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Javed Akhtar told Aamir not to do Lagaan: ‘Hero dhoti mein kaise ho sakta hai’

Javed Akhtar joined Aamir Khan for an insightful conversation during the trailer launch of Aamir Khan: Cinema Ka Jadugar. The festival will begun on March 14.

Aamir Khan and Javed Khan at the trailer launch of Aamir Khan: Cinema Ka Jadugar.
Updated on Mar 09, 2025 03:40 PM IST

Republic Day binge: Modern day B'wood films capturing the essence of patriotism

Tap into your patriotic fervour by dedicating your Sunday to these contemporary Bollywood films capturing the essence of independent and constitution-led India

Contemporary Bollywood films that should be on your binge-watchlist for Republic Day 2025(Photos: X)
Published on Jan 26, 2025 09:46 AM IST

Why Abhishek Bachchan rejected Rang De Basanti: Rakeysh Mehra is a bad narrator

Abhishek Bachchan recalled how Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra offered him Rang De Basanti, but he couldn't grasp the film because of his confusing narration.

Abhishek Bachchan was offered Rang De Basanti
Published on Dec 26, 2023 07:32 PM IST

Soha Ali Khan recalls ‘terrifying’ experience of working with Sharmila Tagore

Soha Ali Khan has opened up about working with her mother Sharmila Tagore. She also spoke about Sharmila's reaction when she sought her advice during Rang De Basanti.

Soha Ali Khan with her mother Sharmila Tagore at Pataudi palace.
Published on Jan 09, 2022 04:38 PM IST

Aamir visited Hrithik's house to persuade him to sign Rang De Basanti

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has revealed Aamir Khan visited Hrithik Roshan to pursue him for Rang De Basanti. The filmmaker had offered him the role of Karan Singhania.

Aamir Khan had reached out to Hrithik Roshan to join Rang De Basanti.
Updated on Aug 04, 2021 08:00 AM IST

Aamir demanded 8 crore if Rang De Basanti were to get delayed

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra revealed that when he was signing Aamir Khan for Rang De Basanti, he added a clause which forced him to complete the film on time.

Rang De Basanti released in 2006 and was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Published on Jul 29, 2021 07:05 AM IST

AR Rahman was not the first choice for Rang De Basanti's music, reveals Rakeysh

AR Rahman wasn't the first choice for the music of Rang De Basanti. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra had almost finalised musician Peter Gabriel.

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.(Photo/Amal KS)
Updated on Jul 28, 2021 12:01 PM IST

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reveals Daniel Craig auditioned for Rang De Basanti

Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has revealed in his autobiography that none other than Daniel Craig auditioned for a part in Rang De Basanti.

Daniel Craig auditioned for the Aamir Khan-starrer Rang De Basanti.
Updated on Jul 27, 2021 03:55 PM IST

Rakeysh Mehra: 'Toofan is a mix of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Rang De Basanti'

Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has said that his new film, Toofan, is a mix of his earlier films Rang De Basanti and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

Rakeysh Omprakash: Toofan is a mix of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Rang De Basanti.
Published on Jun 30, 2021 05:50 PM IST

Actor Siddharth says 'Hindi speaking junta' is calling him 'South ka Swara'

Rang De Basanti actor Siddharth, who is often vocal about his stance on social and political issues, says he is being called 'south ka Swara Bhasker'.

Siddharth has called Swara Bhasker 'awesome'.
Published on May 07, 2021 08:30 AM IST

Kunal feels that today, the audience is only interested in merit not legacy

Kunal Kapoor says that singling out the film industry for nepotism is unfair as it exists everywhere, however, after a point it does not matter whose son daughter or relative you are

Kapoor says that after a point only talent matters
Updated on Aug 10, 2020 04:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByNavneet Vyasan

Lyricist Prasoon Joshi on Masakali remake: Leave the classics untouched

Sharing his disappointment over the new song, Joshi says that he had painstakingly written the original Masakali and feels that people should realise that there is a certain sanctity to all things

Prasoon Joshi had penned the lyrics of the songs of the 2009 film, Delhi-6
Updated on Apr 10, 2020 04:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByRishabh Suri

On Aamir Khan’s birthday, here’s proof that he has always bounced back after disasters like Thugs of Hindostan

Aamir Khan’s career proves that the actor isn’t immune to flops, but has always bounced back after career lows like Thugs of Hindostan. What does this mean for Laal Singh Chaddha?

Aamir Khan in a still from Thugs of Hindostan.
Updated on Mar 14, 2020 08:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Rang De Basanti clocks 14 years, check out the 5 most memorable scenes from Aamir Khan’s film

On Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s film Rang De Basanti clocked in 14 years. Here are the five best scenes from the film.

Rang De Basanti starred Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi and others.
Updated on Jan 27, 2020 03:00 PM IST
Indo Asian News Service, New Delhi | By

Aamir Khan is pleasantly surprised to see Rang De Basanti throwback pic with Made In Heaven star Arjun Mathur

Arjun Mathur, known for his role in the web series Made in Heaven, shared a throwback picture with Aamir Khan from Rang De Basanti, a film in which he worked as an assistant director.

Made In Heaven actor Arjun Mathur worked as an AD on Aamir Khan’s 2006 film Rang De Basanti.(Instagram)
Updated on Apr 16, 2019 02:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By

Scriptwriter is the first star of the film: Kamlesh Pandey

Pandey who was a copywriter got his break in films with Amol Palekar and the film Ankahee which was based on C T Khanolkar’s Marathi play, ‘Kalaya Tasmai Namaha’ which he found rigorous and hence rewrote the play with a new twist and turned the story around to be the premise of Ankahee

Kamlesh Pande at PIFF.(Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 18, 2019 05:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | By

I don’t feel fear of failing, I fear not trying, says Aamir Khan

On Aamir Ki Paathshala on Tata Sky Acting Adda, Aamir Khan spoke about his motto of success, his responsibility as a film producer among other things.

Aamir Khan will be seen next in Yash Raj Films’ Thugs of Hindostan.(AFP)
Updated on Oct 30, 2018 04:25 PM IST
Indo Asian News Service, Mumbai | By

Sharman Joshi explains why he constantly stays in touch with stage and films through his work

Actor Sharman Joshi says he invests few months into his film projects and once he finishes shooting for them, he gets back to theatre and vice versa.

Sharman Joshi prefers balancing his work in theatre and films.
Updated on Jul 25, 2018 04:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: People who have fear of expression will never express

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra says it’s not true when filmmakers say that they cannot express themselves in today’s times.

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra was recently in Delhi to speak at the 13th Habitat Film Festival.
Published on Jun 02, 2018 08:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

DU’s farewell season: Bollywood celebs look back at their college days

As the final year comes to a close in Delhi University, the varsity’s Bollywood alumni takes a trip down memory lane.

Bollywood celebs take a walk down memory lane as they recount their favourite Delhi University moments.(Photos: Waseem Gashroo/HT Photo; Matt Sayles/AP)
Updated on May 08, 2018 06:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi
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