Gulzar
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Rajkumar Hirani on remakes: I will make original films as long as I can
Bollywood | Oct 18, 2014, 11:09 AM ISTMumbai: Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, known for Bollywood entertainers like 'Munna Bhai MBBS', 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai', has nothing against those who make remakes but says he will make original films till his mind is functioning
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President Pranab Mukherjee honours legendary lyricist Gulzar with Dada Saheb Phalke Award
Bollywood | May 04, 2014, 10:54 AM ISTNew Delhi: Receiving the most acknowledgeable accolade of his life, legendary lyricist Gulzar was honouored by Dada Saheb Phalke Award.Noted lyricist-director Gulzar was today conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award by President Pranab Mukherjee
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Gulzar expresses happiness, says awards tell that you are on right path
Bollywood | Apr 13, 2014, 11:16 AM ISTMumbai: The multi-talented Gulzar is "happy" and "thankful" on being named for the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which he says is a mark that "you are on the right path"."I am happy to receive this
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Veteran actor Pran cremated at Shivaji Park
Bollywood | Jul 13, 2013, 02:53 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jul 13: Bollywood's legendary actor Pran has been cremated at Mumbai's Shivaji Park. The veteran actor, who played villain and character roles with elan and was conferred the country's highest cinema honour-Dada Saheb
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Gulzar appointed chancellor of Assam University
Bollywood | Apr 30, 2013, 03:45 PM ISTMumbai, April 30: Lyricist-writer Gulzar has been appointed the new chancellor of Assam University.The 78-year-old Padma Bhushan awardee's name features besides 'Chancellor' on the University's official website.Gulzar's secretary also confirmed to IANS: "Yes, it is
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Theatre more interesting than films, says Gulzar
Bollywood | Apr 19, 2013, 06:47 PM ISTMumbai, April 19: Besides writing lyrics and screenplays, Gulzar has also penned several plays like "Kharashein" and "Arey O Henry", and says theatre is more interesting as you get "audiences' instant reaction" and have scope
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Vishal Bhardwaj teams up with Gulzar for song on land grab
Bollywood | Jan 07, 2013, 05:05 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jan 7: Director Vishal Bhardwaj and lyricist Gulzar have teamed up once again for “Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola”, targeting the land acquisition issue this time through the song ‘Lootnewale'.The duo have previously
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Gulzar writes some lines for Delhi gang rape victim
Bollywood | Dec 20, 2012, 04:24 PM ISTMumbai, Dec 20: With the countrymen alongwith Bollywood crying for justice to the victim of the Delhi gangrape in moving bus, the noted poet and lyricist Gulzar has penned down some lines against the culprits
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Gulzar pens a beautiful Ode to Mehdi Hassan
Bollywood | Jun 15, 2012, 02:20 PM ISTMumbai: Bollywood lyricist Gulzar has written a beautiful poem as an Ode to ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan, who passed away in Karachi this week. The poem runs thus : Aankhon ko visa nahin lagta Sapnon
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Gulzar, Asha Bhosle, Yesudas In Limca Book of Records
Bollywood | Jan 31, 2012, 05:09 PM ISTMumbai, Jan 31: Ten luminaries from Indian music including Gulzar, Asha Bhosle and Yesudas have been named "People of the Year" at the unveiling of the 23rd Limca Book of Records.Legendary sitar maestro Pandit Ravi
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Gulzar To Open Goa Literary Fest In December
Bollywood | Oct 22, 2011, 01:32 PM ISTPanaji, Oct 22: Legendary lyricist and poet Gulzar will be inaugurating the second edition of Goa Art Literary festival, scheduled in December this year, which is expected to draw over 40 renowned artists and writers
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Gulzar, Rahman To Team Up For Yash Chopra's Next Film
Bollywood | Jun 20, 2011, 05:18 PM ISTMumbai, Jun 20 : Renowned lyricist and poet, Gulzar, will pen the songs for Yash Chopra's next directorial venture which will have Shah Rukh Khan in the lead.A R Rahman will compose the music. “Though