‘Deewar’, ‘Jab Jab Phool Khile’; Shashi Kapoor leaves behind a spectacular legacy

In a tragic turn of events, veteran actor Shashi Kapoor passed away last evening. He was died at 79. Our telly actors which film of his did they like the most.

Mohammad Nazim: This is such a huge loss to the family. I loved Shashi Kapoor. I think he was a fabulous actor. My favourite film is Deewar.

Shashank Vyas: Deewar, a story of two brothers where Shashi ji played an inspector who goes against his own brother, was my favourite. It's a superb script and well played by Shashiji.

Aniruddh Dave: My favourite film of Shashi sir is Trishul. I loved his acting and his mannerisms, especially in the songs. They were so good; He was very good looking. Mohhabat bade kaam ki cheez hai, and Raat baaki is another hit number. Apart from that, I love ‘Deewar’.

Romit Raj: It is very sad to hear of Shashiji’s demise. I had the good fortune of meeting him in Prithvi and I even read his latest autobiography. Films like ‘Junoon’ and ‘Kalyug’ and of course ‘Jab Jab Phool khile’ are my favourites. He has supported art films along with commercial cinema... He was one of the most talented actors who balanced international cinema and work in Hindi cinema.

Priyamvada Kant: It’s so disheartening to hear this news. I am a huge fan of his songs and always will be. Keh dun tumhein, na na karte pyaar, Le jaayenge le jayenge, Kajra mohabbat wala, and Raat baaki are my favourite numbers. We still sing and dance to most of his songs. He will always be alive in our hearts.

Sachin Parikh: His death is a big loss to the fraternity.  My favourite films out of all his blockbusters were ‘Deewar’ and ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’. ‘Deewar’, because no one could do justice to sharing the screen with Big B, more than Shashi ji. He was so convincing in that character. He was one of the most spontaneous actors on camera. His love for theatre will also be talked for years and years to come.  RIP Shashi ji.

Saurabh Pandey: Shashi Kapoor was one of the most charming actors. He had a charm unlike anyone else. His charismatic personality has left an impression in my heart and mind. I had seen him many times at Prithvi Theatre, which he owned. Thank God I was lucky enough to see him in person. I liked many of his songs and one of my favourite film of his is ‘Deewar’, where he played an honest cop. My humble respects to Shashi ji. May Lord receive his soul with all love and peace.

Gurpreet Singh: Though I love all his movies but ‘Do Aur Do Panch’ and ‘Deewar’ were my favourite movies. I loved his song 'Keh doon tumhe ya chup rahoon'. I have grown up watching his movies. It is sad to hear about his demise.

Tinaa Dattaa: Shashi ji was such a powerhouse of talent. He was one of the best actors Hindi cinema has seen. All his films are legendary. The one I like the most is ‘Deewar’. I can watch it over and over again.

Ssharad Malhotraa: ‘Deewar’ and his iconic dialogue "Mere Paas Maa Hain" is engraved in our minds and hearts forever. He was one of the most charming men of the nation and the film industry! Unki maa aur cinema dono ko unpe bohot garv hoga. RIP.

Jasmin Bhasin: This is such a huge loss to the whole community. His songs, films, dialogues will be remembered for eternity. I like all his films, but my favourite one is ‘Do Aur Do Panch’.

Hrishikesh Pandey: It is really sad that Shashi ji is no more with us. He's been a big name in the Indian cinema with Prithvi theatre. I admire his performances, the lovely smile and the good looks. ‘Deewar’ is the film that I loved the most with Big B and Shashi ji’s great dialogue delivery and performance. Also, movies like ‘Suhaag’, ‘Do Aur Do Paanch’ have been my favourites.  I mostly watched all his films and all had great performances but I personally love ‘Deewar’. My prayers go to his family and closed ones.

Rohit Purohit: Shashi ji was such a great actor. I used to love watching his films with my family. They used to be fun. My favourite film of his is ‘Jab Jab Phool khile’. In fact, I remember each and every dialogue of the film.

Rohit Bhardwaj: I love Shashi ji’s films and my favourite one is ‘Kabhi Kabhi’. He really proved himself as an actor in that one. His loss is really tragic and may god give strength to the family

Both art and yoga have made me calmer: Shweta Rohira

Actor Shweta Rohira has a multi-faceted personality and makes sure to take out time for things that she loves. The actor is heavily into art and yoga and loves combining the two. “Art has been a part of my life from childhood and Yoga had always fascinated me. Since I started it, I have felt more at peace,” she says, adding, “Both are mediums take us to our inner core. Yoga helps with breath and brings flexibility and colours help us with balancing our chakras. They help us to go deeper in our self. By combining the Yoga asanas with colours, I feel that the release of our toxins is easier and helps us to increase our Prana, which makes us at peace with ourselves and life. I feel I am calmer, energetic and positive” 

In fact, the actor has been conducting workshops for the same as well. “As it had made a lot of difference in my life, I felt that I should make people aware of the combination of both these beautiful mediums so that they could use it to enhance joy and peace in their mind, body and soul. I have started it recently and the response of the participants is amazing,” she says. 

Ask her if her mom is the inspiration behind this, and she says, “Yes, she is a very big inspiration in my life as it is because of her that I have realised the importance of holistic living.” Meanwhile, Shweta has been busy on the professional front as well. “I have done catalogue shoots for bridal wear and loving meeting creative people, who want me to be a part of their work,” she says.

ALTBalaji’s ‘The Test Case’ wraps up

ALTBalaji's web series have certainly changed the era of digital entertainment upon entering it. One such show titled, The Test Case, that is touted to follow the suit, has just concluded its shooting schedule. Having garnered a remarkable response to its first episode, the show has left the digital audience in the middle of intrigue.

About Shikha Sharma (essayed by Nimrat Kaur), preparing to be the first woman test case in a combat role, within the Indian Army, the series explores the themes of loyalty, team work and courage, while also showcasing hardships and immense training army officers undergo to serve and protect their country.

The inspirational show streamed its first episode in April this year. Because of monsoon, the shooting was rescheduled. But more than making up for the lost time, the makers shot the rest of the series at a breakneck speed and wrapped it up recently.

Talking about her sentiments on the same, Nimrat says, "Shooting for The Test Case has easily been the most rewarding and challenging experience, while being an unpredictable one. As a child, I always dreamt of being an army officer until I realised how difficult it is. It never quite felt like I was playing a part, it was almost like a fantasy. We've had some of the most toughest times on the schedule and have become more than a family. I will miss being on the set. I have personally been attached to this for more than a year now. It hasn't sunk in yet that it's over. It's not going to be easy to let go of this whole routine and lifestyle that I took on, to prepare for my role as Captain Shikha Sharma. I can't wait for people to watch what we have put together, literally with our blood, sweat and tears."

On being asked about plans to party post wrapping up the shoot, the actress informed, "We haven't made any plans but I hope to make lots of plans with everyone so that we can all just chill and have an easy day without having to chase light or come back from a lunch break or just go crazy because we are trying to meet deadlines all the time. I just want to sit down with the team have a laugh, have fun, have a great meal, dance, party and basically just let my hair down."

Directed by Vinay Waikul, featuring Nimrat Kaur, Atul Kulkarni, Rahul Dev, Manit Jouraand, Akshay Oberoi in lead roles along with Juhi Chawla in a guest appearance, episodes of The Test Case will be streaming on ALTBalaji’s app on the 26th January 2018.

Women Oriented film “Hard Kaur” is slated to release on 15th December

Based on the subject of Women Empowerment Hard Kaur is a Punjabi movie which not only targets Punjabi audience but general public also. Portraying the women-oriented theme, this movie is slated for the release of coming 15th December. Therefore, for the same, the entire cast of the movie along with very well known personalities of Bollywood and Punjabi industry were present in Delhi at Ethiopian Cultural Centre for the promotions. 

While at the press conference held in Ethiopian Embassy, the Chief Guest of the event was Daler Mehendi, singer Kumar Sanu, Actor Akshay Anand and the CEO of PTC Rajie Shinde. Along with them, the leads of the film were also present, which includes the film stars powerhouse of talent and arguably the best female actor of Pollywood, Nirmal Rishi alongside Drishtii Grewal, Deana Uppal, Neet Kaur, Swati Bakshi. 

While addressing the Media, the Director, Ajit R Rajpal, said, “Hard Kaur, is a unique example of the best of Punjabi cinema which will showcase the women empowerment at its best”. He further added about the gist of the movie as, “This is a story of a Kaur who is a School teacher from patiala travels every day in a Local Bus from "Daonkala to Rajpura Bypass" comes across  a Super Rich boy from Haryana and how her life changes in a Murder which takes place in a running bus, the innocent girl gets trapped and becomes helpless in front of the Power, how the other 4 Kaur's of Punjab unite and saves the girl by bringing justice to her motivating millions of girls across the globe and making every Indian proud is the film Hard Kaur.” 

Lead Actress, Deana Uppal also added, “I am super happy to work with such a content and concept and I am sure this movie will be loved by audiences across". 

Well, this film has Sikh girls from five different cities of Punjab who go through agony, but win over all through all the hardships by uniting. Hard Kaur is directed by Ajit Rajpal and is being presented by Delhiwood Studios Pvt. Ltd. The movie is based on the 5 “Kaur’s” of Punjab. 

The Capital is ready to witness the ‘6th Delhi International Film Festival 2017’ in association with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)

Finally, the 6th Delhi International Film Festival a Centenary Celebration of 100 years of Delhi, Indian Cinema & NDMC for this year has taken a great grand opening. Started from 4th of December in Delhi the 6th DIFF will take place until 9th of December as a seven-day event, at the Central Park, Connaught Place, and NDMC Auditorium. 

Showcasing the cinema from all around the world, with state Tourism partner this year Jharkhand, DIFF is an initiative by “The Social Circle, A Society for Cause and - A step towards inclusiveness” to explore the best of Cinema, Art, and Literature from across the globe in association with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). Well, the first day of DIFF took a bang starting with the grand opening ceremony and inauguration. Present in the evening were very well known personalities of Bollywood along with different fields as well, such as Sh.Sudarshan Bhagat (Minister of State Ministry of Tribal Affairs Government of India), Raju Chadha (Chairman Wave Cinemas), Tigmanshu Dhulia (an actor known for his superb acting skills in Gangs of Wasseypur and other movies too, Eminent Singer Malini Awasthi, Naresh Kumar (Chairman, NDMC), Chanchal Yadav (Secretary, NDMC), Sh.Amar Kumar Bauri (Minister for Revenue & Land Reform, art, culture & Sports & Youth Affairs, Gov. of Jharkhand), H.E Mrs. Chitranganee Wagiswara (High Commission of Sri Lanka), Rahul Sharma (Secretary Tourism, Jharkhand), Rajeev Ranjan (GM & Joint Director, Jharkhand Tourism), Rahul Mitra (CEO, Wave Cinemas), Adnan Abu Alhaija (Palestinian Ambassador) and many others. 

While interacting with everyone in the grand event, the CEO of Wave Cinemas stated his own thoughts for the same, he said, “I would like to thank everyone present here, media the entire team and audience. Our Cinema has an important part in our lives. We have always been influenced by the cinema we watch. I am feeling proud and excited to be a part of the journey of Indian Cinema.”  On the death of Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, Raju Ji sadly stated, “Shashi Kapoor Ji was one of the finest actors in our industry since childhood in hasn’t missed any film of Shashi Ji. After Prithvi Raj Kapoor & Raj Kapoor, we have lost Shashi Kapoor Ji, and it’s really painful for the Indian Cinema. The entire film fraternity has lost the diamond of Indian Cinema.” 

So this year, DIFF has started on a journey, collaborating with film festivals from more than 54 countries such as USA, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Afghanistan, Russia, Jordan, Israel, Ukraine etc., and screening of 174 films in various sections like World Cinema, NRI Cinema, Cinema across the border, Indian Showcase, Documentaries, Green films, student films, short films, etc. Working towards making it all a grand success and a platform which celebrates cinema, art, literature, and culture. This year, DIFF is ready to explore a visual extravaganza in the Capital.