Bollywood Success Story: Rising From Ripples To Riches, The Extraordinary Jouney Of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra In Bollywood's Cinematic Cosmos
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's success story is a testament to his creative prowess, as he seamlessly blends storytelling and visual artistry, achieving acclaim for films like "Rang De Basanti" and "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
Dec 25, 2023, 17:08 PM IST
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Turns 10, Farhan Akhtar's Film To Re-Release In Cinemas On August 6
'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' was indeed one cinematic gem of the Indian film industry that traced the inspiring journey of the late Milkha Singh played by Farhan Akhtar.
Jul 25, 2023, 16:28 PM IST
17 years of Rang De Basanti: All-Time Hit Dialogues from Aamir Khan-Starrer
Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi-starrer 'Rang De Basanti' completes 17 years on January 26, 2023. The film had left an impact in audience' blood with its hard-hitting dialogues.
Jan 26, 2023, 15:59 PM IST
Independence Day Exclusive | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 5 favourite films
In a candid conversation with Zee News' Rohit Vats, filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra opens up about his favourite films. He also reveals which film would he like to remake if given a chance.
Aug 15, 2021, 11:24 AM IST
9 films that inspired Rang De Basanti director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra picks 9 films that insired his journey as a filmmaker. He also reveals which film he would like to remake.
Aug 15, 2021, 11:05 AM IST
Independence Day Exclusive | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra decodes a perfect patriotic film
This Independence Day, we asked ace filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra about the ‘perfect’ patriotic film. The director of films such as Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and Mere Pyare Prime Minister, talks extensively on how a patriotic film should be defined. He also opens up about his inspirations and favourite films.
Aug 14, 2021, 17:14 PM IST
Independence Day EXCLUSIVE: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra defines a ‘perfect’ patriotic film
Rakesyh Omprakash Mehra—the director of films like Aks, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Mere Pyare Prime Minister and Toofan—explains what it takes to make an impactful patriotic film, and whether there is a template for such films.
Aug 14, 2021, 16:26 PM IST
Sonam Kapoor's fee for Farhan Akhtar's 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' will blow your mind!
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's book tells Hollywood hottie Daniel Craig auditioned for a supporting role in Rang De Basanti and this was a big trivia for his Indian fans, who were delighted to know this.
Aug 11, 2021, 12:25 PM IST
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra shares unheard story on origins of Amitabh Bachchan's iconic look!
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra shared an unheard anecdote about megastar Amitabh Bachchan from his debut book The Stranger In The Mirror on Thursday.
Aug 05, 2021, 23:37 PM IST
Farhan Akhtar's 'Toofaan' becomes Amazon Prime's most-watched Hindi film in 2021
The data comes to light as Amazon marked July 26 and July 27 as Prime Days.
Jul 30, 2021, 08:29 AM IST
Did you know Aamir Khan had demanded Rs 8 crore for Rang De Basanti? Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reveals why
In an excerpt of his recently released biography 'The Stranger In The Mirror', director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra credited actor Aamir Khan for the timely completion of the film Rang De Basanti.
Jul 29, 2021, 18:13 PM IST
Did you know James Bond actor Daniel Craig auditioned for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's ‘Rang De Basanti’?
Daniel Craig was Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's first choice for the role of the jailor who walks freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev to be hanged in his film ‘Rang De Basanti.’
Jul 28, 2021, 13:55 PM IST
Rang De Basanti was offered to an ‘amused’ Farhan Akhtar, reveals Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar first collaborated in 2013 for the hit biopic ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’.
Jul 05, 2021, 11:08 AM IST
Farhan Akhtar releases 'Toofaan' trailer
Actor-producer Farhan Akhtar shared the trailer of his upcoming boxing drama "Toofaan" on Wednesday.
Jun 30, 2021, 18:39 PM IST
Bhor director Kamakhya Narayan Singh shares how Akshay Kumar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra influenced him
The film has received critical acclaim at more than thirty film festivals including 'Cairo International Film Festival', 'International Film Festival of India' (GOA), Indo - Berlin Film Week (Berlin), Melbourne India Film Festival, Australia. The film 'Bhor' also won best director award at Ottawa Indian Film Festival and two awards Caleidoscope Indian Film festival of Boston.
Feb 18, 2021, 10:51 AM IST
'Rang De Basanti' turns 15, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra celebrates with special video
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra also shared a video of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar recording the song Luka chuppi along with composer AR Rahman. The song, narrating the pain of a mother who has lost her son, was penned by lyricist Prasoon Joshi.
Jan 26, 2021, 23:33 PM IST
Beware of the remix it will damage your eardrums: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra on 'Masakali 2.0'
The new re-mix titled `Masakali 2.0`, featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria has received criticism not just from the music enthusiasts but also from the makers of the original.
Apr 09, 2020, 20:35 PM IST
Aditi Rao Hydari: Didn't want to be factory-manufactured prototype
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari says she has reached a stage in her career where she no longer wants to be what everyone else expects her to be.
Nov 09, 2019, 18:44 PM IST
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to screen Emmy-nominated docu-film
The 87-minute film portrays how Satyarthi left a career as an electrical engineer and started Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save the Childhood Movement) to rescue children from slavery.
Aug 07, 2019, 21:03 PM IST
Fortunate to be part of Narendra Modi's swearing-in: Rakeysh Omprakash
Several Bollywood personalities have been invited for Modi's swearing-in scheduled to take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday evening.
May 30, 2019, 16:36 PM IST
