What was Amitabh Bachchan's first film in which he played a negative role?

 Amitabh played his first negative role of a murder-accused obsessive lover in the 1971 psychological thriller Parwana.

Bachchan (Kumar Sen) an infatuated artist is in love with Yogita Bali (Asha). Knowing that Asha is in love with Navin Nischol (Rajeshwar), Kumar kills Asha’s uncle and tries to frame Rajeshwar for the crime.

Sanjeev Kumar was the first choice for Amitabh’s role but he did not have dates.

Amitabh was living with editor Neerja Shah during the filming of Parwana. He used to practice his lines at her home and involve Neerja and her sisters in the rehearsals.

On the first day of the shoot, Amitabh forgot his lines and the shooting was cancelled.

Choreographer Suresh Bhatt wanted Amitabh to be replaced from the film due to his poor dancing skills.

Arun Ahuja (Govinda's father) also acted in the film but he had no scenes with Amitabh Bachchan. After 20 years Govinda was seen with Amitabh Bachchan in Hum.

The film was jointly produced by Lalita Pawar’s son Jay Pawar.

Parwana was Navin Nishchol’s second movie after Sawan Bhadon and Yogita Bali's debut movie (the release date of her film Pardey Ke Peeche varies).

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What role in what film was turned down by the most actors?

 The role of Neo was offered or “floated” to the following actors who all showed no interest or decided to pass:

Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix. Source: Looper

• ​Will Smith
• ​Brad Pitt
• ​Leonardo DiCaprio
• ​Nicolas Cage
• ​Val Kilmer

​They finally went with Keanu Reeves, who had recently starred in a string of box-office flops and wasn't viewed as the surefire blockbuster anchor the studio desperately wanted at the time.

​Oddly enough, the studio was so eager to land a bankable A-list star that they pitched it to Sandra Bullock. They told her that if she accepted the part, the writers would completely rewrite the script to make Neo a female character. She turned it down.

​A number of the actors listed would have made for very interesting takes on the film—Will Smith’s trademark charisma, for instance, would have drastically changed the tone. But Keanu still made it work. Good movie!

Which are the best Duos of South Indian film industries?

 6 Celebrity BFF Duos from South Indian Film Industry

Friendships sometimes emerge and blossom in the glamorous world of showbiz, amongst the hectic pace of the South Indian film industry. These ties go beyond professional engagements. They are true relationships that have endured. In this article, we will look at six celebrity BFF duos from South Indian cinema that have not only fascinated us with their on-screen magic but also given us friendship goals off-screen.

6 Celebrity BFF Duos from South Indian Film Industry:

Dulquer Salmaan and Nazriya Nazim:

Dulquer Salmaan and Nazriya Nazim shared screen space as cousins in the popular film ‘Bangalore Days,’ and their endearing chemistry delighted the audience. Behind the cameras, though, they have an even more touching friendship. In real life, they are thick friends who are frequently seen partying and going out together. Fans are ecstatic about their friendship.

Vikram and Suriya:

Both Vikram and Suriya have shown to be versatile actors. They have consistently pushed their limits and experimented with different roles. Their passion for the craft, as well as their desire to experiment with different looks and physiques for each film, has gained them a devoted fan base. Despite the inevitable fan comparisons, these two actors remain unfazed. And they are still great friends. Suriya’s involvement in Vikram’s memorial video during the 2015 Chennai floods cemented their connection even further.

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan:

These two are regarded as two of the most recognisable actors in South Indian cinema. For decades, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have controlled the film industry. While their distinct techniques and identities have made them natural opponents on-screen, they enjoy a solid friendship off-screen. Despite fan comparisons and suspicions, their friendship has lasted the test of time. There are rumours that the two legends may work together on the big screen before entering politics.

Mammootty and Mohanlal:

These two legends are not just the biggest stars in Malayalam film, but also the personification of true friendship. Their friendship dates back to their early days in the business. They have remained each other’s pillars of support over the years. Aside from acting, they have a great deal of respect and regard for one another. They showed that true friendship surpasses stardom and wealth.

Trisha and Nayanthara, known as the main ladies of the South Indian cinema industry, share more than just their spectacular careers. They’ve known each other for decades. And their friendship has stood the test of fame and public scrutiny. They have become an inspiration to many since they have supported each other through thick and thin.

Dhanush and Anirudh Ravichander:

Dhanush, the multi-talented actor, and Anirudh Ravichander, the acclaimed musician, have not just succeeded in their chosen fields. They’ve also connected with their fans on a personal level through friendship. Their frequent film collaborations have resulted in some chart-topping music tracks. Their friendship demonstrates how shared creativity may generate powerful bonds between people.

Ultimately, the South Indian cinema business is more than simply ratings and glamour. It’s also a location where genuine friendships can grow and flourish. The six celebrity BFF duos highlighted above not only gave us outstanding performances on screen, but they also demonstrated the beauty of genuine camaraderie off-screen. They set an example of togetherness and mutual respect via their friendships. They have motivated both fans and aspiring perform. ers to appreciate and develop genuine relationships in the middle of showbiz’s glitz and stardom.

Which are the best Duos of South Indian film industries?

 Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda

Ram Charan and Jr. Ntr

Prabhas and Anushka Shetty

Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde

Shruti Hassan and Mahesh Babu

Bramhanandam and Yogi Babu

Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu

Nani and Sai Pallavi

Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishnan

Rajnikanth and Laxmi

Varun Tej and Rashi Khanna

Dhanush Raval and Rashi Khanna

Prakash Raj and Dhanush Raval(Together they have been appeared in almost 20–30+ films in South Indian Film Industry)

Samantha was Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya (best duo in South Indian film industry,have no comparison gor this jodi)

What is the Madras connect in Guru Dutt's film, Kaagaz Ke Phool?

 Guru Dutt portrays a highly successful, passionate and famous film director in Kaagaz Ke Phool.

The film also explores the fleeting nature of fame in show business. The movie is set in the film industry and there was a need of authentic backdrop to show the rise and the fall of the protagonist Suresh Sinha, played by Guru Dutt.

Most of the film's studio scenes were shot at Vijaya Vauhini Studios in Vadapalani, Madras (now Chennai).

However, the studio did not receive explicit credit and for a long time people assumed that it was shot in Mumbai studios.

The iconic opening scene where an old Guru Dutt is shown walking through the studio gates and numerous other scenes showcasing studio's floors, cranes and arclights were filmed at Vijaya Vauhini Studios. The movie’s final scene features the surrounding areas of Vadapalani, showing a stark, undeveloped landscape of coconut trees.

The film was released at a time when Madras (Chennai) was emerging as a major hub for film making often challenging Mumbai's dominance in terms of studio facility.

The name Ajanta Studios used in the film was a fictional production company name created for the movie’s story.

Just to add, the iconic beam light scene in the song, “Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam” was not shot in Madras (Chennai). It was shot at Mehboob Studios, Mumbai. Guru Dutt had made special modifications to the studio's ceiling and walls to achieve the spectacular lighting effect in the song.

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Which film actually saved Akshay Kumar's career after his 14 consecutive flops?

 This was an amazing movie - Jaanwar. The movie nearly saved Akshay Kumar’s struggling career. Jaanwar was released in 1999 and it was directed by Suneel Darshan. Akshay’s performance, dialouge delivery and even getup was different from his run of mill similar movies. A fact - Suneel Darshan revealed in an interview that the powerful protagonist role played by Akshay was initially written with keeping Sunny Deol in mind.

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Jaanwar’s sucess had many reasons - chartbuster songs - “tujko naa dekhun too” , “Mausam ki trah”, “Mera yaar dildaar”. Akshay’s bond shown with his adopted son was the prime emotional arc of the story. Parallely, it had other tracks of Karishma and Akshay's earlier love story and later track Shilpa’s love for son - additionally Akshay’s struggle against law and followed by love changing him from movie’s title “Jaanwar” to a great human. Akshay’s role as a gangster was named Baadshah in the 1st half and more powerful role of Babu Lohar in the 2nd half.

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The movie had a famous dialogue “yeh Babu Lohar ka haath hain”. Despite having Akshay, Karishma, Shilpa, Jaanwar had a powerful supporting cast - Ashutosh Rana, Shakti Kapoor, Johny Lever, Mohnish Behl, Ashish Vidyarthi. There is an amazing emotional scene in the movie - of Ashish Vidyarthi with Akshay’s son.

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Ashish played a police officer who gets obsessed with Akshay’s character to arrest him. Finally after a decade of consistent search for Akshay which results him in not getting promotion, he arrives to catch Akshay ( who was earlier a criminal ) - Ashish’s character realizes that Akshay has been a changed man when he converses with Akshay’s son and gets surprised to listen that Akshay or Babu Lohar wants his son to become like Ashish Vidyarthi’ honest character/policeman. While earlier Akshay and Ashish were obvious rivals. He eventuslly drops the idea to arrest Akshay. A must watch scene.

Please watch this movie and you will enjoy and even it will bring some tears too. An action movie with right emotions can be great sequel with good nostalgia.

Jai Hind!

Will Kannada industry (Sandalwood) overcome Telugu industry (Tollywood)?

 Kannada film industry was blessed with artists like Rajkumar, Vajramuni, Musuri Krishna Murthy, Srinath, Sundar Krishna urs, Doddanna and others.

Kannada film industry is blessed with few good movies and presently Multi-talented legend like Navarasa Nayaka Jaggesh his equally talented brother Komal Kumar.

So Kannada film industry has nothing to overcome.

Only interested people maybe some interested Kannadigas can watch it. It's their wish.

As long as people watch movies and have their faith in Kannada movies.

Which actress has acted in only one film?

 There are many actress which worked in a movie, but never got another chance. However, one name who did wonders in her first movie ( a cult classic), however, surprisingly did not work in other movies was Gayatri Joshi.

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She debuted against SRK in 2004 movie - Swades. Gayatri matched Shahrukh in terms of acting, amazing confidence as she never looked like a novice. It is very difficult to match the aura of gifted actor and star like SRK in terms of acting, expressions and dialouge delivery. Her dialogues with SRK on marriage, socio economic conditions of rural India and efforts to improve, were too good. In 2005, she married with ultra rich Vikas Oberoi and since then happily married, living life of happening celebrity.

The second name is not someone who worked in one movie, she worked in three movies, however, her prominent movie was a sleeper hit. She raised several eyebrows on her good looks and there were many conspiracy theories as why she did not worked in more movies. This was Jasmine from 1988 Veerana movie.

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This Ramsay brother horror movie, still known for the good looks of actress Jasmine. Jasmine was the reason that made this little known movie as a hit on the box office. What happened to her has not been concretely known. Last update, in 2017 - she has been living in Mumbai with her family with retired from movies.

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It was a grapevine that Underworld was aggressively persuing her post Veerana, and she left industry, isolated her from the film industry to keep herself safe from them.

Jai Hind!

Why is the 1991 American film The Silence of the Lambs considered one the 1000 best films?

Apart from the fact it’s well written, well directed and well acted, “Lambs” completely changed the way we thought about horror films.

In the past, horror films involved an antagonist that was scary because they were violent for no well defined reason, except maybe they didn’t like teenagers having sex. They were silent monsters without a thought in their brain except to kill, kill, kill. They were also really, really ugly.

(Typical horror movie antagonist - Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a good film in its own right).

“Lambs” gives us two antagonists in its “plot within a plot” format (which itself created an innovative storytelling technique), The first is our “main” antagonist:

Meet “Buffalo Bill”. Bill isn’t a homicidal maniac, but he is a killer. He’s not crazy, just deeply disturbed. Bill thinks he’s transsexual, but he isn’t. He doesn’t use a chainsaw, he uses a couch to lure in his victims and a pit to finish them off. Bill’s actions aren’t random - he wants to make a suit out of human skin which he can wear to look like a woman. He picks his victims very carefully - overweight young women who he starves so their skin will be easier to harvest. He’s also fairly smart.

However, he’s picked the wrong victim. The FBI is after him, and they have chosen this young agent to help hunt him down - she’s our protagonist.

Meet Clarice Starling - a pretty young FBI agent straight out of the academy. She soon realizes she’s a pawn in the FBI’s game, but she’s damned if she’s going to let this career opportunity go to waste. She’s been chosen to try to manipulate another killer, and here is where the horror genre is blown out of the water.

Hannibal Lecter. Possibly the scariest character in movie history. Currently serving multiple life sentences in a specially constructed cell which he never leaves. He was a psychiatrist who was obsessed with killing people and eating them. He would have gotten away with it too if some FBI agent hadn’t lucked out. The agent barely survived his encounter with Lecter. However, despite being extremely dangerous he’s also incredibly intelligent, outwardly charming and supremely manipulative. He’s our secondary antagonist.

Hannibal has information the FBI needs. They hope Clarice will appeal to him and he will give up the identify of Buffalo Bill. Bill’s case is well known to Hannibal, but the FBI thinks that Hannibal knows his identity.

But Hannibal’s problem isn’t with Clarice, it’s with this butthead:

Doctor Frederick Chilton. Hannibal’s pretty much at the mercy of this butthead, who takes delight in torturing Hannibal for his own purposes. He’s also trying to help out the FBI and thinks he can do it by putting pressure on Hannibal. He’s our secondary protagonist. Essentially, it’s a race between him and Clarice to get the information out of Hannibal. However, Chilton’s primary motivation is to make Lecter’s life a living hell.

Let’s just say that nothing goes to plan and examine some of the other ways the story is told.

The entire theme of the movie is manipulation, with each character at some point trying to manipulate one of the others to get their way. Even Clarice gets into the act, offering Hannibal the chance to actually spend some time in the “real world” on a beach on an island. Manipulation and counter manipulation run rife as when a character realizes they are being manipulated, they often manipulate back (Hannibal knows they won’t let him out of his cage).

The movie also allows the audience to be engrossed in the story at several points, allowing them to get inside Hannibal’s mind at several points. Not to give too much away, watch for the scene where Chilton can’t find his pen (don’t worry, you will know exactly where it is) and one where they find a dead guard in the elevator shaft (yeah, you will figure out what’s going on right away then too).

And like any good horror movie, the move implies more horror than it actually reveals, and keeps you on the edge of your seat sometime waiting for something bad to happen.