It is one of Hindi films’ most cherished and eternal romantic songs, featuring the urbane Guru Dutt and the ethereal Waheeda Rehman, but the dream-like music for “Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho” was scored by its composer within 10 minutes and its opening lyrics took even lesser time. Music director Ravi, to whom we owe this melody, revealed the tune came to him as he was returning home from work and it took him “just 5 to 7 minutes” to refine it.
Stopping there, he called up lyricist Shakeel Badayuni and recited “Chaudvin ka chand ho…”. In a minute, Shakeel responded with “Ya aftaab ho…” and after another couple of minutes, added “Jo bhi ho tum khuda ki kasam, laajawab ho”.
“Chaudvin ka Chand” (1960) proved to be a pace-setter for Ravi, who was born in Delhi on this day (March 3) in 1926, for it established his reputation, and he went on to score for many...
Stopping there, he called up lyricist Shakeel Badayuni and recited “Chaudvin ka chand ho…”. In a minute, Shakeel responded with “Ya aftaab ho…” and after another couple of minutes, added “Jo bhi ho tum khuda ki kasam, laajawab ho”.
“Chaudvin ka Chand” (1960) proved to be a pace-setter for Ravi, who was born in Delhi on this day (March 3) in 1926, for it established his reputation, and he went on to score for many...
- 3/3/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Intrinsically talented, both, separately and jointly, gave a new direction to Hindi film music. But to achieve this, Asha Bhosle and Rahul Dev Burman had to surmount a major “hurdle” – creating a new identity distinct from their illustrious and established kin: elder sibling Lata Mangeshkar and father Sachin Dev Burman.
And both succeeded – with a combination of luck, support, their own undeniable virtuosity, and above all, their first joint effort.
AshaBhosle – who is still going strong at 90, having worked with four generations of music composers from O P Nayyar to A R Rehman – added a sensuous allure and element of forthrightness for the Hindi film heroine, without becoming risque or boisterous, even as Burman adroitly used pop and jazz to good effect in electrifying film music – bringing the age of Elvis Presley and the Beatles to India.
Rejected at a trial for a film in 1947 as the sound recording engineer...
And both succeeded – with a combination of luck, support, their own undeniable virtuosity, and above all, their first joint effort.
AshaBhosle – who is still going strong at 90, having worked with four generations of music composers from O P Nayyar to A R Rehman – added a sensuous allure and element of forthrightness for the Hindi film heroine, without becoming risque or boisterous, even as Burman adroitly used pop and jazz to good effect in electrifying film music – bringing the age of Elvis Presley and the Beatles to India.
Rejected at a trial for a film in 1947 as the sound recording engineer...
- 9/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
For a self-taught musician, it is rather impressive how his melodies underscored popular culture for a range of occasions in late 20th century India – be it children’s lullabies “Chandamama door ke” or “Chal mere ghode”, “Ham bhi agar bachche hote” for their birthdays, “Mera yaar bana hai dulha” and “Aaj mere yaar ki shaadi hai” for marriages, as well introducing Afghan and Arab strains into Hindi film music.
That was the talent of music composer Ravi, whose contributions went beyond providing enthralling music in films such as “Chaudhvin ka Chand” (1960), “Gharana” (1961), “Waqt” (1965), “Do Badan” (1966), and “Hamraaz” (1967).
To Ravi also goes credit for giving Asha Bhosle a prominent place in playback with songs ranging from playful “C A T cat, cat maane billii” to wistfully romantic “Jab chali thandi hawa” (“Do Badan”) to the entrancingly philosophical “Aage bhi na jaane tu” (“Waqt”), as well helping Mahendra Kapoor evolve from yet another Mohd Rafi clone,...
That was the talent of music composer Ravi, whose contributions went beyond providing enthralling music in films such as “Chaudhvin ka Chand” (1960), “Gharana” (1961), “Waqt” (1965), “Do Badan” (1966), and “Hamraaz” (1967).
To Ravi also goes credit for giving Asha Bhosle a prominent place in playback with songs ranging from playful “C A T cat, cat maane billii” to wistfully romantic “Jab chali thandi hawa” (“Do Badan”) to the entrancingly philosophical “Aage bhi na jaane tu” (“Waqt”), as well helping Mahendra Kapoor evolve from yet another Mohd Rafi clone,...
- 3/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Agatha Christie’s “The Sittaford Mystery” will be adapted as “Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley” for streamer SonyLIV by renowned Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.
Set in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, northern India, the series will follow the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a mystery. Bhardwaj will serve as director and co-producer and co-screenwriter alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Paoli Dam.
Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures will produce with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited. Bhardwaj’s film franchise based on the works of Christie was announced in 2020.
Bhardwaj is best known internationally for his acclaimed Shakespeare trilogy “Maqbool,” (Macbeth) “Omkara” (Othello) and “Haider” (Hamlet).
James Prichard, Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa will serve as executive producers...
Set in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, northern India, the series will follow the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a mystery. Bhardwaj will serve as director and co-producer and co-screenwriter alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Paoli Dam.
Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures will produce with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited. Bhardwaj’s film franchise based on the works of Christie was announced in 2020.
Bhardwaj is best known internationally for his acclaimed Shakespeare trilogy “Maqbool,” (Macbeth) “Omkara” (Othello) and “Haider” (Hamlet).
James Prichard, Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa will serve as executive producers...
- 2/27/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, Feb 6: So beautiful and so ahead of her times, Zeenat Aman, who redefined the liberated unfettered modern woman of Hindi cinema of the 1970s through her no-holds-barred performances in "Hare Rama Hare Krishna", "Manoranjan" and "Dhund", has found love again but hasn't decided anything about marriage. She says if at all there's marriage, "it would be very quiet".
"Yes, I am in love. There is someone in my life, I won't deny it. But I am not getting married! Not right now at least. Yes, he has proposed to me. But I haven't decided to take the plunge as yet," said Zeenat.
Zeenat, 61, agrees she's been unlucky in love.
"It's.
"Yes, I am in love. There is someone in my life, I won't deny it. But I am not getting married! Not right now at least. Yes, he has proposed to me. But I haven't decided to take the plunge as yet," said Zeenat.
Zeenat, 61, agrees she's been unlucky in love.
"It's.
- 2/6/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
On March 19, 2011, on his way to a friend's Holi party, Navin Nischol passed away as a result of a heart attack. He was 65 years old.
In 1968, Navin Nischol received the first gold medal from the Film & Television Institute of India (Ftii). He went on to become an actor who was famous in the 70s for movies such as Victoria No. 203 (1972) and Dhund (1973). After several commercially successful movies he switched over to character roles and television. One of his most famous television serials was a popular comedy in 1993 Dekh Bhai Dekh,, which was set in Mumbai featuring an extended family with Shekhar Suman & Farida Jalal as co-stars.
The last movie he was seen in was Break Ke Baad (2010) as Imran Khan's father, Jeet Gulati.
His colleagues at Ftii and in the film and television fraternity alike remember him fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
In 1968, Navin Nischol received the first gold medal from the Film & Television Institute of India (Ftii). He went on to become an actor who was famous in the 70s for movies such as Victoria No. 203 (1972) and Dhund (1973). After several commercially successful movies he switched over to character roles and television. One of his most famous television serials was a popular comedy in 1993 Dekh Bhai Dekh,, which was set in Mumbai featuring an extended family with Shekhar Suman & Farida Jalal as co-stars.
The last movie he was seen in was Break Ke Baad (2010) as Imran Khan's father, Jeet Gulati.
His colleagues at Ftii and in the film and television fraternity alike remember him fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
- 3/21/2011
- Bollyspice
Navin Nischol
Popular film and television actor Navin Nischol, 65, passed away on Saturday due to cardiac arrest. En- route to Pune with filmmaker and actor Randhir Kapoor, he suffered a massive attack. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where the doctors declared him dead. His funeral will be held today.
He made his debut with Sawan Bhadon in 1970 and went on to act in many successful films like Victoria No. 203 (1972) and Dhund (1973). A gold medalist from the Film and Television Institute of India, he later turned to television. His most popular serial on television was “Dekh Bhai Dekh”.
He had recently starred in films like Break Ke Baad and Khosla ka Ghosla.
Popular film and television actor Navin Nischol, 65, passed away on Saturday due to cardiac arrest. En- route to Pune with filmmaker and actor Randhir Kapoor, he suffered a massive attack. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where the doctors declared him dead. His funeral will be held today.
He made his debut with Sawan Bhadon in 1970 and went on to act in many successful films like Victoria No. 203 (1972) and Dhund (1973). A gold medalist from the Film and Television Institute of India, he later turned to television. His most popular serial on television was “Dekh Bhai Dekh”.
He had recently starred in films like Break Ke Baad and Khosla ka Ghosla.
- 3/20/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Bollywood has lost another versatile actor. Veteran TV and film actor Navin Nischol died of cardiac arrest on Saturday. He was 65. The actor was travelling to Pune with filmmaker and actor Randhir Kapoor when he suffered massive attack. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where the doctors declared him dead. His funeral will be held today. His daughter Natasha and mother Kamla was near him during his last breath. Bollywood mourns his death. Navin Nischol made a successful debut with ‘Sawan Bhadon’ in 1970 and starred in films like ‘Victoria No 203’, Dhund’ ‘Chhalia’, ‘Parwana’, &...
- 3/20/2011
- Bollywoodmantra.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
Actor Navin Nischol breathed his last today morning. He is fondly remembered for his performance in the TV serial ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh’. Nischol, who made his Bollywood debut with Saawan Bhadon, was seen in many films like Buddha Mil Gaya, Victoria No. 203, Dhund and Sawan Bhadon. In 2006, he was involved in a controversy when his wife committed suicide and bladed Navin and hi brother Pravin. Navin was last seen in the 2010 film, Break Ke Baad...
- 3/19/2011
- Bollywood Trade
Actor Navin Nischol breathed his last today morning. He is fondly remembered for his performance in the TV serial 'Dekh Bhai Dekh'. Nischol, who made his Bollywood debut with Saawan Bhadon, was seen in many films like Buddha Mil Gaya, Victoria No. 203, Dhund and Sawan Bhadon. In 2006, he was involved in a controversy when his wife committed suicide and bladed Navin and hi brother Pravin. Navin was last seen in the 2010 film, Break Ke Baad...
- 3/19/2011
- GlamSham
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