Cinema

The man behind the critically acclaimed 'Tikli and Laxmi Bomb' and Netflix's new film 'Tottaa Pataaka Item Maal', Aditya Kripalani explains why his movies rage at a man's inability to walk in a woman's shoes. #Cinema #Mumbai

From a lecherous villain to a sphinx-faced guardian of morality, Amrish Puri's ability to intimidate remains unmatched in Bollywood. But did you know that the talented thespian once worked as an insurance agent?

Did you know that Shyam Benegal’s masterpiece ‘Manthan’ would have remained an idea had it not been for half a million farmers from Gujarat who funded the movie?

"When Danny Denzongpa was a star, nobody took my desire to become an actor as a joke. I never felt discriminated against, but at some level my features did stand in the way to getting roles. For example, no one would cast me as Hema Malini’s brother,” recalls Phonsok Ladakhi.

"Tu Hindu Banega na Musalman Banega, Insaan Ki Aulad Hai Insaan Banega," once wrote the legendary poet whose words remain relevant even today. #LegacyOfALegend

Pathan joined the industry in 1968, but it wasn’t until the early seventies that she gained recognition for her stunts.

Over the years, through all the ups and downs and the seemingly endless wait for his career to take off, if there was one constant in Tripathi’s life, it was his wife, Mridula.

"I feel if the entire topic of homosexuality is taken up like this, maybe there are chances of it coming into the mainstream popular cinema, without making it awkward for everyone else, or without shoving it in their faces."

They were once boys from the 'naka' rapping about their beloved city. Today, Naezy and Divine are massive viral sensations with packed shows in India and abroad!

Interestingly, this 'connection' also marked the debut of Amitabh Bachchan who lent his baritone to it!