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Himesh Reshammiya reveals, “I composed 7 songs of Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge in 2 hours and ALL songs of Humraaz in 1 sitting… every day, I compose AT LEAST one song!”

Himesh Reshammiya had a conversation with Komal Nahta and revealed that he had a habit of storing songs and tunes in his bank even before he got a break with Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998). He said, “I have ready songs in my bank. When David Dhawan ji approached me for Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000), we locked as many as 7 songs in just two hours. Chapter closed! I could even offer you 40 more songs and then you could take that many songs to people to get their feedback. However, it would only add to your confusion.” He added, “Similarly, in just one sitting, we finalized each and every song of Humraaz (2002) with Abbas bhai and Mustan bhai. That’s because I gave them their whole world and setting of the film through the songs.” Himesh Reshammiya continued, “When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I have to do is to compose a song. I get on a call with my lyric writer. As soon as we get a tune, I record it immediately and I send it to my sampled group and also to the lyricist. Ai...

Kaun Banega Crorepati 18: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey to promote Ramayana on Amitabh Bachchan-hosted show

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey are set to appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, to promote their upcoming film Ramayana. The actors, who are part of the mythological saga, will join the veteran actor on the quiz-based reality show for a special episode scheduled to air on October 29 and 30, Thursday and Friday, at 9 pm. Sony TV recently shared a promotional video on its official Instagram handle, featuring the Ramayana cast alongside Amitabh Bachchan. The promo offers a glimpse of the interaction between the actors and the host, with Ranbir asking Amitabh about his memories of Diwali. The conversation takes a humorous turn as the veteran actor recalls how the festival was celebrated during his childhood. In the video, Ranbir asked Amitabh, “Amit uncle aapki koi Diwali ki yaadein” Responding to the question, Amitabh shared a memory of the friendly competition that accompanied Diwali celebrations in his neighbourhood. He said, “Sir Diwali ki keval ye...

Kriti Sanon calls out gender inequality, says women shouldn’t have to justify their choices, Kareena Kapoor Khan calls her brave

Kriti Sanon recently appeared on Kareena Kapoor Khan’s show What Women Want, where the two discussed online trolling, the scrutiny women face over their appearances, and the importance of standing up for oneself. During a segment in which they responded to different situations as a ‘Boss Lady’ or a ‘Baddie’, Kriti spoke about the criticism she received over her outfit in a recent advertisement, which became a topic of public debate. Speaking about her approach to online trolling, Kriti said, “I'm a boss. I don't pay attention to any of the trolls. I don't pay heed to them. I don't feel like I need to justify anything because I don't want to give them that attention. I let it pass. I don't say anything to them. I don't react. But, which is something that actually happened recently, where my choli became national debate. My God, I couldn't believe for half the times that my choli become, like, a six-people panel discussion on prime-time news. And I was li...

Revathy wins Best Actor (International Short) for Sayani Gupta’s directorial Aasmani at IFFSA

Sayani Gupta's directorial debut Aasmani has added another honour to its list, with veteran actress Revathy winning Best Actor (International Short) for her performance in the film at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) in Toronto. Revathy plays Asha, a grandmother whose bond with her granddaughter and their vintage powder blue Fiat sits at the emotional centre of the film. This win is doubly special for team Aasmani as it lands at the same festival where Sayani Gupta was Guest of Honour and received the South Asian Screen Excellence Award. For Sayani, who wrote and directed the film, the recognition for her lead actress is a quiet validation of the choices she made behind the camera. Casting a performer of Revathy's stature in her very first outing as a director was a bold call, and the Toronto win suggests it paid off in a performance that international audiences and juries have responded to. It also rounds out a picture of a film being celebrated across ca...

Anil Kapoor gets emotional remembering Satish Kaushik on India Ke Top 1%; says, “Agar mera koi judwa bhai ban sakta hai, toh woh sirf Satish tha”

Anil Kapoor revisited his cherished memories of late actor and filmmaker Satish Kaushik on an upcoming episode of India Ke Top 1% – The Anil Kapoor Show. A contestant named Gagan, whose appearance reminded people of Satish, prompted the host to recall his long-standing friendship with the actor and the bond they shared beyond their professional association. During the interaction, Gagan told Anil that people often compared him to Satish Kaushik. He also recalled meeting the late actor while shooting in Delhi for the television show Sumit Sambhal Lega. The conversation led Anil to reflect on the closeness they shared and the many memories they had created together. Speaking about their relationship, Anil said, “My bond with him, I cannot explain. Even if this shoot were 70 minutes long, it would not be enough to tell his stories. He used to tell me, ‘Tera talent lajawab hai (Your talent is unmatched).’” Anil also recalled that he affectionately called Satish ‘Danny DeVito’. The two sha...

Sohum Shah shares a clip featuring how Tumbbad and Hastar took over a local fancy dress competition: “Thank you for loving Tumbbad the way you do”

Over the last 8 years, Tumbbad has achieved a cult-classic status. Proof of its impact was recently seen when a local community's fancy dress competition turned into a full-blown Tumbbad performance. In a viral video shared by lead actor-producer Sohum Shah on his Instagram stories, locals went all out, dressing up as iconic characters from the film, including Vinayak, the terrifying entity Hastar, and Poorti Ki Devi. Along with the video, an overwhelmed Sohum wrote, “Nothing more humbling than seeing this kind of mass love. Thank you for loving Tumbbad the way you do.” Watching people recreate the haunting atmosphere, complete with eerie red lighting, the traditional lantern, and the haunting vibe right on the streets, shows just how the film’s imagery has stayed with the audience. It is rare for a folklore fantasy to transcend cinema and inspire grassroots celebrations like this, proving that the world Sohum Shah and his team built continues to impress and thrill viewers. Ever s...

Bipasha Basu deletes initial comment on Deepika Padukone’s daughter Devi after revealing their old conversation about the name

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh revealed the name of their second daughter, Devi Padukone Singh, on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, prompting congratulatory messages from fans and members of the film industry. Among those who reacted was Bipasha Basu, Deepika’s co-star from Bachna Ae Haseeno, whose initial comment on Instagram offered a glimpse into a conversation the two actresses had shared in the past. Responding to Deepika’s announcement, Bipasha wrote, “So you were really serious when you told me you love the name Devi.” The comment suggested that Deepika had spoken about her fondness for the name well before choosing it for her younger daughter. The remark subsequently drew attention on social media, with users discussing the actresses’ exchange. Bipasha later deleted her initial comment and left a shorter message instead, writing “Devi” followed by a red heart emoji. The exchange also brought attention to a shared detail in the lives of the two actresses. Bipasha and he...