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From Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa to Main Khiladi Tu Anari: Celebrating 30 Years of Iconic Bollywood Movies (Photo Credit – YouTube)

We’ve reached the middle of 2024 and it’s almost unbelievable that these iconic movies are completing 30 years from the time they hit the cinema halls. The year 1994 was definitely a landmark one for the Bollywood industry. With power packed action, timeless romance, quintessential Bollywood drama and songs that have stayed on our playlists ever since, let’s take a trip down memory lane with these cinematic wonders.

1. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Directed by: Sooraj R. Barjatya

If there was one movie that redefined family entertainers and weddings at large, it was Hum Aapke Hain Koun. This Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit starrer revolutionized the genre with its depiction of Indian family values and relationships. The film broke multiple box office records, won awards everywhere and became a cultural phenomenon.

Garudan is a Malayalam thriller movie written and directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, starring Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon in the lead roles. The movie is produced by Magic Frames and has music by Jakes Bejoy. The movie is set to release on November 3, 2023 in theatres across Kerala. Here are the top five reasons why you should not miss this movie:

5. Jakes Bejoy’s musical

Jakes Bejoy is one of the best music directors in Malayalam cinema, who has composed some catchy and soulful songs for movies like Ranam, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, and Forensic. He has also scored the background music for Garudan, which adds to the mood and tension of the movie. The songs of Garudan have been released online, and they have been well received by the listeners.

4. Interesting trailer Garudan Trailer

The trailer of Garudan was released on October 15, 2023, and it has received a positive response from the audience and critics alike.

George Kora, the writer of popular Malayalam movies like Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela and Thattumpurath Achuthan, is making his directorial debut with Tholvi Fc, a comedy drama set in the backdrop of football. The movie stars Sharaf U Dheen as the main lead, along with Johny Antony and Meenakshi in pivotal roles. The first look poster of the movie was released on social media, which shows Sharaf U Dheen in a football jersey holding a trophy. The poster also reveals that the movie is produced by Abraham Joseph under the banner of A J Films.

Tholvi Fc is said to be a fun-filled entertainer that revolves around a group of friends who form a football club named Tholvi Fc, which means Failure Fc. The movie showcases their struggles and achievements as they participate in various tournaments and face different challenges. The movie also explores the themes of friendship, love, passion and sportsmanship.

Mammootty, the megastar of Malayalam cinema, is all set to join hands with director Vysakh and writer Midhun Manuel Thomas for his next project. The untitled movie, which is said to be a mass action entertainer, will start rolling from the first week of October 2023.

According to the latest reports, the Mammootty-Vysakh-Midhun Manuel Thomas project will be mounted on a large-scale budget and will feature some of the most popular actors of Malayalam cinema in the supporting roles. The makers are yet to finalise the female lead and the rest of the star cast of the movie.

The movie marks the second collaboration of Mammootty and Vysakh, after the blockbuster hit Pokkiri Raja and its spin-off Madhura Raja. Vysakh, who is best known for helming action-packed commercial entertainers, is expected to deliver another mass treat for the fans of the megastar with this project.

Midhun Manuel Thomas, on the other hand,...

The lead role in blockbuster spy action film “Pathaan” was the fulfilment of a promise made by producer Aditya Chopra 30 years ago, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has revealed.

“Pathaan” is produced by Yash Raj Films (Yrf), founded by the late Yash Chopra, of which Aditya Chopra is now the head.

In 1993, Khan was shooting Yrf’s “Darr,” in which he played the antagonist. “One day, it was Adi’s [Aditya Chopra] birthday, and he asked me if I will do a film and I said ‘I would love to do it,’ and then he narrated something where I would be an action hero,” Khan said in a statement. “Because I was doing ‘Darr’ as well, I also got excited about it. Then three-four years later, he called and said I am coming to narrate an action film. I really wanted to play an action hero because no one was offering me that genre.

Mumbai, Feb 24: Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene has gained a whopping fan following of 22 million on Instagram. She has posted a boomerang video on the video and photo sharing platform, thanking fans for all the love.

She wrote" "22 million stro"g" along with " "thank y"u" sticker.

Madhuri will next be seen as a judge in the upcoming s"ow "Dance Dee"ane" alongside choreographers Dharmesh Yelande and Tushar Kalia. The show is hosted by Raghav Juyal.

M'dhuri's popular dances include Ek do teen (Tezaab), Dhak dhak (Beta), Choli ke peeche (Khalnayak). Humko aajkal hai (Sailaab), Chane ke khet (Anjaam), Mera piya ghar aaya (Yaraana), Key sera sera (Pukar), and Maar daala (Devdas).

MollywoodThe film’s director Midhun Manuel Thomas and producer Ashiq Usman met lead actor Kunchacko Boban on the sets of his next film for the celebration.Digital NativeKunchacko Boban’s Anjaam Pathira emerged as the dark horse at the box office last week with the film garnering a lot of positive response. Excellent reviews and positive word of mouth has the audiences flock the theatres in large numbers and the Anjaam Pathira team is elated over the outcome. The team recently had a success celebration on the sets of Kunchacko Boban’s upcoming film directed by Martin Prakkat. Anjaam Pathira’s director Midhun Manuel Thomas and producer Ashiq Usman met Kunchacko Boban on the sets and had a cake cutting session. Shyju Khalid, the cinematographer of Anjaam Pathira and the upcoming Kunchacko Boban film, was also present during the celebrations. Anjaam Pathira, directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, has Kunchacko Boban...

MollywoodThe film’s director Midhun Manuel Thomas and producer Ashiq Usman met lead actor Kunchacko Boban on the sets of his next film for the celebration.Digital NativeKunchacko Boban’s Anjaam Pathira emerged as the dark horse at the box office last week with the film garnering a lot of positive response. Excellent reviews and positive word of mouth has the audiences flock the theatres in large numbers and the Anjaam Pathira team is elated over the outcome. The team recently had a success celebration on the sets of Kunchacko Boban’s upcoming film directed by Martin Prakkat. Anjaam Pathira’s director Midhun Manuel Thomas and producer Ashiq Usman met Kunchacko Boban on the sets and had a cake cutting session. Shyju Khalid, the cinematographer of Anjaam Pathira and the upcoming Kunchacko Boban film, was also present during the celebrations. Anjaam Pathira, directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, has Kunchacko Boban...

Actor Aditya Seal, who will be seen playing nemesis to actor Tiger Shroff's character in "Student Of The Year 2", says he was not hesitant to play a negative role as he has always found playing grey shades interesting.

"I have always found playing a character with grey shades very interesting and I have grown up watching films like 'Darr', 'Baazigar' and 'Anjaam', where the antagonist is very human. He is always reacting. There is always a trigger point to his reaction. He is always reacting to some internal or external stimulus and not just aimlessly chopping people down," Aditya told Ians in an e-mail interview.

The 31-year-old is kicked about his big break with a Dharma Productions film.

"Quite honestly, it's the 'pinch me' kind of a feeling. It's like hitting the jackpot. It doesn't happen that often and it doesn't happen to everyone,...

Neil Nitin Mukesh is basking in the glory of having played one negative role after another. So much so that he is being called as the most sought after baddie. In a Bollywood Hungama exclusive with Faridoon Shahryar, Neil spoke about the confidence that was instilled in him when Shah Rukh Khan praised his portrayalRead More

The post “Shah Rukh Khan’s era of Darr, Anjaam was the best” – Neil Nitin Mukesh appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.

A poster for Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film “Raees,” on which the actor glowers behind kohl-rimmed eyes, features the phrase “Apna time shuru”: “My time begins.” It could very well be a slogan for where Khan’s own career stands today, even as 2017 marks his 25th year in the movies.

Portraying antagonist Raees Aslam — believed to be loosely based on real-life gangster Abdul Latif (a rumor that the filmmakers have denied) — is, in a way, coming full circle. In the early 1990s, after stints in theater and television, Khan got a taste of big-screen success in what Bollywood refers to as “negative roles”: a vendetta-fueled murderer in “Baazigar,” love-struck stalkers in both “Darr” and “Anjaam.” These were characters that fellow young actors at the time would have considered professional suicide. For Khan, they were a foot further into the door of a world he had until then been an outsider to.

For years we loved Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan's inimitable style of romancing on-screen or charming with his flattering words or wooing women with his impeccable style in copious romantic flicks. And we were pretty habitual seeing him that way till we came across his lately released Raees teaser.

Right from the opening shot with his voiceover to the introduction of his character to the way he carries himself throughout the teaser, Shah Rukh Khan is totally a revelation! Though we have seen superstar essaying negative roles in the beginning of his career (Baazighar, Darr, and Anjaam), Raees seems to be a completely different outing for Srk. Not only his look (sporting surma in eyes, pathani, a full grown stubble and lots of attitude), even the kind of role Shah Rukh plays in the film is never-seen before one.

It looks like that with Raees; the King Khan is...

23 years into the film industry without having any godfather rightly proves that impossible mean I M possible. That is exactly what Shah Rukh Khan has taught us. A commoner from Delhi to 'The King Khan' of Bollywood isn't a cake walk. He started of his journey on small screen playing the role of a commando in 'Fauji' (1988). Where hard work meets destiny his big screen debut came back in 1992. Rest as they say is History! So let's turn the pages and go on a roller coaster ride of The King Khan's 23 glorious years in Bollywood right from those romantic films to action packed blockbusters.

1992:

Since his big screen debut in Deewana he managed to make the audience his deewana. His debut film turned out to be the second highest grossing film in that year which gave his career a roaring start. Down the year between mid-1992 to 1993 he did 5 more films- Chamatkar,...

She is a fine actress, complete with mega dancing skills. Starlet Madhuri Dixit Nene has completed a glorious 30 years in the Bollywood industry! We at BollySpice, feel that 30 years is a long feat and surely must be celebrated!

When you hear the name Madhuri, you instantly remember her charming smile that lights up the screen and her amazing grace. Madhuri has worked in many films such as Dil Toh Pagal Hain, Anjaam, Ram Lakhan, Tezaab, Devdas, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam to name but a few!

Madhuri began her filmi career with the art film Abodh, where she played the innocent character of a newly wedded wife who was not aware of the many changes that come with marriage. She was highly appreciated for her performance. Despite a few initial failures at the box office, Madhuri always bounced back. The film Tezaab became the turning point of her career. Her character...

Mumbai, Dec 9: Having done all out negative roles at the start of his career in films like "Darr", "Anjaam" and "Baazigar" and making it big, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is keen to revisit negative roles again.

When asked about turning anti-hero again, Shah Rukh said: "Yes, I am all for it, I would like to do it. Though I have been told many a time not to do it because children like me. But it's a role and yes, I would like to do it."

Shah Rukh, however, says that it may not enter the Rs.100 crore or Rs.200 crore clubs.

"It may not be commercially very befitting, it may not enter the clubs. But as an actor, I would like.

Once upon a time, on November the 2nd, 1965, a Super Star was born.

The Bollywood Badshaah, the King of Bollywood, the Raj of Simran’s dreams – however you may relate to him has turned 48.

To celebrate Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, BollySpice explores the contribution the Super Star has made by celebrating each letter of the Super Star’s name:

“S” – Swades: 2004, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker

Srk essays the role of Mohan Bhargava, a USA based project worker at Nasa who finds himself (re) discovering his Indian roots during a visit back to mother India.

“H” – “Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam”: 2002, directed by K.S Adhiyaman

Playing the role of Gopal, Srk portrays a jealous and possessive husband who eventually realises the folly of his ways.

“A” – Anjaam: 1994, directed by Rahul Rawail

One of Srk’s earlier films, this was the very first film in which Srk and Madhuri Dixit starred together in.

Memory lane has a special place for our firsts. Each of them represents an age, an era and an experience. From my first tooth to my first bruise, my first day at school to my first belly flop into the pool, they are all there. Some are protected by a forgetful mind but they are there. They make the identity we create in life. For example, a part of my identity is Bollyspice. Like all the writers here at Bollyspice. How does this link to the title? Well, Bollywood’s love affair with first loves and the release of Bombay Talkies is what prompted the title of this piece actually. You see, it’s just like our writer Pooja Rao said in her review of Bombay Talkies, cinema doesn’t just affect the lives of those involved, it affects its audience too. So the writers at Bollyspice bring to you our Pehla Nasha,...

They say dreams maketh a man. If one person has adequately proved the idiom to be totally correct, it is Shah Rukh Khan. From a nobody in the past to possibly the most recognizable face of Bollywood today, he has certainly come a long way. The story of his accession to the throne of Bollwyood has been discussed million times and is well-known. What is still intriguing is the manner in which he has influenced the face of Hindi Film Industry in a career spanning two decades. His contribution to the Indian cinema is what must be acknowledged on his birthday.

In a post-liberated India high on economic reforms, emerged an actor who could portray obsession with utter conviction and style. This contrasted with the orthodox presentation of heroes in Hindi movies in the past. It broke the set rules. Suddenly the negative attribute of a lead actor became the flavor of the season.

Pran Kishan Sikand

Pran Kishan Sikand dreamt of becoming a professional photographer. Little did he know that a measly, humble ‘paan’ (betel leaf) would change his life and set him on his destined path. It was 1939 or thereabouts. Pran was at a ‘paan’ shop at Lahore, enjoying a munch with his friends when a stranger approached him and asked whether he wanted to act in films. Pran was amused and asked his name. Stranger introduced himself as Muhammad Walli, a renowned film maker in the flourishing film district of Lahore. He said he was making a Punjabi film and Pran looked a perfect fit for the role of a villain in the film. Pran just brushed him off. Walli kept insisting that he pay a visit to the studio, and pushed a piece of paper with his address into Pran’s hands. The film was Yamla Jat (1940), a runaway hit that year.

Mumbai, April 25: Anand-Milind, who composed music for hits like "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak", "Anjaam" and "Dil", are making a comeback to Bollywood after six years with "Yeh Khula Aasmaan".

Their last Hindi film was Jackie Shroff-starrer 2006 release "We R Friends".

"It feels great to come back to Bollywood mainstream music after a while. We wanted to make sure that the album is equally special. We can proudly say that this is one of our best works so far and hope that the audience feels the same," Milind said at the unveiling of the "Yeh Khula Aasmaan" music Tuesday.

Sons of composer Chitragupta, Anand Shrivastav and his younger brother Milind composed music for over 200 Bollywood films.

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Jaipur: It was the negative characters that he played in films like “Baazigaar”, “Anjaam”, “Darr” which made way for Shah Rukh Khan to be the Badshah of Bollywood eventually. This time he is back with “Don 2 – The King is back”. It was “Baazigaar” a thriller by Abbas Mustan which made Srk so popular, and then came Yash Chopra’s “Darr” where Srk played the role of an obessed lover in love with Juhi Chawla. And in “Anjaam” too he played the role of baddie.

Srk says anything evil attracts people. And he started his career as a theatre actor where there was no such roles like a hero..

We have seen the reach and impact of a Rajinikant film. Inspite of it all, Bollywood's dhak dhak girl Madhuri Dixit gave an opportunity of working with the South legend a pass! Reason. She didn't want to play his sister's role. <div></div><div>However, our diva is game for working with her Bollywood co-stars like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. </div><div></div><div>Infact Mads has become a huge fan of Sallu especially after his recent movies like `Wanted' and `Dabangg'. </div><div></div><div>She even has a special request for filmmakers. "It'll be wonderful to work with Salman and Shah Rukh again...three of us together in one film. I hope some good script comes our way. It'll be so much fun", says Madhuri recalling the chemistry she created with the duo in `Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam'. </div><div></div><div>Madhuri starred opposite Srk and Sallu in the romantic drama `Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam' in the late nineties. She's...

Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit are back together. No, the couple is not doing any new film together but both are going to shake their legs at the Filmfare awards event. They will perform together to some of their hit numbers. The lady with a million dollar smile tweets, "Best of luck to everyone who have tests/ exams!Busy rehearsing for my performance with Shahrukh in Filmfare. Great Jdj episodes too..." In the past, Madhuri and Shahrukh has given some hit numbers like Anjaam, Koyla, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Hum Tumhare Hai Sanam and Devdas. Srk and Madhuri are ready to take the stage on fire.  ...

Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit were, once upon a time, one of Bollywood’s most popular on-screen jodis. With films like Anjaam, Dil To Pagal Hai and Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam, Khan and Dixit made a very attractive pair.

Jhalak Dikhla Ja has brought Dixit back onto our screens as a judge and the show is filmed in Filmistan studios. It just so happened that recently, Khan arrived at the studios for a shoot for forthcoming Sci-Fi flick Ra.One and saw that Dixit was shooting in the studio next door. Without another thought, Khan immediately went onto the Jhalak set to meet his former leading lady.

Quite surprisingly, Khan did not realise that the cameras were rolling at the same he went to greet the actress and that the whole episode was caught live. Khan astonished Dixit by appearing without prior notice and immediately approaching her to kiss...

Film: The ApartmentDirector: Jag MundhraActors: Ronit Roy, Tanushree Dutta, Neetu ChandraRating: * “Remember the golden rule of advertising,” says this film’s hero (Rohit Roy), holding up a copy of a magazine called Stardust (whose circulation figures I’m not sure about anymore): “Nothing sells better than sex. Not even Shah Rukh Khan.” A thoroughly original point, of course. The heroine in the movie (Neetu Chandra) then plays a psycho-obsesso like Shah Rukh Khan from the beginnings of his career (Darr, Baazigar, Anjaam). The sex here is of course a given. We’ve just been treated to an arbitrary shot of the ...