Producer-director Nasir Hussain, known to be the man with a midas touch, loved to work with Asha Parekh and RD Burman, preferably both. In Teesri Manzil Shammi Kapoor wanted the music of Shankar-Jaikishan. Nasir saab urged Shammi to hear RD out. Shammi played two of his proposed songs. Shammi was sold.Teesri Manzil (produced by Nasir […]
Read MoreThe inimitable Vijay Anand directed his leading ladies to immortality. Here is what they have to say about this master creator who gave us the timeless classics Teesri Manzil, Guide, Jewel Thief, Johnny Mera Naam, Tere Mere Sapne and more. Asha Parekh: “I think Vijay Anand was to first direct me for another film under […]
Read MoreIn her recent interview with Arbaaz Khan, Helen recalled when she first met Salim Khan while working on the 1963 film Kabli Khan. While Helen was the lead heroine, Ajit was the hero and Salim played the villain in the film. She said that she did not notice him and had a reputation of treating […]
Read MoreVeteran actress Asha Parekh who is known for her iconic movies like ‘Teesri Manzil’, ‘Kati Patang’, ‘Chirag’ and more was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke award in 2020. But due to the pandemic, the actress received her award at the 68th National Film Awards Ceremony this year from President Droupadi Murmu. Parekh attended IFFI (International […]
Read MoreVeteran actress Asha Parekh who is known for her iconic movies like ‘Teesri Manzil’, ‘Kati Patang’, ‘Chirag’ and more was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke award in 2020. But due to the pandemic, the actress received her award at the 68th National Film Awards Ceremony this year from President Droupadi Murmu. Parekh attended IFFI (International […]
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