New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 (Ians) M.M. Keeravani today is being hailed as one of the greatest music composers of Tollywood, but he earned his early spurs in K. Balachander’s 1991 Tamil movie, ‘Azhagan’ (Handsome), starring Mammootty and Bhanupriya. In the credit lines, he was known as Maragathamani.
In the same year, Keeravani, using the same identity, composed the music for celebrated filmmaker I.V. Sasi’s hit movie ‘Neelagiri’, also starring Mammooty. And in the year that followed, he gave the music for ‘Soorya Manasam’, the Sowcar Janaki-Mammootty film where the latter plays a mentally challenged man.
In the meantime, he continued with Telugu and Tamil films, venturing onto Kannada, where he did not change his name, as he did yet again, this time to M.M. Kreem, when he scored the music for ‘Criminal’, Mahesh Bhatt’s 1995 Telugu-Hindi bilingual thriller based on ‘The Fugitive’ and starring Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna and Manisha Koirala.
In the same year, Keeravani, using the same identity, composed the music for celebrated filmmaker I.V. Sasi’s hit movie ‘Neelagiri’, also starring Mammooty. And in the year that followed, he gave the music for ‘Soorya Manasam’, the Sowcar Janaki-Mammootty film where the latter plays a mentally challenged man.
In the meantime, he continued with Telugu and Tamil films, venturing onto Kannada, where he did not change his name, as he did yet again, this time to M.M. Kreem, when he scored the music for ‘Criminal’, Mahesh Bhatt’s 1995 Telugu-Hindi bilingual thriller based on ‘The Fugitive’ and starring Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna and Manisha Koirala.
- 3/13/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
“You get the opportunity to reflect your work. Your dreams. Your pains. Your desires. Your aspirations. You can share them through stories to others. What a story does to people’s hearts is a very, very, very special part of being an actor.” – Irrfan Khan
The world mourns the passing of a special individual.
Iconic actor Irrfan Khan has passed away yesterday.
Irrfan had revealed in 2018 that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of an endocrine tumour.
The actor has passed away just 4 days after his mother, Saeeda Begum. According to sources, Irrfan was not able to attend the funeral of his mother due to the Covid-19 lockdown crisis.
The actor’s contribution to both Hindi and Western film industry is one that will not be forgotten. His Hindi films included Rog, Life in a… Metro, 7 Khoon Maaf, Piku, Hindi Medium and the recent Angrezi Medium. In Western...
The world mourns the passing of a special individual.
Iconic actor Irrfan Khan has passed away yesterday.
Irrfan had revealed in 2018 that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of an endocrine tumour.
The actor has passed away just 4 days after his mother, Saeeda Begum. According to sources, Irrfan was not able to attend the funeral of his mother due to the Covid-19 lockdown crisis.
The actor’s contribution to both Hindi and Western film industry is one that will not be forgotten. His Hindi films included Rog, Life in a… Metro, 7 Khoon Maaf, Piku, Hindi Medium and the recent Angrezi Medium. In Western...
- 4/30/2020
- by Aashi Gahlot
- Bollyspice
Pooja Bhatt and Aamir Khan starred in Mahesh Bhatt's Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin. They never came together again. Never saw eye-to-eye. Now with Aamir condemning the 'Roast' with Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, Pooja has spoken up against Aamir. Pooja's sister Alia Bhatt was also present at the Roast. Says Pooja, "FIRs have been filed against us film artistes from time-immemorial. Everyone from Raj Kapoor to Ismat Chugtai has faced it. I've faced it. Now it's my sister Alia and others' turn. One needs to take it in one's stride and not give in or cave in. Finally justice will prevail. I singlehandedly fought an obscenity case against my film Rog for ten long lonely years. It was frustrating. But I did not yield. Ultimately my patience paid off and I got justice. As for Aamir Khan's stance against the Roast, Aamir needs to remember that old adage.
- 2/17/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Pooja Bhatt, one of India’s finest film makers, has made her way into the Limca Book of Records. Two films that were produced by Pooja, Paap and Rog, were the first films from Hindi cinema to have their world premiere in Pakistan, during the Kara Film Festival in 2003 and 2004 respectively.
Paap starred John Abraham and introduced Udita Goswami, while Rog was directed by Himanshu Bhrambhatt. Both films were produced by Pooja’s banner Fish Eye Network.
We spoke exclusively to Pooja earlier, and she told us just how much this achievement means to her: “Paap has been a true example of a synergy between India & Pakistan at a time when relations between both countries were cold to say the least. How can you separate the music of Paap-Ali Azmat’s Garaj Baras & Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Mann Ki Lagan from the film itself? Hence my decision...
Paap starred John Abraham and introduced Udita Goswami, while Rog was directed by Himanshu Bhrambhatt. Both films were produced by Pooja’s banner Fish Eye Network.
We spoke exclusively to Pooja earlier, and she told us just how much this achievement means to her: “Paap has been a true example of a synergy between India & Pakistan at a time when relations between both countries were cold to say the least. How can you separate the music of Paap-Ali Azmat’s Garaj Baras & Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Mann Ki Lagan from the film itself? Hence my decision...
- 10/15/2014
- by Jem Raj
- Bollyspice
In celebration of Lord Shiva’s Maha Shivratri, one of the most prominent festivals of the Hindu calendar, we bring you some of our favourite Lord Shiva related Bollywood songs.
As we explore a few of the different shades that Bollywood has celebrated Lord Shiva through, we take you on a very quick journey beginning in 1950, with the song “Bhole nath se nirala” to end with Koyla’s (1997) mischievous “Bhang Ke Nashe Mein”.
Known by at least 1008 different names, including “Kailas” (One who bestows Peace), “Shambu” (Source of everything) and “Hari” (Sustainer and Destroyer), Lord Shiva is said to have married Parvarti on Maha Shivratri. Other readings of Hinduism state that Maha Shivratri is the night on which Shiva performed “Tandava” – the dance that led to the creation, conservation and destruction of the Universe.
Maha Shivratri is also known as Lord Shiva’s favourite day.
However you may be celebrating...
As we explore a few of the different shades that Bollywood has celebrated Lord Shiva through, we take you on a very quick journey beginning in 1950, with the song “Bhole nath se nirala” to end with Koyla’s (1997) mischievous “Bhang Ke Nashe Mein”.
Known by at least 1008 different names, including “Kailas” (One who bestows Peace), “Shambu” (Source of everything) and “Hari” (Sustainer and Destroyer), Lord Shiva is said to have married Parvarti on Maha Shivratri. Other readings of Hinduism state that Maha Shivratri is the night on which Shiva performed “Tandava” – the dance that led to the creation, conservation and destruction of the Universe.
Maha Shivratri is also known as Lord Shiva’s favourite day.
However you may be celebrating...
- 2/27/2014
- by Aashi Gahlot
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Jan 28: Pooja Bhatt's "Rog" released in 2005, but complications regarding the obscenity case against its poster continues. The filmmaker is still "waiting for an order" on the concerned case even though the poster has received a no objection certificate (Noc) from "all concerned".
"At my now regular haunt-court. Waiting for an order on an obscenity case for the poster of my film Rog which has a Noc from all concerned," Pooja tweeted Tuesday.
"Even though producers procure an Noc from their association and the censor board for all publicity material they still get dragged to court,"she further tweeted.
But.
"At my now regular haunt-court. Waiting for an order on an obscenity case for the poster of my film Rog which has a Noc from all concerned," Pooja tweeted Tuesday.
"Even though producers procure an Noc from their association and the censor board for all publicity material they still get dragged to court,"she further tweeted.
But.
- 1/28/2014
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Aug 21: Debutant director Ahishor Solomon, who is debuting as director with "John Day", says he is thankful to the Bhatts for mentoring him and exposing him to the process of filmmaking.
"I am very thankful to Pooja Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt, who gave me wide exposure to the process of filmmaking. I have assisted them in films, including 'Jism', 'Paap' and 'Rog'. I was involved with the projects right from the beginning. I do consider them as my mentor," Solomon told Ians.
He is a first-timer, but he succeeded in roping in a seasoned actor like Naseeruddin Shan to play the title role in "JOhn Day". Solomon says.
"I am very thankful to Pooja Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt, who gave me wide exposure to the process of filmmaking. I have assisted them in films, including 'Jism', 'Paap' and 'Rog'. I was involved with the projects right from the beginning. I do consider them as my mentor," Solomon told Ians.
He is a first-timer, but he succeeded in roping in a seasoned actor like Naseeruddin Shan to play the title role in "JOhn Day". Solomon says.
- 8/21/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Life of Pi. Paan Singh Tomar. The Namesake. Maqbool. From Hollywood to Bollywood, Irrfan Khan has grown from strength to strength. Born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Irrfan made his critically acclaimed debut in Bollywood as a main lead actor in 2005 with Rog. Before this, he acted in numerous TV soaps such as Sparsh and Bharat Ek Khoj. Gaining a scholarship at National School of Drama in 1984, Irrfan’s destiny was set for acting. Having achieved three Filmfare awards and a National Film Award, Irrfan has also been awarded the Padma Shri- the fourth highest civilian award in India.
Irrfan Khan will be attending the London Indian Film Festival and will be speaking about his life and his work with director Asif Kapadia on the 20th of July at the BFI, Southbank.
Here, we explore Irrfan’s acting career with a special focus on our three favourite films from Bollywood and Hollywood.
Irrfan Khan will be attending the London Indian Film Festival and will be speaking about his life and his work with director Asif Kapadia on the 20th of July at the BFI, Southbank.
Here, we explore Irrfan’s acting career with a special focus on our three favourite films from Bollywood and Hollywood.
- 7/18/2013
- by Aashi Gahlot
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Dec 21: After battling at court for a long period of time, finally actress cum film maker Pooja Bhatt has emerged the winner! A complaint was filed against Pooja’s film “Rog” which released in 2005. Social activist named Vinod Jain had filed allegation against the film in the Bombay High Court which has now been dismissed by the court. Pooja shared the good news with her fans on twitter. She had been fighting for the film for 8 long years, and at last she is relieved to hear the court’s order in her favour.
Pooja added if she had settled the entire matter out of court, like the majority, she would get entangled in many more.
Pooja added if she had settled the entire matter out of court, like the majority, she would get entangled in many more.
- 12/21/2012
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Giving respite to filmmaker Pooja Bhatt, The Bombay High Court has quashed the obscenity charges against Pooja Bhatt and her company Fish Eye Network Pvt. Ltd. The filmmaker was charged with criminal conspiracy and booked under section 292 of the Indian Penal Code for public display of obscene material. "Obscenity varies among moral standards of society and is linked to what a rational mind will interpret. The publication should be judged as a whole and photos need to be examined with responsible reader test," Justice K U Chandiwal said who quashed the 2010 order of the session court directing initiation of criminal proceedings against the filmmaker. Based on a complaint made by activist Vinod Jain, who compared the poster of Rog to those of "blue" films, the criminal proceedings initiated against the filmmaker. Reacting to the order, Bhatt tweeted, "Divine Justice in the form of a High Court hearing in my favor...
- 12/10/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Actress and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt won the long pending obscenity case for her film, ‘Rog’ filed in 2005. The Bombay High Court dismissed the obscenity case filed against her by social activist Vinod Jain. Highly thrilled Pooja Bhatt took to twitter to break the news,“Divine Justice-in the form of a high court hearing in my favor for an obscenity case against my film 'Rog. Fought this for 8 long years! (sic),” she wrote on the micro-blogging site. “Had I chickened out and settled out of court as most people in entertainment are prone to do, it would have resulted in more such cases (sic),” she asserted. “Each one to...
- 12/8/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
His first name is Sahabzade while his middle name is Ali, but he is popularly known as the one and only Irrfan Khan, the dude with an attitude! Be it his 'chhota recharge' or the Kilb ads, you just cannot miss him, either on the silver screen or on TV, this man is all over the place! He is none other than our third Birthday child of the day, Irrfan Khan. Irrfan got himself catapulted into the Big League of Hindis films, not before he charmed his way into the millions of hearts worldwide with his superbly super acting in lots of TV serials. Some of the films in which you can see Irrfan at his best include Maqbool, Charas, Rog, The Killer, Chocolate, Kasoor, Haasil etc… some of his forthcoming films include the most eagerly awaited Billu Barber (with Srk), New York, Dilli 6 etc… Join Bollywood Hungama in wishing...
- 1/7/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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