In this episode of Bollywood Talks, we will discuss actor Babita who turned 76 years of age on April 20th. Babita is a well known actress from mid 1960’s who acted in several successful films. She is married to actor Randhir Kapoor and is mother to 2 superstars in Hindi cinema – Karishma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. I will discuss her life, career and hit films in this episode. Thank you once again for joining me in Bollywood Talks. You can also check out my other episodes as well. Please like...

In this episode we will discuss actor Mahendra Sandhu who gained fame as James Bond of Indian cinema. Mahendra Sandhu is an actor who worked in Hindi and Punjabi cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, famously played the desi Bond in film named Agent Vinod which made him a cult figure. He had a short movie career in Hindi & Punjabi films but has left his mark with his acting skills. Thank you once again for joining me in this episode. You can also check out my other episodes as well. Please like...

In this episode of Bollywood Talks, we will discuss late singer Nazia Hassan who shot to fame at the age of 15 with her first song. She went on to record several hit songs in her short career. Her promising career was cut short as she passed away at the age of 35. Nazia Hassan would have turned 59 years old on April 3rd. She is missed not only by her family but her fans worldwide. Let’s remember her by discussing her career and her songs. Thank you once again for joining me in this episode....

In this episode of Bollywood Talks, we will discuss 5 things about film Don that you may not know. So today in this episode of Bollywood Talks,  I’m going to tell you about the five facts related to this movie, which is hardly known by anyone.  I’ll also play clips of songs and dialogues from this film as we discuss the facts in details. I Thank you once again for joining me in this episode. You can also check out my other episodes as well. Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channels as...

In this episode we will discuss the actresses of Bollywood who have won National awards multiple times. I’ll talk about the actresses and the films they won for. Thank you once again for joining me in this episode. You can also check out my other episodes as well. Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channels as well: Bollywood Talks and Filmi Talks Panjabi. Let’s talk about these National Award winning actresses. Thank You For Listening!!

In this episode we will discuss one of the most beautiful and homely imaged actresses of Bollywood from 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, late Vidya Sinha. At the age of 18, she participated in a beauty contest where she was crowned Miss Bombay. After that she began modelling for several popular brands and was discovered by filmmaker Basu Chatterjee. Her first movie was Raja Kaka in 1974. Vidya Sinha acted in 30 movies over a period of 10 years. She worked with talented actors of Hindi cinema such as...

In this episode we will discuss one of the most successful and beautiful actressess of Bollywood from 1960s and 1970s, Mumtaz. There are lot of actors who lost on good roles that were once offered to them. For whatever reasons, they were unable to do these films and roles went to other actors. And the other actors became stars with these same roles. Some actors do have regrets for losing out on these roles and some just let it past be past. Actress Mumtaz also rejected a role even though she...

In this episode of Bollywood Talks; we will discuss one of the most successful actors of Bollywood, Mithun Chakraborty. Mithun grew up in very poor conditions. With his dedication and hardwork, Mithun became one of the top stars in Bollywood cinema from mid 1970's to 1990s. He had a very humbling start at the beginning of his career. In this episode, I discuss how he would travel to his film sets on a public transit bus. If you like Mithun Da, you will enjoy this episode. I Thank you once...

In this episode we will discuss one of the most beautiful actress to appear on the big silver screens of Bollywood, RANJEETA a.k.a. Ranjeeta Kaur. Ranjeeta also known as Robby Kaur was born on 22nd of September 1956. She’s an Indian actress. Ranjeeta was trained at FTII. She has appeared in around 47 films. She has portrayed a variety of characters and her films which include: Laila Majnu, Ankhyiyon Ke Jharokhon Se, Pati Patni Aur Woh and many others. She was nominated for...

In this episode we will discuss two of the most successful actors in Bollywood film industry. Both are considered superstars – Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. Rajesh Khanna was labeled as the 1st Superstar of Indian Cinema. He gave 15 consecutive hit films as a solo hero. In this episode, I discuss how he was surpassed by newcomer Amitabh Bachchan. Did Rajesh Khanna purposely lost his stardom to Amitabh Bachchan? You can also check out my other episodes as well. Please like and subscribe...

In this episode we will discuss very talented actress Waheeda Rehman. It was her birthday last week and as a tribute, I’ll talk about her career. Waheeda Rehman is one of the last icons of the golden age of Hindi cinema, an era marked with beautiful people, timeless music, enchanting lyrics and captivating stories which still mesmerised us, and take us to a fairytale as beautiful as its stars. She is one of the most beautiful and talented actress of Bollywood film industry. You can also check...

In this episode, we discuss one of the most successful films from the 1970s – Jaani Dushman. Unique thing about this film was that at a time when it was very difficult to rope in 2 actors to appear together in a film, makers of this film were able to sign 9 top hit actors at the time. Director Raj Kumar Kohli made another film with the same name in the year 2002. Jani Dushman from 1970 remains a cult like film even till today. I’m hopeful that you may have watched and enjoyed this film. And...

In this episode of Bollywood Talks, we will remember one of the most feared on-screen villain Ajit. This is a tribute to this late actor on his birth anniversary on January 27th. Ajit acted in over 200 films during his career. He specialized in playing stylish,  westernized, negative characters and  villains. He had a unique nasal growl and is known for bringing memorable catchphrases on screen. One of his catchphrases, Mona Darling has become iconic that as soon as you hear it, you will...

Bollywood film industry is a glamourous industry that there are hundreds of thousands who envision themselves of being part of it. Everyone wants to see themselves on the big shining silver screen. Some lucky ones do fulfill their dreams but many many thousands and Lakhs fade away. Some make a splash with their debut films and show lot of promise. But some just turn out to be a one hit wonder and disappear from the industry at speed of lightning. In this episode, we'll discuss an actress who...

Welcome to Bollywood Talks. I'm your host Avtar Terry Rakhra. This is where we talk about everything Bollywood. We talk about actors, singers, film producers, filmmakers, music directors and whoever is associated with the biggest film industry in the world, Bollywood. In this episode we will discuss Bollywood actor and international movie actor Kabir Bedi. Kabir Bedi turned 78 years old recently. This episode is a special tribute to him on his birthday. I’ll talk about his career, personal...

I'm your host Avtar (Terry) Rakhra. This is where we talk about Bollywood celebrities. In this episode we will discuss several Bollywood actors who at some point in their career turned down roles for some reasons. But these films turned out to be highly successful. Do you think these actors are regretting their decisions for not doing those films? Perhaps they are or perhaps not. Some of these actors have done very well with their choice of other films and have gone onto become hugely...

I'm your host Avtar (Terry) Rakhra. This is where we talk about Bollywood celebrities. In this episode we will discuss one of the most hated villains of Bollywood film industry - RANJEET. He established himself as a leading villain in the seventies and early eighties. I'll discuss some interesting facts about this actor as how his family despised him playing negative roles and how they actually walked out of the theater after watching his role. Did you know that he was also approached to...

In this episode of Bollywood talks we're talking about actress and dancer from the 1980s and 1990s - Kimi Katkar. Super hit song Jumma Chumma De De from film Hum was picturized on Bollywood actress Kimi Katkar. People liked her acting and her songs a lot in this film. At the top her career, Kimi Katkar ruled hearts of millions of people. Kimi Katkar is included in the list of actresses who have achieved considerable success in the Bollywood industry in a very short time. Her film career was...

We will discuss late actor Amrish Puri in this episode of Bollywood Talks. No one knows when & whose fortunes will rise and whose fortunes will sink in the film industry. Today we are talking about one such actor who got a chance to work in the film after half of the film was shot. But that one role changed his entire life. No one could understand when the man who once sold insurance on streets started ruling Bollywood. The 'Mogambo' of Bollywood whom the world remembers even after his...

In this episode I’ll talk about actor Jackie Schroof. He has completed 40 years in Bollywood film industry. Not bad for a person who started from basically a ghetto in Bombay and as an actor who was not even expected to last after his first film. He was given a break by legendary actor and filmmaker late Dev Anand sahib. He went unnoticed in the film. His big break came in a Subash Ghai film named Hero with actress Menakshi Sheshadri. Hero became a super hit film. With this film Jackie...

I’m your host Avtar (Terry) Rakhra. In this episode I’ll talk about Big B of Bollywood – Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan  is an Indian actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician. In a film career spanning over 5 decades, he has starred in more than 200 films. Big B has worked as a playback singer, film producer, and television presenter. He has hosted several seasons of the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, India's version of the game show...

Late actor Rishi Kapoor is known for his numerous hit films. He won millions of hearts of his fans with his subtle acting and witty charm. He was also known for his outspoken views and opinions. He was a short tempered but a lovable teddy bear who always forgave and forgot. Rishi Kapoor was known for his unfiltered opinions and for speaking his mind. Few years ago, Rishi Kapoor wrote about his father in his memoir named Khullam Khulla. He wrote about his father late actror, filmmaker and...

Manisha Koirala is one of India's leading film actors. She was born into a prominent royal Koirala family in Nepal. Manisha made her Bollywood debut with film named Saudagar in 1991, before going on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses with films such as 1942: A Love Story, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Bombay, Khamoshi: The Musical, Dil Se, Mann, Lajja, Company and many others. Manisha Korala took a break from acting in 2012 and returned five years later with the coming-of-age drama...

In this episode, I’ll talk about one of the most beautiful actress in Bollywood, Juhi Chawla. She turned 56 years old on November 13th and as a tribute to her successful career, I’ll discuss her work in this episode. Juhi Chawla is considered as one of the most popular & prolific actresses of Bollywood. She was named as Top Bollywood Actresses by India today. She appeared in Box Office India’s Top Actresses list from 1993 to 1995. She was also mentioned in Times of India’s 50 Beautiful...