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Umrao Jaan set for 4K revival as Rekha-starrer cult classic re-releases in theatres on June 27Muzaffar Ali’s Umrao Jaan, hailed as one of India’s greatest films, is set for a grand re-release with enhanced visuals. The 1981 classic, ...- Buddhism as prosperity gospelMerchants played a significant role in the spread and support of Buddhism, as evidenced by various Buddhist scriptures and historical sites...
- Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth get married in simple South Indian ceremony. Pics hereAditi Rao Hydari & Siddharth are now officially husband and wife! After keeping their relationship status a mystery for a while, the lovebi...
- Shatrughan Sinha says ‘Khamosh’ to all rumours of rift with daughter Sonakshi, poses with would-be son-in-law Zaheer IqbalOn Thursday, Shatrughan Sinha quieted all naysayers by appearing with his future son-in-law, Zaheer Iqbal. Ever since the buzz of his daugh...
- Heeramandi is now a food hub! Pakistani influencer shares current state of Diamond BazaarHeeramandi was founded at the initiative of Hira Singh Dogra, who held the position of prime minister in the Sikh Kingdom of Lahore from Se...
- 'Heeramandi 2' announced: Bhansali's courtesans to enter Mumbai film industry in new season; check plot, castNetflix has confirmed a second season for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,' following its successful debut o...
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s niece Sharmin Segal disables Instagram comments after netizens lambast her performance in ‘Heeramandi’Online users have lauded the sincere acting of stars like Richa Chadha, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, among others, but they've strongly...
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali withheld food on 'Heeramandi' set? Aditi Rao Hydari reveals why the director kept her hungryAditi Rao Hydari recently shared her experience working with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the period drama series 'Heeramandi: The Dia...
- Bollywood brides and brothelsA celebrity wedding looks no different - same sets, same costumes, the same desire for glamour. This is what relationships should look like...
- 'Heeramandi' has a chance to be a bonafide global hit feels Richa ChadhaThis is Chadha's second collaboration with Bhansali and the actress, who plays a courtesan named Lajjo, was full of praise for the director...
- Sona Mohapatra condemns Rahul Gandhi for 'demeaning' remarks on Aishwarya Rai during speechSona Mohapatra has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent comments targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and mentioning Ai...
- Unearthing the enigmatic tomb of the courtesan who captivated Alexander the GreatArchaeologists have uncovered the tomb of a courtesan believed to have lived during the time of Alexander the Great in Jerusalem, Israel. T...
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali describes his OTT debut venture 'Heeramandi' as a loving tribute to evergreen classics like 'Mughal-E-Azam' and 'Pakeezah'The series explores the lives of three generations of courtesans.
- Donation of courtesans: Ganikas were valuable sources of pleasure, income and information for the StateCourtesans have existed in ancient India since Vedic times, as suggested by the Rig Vedic verse 1.167.4, for example, that refers to public...
- How Bindumati, a courtesan, made the Ganga flow in reverse directionThe story of the courtesan mentioned in 2000-year-old Buddhist text Milinda Panha draws attention to the role of integrity as well as equal...
- After 25 yrs in B-town, Sanjay Leela Bhansali goes digital with mega-series 'Heeramandi'The 58-yr-old called 'Heeramandi' an important milestone in his journey as a film-maker.
- Devdutt Pattanaik decodes strokes of mythology in Raja Ravi Varma's works, says 'desire' a common themeThe author said that details like clothing and jewellery were also central in Varma’s works.
- Remembering the contribution of CourtesansRich and single women well versed in fine arts held a position in ancient times, but in modern literature, they have been described as pros...
- Christie’s rediscovers lost Japanese hanging scroll-paintingChristie’s has announced the rediscovery of an important Japanese hanging scroll-painting, Jigoku dayu by the eccentric yet brilliant artis...
- Shifting meaningThings do not have meaning; nothing is intrinsically meaningful or absurdly meaningless, says noted creativity coach Eric Maisel in Rethink...
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