Heres a glimpse of Ajay Devgns swanky vanity van

Ajay Devgn slowly yet steadily made a place for himself in the world of showbiz and today he’s one of the biggest stars of the industry. Ajay has some big hits to his name and in recent years he has transformed his image into an action hero who also aces comedy. Ajay has made it in the industry all because of his hard work and has earned tons of money in the process. Ajay doesn’t often flaunt his wealth but when he does he goes all-out. Take his vanity van for instance. It’s nothing short of a wonder-on-wheels.

The vanity van has an office, a lavatory and a kitchen when he first bought it. However, now it's become the most well-organised moving gym. With weight machines and gym equipment stocked up completely.  Now it's clear why the actor never gets out of shape. 

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Filmfare recommends: Top films starring Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan

She was the girl-next-door of the movieland. He was the angry-young-man. They fell in love and the rest, as they say, is history. Jaya Bhaduri and Amitabh Bachchan are one of the finest actors of their generation. More precisely, of any generation. They have acted in some memorable films together over the years. On the occasion of their marriage anniversary, we bring a list of movies where they starred together.

Bansi Birju (1972)

Director: Prakash Verma
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri

It was Amitabh and Jaya’s first film together. Bansi (Jaya Bhaduri) is forced by circumstances to become a courtesan. One day, tired of the life she leads and wanting out, she gathers up courage and runs off after fending off a rape attempt. She meets Birju (Amitabh Bachchan) in a bus and ends up narrating her life story to him. He’s a good soul at heart and marries her. They start a new life together in his village but rumours of who she was in her past reach even that sleepy hamlet, threatening to snuff out their happy existence.

Ek Nazar (1972)

Director: B.R. Ishara
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri, Nadira, Tarun Bose, Raza Murad

BR Ishara made a musical about a poet whose songs are sung by a courtesan and who ends up falling in love with her. This little known gem has a fabulous Kishore Kumar solo, Pyar ko chahiye kya ek nazar, the Lata-Rafi duet, Patta batta boota boota, and the Lata Mangeshkar solo Pehle sau baar idhar aur udhar dekkha hai. All songs were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri and composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. Manmohan Akash Tyagi (Amitabh Bachchan) wants to marry the courtesan Shabnam (Jaya Bhaduri), who is very much fond of his poems. Aminabai (Nadira), who runs the kotha where Shabnam performs doesn’t want this to happen. Akash’s father Raghunath Tyagi (Tarun Bose), who is the public prosecutor, too is against the match. Aminbai is found murdered and Shabnam is the chief suspect. Would she get justice or be made a scapegoat? The film’s director BR Ishara was a reformist filmmaker who used to point out the problems of the society through his provocative films. Here too, he mixes social reform and courtroom drama to make for an interesting melange.

Zanjeer (1973)

Director: Prakash Mehra
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri, Pran, Ajit

This was the film which started the angry-young-man phenomenon. Bachchan was on the brink of bowing out of the film industry after giving a string of flops. Legend has it that he even had a ticket reserved for Allahabad and returned from the station for a sitting with director Prakash Mehra. Maybe it was the star's anger at having to struggle so much which came through -- whatever it may be, Bachchan’s bravura act has been the platinum standard for screen cops ever since. Zanjeer, which began with Bachchan seeing a bolting horse in a nightmare and ended with him having avenged the death of his parents, is a gritty portrayal of an honest cop’s life in microsome. It’s full of low-lives and bent characters and shows how police have to befriend criminals. Vijay’s (Amitabh Bachchan) best friend Sher Khan is a Pathan goon who reformed his ways. Jaya Bhaduri plays a street gipsy named Mala who falls in love with the morose inspector and gives him some reason to smile. It’s said that real-life love blossomed on the sets between the two stars and soon, they got married.

Abhimaan (1973)

Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Asrani, Bindu, A.K. Hangal

The film was reportedly based on the troubled marriage between classical musicians Pandit Ravi Sankar and his wife Annapurna Devi. The film revolves around two singers. While Lata Mangeshkar was the constant voice for Jay Bhaduri in the film, Amitabh was voiced by Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi and Manhar Udhas. The music was composed by SD Burman, who outdid himself. Subir (Amitabh Bachchan) a renowned singer is a darling of the masses and much in demand. Once, while visiting his aunt in a remote village, he listens to Uma (Jaya Bachchan) singing and falls in love with her. They get married and initially, their days pass in blissful serenity. Trouble starts when Subir asks her to take up singing professionally, just like him. She reluctantly agrees and soon her popularity soars. She’s more in demand than him and he can’t digest this fact. His ego gets hurt and differences crop up between them. He leaves her and she suffers a miscarriage. She becomes hugely depressed because of it. The only way out is through music -- would Subir reach out and make her sing again? Watching Amitabh and Jaya, especially in the earlier portions, you feel as if you’re watching the interplay of an actual married couple. They complete each other in the film and perhaps have given the finest performance as a pair in the film.

Mili (1975)

Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Ashok Kumar

Mili kind of carried the same premise as that of Anand (1971). There too, Hrishikesh Mukherjee has emphasised that the best way to live life is to fill it with laughter. There, Rajesh Khanna’s character is dying from cancer but doesn’t let the fact stop him from spreading positivity. Here too, Mili (Jaya Bachchan) suffers from a girl who suffers from pernicious anaemia, a disease which was considered incurable back then. She’s the apple of everyone’s eye in her building, especially of children, with whom she plays boisterously despite the age difference. A new tenant Shekhar (Amitabh Bachchan) comes to live in their building and their paths cross. Shekhar is a man running from his past and wants to drown his sorrow in alcohol. Once, in a fit of depression, he tries to commit suicide and is saved by Mili and her father (Ashok Kumar). Mili and Shekhar come closer and sort of fall in love with each other. But when he comes to know of her disease, he wants to cut off the relationship as he doesn’t need more grief in his life. Later, however, he marries her and takes her to Switzerland in search of a cure. The film ends on an open note. We don’t know what happens further in Mili and Shekhar’s lives and can only hope for a positive outcome.

Chupke Chupke (1975)

Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Cast: Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Jaya Bachchan

The film is set mostly in two houses -- one where OM Prakash lives and another owned by Asrani. Some of the scenes were shot at producer N C Sippy's bungalow at Juhu. Amitabh Bachchan later bought it and named it Jalsa. The film was a remake of the Bengali film Chhadmabeshi (1971), starring Uttam Kumar and Madhabi Mukherjee. The film centred around the prank played by Dr Parimal (Dharmendra), on his brother-in-law Raghav Sharma (Om Prakash). Parimal comes to Mumbai posing as a driver from Allahabad and is instantly hired. Sometimes later, Sulekha (Sharmila Tagore), too lands up at her sister’s place. The growing intimacy between the driver and the driver and Sulekha is frowned upon by all. Catastrophe strikes when they elope and Sukumar (Amitabh Bachchan) posing as Parimal, comes to Mumbai. He is made to stay in a mutual friend Prashant’s (Asrani) house and love blossoms between Sukumar and Prashant’s sister-in-law Vasudha (Jaya), leading to further confusion. Amitabh and Jaya were married by then and she was pregnant, but director Hrishikesh Mukherjee hid the fact from his viewers through clever usage of the camera.

Sholay (1975)

Director: Ramesh Sippy
Cast: Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Amjad Khan

Sholay was Ramesh Sippy’s version of a Western. It had something for everyone. One track revolved around revenge in the sense that after Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan) kills almost the entire family of Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) he hires two tough as nails criminals Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra) to capture Gabbar and his gang. The second strand is of friendship. Jai and Veeru are thicker than brothers and are ever willing to lay down their lives for each other. The mission becomes personal for Veeru when Jai gets killed fighting the dacoits. The third strand involves the romance between Basanti (Hema Malini) and Veeru, which is very robust and over the top, and the understated love between Jai and Radha (Jaya Bachchan), Thakur’s widowed daughter-in-law. Hardly a word gets exchanged between them and yet a wealth of emotions gets conveyed. You feel most sorry for her when Jai gets killed as that means she’ll forever remain a widow. Sholay is considered one of the greatest films of all time. And enjoys tremendous repeat value even today.

Silsila (1981)

Director: Yash Chopra
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor

The film is considered a cult classic today but didn’t do well when it was first released. The reason being that people back then considered the casting a bit too close to reality. There were huge rumours of an affair between Amitabh and Rekha at the time and while Yash Chopra supposedly signed real-life husband and wife - Amitabh and Jaya plus the rumoured paramour Rekha to cash-in on the gossip but the move kind of misfired. The film was leagues ahead of its time in the sense that it depicted an extra-marital affair in an unapologetic way. The frames look almost poetic and the chemistry between Amitabh and Rekha did burn up the screen. Amit (Amitabh) is very much in love with Chandni (Rekha) but circumstances force him to marry his late brother’s fiancee Shobha (Jaya). The two lovers meet later in life and the old flame gets rekindled. Their spouses -- Sanjeev Kumar is superb as Chandni’s husband -- get devastated by this when news breaks out. Fate, however, lends a hand in keeping the sanctity of their respective marriages intact. Shiv-Hari’s melodic score was just what the doctor ordered. Rang barse, remains the quintessential Holi song while Dekha ek khwaab is easily one of the most romantic songs ever.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)

Director: Karan Johar
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor

The film was Karan Johar’s take on Ramayana and starred the creme de la creme of Bollywood stars. Tycoon Yashvardhan Raichand (Amitabh Bachchan) and Nandini Raichand (Jaya Bachchan) adopt a child Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan). Rahul is as smart and diligent as his adoptive father and is all set to take the reigns of their business empire. He falls in love with Anjali (Kajol) who belongs to the middle-class. He rebels against his father and marries her and as a result, is turned out of the house. His younger brother Rohan (Hrithik Roshan), the biological son of Yash and Nandini, unites the family years later. The lavishly shot film offered an emotional rollercoaster ride. Jaya Bachchan’s character is shown to be that of a submissive wife who ultimately goes against her husband when she’s reunited with her foster son.

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Wajid Khan of Sajid-Wajid fame passes away

Music composer Wajid Khan of the Sajid-Wajid duo passed away in Mumbai in the early hours of June 1, 2020. He was suffering from kidney and heart ailments for quite some time and had been rushed to a hospital where he was reportedly on the ventilator.

 

Wajid had been keeping a low profile due to his ill-health for some time now. The Sajid-Wajid duo recently composed Salman Khan's lockdown songs Bhai Bhai and Pyaar Karona. They were considered as Salman’s favourite composers, who gave them a break in Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya in 1998, where they composed the song Teri jawani.

Wajid was also a singer in his own right and has sung many hits like Soni de nakhre (Partner 2008), Love me (Wanted 2009), Mukhtasar (Teri Meri Kahaani 2012), Fevicol se (Dabangg 2), and many more. 

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Deepika Padukone just compared Hrithik Roshan to a dessert and we agree

Deepika Padukone is one of the most loved, celebrated and followed actors on social media. From her style to what she eats and where she goes, people are on a constant look out for information about her. Just this morning, she was seen grooving to Dheeme Dheeme with Kartik Aaryan at the airport and we thought it was the coolest thing ever. But wait, the actress just dropped a tweet and we think this might be more interesting than the dance. 

Deepika took to twitter to post a tweet about Hrithik Roshan. She posted, “iHrithik in WAR is like Death by Chocolate from Corner House!...Just Saying…” Well it sure proved that Deepika liked Hrithik and his performance in War and we don’t disagree with the comparison either. 

While this tweet is quite interesting in itself, a response from husband Ranveer Singh would only add the cherry to the cake, don’t you think?

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âœIt was bad. It was sad.â- Katrina Kaif on her personal life

Katrina Kaif is undoubtedly in the mood to reclaim her throne as Bollywood’s numero uno. The actress is currently focusing just on her career and on playing characters that would require a piece of her to be put in. From Babita Kumari in Zero to Bharat, the actress accepts that her approach towards her work has changed immensely after getting her heart bruised by her ex-flame. The actress is only focusing on the present and has nothing planned for the future, taking each day as it comes and getting through it with a calm head is what she has now achieved.  

In an exclusive chat with Jitesh Pillaai, Editor, Filmfare, the actress threw some light on the phase that broke her and how she put one block at a time to rebuild herself slowly. When the actress was questioned about having a sense of ease around her now as compared to being on the edge earlier, she said, “Maybe, a lot of things have changed for me personally and professionally. After my last relationship ended, I was forced to analyse many things about myself and my life and the way I was living it. Whatever was supposed to happen, happened. Everything happens for a reason. I remember I was getting on a plane to shoot Baar Baar Dekho in Thailand. It was January. There was a repetitive thought going on in my head. When you get stuck on something, it’s deeply disturbing. It doesn’t leave you alone. It was bad. It was sad. I wondered how could something trouble you to this level? That phase made me read a lot. I wanted to understand how we human beings function. On one particular night, my attitude and approach to the world opened up again.”

The actress was further asked if she’s made peace with it, to which she replied, “Some things can still upset you. But that’s fine. I face it. I stare at the ghost in the room until it just fades away. When something triggers an emotion, I let it happen. Like one day I came across something, which I kept pushing away. But it hurt me and bothered me. While I was doing yoga, my teacher asked, “Are you okay?” I said I was fine. She said, “But you’re crying.” I had actually begun crying. It had to come out. Now, I don’t try to push things away. I stare at them. What you resist, persists.” Well, on that note we say, kudos to you girl!

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10 ways in which Ananya Panday aced summer style

Daughter of Chunkey Panday and Bhavna Panday, Ananya Panday seems to have found her footing in Bollywood. The young girl recently entered the film industry in Punit Malhotra’s Student Of The Year 2 alongside Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria and made an impact with her first outing. Ananya Panday is just 20 and at such a tender age, this pretty young girl is giving some major style inspiration given her sartorial choices.

Be it at B-Town parties, promotional events or outings with family, Ananya has proved time and time again that she believes in keeping it chic and comfortable for the summer. So we thought of helping you all by lining up 10 looks of the newcomer that are just right to nail the season’s fashion. Scroll down for some quick fashion tips…

Style Tip: A floral wraparound dress seems perfect for a day out with friends this summer.

Style Tip: A bright tie-up top and a pair of white denim shorts can be worn to beat the heat in style.

Style Tip: White parallel pants and a short crop top with a pop of colour can be opted for a mid-morning brunch.

Style Tip: This light olive green Indo-Western outfit is apt for a cocktail party.

Style Tip: If you’re gearing up to attend a summer wedding, this should be your go-to outfit.

Style Tip: The classic white dress with a dash of shimmer is perfect to flaunt during parties in this spell.

Style Tip: A mini skirt and a short top of the same print are totally in given the weather and you can take inspiration from this look.

Style Tip: Frills are back in fashion and this breezy look shows just how you can wear this trend.

Style Tip: A tube top worn with a pair of checked shorts and a coat of the same print can be flaunted this time of year to look super cool.

Style Tip: Long printed skirts are the biggest trend now and they are a must-have to complete the season’s wardrobe.

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All inside pictures from cover girl Katrina Kaifâs latest cover shoot

She’s one of the most sought after actresses in the industry, the ultimate dancing queen and a trailblazer with her sense of style. Yes, we’re talking about Katrina Kaif, who is also out latest cover girl. Striking a pose in an olive green turtleneck, Katrina graces out latest cover in  unprecedented style.

Styled by Allia Al Rufai, Katrina Kaif romanced the lenses in the pretty pastel shades of summer. Sombre beige, sexy white and a hint of bold with black, Katrina kept it simple yet chic for this cover shoot. Framed to perfection by Tarun Vishwa, Katrina may have returned to a Filmfare cover after 6 long years, but she took it by  storm the moment the camera went on.

With a sexy silhouette, the beautiful lady sported ravishing corsets and soft messy hair for this breezy and fun shoot. Check out all the pictures below and see for yourself the magic that Katrina Kaif spread in this one. 

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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt spotted out and about in Mumbai

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s hot pair is the talk of the town since a while now. The duo is often clicked together on holidays, at glossy parties and even stepping out for work together. However, today our cameras spotted these two stars separately. Alia was clicked exiting a dubbing studio in Mumbai while Ranbir was clicked post visiting a clinic in the city. Ranbir and Alia both kept their looks fuss-free to beat the heat.

The duo has a project coming up together. Alia and RK will be seen together in Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra that also stars Amitabh Bachchan. Produced by Dharma Productions, the film’s release date has been pushed to 2020 summer. Scroll through for the latest pictures of Ranbir and Alia.

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This veteran actress joins the cast of Salman Khans Dabangg 3

Salman Khan's Dabangg 3 is undoubtedly one of the most awaited films of the year. Now, this new addition to the cast of the film is surely going to double the buzz around it. Especially, after she has signed renowned Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan's new film Tenet. You must have guessed it by now. Yes, we are talking about Dimple Kapadia. The well-known actress, who was part of the first Dabangg, is returning in the third installment of the franchise. You must be wondering how she can return in the third part as her character had died in the first instalment. As per sources, Dabangg 3 is going to explore Chulbul Panday's younger days as well, for which Salman had to lose a lot of weight to look lean and young. That's where Dimple will be seen as his mother, Naini Devi, again.

Produced by Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan, Dabangg 3 has Sonakshi Sinha playing the female lead as Rajjo. Helmed by Prabhudheva, the much-awaited film is slated to release on  December 20, 2019. Salman, who is currently busy with the promotions of Ali Abbas Zafar's Bharat, will resume the shooting of Dabangg 3 soon after the Eid release.

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Has Shashank Khaitan put his next project with Varun Dhawan on hold?

Shashank Khaitan and Varun Dhawan have given the audience two big hits in the names of Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017). They were ready to collaborate for the third time as well. Shashank had announced an epic war drama, Rannbhoomi, with Varun. But later, he decided to put it on hold. During the release of Dhadak, he announced that he would be making an espionage thriller with Varun to be produced by Karan Johar. But now the filmmaker has put this film on the backburner as well.

Talking to a leading daily about the same, Shashank said, "I had cracked a great first half but I botched things up in the second half. Since there is so much great material coming out (from the industry), I felt that if I don't have anything new to say, I shouldn't say it. So as of now, I have put the film on the backburner." The young filmmaker is not in a hurry to make the next installment of the Dulhania series.

 
He said, "It's a franchise that has been loved. So, Karan, Alia (Bhatt), Varun and I are conscious that we don't want to do it just for the money. If I come across a script that naturally lends itself to the franchise, we will do it." Well, we hope something works out soon for Varun and Shashank!

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Heres how Rani Mukerji bonded with the crew of Mardaani 2 in Rajasthan

Rani Mukerji has wrapped up the Rajasthan schedule of Mardaani 2 and is back in Mumbai. But before returning to the bay, the actress decided to spend some time with the crew. A source from the sets revealed, "Rani is a livewire on the set. She brings the house down with her sense of humour. The crew was touched with her warmth as she interacted and bonded with everyone one on one. Rani values her crew like family and it showed all through the schedule."

Rani was in Rajasthan for about a month and has already shot for a huge chunk of the film. It was a difficult task for her and the team because of the immense heat. Now, the final schedule will be shot in Mumbai. In Mardaani 2, Rani plays the character of a fearless and committed superintendent of Police, Shivani Shivaji Roy. Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Gopi Puthran, this will be Rani’s next release after last year's Hichki.

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Kajol visits Lilavati Hospital to check on mom Tanujaâs health

On May 27, 2019, the film industry woke up to the shocking news of Ajay Devgn’s father, noted action director Veeru Devgan passing away. An official statement was released by the family stating that he suffered from breathlessness and later succumbed to a cardiac arrest at a popular hospital in Mumbai. B-town biggies flocked to the Devgn residence to convey their condolences and were later seen at the crematorium as well. 

However, just a day after his demise Kajol was clicked at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai that stoked a lot of concern in the minds of her fans. According to reports, Kajol’s mother, veteran Tanuja is also keeping unwell and is undergoing treatment in the hospital. Daughter Kajol had come to check up on her mother’s health last evening as she was clicked outside the hospital. Well, we hope yesteryear star Tanuja gets well soon.

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Diljit Dosanjh to work with Yami Gautam for a comedy

Diljit Dosanjh made his Hindi film debut with Abhishek Chaubey's Udta Punjab. While the singer has two films lined up for release this year, Diljit has now collaborated with Yami Gautam for another film. The duo will be seen together for the first time in a comedy which will mark the directorial debut of veteran Aziz Mirza’s son, Haroon Mirza.

Ramesh Taurani will be producing the yet-untitled movie. He confirmed the news to a daily saying Diljit and Yami have given their nod to the film. It’s a fresh pairing and the team is excited because both are competent actors with impeccable comic timing. He also said that it’s a sensible comedy and revolves around a couple. Taurani also shared that the film has an interesting story.

The movie is one of the last films penned by Neeraj Vora, who passed away in 2017 after he had slipped into coma in October 2016. He had co-written the script with Vibha Singh and Arshad Sayed. The film will go on floors this August.

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