Padmini Kolhapure rejected Ram Teri Ganga Maili because of one scene, says Raj Kapoor wanted to replace Mandakini
3 years, 11 months ago

Padmini Kolhapure rejected Ram Teri Ganga Maili because of one scene, says Raj Kapoor wanted to replace Mandakini

Hindustan Times  

Actor Padmini Kolhapure has said that she has rejected films that eventually went to Rekha, Sridevi and Rati Agnihotri in her career, but she has some regrets about turning down Ram Teri Ganga Maili. Padmini Kolhapure rejected Ram Teri Ganga Maili because of a kissing scene. Mandakini was eventually cast in the role, but according to Padmini, Raj Kapoor was willing to replace her even after 45 days of shooting. Rajiv Kapoor died earlier this year, with Ram Teri Ganga Maili remaining the highlight of his short acting career.

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Where is Ram Teri Ganga Maili actress Mandakini nowadays? Zordaar, her last film, was released in 1996
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Where is Ram Teri Ganga Maili actress Mandakini nowadays? Zordaar, her last film, was released in 1996

India TV News  

Veteran actor Mandakini made her debut in the Hindi film industry in 1985 and she is still known among the people for her film 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili'. However, do you know 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili' was not Mandakini's first film? In 1985 she did two films 'Aar Paar' and 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili' and rose to fame. Her last …

Khushbu Sundar reveals Rajiv Kapoor was 'addicted' to alcohol, had fever before death: ‘He was taking health lightly'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Khushbu Sundar reveals Rajiv Kapoor was 'addicted' to alcohol, had fever before death: ‘He was taking health lightly'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Rajiv Kapoor's death in 2021 due to a heart attack left the film industry in shock. It came as a rude shock to me.” In the interview, Khushbu shared she had spoken to Rajiv a day before his death, saying, “I spoke to Chimpu just a day before his death. We still believe he is with us.” Khushbu formed …

Khushbu Sundar was to be launched in Ram Teri Ganga Maili, but Raj Kapoor replaced her: 'She is herself a kid and...'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Khushbu Sundar was to be launched in Ram Teri Ganga Maili, but Raj Kapoor replaced her: 'She is herself a kid and...'

Hindustan Times  

Khushbu Sundar began her career as a child artist in Hindi films in the 80s, before finding fame as a lead star in Tamil and Telugu films in the 90s. The actor-turned-politician recently revealed that she had been cast by the late Raj Kapoor in Ram Teri Ganga Maili, only to be eventually replaced by Mandakini. Khushbu Sundar was cast …

Kapil Sharma teases Mandakini over Ram Teri Ganga Maili: ‘Married men would hide her pics in their wallets’
1 year, 10 months ago

Kapil Sharma teases Mandakini over Ram Teri Ganga Maili: ‘Married men would hide her pics in their wallets’

Hindustan Times  

Mandakini, Sangeeta Bijlani and Varsha Usgaonkar will appear as guests in the upcoming episode on The Kapil Sharma Show. In a new clip shared by Sony Entertainment Television on its Instagram page, show's host Kapil Sharma teased Mandakini by joking that married men would hide her picture in their wallet after Ram Teri Ganga Maili's release. Mandakini was the lead …

Ramayan Fame Dipika Chikhlia Auditioned For Ram Teri Ganga Maili But ...
1 year, 10 months ago

Ramayan Fame Dipika Chikhlia Auditioned For Ram Teri Ganga Maili But ...

News 18  

Famous filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s film Ram Teri Ganga Maili, which was released in 1985, was a blockbuster hit at the box office. Did you know Dipika Chikhlia, who shot to fame for her role as Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, had auditioned for the movie? She came to know that renowned director Raj Kapoor was working on a movie titled …

Ram Teri Ganga Maili Actress Mandakini to Make a Comeback After 26 Years With Music Video Featuring Her Son
2 years, 10 months ago

Ram Teri Ganga Maili Actress Mandakini to Make a Comeback After 26 Years With Music Video Featuring Her Son

News 18  

Former actress Mandakini is ready to make her comeback after 26 years. The actress, who is best known for her performance in her debut film Ram Teri Ganga Maili, will feature alongside her son Rabbil Thakur in a music video, directed by Sajan Agarwal. Talking about her new project, the actress told ETimes that she is “very happy to associate …

Mandakini of Ram Teri Ganga Maili-fame to make a comeback with music video
2 years, 10 months ago

Mandakini of Ram Teri Ganga Maili-fame to make a comeback with music video

Hindustan Times  

Actor Mandakini, best known for her starring role in Raj Kapoor's film Ram Teri Ganga Maili, is all set to make a comeback to the screen. The 58-year-old will soon be seen in a music video, which will also mark the screen debut of her son Rabbil Thakur. We will start shooting this song by the end of the month.” …

Kareena Kapoor, Neetu & others remember Rajiv Kapoor on his first death anniversary
3 years, 1 month ago

Kareena Kapoor, Neetu & others remember Rajiv Kapoor on his first death anniversary

India TV News  

Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor on Wednesday remembered actor-director Rajiv Kapoor on his first death anniversary. The "Ram Teri Ganga Maili" star, son of celebrated filmmaker Raj Kapoor, passed away last year due following a heart attack at the age of 58. Actor Armaan Jain, elder son of Rima Jain, shared a picture kissing Rajiv and …

Sanjay Kapoor Misses His Buddy Rajiv Kapoor
3 years, 11 months ago

Sanjay Kapoor Misses His Buddy Rajiv Kapoor

News 18  

Actor Sanjay Kapoor on Saturday uploaded an old picture of himself with late actor and friend Rajiv Kapoor. In the picture, the two friends pose for the camera and Rajiv playfully blocks his sister Rima Jain’s face as she tries to come in the frame. Actor-filmmaker and late Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor’s youngest son Rajiv Kapoor passed away at a …

Still Cannot Believe that I am Talking About Him in the Past Tense: Ashutosh Gowariker on Rajiv Kapoor's Death
4 years, 1 month ago

Still Cannot Believe that I am Talking About Him in the Past Tense: Ashutosh Gowariker on Rajiv Kapoor's Death

News 18  

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker expressed his condolences and reminisced the bond with the veteran actor Rajiv Kapoor, post his sad demise. !🙇‍ pic.twitter.com/hZOiUolMde — Ashutosh Gowariker February 9, 2021 As Kapoor lost his battle to life with a cardiac arrest on the 9th February, Gowariker expressed his sorrow as the actor couldn’t witness his own performance for one last time in …

Rajiv Kapoor funeral: Ranbir Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor lead last rites; Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt join in
4 years, 1 month ago

Rajiv Kapoor funeral: Ranbir Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor lead last rites; Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt join in

Hindustan Times  

The Kapoor family gathered for the funeral of Rajiv Kapoor, who died of a cardiac arrest on Tuesday. Rajiv, who shot to fame with the 1985 film Ram Teri Ganga Maili, was the son of the late Raj Kapoor, and brother of the late Rishi Kapoor. Besides Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Rajiv worked in a number of films such as …

When Rajiv Kapoor spoke about why his career never took off: 'They tried to project me like Shammi Kapoor'
4 years, 1 month ago

When Rajiv Kapoor spoke about why his career never took off: 'They tried to project me like Shammi Kapoor'

Hindustan Times  

Rajiv Kapoor, who died of a cardiac arrest on Tuesday, once spoke about his career never quite taking off, like those of certain other members of his illustrious family. In Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Rajiv Kapoor appeared opposite Mandakini. He told Cinestaan, "As far as my career is concerned, Ram Teri Ganga Maili is the best film I did. After …

A Look Back at Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Rajiv Kapoor's Most Successful and Controversial Film
4 years, 1 month ago

A Look Back at Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Rajiv Kapoor's Most Successful and Controversial Film

News 18  

Rajiv Kapoor starred in about 14 films in his acting career from 1983 to 1990, but none created as many ripples as the last film directed by his father, Raj Kapoor. He made his debut with Ek Jaan Hain Hum, and had to wait till the 1985 film Ram Teri Ganga Maili to be directed by the showman. The music …

RIP Rajiv Kapoor: The actor who will be best remembered for Ram Teri Ganga Maili
4 years, 1 month ago

RIP Rajiv Kapoor: The actor who will be best remembered for Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Hindustan Times  

On Tuesday, the Kapoor family of Bollywood lost one of its own - the youngest son of late Raj Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, died in Mumbai at the age of 58. Rajiv Kapoor in a still from Ram Teri Ganga Maili. However, it was with the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili, directed by Raj Kapoor, that he got his first taste …

Chetan Bhagat felt awkward watching Mandakini bathe in ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’
5 years, 9 months ago

Chetan Bhagat felt awkward watching Mandakini bathe in ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’

The Hindu  

I watch all kinds of movies. It was Ram Teri Ganga Maili, which had this bathing scene of Mandakini. But that song ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili Ho Gayee’ showed more skin than what had been shown on Hindi cinema before. Directed by Raj Kapoor, Ram Teri Ganga Maili turned out to be the highest grossing Hindi film of 1985. The …

Rajiv Kapoor will return to films after 28 years in Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming production Toolsidas Junior
6 years, 4 months ago

Rajiv Kapoor will return to films after 28 years in Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming production Toolsidas Junior

Firstpost  

Rajiv Kapoor will make his comeback to Hindi films after a gap of 28 years with an Ashutosh Gowariker production, Toolsidas Junior. According to Mumbai Mirror, the film will be helmed by Mridul, who co-wrote and c-directed 2005’s Missed Call, which represented India at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006 and is in Films Division’s honour list of ‘Best of …

End of an era
6 years, 6 months ago

End of an era

Deccan Chronicle  

After the commercial failure of his first directorial film Aag, the legendary filmmaker acted in and directed Barsaat that was shot in RK Studios. From Awaara to Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Raj Kapoor's last film, the hallowed hallways of the studio have been privy to many memorable events. “He used to sit behind the viewfinder and guide me to see …

Ram Gopal Varma is NOT making biopic on Sridevi: No actress is worthy enough to play her
7 years ago

Ram Gopal Varma is NOT making biopic on Sridevi: No actress is worthy enough to play her

India Today  

Sridevi's sudden death on February 24, shocked India. Ram Gopal Varma, who was an ardent admirer of Sridevi, was shaken up by the news of her death. According to reports, lyricist Sirasri, a follower of RGV, had said that the controversial director is planning to make a biopic on Sridevi. Sections of media reporting I am making a biopic on …

Priyanka Chopra to be part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film?
7 years, 9 months ago

Priyanka Chopra to be part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film?

Firstpost  

Priyanka Chopra and Sanjay Leela Bhansali have previously worked together during Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, where the actress starred in a song, and Mary Kom, where Bhansali was one of the producers. Speculations about her starring in Gustakhiyan, yet another of Bhansali’s upcoming films, were rife at this time, according to the same Mumbai Mirror report. Priyanka Chopra will be …

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