Sanjay Leela Bhansali a big name in Indian Film Industry from Big Stars to newcomers everyone has a dream to work with Bhansali at least once in their lifetime. But how many of you know about his debut film?? People often answer 1999 hit Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgn starrer Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was his debut film. The Answer is ‘No’.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Debut film was released in 1996 “Khamoshi The Musical” starring Salman Khan, Manisha Koirala, Nana Patekar and Helen in Guest role. But tragedy is that the film was Box Office Flop despite having Chartbuster songs like Aaj main upar aasman niche, Aankhon mein kya, Bahon k Darmiya sang by top notch singers of 90’s Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Kumar Sanu, Hariharan and Udit Narayan. Composed by Jatin Lalit. Lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
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The film plot has similarity with recently won Oscar winning film CODA (2022) which is inspired from 2014 french film La Famille Bélier. The theme of the film was that a deaf and mute couple in Goa. They have a baby girl, Annie who is able to speak and hear. Annie’s life is divided into two worlds – one with her parents and the other of music, which she loves. Annie gets her musical inspirations from her grandmother, Maria Braganza (Helen). (Source: Wikipedia)
Bhansali has delivered few flops in his entire filmy career and Khamoshi is one of them but people will still remember this film because of its Chartbuster songs. There’s already a film name Khamoshi which was released in 1969 starring Waheeda Rehman, Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra but the plot is completely different from this 1996 film.
The list of songs is given below:
1. Aaj main upar.
2. Yeh dil sun raha hain.
3. Baahon k Darmiya.
4. Aankhon mein kya.
Before I Conclude just to add few lines, Every decade passes we able to see a new SLB in his work but one thing is contant that is romance.
2 kk’s of 2 different generations have ruled the music industry like a king and made the audience Gaga over them. You might be confused 2 KK ?? There’s only one KK and that is Krishna Kumar Kunnatha but you can’t forget the first KK who’s still ruling our hearts with his songs that is legendary Kishore Kumar. The one common factor about both the kk’s are that they are considered as voice of Youths and another common factor between them was that we can’t believe is their untimely demise they both died at their 50’s. They Both have delivered evergreen songs that we still love to listen and it will also entertain the future generations too.
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But here the main concern is Krishnakumar Kunnatha who recently took his last breath at Kolkata after the completion of his Concert at Vivekananda College. His demise is truly unbelievable. This year can be considered as unlucky for the music industry and music lovers. We have lost Legendary Indian Singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Bappi Lahiri, Sidhu Moose wala and KK.
KK has delivered many popular songs which are available in YouTube, Spotify, Jio Saavn and Gaana Aap. As per Wikipedia the singer sang for more than 300+ songs across 10 languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Odia and many more.
5 best songs of Kk from our playlist
1. Sach Keh raha hai from Rehna hain tere dil mein(2001)
Sunder Sunder woh haseena badi sunder sunder no matter how many we listen this line still it made us fresh. With 5 crore views and 3.7 lakhs like in YouTube this song makes the first place.
2. Tujhe Sochta hoon from Jannat 2(2012)
The popular trio of Emraan hashmi, Pritam and Kk makes the 2nd place with 4.4 crore views and 4.1 lakh likes.
3. Ajab Si from Om Shanti Om(2007)
Starring Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in this song makes the third place with 2.9 crore views and 4.3 lakhs like.
4. I am in love from Once Upon a Time in Mumbai(2010)
Again the popular trio of Emraan hashmi, Pritam and Kk makes the fourth place with 1.1 crore views and 1.1 lakh likes.
5. Sajde from Khatta Meetha(2010)
The Masterpiece Combo of Pritam and Kk makes the 5th place with 1.1 crore views and 1.9 lakhs likes.
Legends never die they take birth and entertain us for lifetime. KK you’re and you’ll always be in our hearts so no goodbye to you.
Theme: Renowned filmmaker invited in a talk show organised by All India Radio where he shares his experience about his debut film the struggle and hurdle they faced while filming.
Anik Dutta came with yet another masterpiece “Aparajito” biopic on the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Where the director shows the initial stage of Ray before entering into the world of Cinema. Many movie lovers know that Satyajit Ray used to work in ad agency where used to make sketches for books and different brands.
The entire film was shot in Black and white mode to bring a retro vibe in audience and Dutta successfully manage to create the exact vibe of Pather Panchali (Debut film of Satyajit Ray) in this film. Background score is perfect.
If I talk about the screenplay then it’s becomes slow in some scenes but that’s not a problem because sometimes to build a story on screen, screenplay has to slow down for the sake of good film.
Performance: In terms of performance Jeetu Kamal played the role as Aparajito perfectly on screen. There will be a battle in between audience and their mind whether they are seeing Satyajit Ray or an actor who’s portraying the filmmakers role undoubtedly perfect.
On the other side Saayoni Ghosh who portrayed as a wife of Aparajito Ray in the film and undoubtedly she performed very well it also gives us the message that behind success of every men there’s a women who stand behind him as a great support.
Other cast of the film did very well in their respective film. Anik Dutta showed each and everything in detail from casting to costume and making, art and background score. All Aparajito is worth to watch.
As I came to conclusion I want to share my experience firstly I have watched Bengali film in theatres after ages which made me nostalgic and secondly, when I visit to theatre what I noticed that audiences are approaching regional cinema more than bollywood films. Right now 5 regional films are running in theatre namely: Saunkan Saunkne(Punjabi), Aparajito(Bengali), Dharmaveer(Marathi), Sarkaru Vaari Patta(Telugu), Don(Tamil) and audiences are choosing their native language films and this made me very happy that people are supporting regional cinema and this legacy must continue.
When we hear or read the term “SUPERSTAR” only one name comes in our mind. Yes you guessed it right.
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Rajesh Khanna the first-ever Superstar of Indian Cinema. He had set an unbreakable record so many years has passed the new faces came the new superstar established in bollywood but couldn’t break the record.
Many of you are surprised what kind of record it can be that today’s superstars couldn’t break it. So let me clear it, Khanna delivered 15 consecutive hit films in box office which is still unbreakable. After massive success of “Aradhana” Rajesh Khanna became popular overnight and fans gave him a new name Superstar. Aradhana was directed by Shakti Samanta who later became popular duo with Rajesh Khanna they both have delivered many blockbusters. Music Composed by Sachin Dev Burman but 2 songs was composed by Rahul Dev Burman and those 2 songs are still memorable still evergreen and it will never fade away from our heart even today’s generation loves to listen those songs are Mere sapno ki rani and Roop Tera Mastana.
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Even before Rajesh Khanna film industry exist and there were many stars before him like Ashok Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Dharmendra but they were not recognised as a superstar people used to call them Jubilee Star though Dharmendra was also a superstar but he was declared later after Khanna.
Emergence of Rajesh Khanna in film industry which also brought a new taste in Hindi music Kishore Kumar, R.D. Burman delivered a memorable hits that people still added in their playlist. Rajesh Khanna, Kishore Kumar, R D Burman and Shakti Samanta became a team and they worked in many Successful films.
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If we talk about his 15 consecutive hit film then here are the list:-
1. Aradhana (1969)
The first blockbuster in Rajesh Khanna’s filmy career directed by Shakti Samanta, Music by S.D. Burman, Lyrics: Anand Bakshi.
2. Do Raaste (1969)
Directed by Raj Khosla, Music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Lyrics: Anand Bakshi, Cast along with Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Prem Chopra, Bindu and others. Rajesh Khanna and Raj Khosla worked for first time.
3. Bandhan (1969)
Directed by Narendra Bedi, Music by Kalyanji Anandji, Produced by G.P. Sippy. Cast: Mumtaz, Rajendra nath and others.
4. Doli (1969)
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Directed by: Adurthi Subba Rao, Music by Ravi , dialogue and lyrics: Rajinder Kishan, Cast Babita, Prem Chopra, Om Prakash.
5. Khamoshi (1969)
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Directed by Asit Sen, Music by Hemant Kumar, Lyrics by Gulzar, Cast Waheeda Rehman, Dharmendra (guest appearance).
6. Ittefaq (1969)
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Directed by Yash Chopra, Music by Salil Chaudhary, cast: Nanda, Bindu, Sujit Kumar and others. Rajesh Khanna and Yash Chopra worked in three films Ittefaq was their first collaboration.
7. Safar (1970)
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Rajesh Khanna’s second collaboration with Asit Sen, Music by Kalyanji Anandji, Lyrics by Anand Bakshi.
8. Kati Patang (1970)
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The Aradhana team was back for second time. Shakti Samanta, RD Burman, Anand Bakshi, Kishore Kumar and Rajesh Khanna collabrate for the second time. Like Aradhana the songs of Kati Patang are still memorable and evergreen. Kati Patang was box office blockbuster.
9. The Train (1970)
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Directed by Ravee Nagaich, Music by RD Burman, Lyrics by Anand Bakshi. Songs of this film are unforgettable especially Gulabi aankhein sung by Mohd. Rafi.
10. Sacha Jhootha (1970)
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Directed by Manmohan Desai, Music by Kalyanji Anandji, Lyrics by Anand Bakshi. Cast Vinod Khanna, Mumtaz. Rajesh Khanna’s first collab with Manmohan Desai.
11. Aan Milo sajna (1970)
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Directed by Mukul Dutt, Music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Cast Vinod Khanna, Asha Parekh and others.
12. Mehboob ki Mehndi (1971)
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Directed by HS Rawail, Music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Cast Leena Chandavarkar, Pradeep Kumar and others.
13. Anand (1971)
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Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Music by Salil Chaudhary, Lyrics by Gulzar. Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Rajesh Khana, Amitabh Bachchan worked together for first time their second and last collaboration was Namak Haram (1973).
14. Haathi mere Saathi (1971)
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Directed by M.A. Thirumagam, Music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Lyrics Anand Bakshi. Cast Tanuja, Mehmood Junior, Madan Puri.
15. Chhoti Bahu (1971)
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Directed by K.B. Tilak, Music by Kalyanji Anandji Cast Sharmila Tagore, Shashikala and Mehmood Junior. Third Collaboration of Superhit Duo Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna.
People consider 70s was the golden era for Hindi films in terms of story, commercial films and especially songs. Rajesh Khanna has a big contribution to make this era golden and memorable.
On the occassion of Rabindra Jayanti. I have come up with interesting fact which is known to some or completely unknown to some people.
Rabindranath Tagore is mainly known for his poems, songs and plays. Rabindranath Tagore written and Composed 2,232 Songs of in his entire lifetime. He wrote 11 novels in his entire lifetime and wrote more than 50 dramas. Rabindranath Tagore won Noble Prize in the year 1913 for his book Gitanjali (Songs Offering) whose main theme was the devotion to God.
Despite so many years passed away after his death but his contribution to our Country and Indian literary society didn’t fade away from our heart He’s still ruling in our heart and mostly Cinema who played a pivotal role in preserving his work in the vision of cinema. New Generation People are getting to know the world poet through watching films.
Numbers of Films and Song are adapted from Tagore’s work not only in Bengali Cinema but also in Hindi Cinemas. Every year or every decade the same songs are being released by different production Companies with a different tone and everytime it refresh the listeners and we humming the songs everytime.
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Films which are adapted from the novel of Rabindranath Tagore.
Chokher Bali (2003)
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Film Directed by Rituporno Ghosh
The film revolves around the issues of Child marriage, women’s education and how widows in Bengal are being treated in 19th and 20th century.
Kabuliwala (1961)
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Film Directed by Hemen Gupta
Kabuliwala is a beautiful portrayal of friendship between Afghan trader and little girl mini which reminds him about his daughter.
Lekin (1991)
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Film Directed by Gulzar
The film adapted from the novel Kshudita Pashan (the hungry Stone)
Noukadubi (2011)
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Film Directed by Rituporno Ghosh
After the success of Chokher Bali director came up with his last project Noukadubi. A man marries a woman in an arranged marriage, despite his heart being won by another woman. After an accident in which the couple are the only survivors, the man gradually begins to realize that his new wife is already married to a different man. Source: wikipedia
Uphaar (1971)
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Film Directed by Sudhendu Roy
Anoop marries Minoo, a childish girl who does not understand her relationship with Anoop. While returning back to Calcutta, he is compelled to leave her with her mother. Source: wikipedia
Writing about the world poet is an unending process as research about him is also an unending because he had kept numbers of works for the upcoming generations and reading the work of Tagore is always refreshing who doesn’t want to end reading Tagore.
Legends never die they come to this world to rule forever.
May 02, 2022 marks the 101 birth anniversary of none other than the renowned filmmaker, music composer, editor, Producer, screenplay writer Satyajit Ray The One Man Industry.
His contribution and achievements is not unknown to anyone. He took Indian Film Industry to the next level Indian Films got the global recognition somehow it won’t be wrong to say that he had a major contribution in this.
Satyajit Ray brought a new trend in Indian Film Industry the trend of making films on the Social Issues facing by our society. Jane Aranye(1976), sakha prasakha(1990), Apur sansar(1959), Aparajita(1956), Nayak(1963) and many more. Unemployment, Women empowerment, malnutrition, Dictatorship was his main focus.
It is needless to say that Satyajit Ray was one of those filmmakers who brought the trend of sequels. The Apu Trilogy (Pather Panchali, Aparajito, Apur sansar), Teen Kanya(Postmaster, Manihara, Samapti), Goopi Bagha Trilogy(Goopi Gayen Bagha Bayen, Hirak Rajar Deshe, Goopi Bagha Phire elo) . All these movies covered recent scenario of the Society out of three, two films are adapted from the novels of renown writers and poet Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay and Rabindranath Tagore. In the initial days of Ray’s Filmy Career he used to make films adapted from novels mainly Rabindranath Tagore and Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay.
List of films adapted from the novels of greatest writers of the Indian literary society.
1. Aranyer Din Ratri by Sunil Gangopadhyay (1970)starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Shubhendu Chatterjee, Simi Garewal, Samit Bhanja and others
3. Chiriyakhana: the zoo by Saradindu Bandopadhyay (1967) starring Uttam Kumar, Shubhendu Chatterjee.
4. Ghore Baire by RabindranathTagore (1984) starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Swatilekha Chatterjee, Victor Banerjee.
Apart from filmmaking he also wrote number of short stories and novels. Feluda still rules in the hearts of every generation some of his famous Feluda books are Sonar Kella, Badshahi Angti, Gangtoke Gondogol, Royal Bengal Rahasya, Chinnamastar Abhishap and many more. Apart from Ray other filmmakers have also tried their hand in making films or webseries on the based of these novels. Sandip Ray son of Satyajit Ray who followed his path and he is also famous for making films which has an essence of Satyajit Ray most of the Feluda films or tele films directed by Junior Ray.
Before I conclude I must add that writing about Ray is unstoppable cause no matter what how many times you research and write about him it’s still feels like I have missed something.
Mimi is an official remake of Marathi film ‘Mala Aai Vhachy’.
Synopsis: John and Summer wants to surrogate their baby. The couple visits Jaipur where they meet Bhanu(Pankaj Tripathi) a taxi driver and the couple said about their problem and they will pay a hefty amount to the girl and Bhanu.
Bhanu took responsibility and found a girl name Mimi(Kriti Sanon) a traditional dancer at five star hotel. She used to entertain the foreign guests, she had a dream to become an actress at bollywood and she needs money to visit Mumbai. Bhanu gave her offer for Surrogacy and handover their baby delivery. Mimi agrees to the offer as she has a dream to become an actress.
After few months the couple denies to take their baby as Doctor told them that baby will take birth with disabilities. Now the emotional rollercoaster starts. what will happen next?? Will Mimi abort or she will give birth to the baby ??
All over Mimi is fun and emotional film. Kriti Sanon as Mimi and other actors in their respective roles are fabulous. Legendary Music Composer AR Rahman Composed heart touching and Melodious songs. It’s not a one time watch audience can watch as many as time they want.
Bhai is back after two years with Radhe: your most wanted bhai. Salman Khan and Prabhudeva team up for the third time. The film released in theatre and OTT platform simultaneously.
Synopsis: crime rate has increased in mumbai youngsters are taking drugs. Police failed to arrest the criminal name Rana (Randeep Hooda) a drug dealer who came mumbai to supply drugs and grow his business in crime world. Police commissioner needs a deserving officer to solve this case so Radhe i.e. (Salman Khan’s) name has been recommended by the police department. Radhe start his mission from the first day itself.
Then the film start on a same pitch like Salman’s other films, opened his shirt showing six pack abs, dancing with girl, same dialogues. Disha Patani got big space in the film but for a short time, Jackie Shroff’s role was not needed. Randeep Hooda as Rana shines in the entire film. the only I like in the entire film is the clash between protagonist Radhe and antagonist Rana face each other for the first time that’s the only paisa vasool scene which I really enjoyed and I am sure that people will like that scene too. Climax was very disappointing firstly, everyone knows that Salman Khan won’t die at the end. Secondly, poor VFX.
Radhe is a total disappointment for the audience theirs nothing new in the film except clash between Randeep Hooda and Salman Khan. Only Bhai’s diehard fan can enjoy this film and that’s enough for Bhai like showering love by his fans. Rest can watch tvf aspirants for second or third time you’ll feel motivated and entertained and can refresh your memories. Don’t waste your money to watch this film even I haven’t spent single penny to watch this film. This is my opinion and rests is everything on you.
Take care, stay safe and stay home. Till then bye.
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has been tested positive for Covid-19. The actress confirmed about her health on Social Media, she said “I was feeling tired and weak with Slight burning sensation in my eyes for past few days, was hoping to go to Himachal so got my test done yesterday and today the result came I am positive.”
The actress quarantined herself, She said ” I have quarantined myself, I had no idea this virus is having a part in my body, now that I know I will demolish it, people please give don’t give anything any power over you, if you are scare it will scare you more, come lets destroy this Covid-19, it is nothing but a small time flu which got too much press and now psyching few people. Har Har Mahadev.”
Recently Twitter permanently suspended her account for her remark on Bengal’s post poll Violence. We wish the tigress a speedy recovery.
Other actors like Deepika Padukone and South star Allu Arjun were also tested positive for Covid-19. Though the actors are in quarantine.
Bengali film industry which is also known as Tollywood has proved to be one of the successful film industry in India. It’s contribution for Indian Cinema is Infinite and special mention to Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Hrithik Ghatak. There was an era mainly 60s and 70s when Bollywood directors especially Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee used to make there films based on Bengali classics. Thriller and Rom-Com is the most successful genre that still audience of Bengal loves to watch.
Today I am going to discuss 5 Bengali Comedy Classics which you should watch atleast once in a lifetime.
5. Dhonni meye (1971)
Dhonni meye directed by Arabinda Mukherjee stars UttamKumar, JayaBachchan,ParthaMukherjee and others.
Synopsis: Bogola (ParthaMukherjee) is a captain of a football team Sarbamangala Club managed by Kali Dutta (UttamKumar). The team goes to a village Hardbhanga to play in the finals of a Manchester Shield . Gobordhan Chowdhury (Jahar Ray) is the president of the local football club and after losing the ancestral “Manchester shield” (named after his father, Manchester Chowdhury); decides to forcefully marry off Monosha (JayaBachchan) and Bogola to Keep the “Shield” in the family.
4. Mouchak (1974)
Mouchak directed by ArabindaMukherjee stars Uttam Kumar, Ranjit Mallick, Sabitri and Mithu Mukherjee
Synopsis: Sitish Roy (Ranjit Mallick) an eligible bachelor lives with his elder brother Nitish(Uttam Kumar) and sister-in-law(Sabitri Chatterjee). He gets a job in a jute mill. Few days later, Sitish becomes frantic with the marriage proposals from local residents. Everyone including his office boss coaxes him to marry his aged daughter and numerous funny incidents start rolling
3. Basanta Bilap (1973)
Basanta Bilapdirected by Dinen Gupta stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Aparna Sen, Chinmay Ray, Rabi Ghosh and others
Synopsis: Basanta Bilap is all about a hilarious clash between four boys and four girls. The whole story propagated through the sweet and sour relationship between those two groups.
2. Jamalai jibonto manush (1958)
Jamalai Jibanta manush directed by Prafulla Chakrabarti stars Bhanu Bandyopadhyay and others
Synopsis:- This film, based on the novel of Dinabandhu Mitra in the same name, Sidhu(Bhanu) is mistakenly sent to hell while he is still alive. He starts a revolution in hell and heaven, and chases Yamraj and Chitragupta. He eradicates outdated rules and norms that were framed by the Hindu God of Death, Yamraj, and his head clerk Chitragupta, while Bichitragupta assists him.
1. Gupi Bagha series (1969,1980,1992)
Gupi Bagha Series directed by Satyajit Ray stars Rabi Ghosh, Tapen Chatterjee
Synopsis: The story revolves around Gopinath Gyne alias Goopy and Bagha Bayen. Goopy sings terribly without melody, rhythm on other hand Bagha has been exiled for playing the drum badly. They soon make a team after encountering a tiger and start singing and drumming, but in the process attract a group of ghosts who are fascinated by their music. Happy with their performance, the king of the ghosts gives them three boons, all of which are only available to both all the time.
After eleven years of Goopy Gyne and Bagha Bayen Satyajit Ray made a sequel named Hirak Rajar Deshe(1980) and after twelve years of Hirak Rajar Deshe Sandip Ray son of Satyajit Ray made third instalment Goopy Gyne Bagha Bayen series named Goopy Bagha phire elo(1991)
There are many Bengali comedy classics which I haven’t mentioned here for that I’ll write another blog till then. Thank you
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