Dilip Kumar’s father wanted him to enrol in the civil services and earn the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, a high honour during the British Raj. He saw cinema as a degeneration of social values.
The song only rearranges and uses the phrase ‘Naache madhuban mein Radhika’ from the classic, but it has got viewers’ attention, and some brickbats for ‘hurting Hindu sentiments’.
Starring Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari, and directed by Zia Sarhadi, Footpath is known for its meaningful and piercing dialogues that are relevant even today almost 7 decades later.
Hours after Dilip Kumar's death, several social media users said the late actor donated his wealth to the Waqf Board, instead of giving it to an NGO or old age home.
Before Modi cabinet reshuffle, channels were delighted by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s speech. But Stan Swamy, Supreme Court's remark, or CBSE's new system were virtually missing.
In an era where movie stars in India have done 100 and more films in two decades, Dilip Kumar's 50 years in front of the camera saw him perform in just 65 films.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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