Sanjeev Kumar

Remakes of 'Lakhon Ki Baat', 'Shaukeen' soon

Mumbai: Noted director Basu Chatterjee's two super hit films 'Shaukeen' (1982) and 'Lakhon Ki Baat' (1984) are all set to join the list of Bollywood remakes.

'Lakhon Ki Baat' featuring Sanjeev Kumar, Farooq Shaikh and Anita Raj in pivotal roles is getting remade by filmmaker Rumi Jaffery, who made films like 'Gali Gali Chor Hai', 'God Tussi Great Ho' among others.

"We have taken the rights of the film. I think it is one of the best films to be remade. The younger generation today is not aware of the classic hit films of those times and remakes are the best way to recreate the magic on screen

again," Jaffery told PTI....more    

The circumstantial evidence and the Italian probe point to former Air Chief Marshal Tyagi's involvement: Jyoti Kamal

CNN-IBN's senior editor Jyoti Kamal joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the AgustaWestland chopper deal bribery scandal. ...  

Sanjeev Kumar: The best mainstream hero Bollywood ever had

New Delhi: From playing Amitabh Bachchan's father in 'Trishul' to playing the husband of his former beloved Rekha in 'Silsila', Sanjeev Kumar is still remembered for playing a variety of roles on big screen. He is probably the best mainstream actor Bollywood has seen so far. The actor played romantic as well as intense roles with an ease. It's so ironical that the man who played so many characters with...  

IAF says its ex-pilot not among 3 Indians in VVIP helicopter probe

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued a clarification denying that a former pilot is among the Indians named in a bribery case surrounding the sale of VVIP helicopters to the IAF from Anglo-Italian helicopter company AgustaWestland, that is owned by Italian industrial conglomerate Finmeccanica. Air Force PRO, Squadron Leader Priya Joshi issued a clarification saying, "As per the records held with the IAF, there is no ex-...  

Why 'Sholay' still works

New Delhi: It drew its inspiration from multiple Hollywood movies but went on to become the quintessential Indian film, perfectly balancing drama and tragedy, romance and violence, comedy and action. This August 15 it will be 35 years since Sholay was released – three decades and more of Gabbar, Jai, Veeru and Basanti still striking a chord. Sometimes described as an Indian curry western, Sholay is still a reference point...  

'Sholay is the mother of Indian cinema'

Ram Gopal Varma was under lot of criticism when he attempted to remake Ramesh Sippy's Sholay. He went ahead and made Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag with Amitabh Bachchan playing the role of 'Gabbar Singh'. The film bombed at the box-office and Ramu learned the hard way that Sholay can never be re-created. The film completes 35 years on August 15 and the director remembers the film by writing about...  

Sholay booked!

The ever-lasting appeal of one of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters Sholay is not limited to the celluloid alone. In fact, a few books across the years have kept the film buffs entertained with a pinch of flavour that sends them on a trek to Ramgarh. Cine-lovers, read on… In film journalist Anupama Chopra’s Sholay: The Making of a Classic, she reveals the fascinating story of how a small story idea grew...  

The new age 'Sholay'

Animal friendly version Original scene I Veeru: "Basanti, In kutton ke saamne mat nachna…." The Animal activists’ approved version: "Basanti, Kutton ke saamne nachna par inke saamne nahin…" Original scene II Jai: "Jaake Gabbar se kehdena humne geedadon ke saamne khana daalna band kar diya hai…" The Animal activists’ approved version: "Jaake Gabbar se Kehdena hum roz geedadon ko khana daalenge, pyar bhi karenge…" Original scene III Basanti: "Bhaag...  

The film completed silver jubilee and we got nothing: Jagdeep

Jagdeep, who has acted in more than 300 films and portrayed various characters, is still identified as Soorma Bhopali by everyone when he goes for a walk on the streets of Yari Road, Versova. The actor reveals how his character was created by Salim-Javed and some other revealing facts about his role in a conversation with IBNMOVIES. How did the birth of Soorma Bhopali take place? I was shooting for...  

Gabbar the first villain to be brand ambassador

Catch Kailash Surendranath the ad man who gave Amjad Khan his first ad ...  

Amitabh Bachchan relives 'Sholay'

Catch the legendary actor remember the glorious past and history of 'Sholay' ...  

Stars behind the camera of Sholay - Part 2

Note some of the experts behind the camera who made 'Sholay' what it is still today ...  

Stars behind the camera of Sholay - Part 1

Check out the technicians who worked in the background for the legendary film ...  

Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay' remains the best

The filmmakers who attempted the remake 'Sholay' but could not match up ...  

Little known facts about 'Sholay'

We celebrate the classic's 35 years in a month-long special ...