been very few worth mentioning. There was Krishan D.K & Raj Nidomoru’s Go Goan Gone. And there was another Zombie film with Abhay Deol that Ekta Kapoor and Sid Jain were jointly producing. It got shelved.
I am not surprised. Watching grownup men and women turn into flesh-eating monsters with their heads and limbs tilted at gravity-scoffing angles, is not quite the evening of entertainment that the average Indian middle class family craves for. Unless you are tickled by the sight of scores of zombies prowling the train compartments like rioters during the 1984 riots.
A bunch of assorted characters from different walks of life board a speeding train which gets attacked by zombies. That’s it! The wafer-thin...
Starring Gong Yoo, Kim Su-an, Jung Yu-mi
Directed by Yeon Sang-Ho
Rating: ** ½
Zombie films have a chequered history in India. So far there have been very few worth mentioning. There was Krishan D.K & Raj Nidomoru’s Go Goan Gone. And there was another Zombie film with Abhay Deol that Ekta Kapoor and Sid Jain were jointly producing. It got shelved.
I am not surprised. Watching grownup men and women turn into flesh-eating monsters with their heads and limbs tilted at gravity-scoffing angles, is not quite the evening of entertainment that the average Indian middle class family craves for. Unless you are tickled by the sight of scores of zombies prowling the train compartments like rioters during the 1984 riots.
A bunch of assorted characters from different walks of life board a speeding train which gets attacked by zombies. That’s it! The wafer-thin...
- 10/23/2016
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Filmmaker Ravi Chopra best remembered for his films like Baabul, Baghban and The Burning Train as well as the popular TV series Mahabharat, passed away earlier today. The 68 year old filmmaker had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital a few days ago. It is learnt that Ravi Chopra passed away today at around 3.30 pm, while his funeral will probably take place tomorrow at around 11. Apparently, Ravi had been suffering from severe lung ailments since the past few years, and was even hospitalized for the same in 2012. Ravi Chopra, who is survived by his wife and three children, came from an illustrious Bollywood family as his father B R Chopra who was a renowned director and producer and his uncle was filmmaker Yash Chopra. We at Bollywood Hungama pray that his soul rests in peace.
- 11/12/2014
- BollywoodHungama
Ravi Chopra, the well known Indian movie maker and producer was hospitalized at the Breach Candy hospital due to s severe lungs ailment. Mr Ravi Chopra is the son of the legendary producer – director Mr. B.R. Chopra. He is known for directing the famous Indian television series of Maha Bharat and later on the miniseries of Ramayan that was aired in 2002. Ravi has directed famous movie like The Burning Train, Mazdoor, Dahleez, Baghban and Babul to name a few. His movies gained approval and accolades for the exceptional work that was put into them in terms of the strong story, script, direction and the cinematography. Rav...
- 11/2/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Mumbai, Nov 2: Filmmaker Ravi Chopra, who was hospitalised at the Breach Candy hospital here due to a lung ailment, has been discharged.
A hospital source told Ians: "Yes, Ravi Chopra was hospitalised October 1st and was in ICU (Intensive Care Unit), but he was discharged on Oct 26th."
The 66-year-old is advised bed rest.
"Yes, he is back home, but his health condition is still the same. He is in complete bed rest," siad a source close to the family.
Son of late B.R. Chopra, Ravi is known for directing "The Burning Train" (1980),.
A hospital source told Ians: "Yes, Ravi Chopra was hospitalised October 1st and was in ICU (Intensive Care Unit), but he was discharged on Oct 26th."
The 66-year-old is advised bed rest.
"Yes, he is back home, but his health condition is still the same. He is in complete bed rest," siad a source close to the family.
Son of late B.R. Chopra, Ravi is known for directing "The Burning Train" (1980),.
- 11/2/2012
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Oct 24: Filmmaker Ravi Chopra, who is undergoing treatment in Breach Candy Hospital for lung ailment, has reportedly shown no signs of improvement.
"He has been put on ventilator and there is no improvement in his health," a source from the hospital told Ians.
The 66-year-old filmmaker, who is the nephew of late Yash Chopra, was taken to the hospital a few days ago.
According to informed sources, he has been battling with lung problem for a long time.
Ravi is known for directing "The Burning Train" (1980), "Aaj.
"He has been put on ventilator and there is no improvement in his health," a source from the hospital told Ians.
The 66-year-old filmmaker, who is the nephew of late Yash Chopra, was taken to the hospital a few days ago.
According to informed sources, he has been battling with lung problem for a long time.
Ravi is known for directing "The Burning Train" (1980), "Aaj.
- 10/24/2012
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Just two days back, the whole world was shocked with the sudden demise of Yash Chopra. And now, his nephew filmmaker Ravi Chopra (66) has been admitted to the ICU of a city hospital. Ravi, the son of late producer-director B. R. Chopra, has been reportedly diagnosed with an acute lung ailment. The talented filmmaker has films like Zameer, The Burning Train, Baghban, Baabul to his credit. Bollywood Hungama prays for the quick recovery of Ravi Chopra.
- 10/23/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, Oct 23: Filmmaker Ravi Chopra, son of late B.R. Chopra, is warded at the Breach Candy hospital here due to a lung ailment.
A hospital source told Ians: "Yes, Ravi Chopra is here and is in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit)."
According to informed sources, the 66-year-old filmmaker was taken to hospital a few days back.
Ravi Chopra directed "The Burning Train" (1980), "Aaj Ki Awaz" (1984), "Baghban" (2003) and "Baabul" (2006) among others.
Filmmaker Yash Chopra, Ravi Chopra's uncle, died Sunday.
Ians...
A hospital source told Ians: "Yes, Ravi Chopra is here and is in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit)."
According to informed sources, the 66-year-old filmmaker was taken to hospital a few days back.
Ravi Chopra directed "The Burning Train" (1980), "Aaj Ki Awaz" (1984), "Baghban" (2003) and "Baabul" (2006) among others.
Filmmaker Yash Chopra, Ravi Chopra's uncle, died Sunday.
Ians...
- 10/23/2012
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, May 4: Dharmendra and Hema Malini were the most popular couple of the Hindi films in the 1970s. The pair appeared in memorable movies such as Sholay, Jugnu, Dost, The Burning Train and Seeta Aur Geeta. Dharmendra was the He-Man of his time and Hema Malini was the beautiful dream girl of the lovelorn nation. The perfect couple got married in 1980. After a long gap of almost.
- 5/4/2011
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Veteran actor Navin Nischol, best remembered as Balraj of popular TV series 'Dekh Bhai Dekh', died following a heart attack here Saturday morning. He was 65. Bollywood actors paid their respects on micro-blogging site Twitter. 'Navin Nischol was a good man. Aloof but helpful. We shared some nice moments during 'Khosla ka Ghosla'. Sad he is no more. Rip,' veteran star Anupam Kher posted. Former beauty queen-turned-actress Diya Mirza, who shared screen space with Nischol once, wrote: 'Actor Navin Nischol played my father in 'Rehna Hain Tere Dil Mein'... Saddened by the news of his demise... Rip.' Nischol made a successful debut with 'Sawan Bhadon' in 1970 and went on to feature in several films like 'Victoria No.203', 'Dhund', 'Chhalia', 'Parwana', 'Buddha Mil Gaya', and later as character actor in 'Major Saab', 'The Burning Train', among others.
- 3/19/2011
- Filmicafe
International celebrities make way. Director Anees Bazmi says he's more than happy to have Bollywood's own sizzling stars - Sushmita Sen and Kangana Ranaut - to scorch the dance floor for a song in his forthcoming film No Problem."There was no time to get any international celebrity. Our film is complete. Our first trailer was out with Anjaana Anjaani. We just decided to add an extra title song. And we felt we don't really need outside contributions. Sushmita and Kangna are fabulous dancers," Bazmi said.There were reports earlier that No Problem might see Waka Waka girl Shakira shake a leg.The number featuring Sushmita, the former Miss Universe, and Kangana, who isn't seen in many dance numbers, will be choreographed by Ahmed Khan. And the buzz is that the two divas will pull out all stops in front of the camera to outdo each other.Apparently...
- 10/24/2010
- Filmicafe
With government policies clamping down heavily on the participation of foreign entertainers in Bollywood, the days of Kylie Minogue and Snoop Dogg going jiggy-wiggy with Akshay Kumar (in the films Blue and Singh Is Kinng, respectively) are now over. Recent efforts to get international artistes into India have been far from fruitful. The latest example being Shakira who it was being touted as the item girl in Anees Bazmee's No Problem as too the lead in a film based on Hindu goddess. A reliable source exposes the sham behind all these Bollywood announcements about international stars. "99 percent of the time these international stars are not even aware of these lofty plans in India. Filmmakers in Bollywood have access only to international entertainers' agents and managers whose polite non-committal response to the Bollywood invitation is quickly and conveniently construed as approval by Indian filmmakers and announced as such." Anees Bazmee...
- 10/22/2010
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Veteran Bollywood actor Mac Mohan, immortalised in the role of Gabbar Singh's sidekick Sambha in Ramesh Sippy's 1975 blockbuster Sholay, died in Mumbai on Monday. The actor breathed his last at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in suburban Mumbai. He was suffering from cancer, hospital sources said. Mac Mohan, who started his career with Haqeeqat in 1964, acted in over 175 films in a career spanning 46 years. He shot to fame as the gun-toting dacoit Sambha in Sholay. After that he never looked back and has essayed a number of villainous roles in films like Don, The Burning Train and Satte Pe ...
- 5/10/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Veteran actor-producer Sujit Kumar, who worked in superhit Hindi films like Aradhana, The Burning Train and Aankhen, passed away this morning. He was 75 and is survived by son Jatin Kumar and daughter Henna. The actor who was the first superstar of Bhojpuri cinema in his heydays, was also a well-known producer with mega films like Khel (starring Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit), Champion (Sunny Deol, Manisha Koirala) and Aetbaar (Amitabh Bachchan, John Abraham, Bipasha Basu) to his credit. A chautha ceremony (condolence meeting) will take place on Monday, family sources said. ...
- 2/5/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
New Delhi, Yesteryear's he-man of Bollywood, Dharmendra, will make his small screen debut Friday with an episode of Zee TV's music reality show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa”. The 73-year-old star was invited as a special guest for the show, said a press release.Dharmendra, who starred in hit films like “Sholay”, “The Burning Train”, “Seeta Aur Geeta” and “Chupke Chupke” apart from many others in his career spanning over four decades, was given a red carpet welcome amid loud Punjabi tom-toms and a crowd that showered him with flowers.Much to everyone's surprise, the actor broke into a jig and even recited Urdu couplets.For the episode, all contestants and mentors paid a tribute to his films and some of his unforgettable songs. He even joined a contestant on stage to ...
- 1/5/2009
- Bollywoodworld.com
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