She was noted for her wide range of roles in a career that spanned six decades of her career but she is remembered the most for playing mother to many of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars, including Amitabh Bachchan.
Here’s our pick of seven films where Hindi cinema’s longest-serving mother was at her best.
1. ‘Faraar’: A 1975 crime drama directed by Shanker Mukherjee, ‘Faraar’ starred Sulochna as Amitabh Bachchan’s mother. The film follows the story of a middle-class man, Rajesh, essayed by the Big B, who avenges the rape and murder of his sister. The film also stars Sharmila Tagore, Sanjeev Kumar, Sajjan, Agha and Bhagwan Dada. Priyadarshan remade the movie in Malayalam by Priyadarshan as ‘Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya’.
2. ‘Prem Nagar’: The 1974 Hindi-language romantic drama directed by K.S. Prakash Rao has Sulochana playing mother to Hema Malini’s character. The film follows Karan Singh (Rajesh Khanna), who...
Here’s our pick of seven films where Hindi cinema’s longest-serving mother was at her best.
1. ‘Faraar’: A 1975 crime drama directed by Shanker Mukherjee, ‘Faraar’ starred Sulochna as Amitabh Bachchan’s mother. The film follows the story of a middle-class man, Rajesh, essayed by the Big B, who avenges the rape and murder of his sister. The film also stars Sharmila Tagore, Sanjeev Kumar, Sajjan, Agha and Bhagwan Dada. Priyadarshan remade the movie in Malayalam by Priyadarshan as ‘Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya’.
2. ‘Prem Nagar’: The 1974 Hindi-language romantic drama directed by K.S. Prakash Rao has Sulochana playing mother to Hema Malini’s character. The film follows Karan Singh (Rajesh Khanna), who...
- 6/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
While the controversy surrounding Hrithik Roshan's public dispute with Kangna Ranaut seems to have reached a dead end, all eyes are now glued to the superstar's next big release, the period epic Mohenjo Daro which opens on August 12. The big question facing the big release is, will it be affected by the squalid squabbling? "Not at all," asserts a trade expert who doesn't want to be named. "The bickering doesn't bother the box office. Hrithik has a huge fan-following and a proven track record at the box office. Hard work is his Usp. Not media image. He has already given a big historical hit with the same director Ashutosh Gowariker." So confident is Gowariker that we hear the film will have one of the biggest ever release for a Hrithik Roshan starrer, although it is being pitched against the Akshay Kumar starrer Rustom. Says a well-informed source, "Ashutosh is very confident of Mohenjo Daro.
- 6/2/2016
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Bali's son Aditya Raj Kapoor who is a filmmaker, actor, author and a bike aficionado wonders about the Bhagwan Dada bio-pic entitled Ek Albela in Marathi to be directed by Shekhar Sartandel.
Aditya's mother the legendary Geeta Bali will be played by Vidya Balan.
Speaking on the project for the first time Aditya says, "No one has approached me about information on my mother on this film. We know nothing about it except what has appeared in the public domain. Which is fine. I am sure the makers are capable of doing justice to the film. But I could have told them so much about Geetaji. No one knew her the way I do. I was only 9 when she suddenly died. But she left an indelible impression on me and my sister."
Aditya wonders which aspect of his mom's life the film will touch on.
Aditya's mother the legendary Geeta Bali will be played by Vidya Balan.
Speaking on the project for the first time Aditya says, "No one has approached me about information on my mother on this film. We know nothing about it except what has appeared in the public domain. Which is fine. I am sure the makers are capable of doing justice to the film. But I could have told them so much about Geetaji. No one knew her the way I do. I was only 9 when she suddenly died. But she left an indelible impression on me and my sister."
Aditya wonders which aspect of his mom's life the film will touch on.
- 10/14/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
After working in Bengali and South cinema, Vidya Balan is all set to enter the Marathi industry. The actress, who was last seen in Hamari Adhuri Kahani, will now play the role of renowned yesteryear Bollywood actress Geeta Bali in the upcoming Marathi film Ek Albela. Ek Albela traces the journey of Bhagwan Dada's film career as an actor and director and Vidya's role will be credited as a special appearance. For the ones who are unaware, Bhagwan Dada faced a lot of obstacles while making the musical Albela which had Geeta Bali in the lead. Director of the film, Shekhar Sartandel also added that Vidya will not be required to speak in Marathi since Geeta Bali was from the Hindi film industry. Vidya Balan too expressed her happiness over this and exclaimed that it is an honour to play the effervescent Geeta Bali on screen. Shekhar Sartandal has...
- 9/10/2015
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
2014 was certainly rich in music! The year featured an eclectic mix of styles, syncopations, and superb singers. From the fast modern beats, to the classic raag, to the romantic melodies the music directors of Bollywood gave us many songs to add to our playlists. We once again resolved to cut our list off at 25 Best song but then… we just Had to add more!
Check out the 50 Best Songs of 2014.
50. Tu Sab Kuch Re (Kaanchi)
Singers: Sonu Nigam, Anweshaa
Composer: Ismail Darbar
49. Mileya Mileya (Happy Ending)
Singers: Rekha Bhardwaj, Jigar Saraiya, Priya Andrews
Composers: Sachin – Jigar
48. Mausam Yeh Kyun Badal Gaya (Sonali Cable)
Singer: Kshitij Tarey
Composer: Raghav Sachar
47. Ek Mulaqat (Sonali Cable)
Singer: Jubin Nautiyal
Composers: Amjad – Nadeem
46. Banjara (Ek Villain)
Singer: Mohd. Irfan
Composer: Mithoon
45. Darbadar (Citylights)
Singer: Neeti Mohan
Composer: Jeet Gannguli
44. Saturday Saturday (Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania)
Singers: Akriti Kakkar & Badshah
Composers: Sharib – Toshi, The Titans...
Check out the 50 Best Songs of 2014.
50. Tu Sab Kuch Re (Kaanchi)
Singers: Sonu Nigam, Anweshaa
Composer: Ismail Darbar
49. Mileya Mileya (Happy Ending)
Singers: Rekha Bhardwaj, Jigar Saraiya, Priya Andrews
Composers: Sachin – Jigar
48. Mausam Yeh Kyun Badal Gaya (Sonali Cable)
Singer: Kshitij Tarey
Composer: Raghav Sachar
47. Ek Mulaqat (Sonali Cable)
Singer: Jubin Nautiyal
Composers: Amjad – Nadeem
46. Banjara (Ek Villain)
Singer: Mohd. Irfan
Composer: Mithoon
45. Darbadar (Citylights)
Singer: Neeti Mohan
Composer: Jeet Gannguli
44. Saturday Saturday (Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania)
Singers: Akriti Kakkar & Badshah
Composers: Sharib – Toshi, The Titans...
- 12/31/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Jan 14: Kimaya Motion Pictures, which is making a biopic on late actor-director Bhagwan Dada, has filed a case against director Niranjan Patwardhan for cheating, fraud, breach of contract and theft.
The production house alleges that Patwardhan cheated them by taking illegal possession of screenplay of "Albela" - based on the actor, whose real name was Bhagwan Abaji Palav, with dialogues, research material and important hard disks from the producers' office.
The Fir was registered at Bhoiwada Police Station on Jan 12 after Patwardhan failed to respond to three letters sent by the production house regarding "Albela".
"Albela",.
The production house alleges that Patwardhan cheated them by taking illegal possession of screenplay of "Albela" - based on the actor, whose real name was Bhagwan Abaji Palav, with dialogues, research material and important hard disks from the producers' office.
The Fir was registered at Bhoiwada Police Station on Jan 12 after Patwardhan failed to respond to three letters sent by the production house regarding "Albela".
"Albela",.
- 1/14/2014
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
He is fondly referred to as the Greek God of Indian cinema thanks to his chiseled physique and windswept good looks, he is Hrithik Roshan. Hrithik, who made his Bollywood debut as a child actor in the 1986 film Bhagwan Dada and then debuting as the lead actor in the 2000 film Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai. He has come a long way since then, becoming one of the biggest superstars in the country. With multiple hits under his belt and his most recent film Krrish 3 creating a stir at the box-office, Hrithik is one of the hottest stars in the industry. Today being a special day for the star who turns a year old, Bollywood Hungama sends outs its warm wishes to Hrithik. You too can send in your wishes by posting them below:...
- 1/10/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
New Delhi, Aug 25: The 1951 film "Albela" made actor-director Bhagwan Abaji Palav aka Bhagwan Dada a household name. Now director Niranjan Patwardhan is bringing "Albela", a biopic on the late actor, and the makers say they had a tough time making it as ready reference material was unavailable.
Very little is known about Bhagwan Dada and it includes the fact that he apparently introduced hand-to-hand combat in Indian cinema. He is even credited for introducing the concept of a body double for performing stunts.
"Since there is no ready reference material available on Bhagwan Dada, it took a lot of time in doing research on.
Very little is known about Bhagwan Dada and it includes the fact that he apparently introduced hand-to-hand combat in Indian cinema. He is even credited for introducing the concept of a body double for performing stunts.
"Since there is no ready reference material available on Bhagwan Dada, it took a lot of time in doing research on.
- 8/25/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Yesterday we read about the genius of music legend C. Ramchandra who made the excellent tune of the song Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon...Now read how the war broke out between Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle to sing the song. Readers would be stunned to know that the song was originally assigned to be sung by Asha Bhosle and not Lata Mangeshkar, because, it's music composer, the exceptionally talented, C. Ramchandra - who gave hits like Bhagwan Dada's Albela, Dilip Kumar's - Azaad, and...
- 8/14/2013
- GlamSham
He is a man for whom the terms like 'Perfection', 'Sincerity' and 'Dedication' simply form the middle name. He is none other than today's birthday boy Hrithik Roshan! With his classically toned chiseled physique, he can very well be termed as the 'Arnold Schwarzenegger' of Bollywood! Starting off a child artist in 1980 with the film Aasha, he went on to play small roles in films like Aap Ka Deewane, Bhagwan Dada while later gradually progressing on to become an assistant director on the films Karun Arjun and Koyla. Today is indeed a very special day for Hrithik as he turns a year older. You too can join Bollywood Hungama as we wish the actor a very happy birthday and all the luck in the years to come, simply by posting your wishes below:...
- 1/10/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Producer, director and Bollywood actor Rakesh Roshan turned a year older on Thursday. Rakesh Roshan, who was born in a Punjabi family in 1949, turned 63. Roshan debuted as an actor in the film Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani in 1970 and then acted in several other films like Khel Khel Mein, Khoobsurat, Bhagwan Dada, Khoon Bhari Maang, Akele Hum Akele Tum. Roshan set up his own production house Filmkraft in 1980 and produced their first film Aap Ke Deewane in the same year.He m...
- 9/6/2012
- GlamSham
Porn star Sunny Leone plays lead in film directed by Pooja Bhatt, which has proved too much for some parts of India
"It was only 25 years ago that you couldn't show a kiss on screen in Bollywood," said Pankaj Kothari, who runs a talent management agency in Mumbai. "They would show two flowers 'kissing' instead. If the director wanted to suggest a sex scene, they would include a shot of a bedside lamp going dark."
How things change. On Friday one of the most hotly anticipated films in years opened in India. Its chief selling point: raunch. And lots of it.
Jism 2 has garnered acres of press interest after a Canadian-Indian porn star called Sunny Leone was chosen as the female lead. She had come to prominence after starring in Bigg Boss, India's answer to Big Brother. Jism, incidentally, means "body" in Hindi. The film's publicity manager seemed genuinely...
"It was only 25 years ago that you couldn't show a kiss on screen in Bollywood," said Pankaj Kothari, who runs a talent management agency in Mumbai. "They would show two flowers 'kissing' instead. If the director wanted to suggest a sex scene, they would include a shot of a bedside lamp going dark."
How things change. On Friday one of the most hotly anticipated films in years opened in India. Its chief selling point: raunch. And lots of it.
Jism 2 has garnered acres of press interest after a Canadian-Indian porn star called Sunny Leone was chosen as the female lead. She had come to prominence after starring in Bigg Boss, India's answer to Big Brother. Jism, incidentally, means "body" in Hindi. The film's publicity manager seemed genuinely...
- 8/3/2012
- by Helen Pidd
- The Guardian - Film News
He can be termed as the Arnold Schwarzenegger of Bollywood with his toned chiselled physique Hrithik Roshan by far is one of the most muscular stars today. Starting off a child artist in 1980 with the film Aasha, he went on to play small roles in films like Aap Ka Deewane, Bhagwan Dada while later gradually progressing on to become an assistant director on the film Karun Arjun and Koyla. Today he is one of Bollywood's leading stars with over 20 films under his belt after making a stunning debut as a lead actor in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. Now Hrithik is gearing up for his next film Agneepath which co stars Priyanka Chopra. However today is a very special day for Hrithik as he turns a year older, Bollywood Hungama takes this chance to wish the actor a very happy birthday and all the luck in the years to come. You...
- 1/10/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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