Amjad

Lucknow's last Nawab, Wajid Ali Shah, faced numerous obstacles in finding a suitable bride. Initial marriage arrangements were repeatedly cancelled due to various reasons, including concerns about the bride's health and suitability. Eventually, a match was made with a woman five years his senior, largely due to her uncle's prestigious lineage connected to Mughal King Shah Alam II.

Twinkle Khanna, daughter of celebrated Bollywood legends Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia, once spoke about her life in a family of big stars and how she would wait for her parents to come home after filming. The well-known author also shared how a playtime moment with her sister, Rinke Khanna, once went wrong and led to her being punished.

Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar reveal intriguing details about the making of Sholay, including Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjeev Kumar's desire to play Gabbar. Ultimately, Amjad Khan's portrayal of the villain became iconic. The character of Gabbar was inspired by a real bandit from Madhya Pradesh.

Amitabh Bachchan and Amjad Khan enjoyed a strong off-screen friendship, bolstered by working together on hit films. However, their bond faced a critical strain during the making of 'Ajooba' when Amjad was unexpectedly dropped from the film. Amjad suspected Amitabh's involvement, leading to an unresolved rift that marred their otherwise memorable relationship.

Shriram Shankarlal Music Festival, one of India's oldest classical music festivals, concluded in New Delhi on March 23, 2025.

Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik highlighted the significance of higher and technical education at the 22nd Higher and Technical Education Conference. He emphasized the transformative impact of the National Education Policy 2020, which focuses on skill development, entrepreneurship, and practical learning, aiming to bridge the gap between education and industry needs.

The Shriram Shankarlal Music Festival 2025, taking place from March 21-23 in New Delhi, will feature three evenings of Indian classical music. Performances include Rahul Sharma on Santoor, Padma Shri Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, Pt. Vinayak Malharrao Torvi, and the legendary Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. The event promises an enriching experience for all attendees.

Actor Adi Irani recounted a 2007 incident from the film Welcome where Anil Kapoor slapped him hard multiple times during a scene, while Nana Patekar apologized after the first slap. Anil dismissed the confrontation as an accident. Adi questioned if Anil would act similarly with superstars like Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan.

In the 90s, Bollywood had significant connections with the underworld, particularly with Dawood Ibrahim. Actors saw it as prestigious to be associated with him. Dawood didn't aim to make money from films but enjoyed being close to cinema stars, often funding movies and giving expensive gifts.

The driver of Jaffar Express recounted the terror when BLA militants attacked the train, killing 21 civilians and 4 soldiers. The militants exploded a bomb under the engine, causing a derailment. The Pakistani military rescued 340 passengers after a two-day standoff, claiming 33 attackers were killed. The BLA disputed this, alleging they still hold hostages.