Pancham introduced the twin track effect in 'Baharon Ke Sapne', which he later used to create the mesmerizing 'Qatra Qatra Miltee Hai' [Ijaazat] and a few more songs.He also pioneered the use of electronic organ in Indian Films with the song 'O Mere Sona…

OSCAR HISTORYOscar? LandmarkIn the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel - The attendance was 250 and tickets cost $10. It was a long banquet, filled with speeches, but presentation of the statuettes took only five minutes. Break in the TraditionThere have…

After young actors like Aamir and Vivek romancing foreign beauties in their films, its now time for somebody more seasoned to romance a foreigner. It is our own Om Puri who will romance a Britisher in an Indian production. The film is I Do I…

Harsh Chhaya was last seen on television in Sabse Bada Rupaaiya. He has just completed his soon to be released film Dhadkaney. He plays a villain in the film. He had never played commercial and full-fledged villainous role in the past. This is his first…

Asha Parekh is back on television after a long hibernation. She is best known for her teleserial on Star called Kora Kagaz starring Renuka Shahane. She also did serials for DD and Sahara. She does not wish to act anymore. She only intends to look…

Waquar Khan is the story of struggles and success. He truly resembles Naseeruddin Shah of Hero Hiralal. This is one of those rare instances when a film inspires reality. Waquar Khan struggled for 18 years to get work in the film industry. But this struggler…

Reema Kagti who is directing Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd was quite surprised that Nikhil Advani who was first narrated the script did not do the film after several visits and talks. The film is finally being produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. She recently…

Popular stand up comedian and writer- Director Omar Sharif has a new record to his name. He has become the first Pakistani filmmaker to direct a bollywood film. We have had Pakistani musicians and singers contributing to Indian Cinema. The Jal group and Rahaat Fateh…

As a unique promotional strategy for the music of 'Unns', the songs from the film are allowed to be downloaded for free.The film has music by Sujeet Shetty (who had earlier composed for 'Hum Dum' last year) and lyrics by Shaheen Iqbal. A film…

Aah...the melody, passion and innocence of the songs from Yash Chopra's 'Silsila' is still fresh in the mind of all music lovers. Afterall how can one forget tracks like 'Ye Kahan Aa Gaye Hum' and 'Dekha Ek Khwab' amongst many others.25 years after Javed…