Syed Ammar Alavi

Zeenat Aman, captured Bollywood and its audiences with her bold approach. After a string of unsuccessful films, Zeenat Aman finally found recognition with her “accidental” lead role in Hare Ram Hare Krishna, made more popular with the song, Dum Maaro Dum. There has been no stopping Aman ever since, who appeared on every Hindi film magazine's cover during the 1970s! Zeenat Aman is best known for her work in Hindi films during the 1970s and 1980s. Upon making her debut in Hindi cinema, Zeenat Aman, along with Parveen Babi, was credited with making a lasting impact on the image of its leading actresses by introducing the western look to Hindi cinema. Zeenat Aman rose to popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, where she stole the hearts of many young men due to her stunning appearance and charismatic performances. Starting off by winning the Miss Asia Pacific pageant in 1970, she went on to make her name in the film industry with leading roles in films like Satyam Shivam Su...

قریش اتنی بڑی فوج سے لڑ کر کعبہ کو بچانے کی طاقت نہ رکھتے تھے لہذا حضرت عبدالمطلب نے انہیں کہا کہ سب اپنے بال بچوں اور مال مویشی لیکر پہاڑوں میں چلے جائیں تاکہ ان کا قتل عام نہ ھو.. پھر وہ قریش کے چند سرداروں کے ساتھ حرم کعبہ پہنچے اور اللہ کے حضور اپنی کمزوری کا اظہار کرکے دعائیں مانگیں کہ وہ اپنے گھر کی خود حفاظت فرماۓ.. مؤرخین نے حضرت عبدالمطلب کے جو دعائیہ اشعار نقل کیے وہ یہ ھیں.. "الہی! بندہ اپنے گھر کی حفاظت کرتا ھے تو بھی اپنے گھر کی حفاظت فرما.. کل ان کی صلیب اور ان کی تدبیر تیری تدبیر پر غالب نہ آنے پاۓ.. صلیب کی آل کے مقابلے پر آج اپنی آل کی مدد فرما.. اے میرے رب ! تیرے سوا میں ان کے مقابلے میں کسی سے امید نہیں رکھتا.. اے میرے رب ! ان سے اپنے حرم کی حفاظت فرما.." یہ دعائیں مانگ کر حضرت عبدالمطلب بھی سرداران قریش کے ساتھ باقی اھل مکہ کے پاس پہاڑوں میں چلے گئے.. دوسرے روز ابرھہ نے مکہ پر حملہ کا حکم دیا اور وہ مکہ میں داخل ھونے کے لیے آگے بڑھا مگر حیرت انگیز طور پر اس کا خاص ھاتھی "محمود" مکہ کی طرف چلنے کی بجاۓ یکایک وھیں بیٹھ گیا اور بےپنا...

Rarely has the cinema – Indian or international – seen a filmmaker as complete as V Shantaram. A consummate actor, an innovative editor, an insightful director and a producer. He was a filmmaker of many talents and evolved a new style of filmmaking and grammar. As an actor he played the lead in at least of two of India's landmark films, which he also directed. As a producer his films dealt with the social, economic and political problems of a society struggling under colonial rule and then as a country trying to establish its place as a nation. He made his directorial debut during the silent cinema, established his reputation during the early talkie era and became a legend in his own lifetime. Over the decades he produced 92 films, directed 55 films and acted in 25 films. One of India’s most respected and eminent filmmakers, V Shantaram was an institution in himself. Shantaram stands out as a colossus in Indian cinema. As one of the pioneers in this field, he honed his s...

Born in Sylhet, East Pakistan (now in Bangladesh), in 1952, Runa Laila did playbacks for movies in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan during late 60s, 70s, and the early 80's. Runa Laila made an exciting debut in Hindi films in the early 70s and then worked with many renowned music directors such as Jaidev, Kalyanji Anandji, Laxmikant Pyarelal and Bappi Lahiri. Her most famous Hindi film songs included “Do Dewaane Shehar Mein”, "Tumhe Ho Na Ho" (Gharonda) and 'Main Kali Anaar Ki' (Sapnon ka Mandir). Her best known number is ‘Dama Dam Mast Kalandar’. Music lovers all over India were swinging to the rhythmic beat of "Dama Dam Mast Kalandar”. Runa Laila was an over-night hit when she made a sensational entry into the Hindi filmdom with her "Ek Se Badkar Ek" which she sang for the film 'Ek Se Badkar Ek' (1976) under the baton of Kalyanji Anandji. Her songs " Do Diwane Shahar Mein" and "Tumhe Ho Na Ho Mujhko To Itna Yakin Hai...

کیا آپ نے نہیں دیکھا کہ آپ کے رب نے ھاتھی والوں کے ساتھ کیا کیا..؟  کیا اس نے ان کی تدبیر کو نامراد نہیں بنا دیا..؟  اللہ نے ان پر پرندوں (ابابیل) کے جھنڈ بھیجے جو ان پر (کھنگر مٹی کی) کنکریاں پھینکتے تھے..  اس طرح اللہ نے ان کو کھاۓ ھوۓ بھوسے کی طرح کردیا.. سورہ الفیل.. آیت 1 تا 5.. واقعہ اصحاب الفیل حضرت محمد مصطفی' صلی اللہ علیہ والہ وسلم کی ولادت مبارکہ والے سال یعنی 571 عیسوی میں پیش آیا جب یمن کا حبشی نژاد عیسائی حکمران "ابرھہ بن اشرم" 60 ھزار فوج اور 13 ھاتھی لیکر خانہ کعبہ کو گرانے کے ارادے سے مکہ پر حملہ آور ھوا.. ابرھہ بن اشرم آغاز میں اس عیسائی فوج کا ایک سردار تھا جو شاہ حبشہ نے یمن کے حمیری نسل کے یہودی فرماں روا "یوسف ذونواس" کے عیسائیوں پر ظلم و ستم کا بدلہ لینے کو بھیجی جس نے 525 عیسوی تک اس پورے علاقے پر حبشی حکومت کی بنیاد رکھ دی.. ابرھہ بن اشرم رفتہ رفتہ ترقی کی منازل طے کرتے ھوۓ بالآخر یمن کا خود مختار بادشاہ بن بیٹھا لیکن کمال چالاکی سے اس نے براۓ نام شاہ حبشہ کی بالادستی بھی تسلیم کیے رکھی اور اپنے آپ کو نائب ش...

Meenakshi Sheshadri, the elegance beauty of Hindi cinema, turned 54 years today. Meenakshi was a celebrated star in the 80s and her work is still remembered today. She is also a distinguished classical dancer. Meenakshi Sheshadri was born on November 16, 1963 in Tamil family in Sindri (Jharkhand). Mennakshi was crowned as the Miss India 1981 at an age of 18 after which she received countless offers from filmmakers. She first appeared in the 1982 release Hindi film ‘Painter Babu’ opposite veteran actor Manoj Kumar’s younger brother Rajiv Goswami. The film failed at the box office and Meenakshi did not receive favorable response . Producer director Subhash Ghai cast Meenakshi opposite Jackie Shroff in the movie 'Hero' (1983). ‘Hero’ became a box office success and Meenakshi consolidated her status in the Hindi film industry. After which Meenakshi appeared in a number of films like Awara Baap, Bewafai, Aandhi Toofan, Meri Jung, Ganga Jamunaa Saraswati , Damini, Ghayal a...

When it comes to love, age really is just a number for these celebrities. Noticeable age-gap between celebrity couple is not an uncommon phenomenon. And that is as true for Bollywood couples as it for Hollywood, whether it is on-screen or off-screen. It might be because actors and other members of movie industries are liberal and progressive people or it might be the side-effect of the show business itself. But whatever the case, it is further proof that when it comes to love and affection, age is just a small factor.  And, on that note, here are popular Hollywood couples with biggest age gap: Leonardo DiCaprio (42) & Nina Agdal (25) - Age gap: 17 years. Relationship Status: The Oscar winner is still dating.   Jennifer Lopez (47) & Casper Smart (30) - Age gap: 17 years. Relationship Status: The pop singer has now broken up with her dancer boyfriend.  Bradley Cooper (42) & Suki Waterhouse (25) - Age gap: 17 years. Relationship ...