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The Romantics (2023 Web Series)
''The Romantics'' is a 2023 documentary series, created by Smriti Mundhra and Michael T Vollmann. The four-part series explores the impact of Yash Chopra, his son Aditya Chopra, and their company Yash Raj Films on Hindi Cinema. List of films featured Episode 1: The Boy from Jalandhar Episode 2: Prodigal Son Episode 3: The New Guard Episode 4:Legacy Interviews The series marks Aditya Chopra's first on-screen interview. * Dharmendra Deol * Amitabh Bachchan * Rishi Kapoor * Sunny Deol * Anil Kapoor * Juhi Chawla * Mohnish Bahl * Madhuri Dixit * Uday Chopra * Arjun Rampal * Ajay Devgn * Saif Ali Khan * Salman Khan * Aamir Khan * Shah Rukh Khan * Hrithik Roshan * Karishma Kapoor * Abhishek Bachchan * Manisha Koirala * Namrata Shirodkar * Kajol * Aishwarya Rai Bachchan * Rani Mukerji * Ameesha Patel * Kareena Kapoor Khan * John Abraham * Katrina Kaif * Anushka Sharma * Ranbir Kapoor * Ranveer Singh * Ayushmann Khurrana * Arjun Kapoor * Aditya Chopra * Bhumi Pednekar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smriti Mundhra
Smriti Mundhra (born 3rd of July 1980) is an American filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Her production company, Meralta Films, specializes in documentary films and non-fiction content. Mundhra won the Albert Maysles New Documentary Director Award at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival for her first feature documentary film ''A Suitable Girl'', along with her co-director Sarita Khurana. Mundhra is also the Executive Producer and Creator of Netflix's original reality TV series, ''Indian Matchmaking''. In 2020, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for her film '' St. Louis Superman'' (2019). She was nominated in the same category in 2025 for ''I Am Ready, Warden.'' Biography Early life and education Mundhra was born in Los Angeles, California and raised between Los Angeles and Mumbai, India. Her father, Jag Mundhra was also a filmmaker. Before she was born, her parents rented a single screen in Culver City, Los Angeles and became the first exhibi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waqt (1965 Film)
''Waqt'' (translation: ''Time'') is a 1965 Indian Hindi-language masala film directed by Yash Chopra, produced by B. R. Chopra and written by Akhtar Mirza and Akhtar-Ul-Iman. Released in India on 28 July 1965, the film had an ensemble cast of Sunil Dutt, Raaj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Sadhana Shivdasani, Sharmila Tagore, Balraj Sahni, Achala Sachdev, Rehman and Madan Puri. It pioneered the concept of Hindi films with ensemble casts. The plot of the film re-introduced the "lost and found" formula to Hindi cinema, originally featured in the Ashok Kumar & Mumtaz Shanti starrer '' Kismet'' (1943). A happy family separated by ''waqt'' (time) goes through a series of trials trying to reunite. The film was later remade in Telugu as ''Bhale Abbayilu'' (1969) and in Malayalam as '' Kolilakkam'' (1981). Plot Lala Kedarnath Prasanta ( Balraj Sahni) has three sons whose birthdays are on the same day. On the occasion of their birthday celebration, they are visited by a well-known a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silsila (1981 Film)
''Silsila'' () is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed, produced, and co-written by Yash Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, and Sanjeev Kumar in leading roles. The narrative follows a playwright, Amit, who finds himself caught in a love triangle involving his wife, Shobha, and his former lover Chandni. The music was composed by Shiv–Hari, with lyrics by Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Javed Akhtar, Nida Fazli, Hasan Kamal, Rajendra Krishan, and Mirabai. The film drew significant attention during production due to its casting, which mirrored real-life speculation surrounding the lead actors. Principal photography took place between November 1980 and May 1981 across locations in Amsterdam, Bombay (now Mumbai), Delhi, and Kashmir. Released theatrically on 14 August 1981, ''Silsila'' underperformed at the box office, earning approximately ₹30 million. Upon release, it received mixed-to-negati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabhi Kabhie
''Kabhie Kabhie'' (translation: ''Sometimes'') is a 1976 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film written by Pamela Chopra and directed and produced by Yash Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee Gulzar, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor, and Neetu Singh, and was released theatrically on 27 February 1976. The narrative spans across generations, exploring the lingering emotions of lost love and its impact on a married couple, their children, and the people around them. Marking Chopra's second directorial collaboration with Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor following ''Deewaar'' (1975), the film is particularly noted for its poetic lyricism and the evocative soundtrack composed by Khayyam, with lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi. The title song, " Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein," became a cultural touchstone, with playback rendered by Mukesh. Principal photography took place in Kashmir and Mumbai, with cinematography by Romesh Bhall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parveen Babi
Parveen Sultana Wali Mohammad Khanji Babi (; 4 April 195420 January 2005) was an Indian actress and model, who worked in Hindi films. One of the highest-paid actresses of the 1970s and the 1980s, she appeared in over 70 films and was the first Bollywood star, to appear on the cover of ''Time'' magazine. She was known for her glamorous acting style, her modelling and fashion, and was often cited in the media as a sex symbol. Babi was born in 1954, into the Babi Dynasty. She was educated at St. Xavier's College and began her modeling career in 1971. Two years later, she made her acting debut in the film ''Charitra.'' She became popular in the mid-1970s, with notable roles in films like '' Majboor'' and '' Deewaar''. Over the following years, she appeared in several of the highest-grossing Indian films, including '' Kaala Sona'', '' Amar Akbar Anthony'', '' Suhaag'', '' Kaala Patthar'', '' Shaan'', ''Kranti'', '' Kaalia'' and '' Namak Halaal''. The film '' Irada'' released in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neetu Singh
Neetu Kapoor (née Singh; born Harneet Kaur; 8 July 1958) is an Indian actress who is known for appearing in Hindi films throughout the late 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. In 2012, Kapoor was inducted into the Walk of the Stars, an entertainment hall of fame at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai. She is the recipient of several accolades, including two Filmfare Award nominations. Kapoor made her debut in the swashbuckler film '' Suraj'' (1966) and thereafter played a dual role in the romantic comedy '' Do Kaliyaan'' (1968). She began her transition to mature roles with the vigilante film '' Rickshawala'' (1973) and had her breakthrough with Nasir Hussain's masala film '' Yaadon Ki Baaraat'' (1973), where she appeared as a dancer. She rose to prominence with roles in the crime drama film '' Deewaar'' (1975), the thriller film '' Khel Khel Mein'' (1975), the musical film '' Kabhi Kabhie'' (1976), the masala film '' Amar Akbar Anthony'' (1977) and the fantasy film '' Dharam Veer'' (1977 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan (; 11 October 1942) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. He is often considered one of the greatest, most accomplished and commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema.* * * * * With a cinematic career spanning over five decades, he has played in over 200 films. Bachchan is often hailed as the '' Shahenshah'' of Bollywood, Sadi Ke Mahanayak (translated as "Greatest actor of the century" in Hindi), Star of the Millennium, or simply Big B.* * * His dominance in the Indian film industry during the 1970s–80s led the French director François Truffaut to describe it as a "one-man industry". He is a recipient of several accolades including six National Film Awards and sixteen Filmfare Awards. Amitabh Bachchan was born in 1942 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) to the Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and his wife, the social activist Teji Bachchan. He was educated at Sherwood College, Nainital, and Kirori Mal College, University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deewaar
''Deewaar'' ( ''The Wall'') is a 1975 Indian action crime film written by Salim–Javed and directed by Yash Chopra. The film stars Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan, alongside an ensemble cast of Neetu Singh, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi, Iftekhar, Madan Puri, Satyen Kappu and Manmohan Krishna. The music was composed by R. D. Burman, while cinematography and editing were handled by Kay Gee Koregaonkar and T. R. Mangeshkar-Pran Mehra. In the film, two impoverished brothers struggle to survive in the slums of Mumbai and eventually find themselves on opposing sides of the law. The film's title signifies the wall that springs up between the two brothers, drawn apart by fate and circumstances in a time of socio-political turmoil.Virdi, Jyotika.Deewaar: the fiction of film and the fact of politics." ''Jump Cut'', No. 38, June 1993: 26–32. ''Deewaar'' was released worldwide on 24 January 1975 to critical acclaim and praise for its story, script, music cast performances (especi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raakhee
Raakhee Gulzar ( Majumdar) (; born 15 August 1947), professionally known as Raakhee, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi and Bengali films. One of the leading and most popular actresses of the 1970s and early 1980s, Raakhee is a recipient of several awards including two National Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. In 2003, she received Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award. Raakhee made her film debut with the Bengali film ''Badhu Bharan'' (1967). She had her first Hindi film with '' Jeevan Mrityu'' (1970). Raakhee's career marked a turning point with '' Aankhon Aankhon Mein'' (1972), '' Daag: A Poem of Love'' (1973), for which she won her first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, and '' 27 Down'' (1974). She won her first and only Filmfare Award for Best Actress for '' Tapasya'' (1976). Raakhee went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema with films like - ''Blackmail'' (1973), '' Kabhi Kabhie'' (1976), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna (; born Jatin Khanna; 29 December 1942 – 18 July 2012) was an Indian actor, film producer and politician who worked in Hindi films. Considered as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema, he is known as the first ''Superstar'' of Hindi cinema. List of awards and nominations received by Rajesh Khanna, His accolades include five Filmfare Awards, and in 2013, he was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour. Khanna made his debut in 1966 ''Aakhri Khat'' which was India's first official Academy Awards entry in 1967. In 2005, he was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award on the 50th Filmfare Awards, 50th anniversary of the Filmfare Awards. He was a Member of parliament, Lok Sabha, Member of Parliament in the 10th Lok Sabha from New Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency), New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency between 1992 and 1996, elected in the 1992 New Delhi by-election as an Indian Nationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daag (1973 Film)
''Daag: A Poem of Love'' () is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film produced and directed by Yash Chopra in his debut as a producer, under the newly formed banner Yash Raj Films. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, and Raakhee in lead roles, with supporting performances from Madan Puri, Kader Khan, Prem Chopra, and A. K. Hangal. Loosely inspired by Thomas Hardy’s 1886 novel ''The Mayor of Casterbridge'', the narrative follows a man who is separated from his wife after being accused of murder and later finds himself entangled in a complicated relationship with another woman. The film marked the first production under the Yash Raj Films banner, which later grew to become one of India's most prominent studios. It also marked the acting debut of Kader Khan. Principal photography took place in various locations across India, and the music was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, with lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi. Several songs from the film, including "Mere Dil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharmila Tagore
Sharmila Tagore (; born 8 December 1944) also known by her married name Begum Ayesha Sultana, is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi cinema, Hindi and Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali films. Widely recognized as one of the greatest actresses of Indian cinema, she is known for her portrayals of intense, dramatic, and nuanced characters across a variety of genres. Tagore is a recipient of two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Awards, Filmfare Award, a Filmfare OTT Awards, Filmfare OTT Award and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2013, the Government of India, honoured her with Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour for her contributions to Indian culture through performing arts. Born into the prominent Tagore family, one of the leading families of Calcutta and a key influence during the Bengal Renaissance, Bengali Renaissance, Tagore made her acting debut at age 14 with Satyajit Ray's acclaimed Bengali epic drama ''The World of Apu'' (1959) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
