He came into prominence playing an angry young man in a 1970s classic and one of his last major appearances was as an angry implacable father in a 2010 blockbuster, but whatever role Vinod Khanna played — good, bad, or even supporting — he ended up making his presence felt. Can you think of any other Bollywood hero who won applause for beating up Amitabh Bachchan on screen?

He entered Bollywood as a villain but his imposing height and physique, crowned with a sculpted but expressive face and discernible intensity, he was not fated to remain one for long. Given a break by Sunil Dutt in “Man ka Meet” (1968), Khanna showed his metier in 1970, playing a dedicated police officer in both “Mastana” and “Sachaa Jhuthaa”.

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The year 1971 was a watershed: He appeared in a dozen films, including the acclaimed “Mere Apne” where as Shyamu, he stood his ground against a bombastic Shatrughan Sinha, while displaying the vulnerability of the ‘angry young man’ in that pensive song, “Koi hota jisko apna…” He went on to play another police inspector in Shammi Kapoor-starrer “Jaane-Anjane” and vicious dacoit Jabbar Singh in “Mera Gaon, Mera Desh” facing Dharmendra.

The year also saw him in his first role as hero in “Hum Tum aur Woh” while his role as Shyamu figured as footage in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s “Guddi”, about a young girl’s infatuation with the film industry.

The next role that bought him to prominence was as a military officer on the run after killing his wife’s paramour in “Achanak” (1973), one of the Bollywood adaptations of the Nanavatty case.

There was no looking back. Usually cast as a police officer or a criminal, he proved he could display a softer side too as he did in “Imtihaan” (1974), playing an idealistic college professor trying to reform a group of unruly students. The song “Ruk Jaana Nahi” is again memorable.

Appearing in some of the most famous Hindi films, Khanna always left his mark whether by himself or against established or upcoming stars — Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Amitabh Bachchan and Feroz Khan — down to Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.

Even in songs not picturised on him, he stands out — take “Haal kya hai dilon ka” in “Anokhi Ada” (1973), or “Dil to Hai Dil” in “Muqaddar ka Sikandar” (1978).

In the first part of his career, he went on to essay some particularly memorable roles as the stern, dutiful Inspector Amar in “Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977) – where he thrashed up an irreverent Anthony, played by Amitabh but unbent towards to the end to appear as a cheery, one-man band in the climatic “Honi ko anhoni kar de”, as con-artist Ajay in “Hera Pheri” (1976), again opposite Amitabh, another Amar, but on the other side of the law; in “Qurbani” (1980) where he eventually lives up to the film’s name; as a workaholic railway engineer in “The Burning Train” (1980) and an understanding doctor in reincarnation love story “Kudrat” (1981), where he did not let Raaj Kumar and Rajesh Khanna eclipse him.

Khanna, who had become a disciple of godman Rajneesh in the mid-1970s, then took a five year break, notwithstanding he was at the peek of his career. He moved to the godman’s ashram in the US where he reportedly was also a dish-washer and gardener.

He returned to Bollywood in 1987, where his career took off again. Mostly seen in action films, usually in his trademark police inspector role, he paired well with Meenakshi Seshadri in “Satyamev Jayate” and Dimple Kapadia in “Insaaf” (both 1987).

But what signalled his comeback in full vigour was Feroz Khan-helmed “Dayavan” (1988) where he played a crime don and shared a sparkling chemistry with Madhuri Dixit (sharing a long kiss and the sensuous “Aaj Phir Tum Pe”). He did well with Madhuri in “Maha-Sangram” (1990) also — a film noted for Gulshan Grover in a positive role. His other notable performances included in “Chandni” (1989), “Lekin” (1990) and “Jurm” (1990).

Khanna, who had only won one Filmfare Award (for best supporting actor), despite being nominated twice as best actor and once more as best supporting actor), was conferred a Lifetime Achievement award in 1999. After this, along with his flourishing political career, which saw him rise to Minister of State for External Affairs in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, his output slackened. But he never abandoned the film industry, holding his own against Salman in the “Dabangg” series.

His last film was “Dilwaale”, starring Shah Rukh and Kajol, in 2015.

“Ruk jaana nahi to kahi haar ke..”

IANS

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Who managed to draw more audience on the first day of the release, Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees or Hrithik Roshan’s Kaabil?

Two major releases Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees and Hrithik Roshan’s Kaabil have released on the same day. There have been a big difference in collections on day one.

Raees has been much awaited because of its strong plot. Shah Rukh Khan is seen in a grey role after a long time. Also, the makers of the film have been engaged in impressive promotional techniques. Promotions on the social networking sites which has kept the recall value on.

On the other hand, Rakesh Roshan has a unique ability to give what will work at the box office. This time, he has come up with a unique romantic story. The film is about two visually impaired people, played by Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam. The film portrays a beautiful world of a blind couple and how their world is plunged into darkness after a shocking incident. Both the films stand strong with their powerful storyline.

But who managed to draw more audience on the first day of the release?

Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees witnessed the opening of around 55-60% in its morning shows. While Hrithik Roshan starrer Kaabil had opened to around 20-25% which is a huge difference. Shah Rukh Khan starrer film has crushed Hrithik Roshan starrer film and how.

Raees on it’s first day collected Rs 21 crore net approx.(210 million) While Kaabil collected Rs 7.85 (78 million) crore net approx. Seems Raees has wiped out Kaabil and how. Kabil needs to pick up big time in this week before it gets washed out.

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Take a look at the overseas collections of Kaabil and Raees on Day 1 (Wednesday):

Australia box office
Kaabil – 26,520 USD [Rs. 18.03 lacs] from 27 screens.
Raees -137,467 USD [Rs. 93.40 lacs] from 28 screen

New Zealand box office
Kaabil – 3,565 USD [Rs. 2.42 lacs] from 9 screens
Raees – 16,069 USD [Rs. 10.93 lacs] from 11 screens

U.K. box office
Kaabil – 26,570 USD [Rs. 18.07 lacs] from 56 screens
Raees – 108,808 USD [Rs. 74.00 lacs] from 62 screens

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After the film’s first look came out, there have been speculations that SRK will be playing the character of Abdul Latif, Gujarat’s feared underworld gangster from the 80s. Later, the filmmakers announced that Raees’ character was not an impersonation but just a reflection of Abdul Latif and the other underworld bigwigs of that time

But no matter what the filmmakers say, the story that comes across in the film’s trailer looks pretty similar to the real life-story of Abdul Latif, back in his glory days. 

From a flourishing bootlegging business to land deals, smuggling and a whole lot of illegal activity, Abdul Latif was and still remains one of the most feared Gujarati gangsters.

So, before you watch Raees, here’s the story of Latif that’ll further add on to your excitement.

 

Hailing from a financially backward settlement, Latif learnt about the importance of money at a very young age. He started delivering alcohol for bootleggers as a young boy, while waiting tables in underground bars that had gangsters as regulars. The man soon made contacts in the underworld circuit and next thing you know, he was the undisputed king of the illegal alcohol trade in the dry state of Gujarat, running a business worth millions. 

The man also had his hands full with land deals, drugs, hawala and what not.

Latif’s businesses were blooming and his image was that of a local Robin Hood. He established a huge fan-base by donating large sums of money. The man had solid connections in politics and as the most probable next move, Latif contested for elections.

By the time the election results came out, Latif was in jail and yet, managed to win in five municipal wards. But he was soon disqualified and his political career met with a sudden end. 

But the man’s popularity was so immense, later, many contemporary politicians from his party were found running their respective campaigns in Latif’s name, to cash on his vote banks. 

 

Abdul Latif was not someone who believed in competition, primarily because he was famous for completely wiping out his rival gangs, the Radhika Gymkhana Killings being one of the biggest examples.

All this and his involvement in the 1993 Mumbai blasts with Dawood Ibrahim made Latif become one of the most-wanted gangsters in India. 

By the time Latif was caught, he had over 97 cases in his name, involving murder, terrorism, bootlegging, kidnapping and much more.

The man met his end in 1997 in Sabarmati Jail where he was put after being captured in 1995. He was shot dead by unknown people, while trying to escape. 

 

We don’t know how much of Latif’s life will find place in Raees’ story but check it out yourself and discover.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says his co-actors in “Raees” come from a “real world of acting” and this helped him deliver a more realistic performance in the upcoming film.

The Rahul Dholakia directed starrer features Pakistani actress Mahira Khan as his leading lady. It also has Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in vital roles.

Shah Rukh has worked with all three of them for the first time.

Talking about his experience of working with them, he told the media here: “They all come from a real world of acting. They haven’t done cinema as popular as I have done. For me to play Raees, it was important to be surrounded by people who approached the scene very realistically.

“Mahira, Nawaz or Zeeshan approached the scenes very differently than what I used to do. When they performed, their realism got reflected in my performance. This is the reason we wanted to cast new people, who haven’t acted with me before, in the film.”

“Raees” is releasing on January 25. Shah Rukh will also feature in Imtiaz Ali’s film with Anushka Sharma and in a cameo in Salman Khan starrer “Tubelight”.

-IANS

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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who was present at the launch of filmmaker Karan Johar’s autobiography “An Unsuitable Boy”, said Karan is an intelligent and sensitive man with a gifted quality to understand human emotions.

Shah Rukh Khan said, “I think the name of the book should have been a good boy instead of “An Unsuitable Boy” because I think Karan is an extremely intelligent boy and a gifted human being.

“When I am saying intelligent, I meant the ability to understand human emotions, people and their situation. I think that is a gift he has from God. He is an extremely gifted sensitive person. And I must mention that he is a brave boy, he is the special human being I have come across,” he added.

It was a star-studded evening where many Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Alia Bhatt, Manish Malhotra, Suchitra Pillai, Sweta Bachchan, celebrated author Shobhaa De and co-author of the book journalist Poonam Saxena, among others, were present.

The book launch was followed by an interactive session with Shobhaa De that unveiled a better insight of the book.

As the book talked about Karan’s paternal instinct, when asked about it, the filmmaker said, “I think I have a nurturing quality and it came out stronger when I launched Alia, Varun and Sid. I cannot let them go of even now, after five years… I am very protective.”

He also added: “It goes to all the directors of my Dharma team as well. I think that comes from a strong paternal love that I have for them. I don’t know how to go about it but I have so much paternal love to offer.”

The book has a chapter about his friendship with best friend Kajol gone sour, which grabbed many headlines even before the book released.

When asked about the chapter, Karan said: “I do not want to say much about Kajol as enough has been said and done even before the book is out. I want to remember the history of friendship of 25 years that we have shared; sometimes, chapters end, books end so as relationships.”

The book talks about various phases of Karan Johar’s life including his first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan to his passion for Hindi films and his unrequited love of life; all has been encapsulated in 216 pages.

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It was the big wedding reception of Preity Zinta and Gene Goodenough, held in Mumbai on May 13. The star studded ceremony was attended by the likes of Salman Khan with his rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur, Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor with his pregnant wife Mira Rajput, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta, Farah Khan, Madhuri Dixit with husband Dr Nene, Abhay and Bobby Deol, Dia Mirza, Juhi Chawla, R Madhavan, Dino Morea, Karan Johar, Sushmita Sen, Chunky Pandey and many others from the film industry. This was Salman Khan’s first ever official outing with rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur.

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Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Sunjay Dutt, Sonam Kapoor, R Madhavan,Abbas Mastan, Rietesh Deshmukh with his heavily pregnant wife Genelia D’Souza, Tabu, Abhay and Bobby Deol, Neil Nitin Mukesh with his father, Neha Dhupia, Dia Mirza, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen, Mailka Arora and many more movie and TV stars were in attendance at Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover’s Wedding after party.

One of the best attended Bollywood weddings in a long time had the who’s who of the Bollywood and TV industry coming in to congratulate the newly weds at a suburban five star on April 30. Drashti Dhami, Ravi Dubey and Sargun along with a host of television stars were also in attendance.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and husband Abhishek Bachchan were both seen in black and grey outfits and posed with the newlyweds Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover. Amitabh Bachchan posed with Tabu for the photographers.

While Shahrukh Khan got quite a lot of attention on the red carpet, Salman Khan was a special guest at the reception. Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover came outside to meet him and interacted with the media alongwith the Dabaang actor.