Meena Kumari biopic: Kriti Sanon to play Tragedy Queen in Manish Malhotra’s film?
1 year, 5 months ago

Meena Kumari biopic: Kriti Sanon to play Tragedy Queen in Manish Malhotra’s film?

India TV News  

Legendary actor Meena Kumari is one of the most looked upon actors in Hindi cinema. To mark her contribution to the Hindi film industry, ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra is all set to add another feather to his cap and make his directorial debut. The fashion designer will soon direct his first film based on Meena Kumari’s life and will star Kriti Sanon to play the iconic role. The report in Mirchi Plus said Malhotra will honour the legacy of Meena Kumari and highlight her iconic journey and art through cinema.

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Manish Malhotra says he isn't directing Meena Kumari biopic starring Kriti Sanon: ‘One dream that remains unfulfilled’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manish Malhotra says he isn't directing Meena Kumari biopic starring Kriti Sanon: ‘One dream that remains unfulfilled’

Hindustan Times  

Manish won't helm Meena Kumari biopic Speaking on the biopic, he said, “I’m no longer doing the biopic. Directing is one dream that remains unfulfilled.” Earlier this year, Mid-Day had reported that actor Kriti Sanon would play the role of the late actor in the film. That’s why I get how it works.” About Meena Kumari biopic The biopic was …

Manish Malhotra confirms not directing Meena Kumari biopic: But will make a film soon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manish Malhotra confirms not directing Meena Kumari biopic: But will make a film soon

India Today  

Celebrity designer-turned-producer Manish Malhotra has confirmed that he is no longer directing the much-anticipated biopic of legendary actor Meena Kumari. "I am not directing Meena Kumari, but I will make something else soon," he stated, adding, "I have been impacted by Yash ji and wish to direct romances one day." While details about why he exited the project remain under …

Meena Kumari And Kamal Amrohi's Love Story To Be Turned Into Film, Sanjay Dutt Wishes Luck
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Meena Kumari And Kamal Amrohi's Love Story To Be Turned Into Film, Sanjay Dutt Wishes Luck

News 18  

The untold love story of legendary actor Meena Kumari and filmmaker Kamal Amrohi is set to come to the big screen. Officially announced as a joint project by Saregama and Bilal Amrohi, Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari’s grandson, the news has garnered attention. Actor Sanjay Dutt extended his heartfelt wishes to Bilal and his wife, Saachi Kumar Amrohi, following the …

Meena Kumari Birth Anniversary Special: Do you know when 'Tragedy Queen' made her acting debut?
5 months, 1 week ago

Meena Kumari Birth Anniversary Special: Do you know when 'Tragedy Queen' made her acting debut?

India TV News  

Mahjabeen Bano also known as Meena Kumari was a great actress of her time and she was also a very good poetess. According to media reports, Meena Kumari was born on August 1, 1933 to Ali Bux and Iqbal Begum with the name Mahjabeen Bano. Vijay Bhatt named Meena 'Baby Meena' Meena Kumari initially worked in most of the Vijay …

Meena Kumari's Death Anniversary: Did you know Tragedy Queen left most precious thing for Gulzar in her will?
9 months, 1 week ago

Meena Kumari's Death Anniversary: Did you know Tragedy Queen left most precious thing for Gulzar in her will?

India TV News  

Whenever there is talk of beautiful actresses in the film industry, its mention is incomplete without the name of Meena Kumari. Mahjabeen alias Meena Kumari's father used to forcibly take her to the sets. Due to work, Meena Kumari's education and along with it her childhood was also left behind. A look at her love life The first chapter of …

Manish Malhotra Is 'Emotional and Happy' As He Wraps Up His First Film 'Train From Chhapraula'
1 year, 2 months ago

Manish Malhotra Is 'Emotional and Happy' As He Wraps Up His First Film 'Train From Chhapraula'

News 18  

Manish Malhotra, one of the ace designers, has recently announced his production house Stage 5 Productions. In the first video, Radhika Apte can be seen hugging Manish and the other crew members of the film. we started on 1st of September and it’s been days of non stop hard work of the entire team and the talented artists that have …

People Saw Me And Felt That I Can Do A Lot: Kriti Sanon On Changing People's Perception Post 'Mimi'
1 year, 10 months ago

People Saw Me And Felt That I Can Do A Lot: Kriti Sanon On Changing People's Perception Post 'Mimi'

ABP News  

New Delhi: Kriti Sanon has time and again delivered some of the most entertaining movies in her career but post the critical acclaim she received for her film ‘Mimi’, the game changed. During the discussion, when the moderator Saloni funnily suggested Kriti to keep her nickname 'Mimi', the actress revealed "Funnily, Lakshman Utekar who was the director of 'Mimi' is …

Book Review | Sanjeev Kumar’s life ably reconstructed
2 years, 3 months ago

Book Review | Sanjeev Kumar’s life ably reconstructed

Deccan Chronicle  

Every generation needs or rather has its own heroes. People of my vintage may remember Sanjeev Kumar as the Thakur from Sholay or even the husband seeing another man openly flirting with his wife in the evergreen Holi number, “Rang Barse Bhige Chunarwali…”. Starting from Gujarati theatre Haribhai Jariwala became Sanjeev Kumar and then “the Sanjeev Kumar”, the actor nonpareil. …

Kriti Sanon as Meena Kumari? Don't you dare, says Kamal Amrohi’s son
2 years, 8 months ago

Kriti Sanon as Meena Kumari? Don't you dare, says Kamal Amrohi’s son

Firstpost  

Let’s just hope that Meena Kumari doesn’t die all over again with yet another unworthy biopic on her. Last week the internet was abuzz with reports claiming that a Meena Kumari biopic directed by Hansal Mehta and featuring Kriti Sanon as Meena Kumari was on the anvil. However, Tajdar Amrohi whose legendary father Kamal Amrohi was married to Meena Kumari …

Kriti Sanon Prepared to Play a Film Director in Bachchhan Paandey 'By Observing and Understanding'
2 years, 10 months ago

Kriti Sanon Prepared to Play a Film Director in Bachchhan Paandey 'By Observing and Understanding'

News 18  

Kriti Sanon is all set to deliver a full on masala entertainer alongside Akshay Kumar in her next film, Bachchhan Paandey. And I have seen so many talented directors at work, it feels like it was sort of easier for me to pick from them.” The Mimi star adds, “A director’s in control of everything on the set as he/she …

Kriti Sanon joins Kartik Aaryan starrer 'Shehzada' shoot in Delhi
3 years, 1 month ago

Kriti Sanon joins Kartik Aaryan starrer 'Shehzada' shoot in Delhi

India TV News  

Fresh from the success of 'Hum Do Hamare Do', Kriti Sanon has joined the star cast of 'Shehzada' in Delhi for the film's second schedule. The film is being helmed by Rohit Dhawan, who flagged off its Delhi schedule a few days back with Kartik Aaryan and Paresh Rawal. Talking about the development, producer Bhushan Kumar said, "We are glad …

Kriti Sanon Opens up on Doing Madhubala and Meena Kumari Biopics: 'Both were Iconic Heroines'
3 years, 4 months ago

Kriti Sanon Opens up on Doing Madhubala and Meena Kumari Biopics: 'Both were Iconic Heroines'

News 18  

Actress Kriti Sanon has proved her versatility once again after playing the role of a surrogate mother in a film titled Mimi. While her act as a single surrogate mother has won our hearts, Kriti is now looking forward to play iconic actresses in their biopic. She told ETimes, “There are certain personalities in our film industry who have been …

‘Couldn’t Recognise Myself’: Kriti Sanon Shares Glimpse Of Her ‘Chubbiest Day’ From ‘Mimi’
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Couldn’t Recognise Myself’: Kriti Sanon Shares Glimpse Of Her ‘Chubbiest Day’ From ‘Mimi’

ABP News  

Mumbai: Actress Kriti Sanon, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie ‘Mimi’, shared a picture of herself from the sets of the movie. Kriti Sanon earlier revealed that to portray the role of a surrogate mother in ‘Mimi’, she had to eat a lot in order to gain weight. Other than Kriti Sanon, ‘Mimi’ also stars …

Meena Kumari's Life to Be Subject of Web Series
4 years, 4 months ago

Meena Kumari's Life to Be Subject of Web Series

News 18  

The life of late legendary actress Meena Kumari is set to be the subject of a new web series. Based on Ashwini Bhatnagar's biography of the iconic star, "Mahjabeen As Meena Kumari", the series is produced by Prabhleen Kaur. "It is a dream comes true for me as nothing is more beautiful and larger than life than the name Meena …

Meena Kumari's life to become subject of upcoming biographical drama at Almighty Motion Pictures
4 years, 4 months ago

Meena Kumari's life to become subject of upcoming biographical drama at Almighty Motion Pictures

Firstpost  

Film production company Almighty Motion Picture has acquired the rights of Mahjabeen as Meena Kumari, a book based on the Pakeezah actor. A biographical drama on legendary yesteryear actor Meena Kumari is in the works as film production company Almighty Motion Picture has acquired the rights of — Mahjabeen as Meena Kumari — a book based on the Pakeezah actor. …

Rajinikanth's next, Thalaivar 168, aims for Diwali 2020 release; Meena, Khushbu, Prakash Raj part of ensemble cast
5 years ago

Rajinikanth's next, Thalaivar 168, aims for Diwali 2020 release; Meena, Khushbu, Prakash Raj part of ensemble cast

Firstpost  

A day before his birthday, Superstar Rajinikanth commenced the shoot of his new film with director Siva in Chennai. When my director Siva and producers Sun Pictures offered me a unique character in their new film with Rajini sir, I immediately said yes,” said Khushbu on the yet-untitled film. Talking about Thalaivar 168, Meena said: “Both Sun Pictures and director …

Kriti Sanon reveals details of her character in Mimi
5 years ago

Kriti Sanon reveals details of her character in Mimi

India Today  

Actress Kriti Sanon, who is currently busy shooting for "Mimi", expresses excitement about the film. Then, the things that follow change her life and also change her as a person," Kriti told IANS. I think you realise that you are excited and passionate about a project when you end up narrating the story to every person around," she laughed. ALSO …

Meena teams up with Rajinikanth in his next film
5 years, 1 month ago

Meena teams up with Rajinikanth in his next film

Hindustan Times  

Actor Meena has been reportedly signed opposite Rajinikanth in his upcoming yet-untitled Tamil film which will be helmed by Siva. Meena currently awaits the release of Tamil web series Karoline Kamakshi, in which she’s played a housewife-cum-secret agent. Talking to reporters in Chennai on Tuesday about Karoline Kamakshi, Meena hinted about her next project with Rajinikanth. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth currently awaits …

Kriti Sanon wishes to shoot a film abroad, wants ‘to wear hot pants and look glamourous’
5 years, 5 months ago

Kriti Sanon wishes to shoot a film abroad, wants ‘to wear hot pants and look glamourous’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kriti Sanon is back as a small-town girl in her next, Arjun Patiala, which is set to hit theatres this Friday. Kriti Sanon during the promotion of her upcoming film Arjun Patiala in New Delhi. Talking about how she was flooded with offers of small-town characters post her 2017 film, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Kriti told Bombay Times in an …

Kriti Sanon to play protagonist for first time in Raees director Rahul Dholakia's upcoming thriller
5 years, 6 months ago

Kriti Sanon to play protagonist for first time in Raees director Rahul Dholakia's upcoming thriller

Firstpost  

Kriti Sanon confirms the news of her very first thriller, stating that she had been waiting for an appropriate female-oriented film. After being part of successful films like Luka Chuppi this year, Kriti Sanon has a bevy of projects lined up for the next one year, which include films like Farhad Samji’s Housefull 4, Rohit Jugraj’s Arjun Patiala and Ashutosh …

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