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Shakti Samanta's restored hits stream online to mark his 100th birth anniversary; Sharmila Tagore, Asha Parekh react

Sharmila Tagore and Asha Parekh take a nostalgic trip down Shakti Samanta lane as his restored hits stream online to mark his ...

‘Main kya karunga?’: How Rajesh Khanna almost said no to Sharmila Tagore's Aradhana, the film that made him India’s first superstar

In 1965, Rajesh Khanna won a prestigious Talent Contest and was signed for a 12-film deal by United Producers, which included ...
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Shakti Samanta's hits stream online to mark his 100th birth anniversary

Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, Logon Ka Kaam Hai Kehna… More than 50 years later, the iconic song from legendary filmmaker Shakti ...

Film that made Rajesh Khanna into overnight star was almost rejected by him

Aradhana, a 1969 romantic drama, became a legendary hit despite facing numerous challenges during its production. Filmmaker ...

'Sharmila Tagore wanted to wear a two-piece swimsuit, Shammi Kapoor suggested his entry in a hellicopter despite having vertigo,' recalls Shakti Samanta's son

Filmmaker Shakti Samanta is known for memorable movies like 'An Evening in Paris', 'Aaradhna', 'Amar Prem' among many others.

Ultra Play OTT Celebrates 100 Years of Legendary Filmmaker Shakti Samanta with a Curated Festival of 32 Classics

Bengaluru: Kuch toh log kahenge… a line that has outlived generations. Even five decades on, the iconic song from Amar Prem ...

“Sharmila Tagore actually wanted to wear a bikini in ‘Aasman Se Aaya Farishta’; it was my father who suggested a one-piece” – Ashim Samanta

Sharmila Tagore actually wanted to wear a bikini in ‘Aasman Se Aaya Farishta’; it was my father who suggested a one-piece” – ...
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Shakti Samanta@100: Restored Classics Stream On Ultra Play All January

MUMBAI – Ultra Play is commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of filmmaker Shakti Samanta with a dedicated festival ...

When Sharmila Tagore Wanted To Wear A Bikini In 1960s: "She Knew She Had A Fabulous Figure"

Shakti Samanta's son, Ashim Samanta, revisited memories from the shooting of An Evening in Paris, which starred Tagore opposite Shammi Kapoor ...

Republic Day Parade 2026: The theme this year, India’s military might, cultural diversity, and chief guest

A major highlight of the parade will be the veterans’ Tableau by the Indian Air Force. It will provide a glimpse of veterans’ ...

Shakti Samanta centenary: ‘There wasn’t a moment when he wasn’t thinking of films’

Shakti Samanta (1926-2009) was from the era of Hindi cinema when film school meant a film set. This is where young men (they ...

Ultra Play announces month-long tribute to Shakti Samanta, 32 iconic films to stream throughout January

The centenary of legendary filmmaker Shakti Samanta is being commemorated with a month-long digital film festival celebrating his contribution to Hindi cinema. To mark his 100th birth anniversary on ...