Marathi poet Mangesh Padgaonkar is no more

Iconic Marathi poet Mangesh Padgaonkar passes away


Iconic Marathi poet and Padma Bhushan recipient Mangesh Keshav Padgaonkar passed away here today after a brief illness. He was 86.

Born on March 10, 1929 in Vengurla, Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, he received a Master of Arts degree in Marathi and Sanskrit from the University of Bombay, He taught Marathi at Ruia College for some years, and then during the 1970–1990 period served as an editor at the U.S. Information Service, both in Mumbai.

Along with Vinda Karandikar and Vasant Bapat, Padgaonkar was part of many poetry recitation programmes that were held in Maharashtra in 1960s and 1970s. He has also written lyrics of many Marathi film songs. Sung by Arun Date, his songs “Ya Janmawar, Ya Jaganyawar Shatada Prem Karawe”, “Bhatukalichya Khelamadhali” and “Shukratara Mand Wara” are well known.

In 1983-84, he also penned University of Pune’s theme song “Punyamayee De Amha Akshar Vardaan”. It was Pu La Deshpande who asked Padgaonkar to write this song in one day. It was then composed by music director Bhaskar Chandavarkar. In 2012, he was also honoured with “Jeevan Sadhana Gaurav Puraskar” by University of Pune for his contributions in the field of literature.

He was President of the 2nd Vishwa Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held in Dubai in 2010 and organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal.

Padgaonkar had 40 publications to his credit. The U.S. Library of Congress has acquired 31 of his publications. He has written a collection of essays and published it under the title "Nimbonichya Zaadamage".

Padgaonkar translated works of Mirabai and published a book "Mira" in 1965. He also translated works of Kabir and Surdas in Marathi alongwith Shakespeare's plays The Tempest, Julius Ceasar and Romeo and Juliet.

His translations of Bible: The New Testament was published in 2008. Along with translating the famous works of other authros, Padgaonkar also wrote forewords to these books wherein he has commented on the original authors, their styles of writing and literature of respective eras.

Padgaonkar also published his experiences of poetry writing in the book "Shodh Kavitecha".

Padgaonkar received several awards, including the Sahitya Academy Award in 1980 for his collection of poems Salam, the M.P. Literary Conference Award in 1956, and the Maharashtra State Award in 1953 and 1955. In 2008 Padgaonkar was awarded with Maharashtra Bhushan Award.

Clerification of YRF on Kirti

One of English newspaper in Mumbai, mentions that ‘Kriti Sanon refuses to sign contract with YRF for Sultan role.’

This is an incorrect report and clearly a figment of someone’s imagination!

Kriti Sanon was never offered Sultan. The actress was not approached or engaged by YRF. So the question of  ‘Kriti Sanon refuses to sign contract with YRF for Sultan role.’ does not arise thus making this news completely untrue and misleading.  

In spite of many rumours to the contrary, Sultan’s leading lady has not been finalised and we will certainly be happy to make an official announcement once the casting is decided.

YRF requests all concerned to refrain from speculating on the cast and to please confirm before carrying any incorrect news.

Ki and Ka to released on 1st April

KI and Ka to released on 1st April

Known to always spring a surprise on his audience, filmmaker R.Balki recently announced his next film, Ki and Ka (taken from ladKI and ladKA)* starring Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan .

R.Balki's Ki And Ka is a fun love story between two people with contrasting ideologies .While Arjun is a progressive house husband who lovingly supports his wife's ambitions, Kareena, on the other hand, is a super ambitious career woman.

Talking about the film says R.Balki, “ Hindi is a language where just not human beings even objects have genders. This film is all about the fact that Ki and Ka genders don't matter."

With music by the legendary Ilayaraja and additional songs by Mithoon and Meet Bros, Ki And Ka, also stars superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan in guest appearances.

Ki and Ka,directed by R.Balki stars Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swaroop Sampat among others and is scheduled to release April 1^st,2016.

Akshay Kumar turns down to Judge a dance reality show

Akshay Kumar turns down to Judge a dance reality show

Akshay Kumar has been seen on Tv over the years recently Akshay was approached for a Dance Reality Show but he had to turn down the offer because the shoot schedule was clashing with his new film Robot which he starts shooting at the same time the show was going to start.

Akshay would have considered the offer but his packed schedule doesn't allow him too..

A source further adds that Akshay is really excited to work with Rajnikant as this is the first time he is going to share screen space with him.

State Compansation for the elderly artist

सन 2009 पासूनच्या वयोवृद्ध कलावंताच्या मानधनाचा प्रश्न सुटणार


सन 2009 पासून मानधनासाठी अर्ज केलेल्या सुमारे 3511 वयोवृद्ध कलावंत आणि साहित्यिकांना नागपुरच्या विधिमंडळ अधिवेशनात सहा कोटी 91लाख 45 हजार रुपयांची पुरवणी मागणी मंजूर झाल्याने लवकरच मानधन मिळण्याची शक्यता आहे .

जुलै 2015 च्या विधिमंडळ अधिवेशनात 6.42कोटी रुपयांची पुरवणी मागणीचा प्रस्ताव सांस्कृतिक कार्य खात्याने वित्त विभागाकडे सादर केला होता.परंतु तो प्रस्ताव मान्य झाला नव्हता.त्यामुळे पुन्हा डिसेंबरच्या हिवाळी अधिवेशनात नविन मानधनाचा प्रस्ताव सादर करण्यात आला होता.

राज्यातील वयोवृद्ध कलावंत/साहित्यिक अ,ब आणि क या श्रेणीनुसार मानधनाचा लाभ घेत असूनसध्या सुमारे 21 हजार 819 कलावंतांना दर महिन्याला मानधन मिळते.

indian Mona Lisa is no more

Indian Mona Lisa is no more


Sadhana Shivdasani Born
2 September 1941 (age 74)

Died-25/12/2015
Karachi, Sindh, British India
Residence Santacruz, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actress
Years active 1958–1978
Spouse(s) R. K. Nayyar (1966–d.1995)
Sadhana Shivdasani (Sindhi: ساڌنا شوداساڻي)(born 2 September 1941[1]), better known mononymously das Sadhana, is an Indian actress who was one of the top stars in the 1960s and the early 1970s.

Early life

Born in a Sindhi family[2] in Karachi, British India, Shivdasani was named after her father's favorite actress-dancer Sadhana Bose. Her father was the brother of actor Hari Shivdasani, father of actress Babita.

The family fled from Karachi during the post-Partition riots and settled in Mumbai. Her mother home-schooled her until she was 8 years old after which she studied at Auxilium Convent, Wadala and Jai Hind College.[3]

Career

Beginning
Sadhana aspired to be an actress since childhood. Her father helped her enter films. In 1955 she played a chorus girl in the song "Mur mur ke na dekh mur mur ke" in Raj Kapoor's Shree 420.[4][5] When she was 15 years old, she was approached by some producers who had seen her act in a college play. They cast her in India's first Sindhi film titled Abaana (1958), where she played the role of Sheila Ramani's younger sister.[4] She was paid a token amount of 1 rupee.[citation needed]

A photograph of her publicizing the film appeared in a movie magazine Screen. It was then that Sashadhar Mukherjee, one of Hindi cinema's major producers at that time, noticed her. She joined Mukherjee's acting school along with her debutant co-star Joy Mukherjee, Sashadhar’s son. R. K. Nayyar, who had previously worked as assistant director on few films, directed this film. He also created her trademark look, called Sadhana cut, inspired from Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn.[4][6] The Filmalaya Production banner thus introduced Joy, Sadhana and her iconic hairstyle in their 1960 romantic film Love in Simla. The film was declared a hit at the box office and was listed in the top 10 films of 1960.[7] Sadhana played the role of a simple, bespectacled girl who is transformed by her grandmother into a beautiful woman and encouraged to pursue the hero. In the film, Sadhana wins a beauty contest and is awarded a three-year film contract with Filmalaya, which was the case in real life too. During this period she would again work under the same banner opposite Joy in Ek Musafir Ek Haseena.[8]

Breakthrough

Alongside Love in Simla, Sadhana was signed by acclaimed director Bimal Roy for his satirical film on Indian democracy, Parakh. She portrayed a simple village girl in this multi-award-winning film. In 1961's other hit[9] Hum Dono she played the love interest of Dev Anand. This black-and-white film was colourized and re-released in 2011. In the film's review one of the website rwrites about Sadhana; "Her eyes, expressive and captivating, do most of the work, while she balances out her submissiveness with a firm tongue."[10] The Rafi – Asha duet "Abhi Na Jaao Chodkar" remains evergreen. In 1962, she was again paired with Dev Anand in Asli-Naqli by director Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The same year saw director-screenwriter Raj Khosla cast her opposite Joy in his musical film Ek Musafir Ek Hasina. Khosla would again work with Shivdasani to make their famous suspense thriller trilogy.

In 1963, Shivdasani played her first role in a technicolour film Mere Mehboob directed by H.S.Rawail. The film was the "Blockbuster" of 1963[11] and ranked in the top 5 films of the 1960s.[12] The scene where Rajendra Kumar encounters Shivdasani for the first time and sees her eyes through her burqa stands as one of the most remarkable scenes of Hindi film industry. Notable actor Danny Denzongpa describes the visage of Sadhana in a burqa with just her eyes visible as "unforgettable."[4]

Shivdasani in 1964 played her remarkable double role in the first of the suspense-thriller trilogy, Woh Kaun Thi?. This white-sari-clad performance opposite Manoj Kumar earned her first Filmfare nomination as Best Actress. Through this role she got to be part of Lata Mangeshkar – Madan Mohan’s all time classics like "Naina Barse" and "Lag Ja Gale". One known website called her a show-stopper "with an intriguing Mona Lisa-like smile".[13] The film was a box office "Hit".[14] Raj Khosla cast her in two more mystery films, Mera Saaya (1966) and Anita (1967) thus making her famous as the "Mystery girl". Mera Saaya, a box office "Super Hit"[15] courtroom drama film again saw her playing a double role, now opposite Sunil Dutt. The song "Jhumka Gira Re" sung by Asha Bhosle and composed by Madan Mohan saw Shivdasani perform dance steps choreographed by Saroj Khan. Khan was then an assistant to dance director Sohanlal. The song became so popular that excited audience in cinema halls used to throw coins at the screen.[16] The film also had the classic songs "Naino Mein Badara Chhaye" and the haunting theme song "Tu Jaha Jaha Chalega, Mera Saaya Sath Hoga", both voiced by Lata Mangeshkar.

Shivdasani got her second Filmfare nomination as Best Actress for the role of Meena in Yash Chopra's directorial saga Waqt (1965). She stood out in Bollywood’s first ever ensemble cast by bringing along the fashion of tight chudidar-kurtas.[4][17] The film proved to be 1965’s "Blockbuster".[18]

Later work

Sadhana (first from right) with Helen, Waheeda Rehman and Nanda in 2010
Sadhana had health issues due to her thyroid, which she got treated at a hospital in Boston. After returning from the US, she starred in the successful movies Intaquam (1969), Ek Phool Do Mali (1969), and Geeta Mera Naam (1974), which she also directed.

In Intaquam she played the role of a woman who allures the son of her own boss who cheated her to be put behind the bars for a crime he did not commit, for revenge.[19]

After that, she retired from acting as she did not want to be cast as a side-actress or do character roles.[4] Later, she and her husband formed a production company. She also directed a movie starring Dimple Kapadia in 1989.[20]

Personal life

Sadhana married her Love in Simla director Ram Krishna Nayyar on 7 March 1966.[16] Their love blossomed on the film set. But as she was very young then, her parents opposed it. They were married for nearly thirty years, until his death in 1995 from asthma. The couple had no children. She suffered from a disorder of her eyes due to hyperthyroidism. After her retirement, she has refused to be photographed simply because she wants to be remembered the way she was.[6] Living in Santacruz, Mumbai, she is a tenant in an apartment building owned by singer Asha Bhosle.[21] In 2013, she stated that she doesn't keep in touch with her cousin Babita but does keep in touch with actresses Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman, Nanda (actress) (who passed away in 2014), and Helen Jairag Richardson.[22]



Filmography

Year Movie Role Note
1955 Shree 420[4] Chorus girl Cameo role in the song "Mur mur ke na dekh mur mur ke"
1958 Abana[4] First Sindhi film
1960 Love in Simla[4] Sonia
1960 Parakh[4] Seema
1961 Hum Dono[4] Mita
1962 Prem Patra[4] Kavita Kapoor
1962 Man-Mauji Rani
1962 Ek Musafir Ek Hasina[4] Asha
1962 Asli-Naqli Renu
1963 Mere Mehboob[4] Husna Banu Changezi
1964 Woh Kaun Thi?[4] Sandhya / Seema (Double Role) Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress
1964 Rajkumar[4] Princess Sangeeta
1964 Picnic
1964 Dulha Dulhan Rekha / Chanda
1965 Waqt[4] Meena Mittal Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress
1965 Arzoo[4] Usha
1966 Mera Saaya[4] Geeta / Nisha (Raina) (Double Role)
1966 Gaban Jalpa
1966 Budtameez Shanta
1967 Anita[4] Anita
1968 Stree Oriya film
1969 Sachaai Shobha Dayal
1969 Intaquam[4] Reeta Mehra
1969 Ek Phool Do Mali[4] Somna
1970 Ishq Par Zor Nahin Sushma Rai
1971 Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee Neena Bakshi
1972 Dil Daulat Duniya Roopa
1973 Hum Sab Chor Hain
1972 Geeta Mera Naam[4] Kavita / Neeta / Geeta (Double Role) also directed
1974 Chhote Sarkar
1974 Vandana
1975 Amaanat Suchitra
1981 Mehfil Shalini / Ratnabai (Double Role) Delayed Release
1994 Ulfat Ki Nayee Manzeelein Delayed release
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कोणत्याही चित्रपटासाठी त्या चित्रपटाची कथा आणि संहीता महत्वाची असते. मात्र त्यासह संवाद, अभिनय यातही तो चित्रपट कमकुवत असेल तर त्या चित्रपटाचे भवितव्य फारसे काही चांगले नसते हे आपण जाणतो. असेच काहीसे दिलवाले या चित्रपटाबदद्ल घडलय.

विनोदी आणि एक्शन चित्रपटासाठी प्रसिद्ध असलेले दिग्दर्शक रोहित शेट्टी हे दिलवाले या चित्रपटाद्वारे पहिल्यांदा रोमाँटिक विषयाला हात घालत आहेत. दोन गैंगस्टर असलेले तरुण तरुणी प्रेमात पडतात मात्र आपल्या सिधांन्तासाठी लग्न करत नाहीत. याच तरुण तरुणीचा भाऊ आणि बहीण पंधरा वर्षाने प्रेमात पडतात तेव्हा काय होते त्याचे चित्रण दिलवाले या चित्रपटात आहे. एकदम सध्या कथेला हाताळणे रोहित शेट्टी यांना जमले नसल्याचे दिसून येते. अनायोग्य सीन, पुचकळ संवाद, यामुळं चित्रपटाच्या सुरवाती पासूनच दिलवाले बेजान वाटू लागतो. काही दृश्ये जोंनी लिव्हर, वरुण शर्मा, बोमन इराणी यां विनोदवीरांद्वारे  वाचवण्याचा केविलवाणा प्रयत्न रोहित ने केला आहे पण त्यात ही दिग्दर्शकाला यश येत नाही.

उत्तम कलाकारांची फ़ौज असूनही, कमकुवत कथाबीजामुळे ते फुकट जाताना दिसतात. शाहरुख आणि काजोल यांच्यातील काही दृश्ये वगळता वरुण अणि कीर्ति यांच्या मध्ये नसलेली केमिस्ट्री सलते. पंधरा वर्षानंतर एकत्रीत आलेली शाहरुख आणि काजोलची जोडी, हिंदी आणि विदेशी चित्रपटांतील जुनी दृष्ये जागवते ते पाहुन बरयाच प्रमाणात भ्रमनिराशा होते.  दिलवाले ची गाणी श्रवणीय आहेत पण उल्लेखनीय नाहीत.

धीमा आणि प्रडीक्टेबल कथानक असलेला दिलवाले निराशाजनक आहे खरा. या चित्रपटाने शाहरुख़ खान चे चाहते निराश होतील यात वाद नाही. गाड्यांची आदळआपट, रेस, निरस विनोदी दृश्ये यामुळे दिलवाले मनाला कोठेच भिडत नाही. चित्रपटाचा पु्वार्ध अतिशय कंटाळवाणा झाला आहे, तर उत्तरार्ध उपरा ठरतो.

वर्षाच्या शेवटी ऐका मोठ्या कलाकाराच्या चित्रपटाकडुन बॉक्स ऑफीसवर फार मोठी अपेक्षा वक्त केल्या जातात. त्यात ख्रिसमससाठी म्हणून वर्षाच्या शेवटी प्रदर्शीत झालेला दिलवाले फार काही काळ लक्षात राहणार नाही याचा खेद वाटतो

Onir discovers Arpita Pal for Shab

                                                                              Onir discovers Arpita Pal for Shab

Onir’s upcoming romance-drama, Shab will introduce Bangla superstar Prosenjit’s wife Arpita Pal as the female lead. The movie also starring Raveena Tandon will transform Arpita’s traditional Bengali beauty’s image into a hip South Delhi socialite.

Interestingly, Onir had visited Prosenjit’s place in Kolkata for a script narration and while discussing the same, he came across Arpita and was fascinated by her look. The National award winning filmmaker spoke to Prosenjit about her who was later introduced to him.

While Onir had started working on the script of Shab, he felt that Arpita fits perfectly for the role of a socialite in his movie. Arpita heard the script and liked it but the only concern for Onir was that her character needed to sport boy cut hair and Arpita had long hair. He convinced her to cut her hair short as he didn’t want her to use a wig. Arpita was convinced and she bagged the role in Shab.

Set in Delhi, Shab is an edgy, dark and complex relationship story revolving around three central characters played by Raveena Tandon, newcomer Ashish Bisht and Arpita and will release next year.  

Onir says, “The first time I saw Arpita, I was quite fascinated by her sensuous and good looks. After giving it a thought, I realised Arpita is apt for the role, but I wasn't sure whether she'll agree to do the movie or not. I'm glad I got Arpita on board for Shab

Zayn Malik topping the 50 Sexiest Asian Men list

Singer Zayn Malik topping the 50 Sexiest Asian Men list for the first time. The former One Direction band member beat off tough competition in the long-running poll compiled by UK based Eastern Eye newspaper to be declared the sexiest Asian man on the planet for 2015. At 22-years-old he also became the youngest ever to top the list.

Last year’s winner, Bollywood actor, Hrithik Roshan came in second with Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar holding onto third position.

Pop superstar Zayn rose up from ninth position last year and came out on top following millions of votes from across the globe for the 12th edition of the popular annual poll. At 22-years-old he also became the youngest ever to top the list.

Jacqueline’s special gift to fans this Christmas

It’s been a special year for Jacqueline Fernandez and the actress wants to spread the joy, this Christmas.

Jacqueline who is very active on social media has zeroed in on her top 10 fan clubs and will be sending them personalized video messages. The actress will also be sending special Christmas hampers to her avid fans across the world, including countries like the UAE, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and even Iraq.

Confirming the news says Jacqueline, “This year has been special because I have taken up some interesting films, and have done work that I am really proud of. I also have two international movies ready for release. So, I wanted to spread the cheer this Christmas, and thank my fans in an interactive way”.

Aanand L Rai throws bash for Happy Bhaag Jayegi crew

Aanand L Rai threw a big bash for the unit of his upcoming movie, Happy Bhaag Jayegi. The team recently wrapped up the second schedule of the comic ensemble in Chandigarh.

Directed by Mudassar Aziz and produced by Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions and Eros International, Happy Bhaag Jayegi stars Abhay Deol, Diana Penty and Jimmy Shergill in the lead roles.

The movie completed its second schedule in Chandigarh last week and since this is Aanand L Rai’s first production, he especially flew to Chandigarh to celebrate the event with the cast and crew.

The team of Happy Bhaag Jayegi had been stationed in Chandigarh for over a month and since Aanand was very happy with the way the team has worked during the second schedule, he decided to treat the team to a party.

Aanand danced his heart out to Banno tera swagger from Tanu Weds Manu Returns at the party. While Abhay took the dance floor to dance to Senorita from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Diana shook a leg to her dance number from Cocktail.

Says Aanand L Rai, “Chandigarh weather is so beautiful in these months that it makes you party. Thanks to Abhay and Diana for such a fantastic schedule. We had fun.”

A true comic tale of errors, Happy Bhaag Jayegi revolves around a young runaway bride who crosses over the border to land up in Pakistan and the following eventful series of crazy episodes.

Actor Manoj Kumar has been admitted

Actor Manoj Kumar has been admitted in Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai.

Hospital authorities have just confirmed about the actor's admission.

However, they also informed that the family needs privacy so won't divulge any details about the actor's condition.

The actor has been given the nickname of Bhaarat Kumar, for his roles in films that had patriotic themes.

The veteran actor has acted in about 55 films and also has seven films to his credit as a director.

Some of his popular films include "Hariyali Aur Raasta", "Purab Aur Paschim", "Kranti", "Woh Kaun Thi?", "Himalaya Ki God Mein", "Shaheed", "Upkaar" and "Roti Kapda Aur Makaan".