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Zee Classic to air Dharmendra movies from 5-9 December

MUMBAI: The he-man’s fans are in for a sweet surprise next week.

It was in 1958, a dashing young man from Punjab queued up in Mumbai for a talent hunt. Amidst the host of aspiring faces, his effortless flamboyance was unmatchable. Producer Arjun Hingorani spotted the talent and thus began the journey of the evergreen, Dharmendra.

Zee Classic, with its brand promise of Woh Zamana Kare Deewana, celebrates the legend’s 81st birthday with a week-long festival titled ‘Dashing Dharmendra’, from 5 to 9 December, Monday to Friday, at 10am.

The festival kicks off with superhit action drama ‘Ram Balram’ on 5 December also starring Amitabh Bachchan. Directed by Vijay Anand, this film has Dharmendra playing a smuggler stirring up the world of black market which brings him to a collision with his long lost brother, a cop. Next in line follows ‘Katilon Ke Katil’ on 6 December starring Dharmendra with Rishi Kapoor. Based on a mother’s equation with her two sons, this film was directed and produced by Arjun Hingorani who was fixated with casting Dharmendra in all his ventures.

The line-up continues with ‘Raaj Tilak’ on 7 December. An ensemble cast including Sunil Dutt, Raj Kumar, Pran, Hema Malini and Kamaal Hassan, Dharmendra played a royal heir fighting for his throne in this epic period drama. ‘Sultanat’, starring father-son duo Dharmendra and Sunny Deol airs next on 8 December. Their first outing together, Dharmendra is pitted against his own son here, both plotting to kill each other for revenge. Concluding the festival on 9 December airs ‘Zalzala’, an action drama. Here, Dharmendra plays a commoner in search of a hidden treasure also hunted by a host of villains.

Once referred to as the most good looking man on showbiz, Dharmendra has portrayed every conceivable role in every imaginable genre in his career spanning over five decades. Such was the inimitable charm of this gentleman. An ardent fan of his, actress Jaya Bachchan once said “Dharmendra was God to me and he still is.” Zee Classic wishes him a wonderful Birthday and a long life ahead.

Date	Day	Time	Movie
5^th December	Monday	10:00 AM	RAM BALRAM
6^th December	Tuesday	10:00 AM	KATILON KE KATIL
7^th December	Wednesday	10:00 AM	RAAJ TILAK
8^th December	Thursday	10:00 AM	SULTANAT
9^th December	Friday	10:00 AM	ZALZALA

December 2, 2016

Zee Classic to air Dharmendra movies from 5-9 December

MUMBAI: The he-man’s fans are in for a sweet surprise next week.

It was in 1958, a dashing young man from Punjab queued up in Mumbai for a talent hunt. Amidst the host of aspiring faces, his effortless flamboyance was unmatchable. Producer Arjun Hingorani spotted the talent and thus began the journey of the evergreen, Dharmendra.

Zee Classic, with its brand promise of Woh Zamana Kare Deewana, celebrates the legend’s 81st birthday with a week-long festival titled ‘Dashing Dharmendra’, from 5 to 9 December, Monday to Friday, at 10am.

The festival kicks off with superhit action drama ‘Ram Balram’ on 5 December also starring Amitabh Bachchan. Directed by Vijay Anand, this film has Dharmendra playing a smuggler stirring up the world of black market which brings him to a collision with his long lost brother, a cop. Next in line follows ‘Katilon Ke Katil’ on 6 December starring Dharmendra with Rishi Kapoor. Based on a mother’s equation with her two sons, this film was directed and produced by Arjun Hingorani who was fixated with casting Dharmendra in all his ventures.

The line-up continues with ‘Raaj Tilak’ on 7 December. An ensemble cast including Sunil Dutt, Raj Kumar, Pran, Hema Malini and Kamaal Hassan, Dharmendra played a royal heir fighting for his throne in this epic period drama. ‘Sultanat’, starring father-son duo Dharmendra and Sunny Deol airs next on 8 December. Their first outing together, Dharmendra is pitted against his own son here, both plotting to kill each other for revenge. Concluding the festival on 9 December airs ‘Zalzala’, an action drama. Here, Dharmendra plays a commoner in search of a hidden treasure also hunted by a host of villains.

Once referred to as the most good looking man on showbiz, Dharmendra has portrayed every conceivable role in every imaginable genre in his career spanning over five decades. Such was the inimitable charm of this gentleman. An ardent fan of his, actress Jaya Bachchan once said “Dharmendra was God to me and he still is.” Zee Classic wishes him a wonderful Birthday and a long life ahead.

Date	Day	Time	Movie
5^th December	Monday	10:00 AM	RAM BALRAM
6^th December	Tuesday	10:00 AM	KATILON KE KATIL
7^th December	Wednesday	10:00 AM	RAAJ TILAK
8^th December	Thursday	10:00 AM	SULTANAT
9^th December	Friday	10:00 AM	ZALZALA

December 2, 2016

Eggfirst strengthens account management team

MUMBAI: The mid-size advertising agency, Eggfirst, has roped in two senior professionals to strengthen its account management team. Vijay Anand joins the agency as client services director and Neha Datwani joins as group account manager.

Prior to Eggfirst, Anand was with Sanket Communications in a similar capacity. In a career spanning two decades, he has worked with Maa Bozell, Disha Communication and a few other agencies. On his appointment, he said, “I am glad to be a part of an agency that believes in keeping brands ahead of the curve through the right combination of strategy and creative. It’s a sure-shot recipe for success.”

Neha Datwani carries a rich experience in advertising and has worked with brands in various sectors like hospitality, retail and telecom. “I have joined Eggfirst, a young, dynamic and multi-talented agency with a belief of working with my heart and giving my best,” she said.

Eggfirst CMD Ravi Banka said; “With an ever-evolving business environment where consumers are co-creators of brands, there is a need to have a team that believes in the power of the new media and consumer age. Both Vijay and Neha bring that sharp connect with brands and consumers. Their addition to the team will surely add value to the brands we work for.”

January 10, 2014

India loses its most charismatic actor Dev Anand

MUMBAI: With the passing away of India‘s evergreen star Dev Anand, who never showed signs of aging even at the age of 88, the country has lost it most revered actor.

With his death coming within a short span when we lost personalities like Shammi Kapoor, Bhupen Hazarika, Jagjit Singh, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and MF Husain, the country has been left with a void very difficult to fill.

True to his wish that his last rites should not be performed in India Dev Anand breathed his last at the Washington Mayfair Hotel in central London. Ironically his family has decided to keep up to his wish that his final rites be conducted quietly, away from the media glare in a distant land. His mortal remains are to be cremated in London any day after Tuesday once his wife Kalpana Kartik and daughter Devina arrive in the British capital.

In his lifetime, Dev Anand, through his banner Navketan Films made many films like Afsar, Baazi, Aandhiyan, Humsafar, Taxi Driver, House No.44, Funtoosh, Nau Do Gyarah, Kala Bazar, Hum Dono, Tere Ghar Ke Samne, Guide, Jewel Thief, Jaaneman, Lootmaar, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Ghungroo Ki Awaz, Awwal Number, Sau Crore, Mr Prime Minister and Chargesheet.

Among them, two films: Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Guide are said to be trendsetters. After its release, Hare Rama Hare Krishna assumed a cult status as it dealt with the disbanding of the Hippie culture. It aimed to have an anti-drug message and also depicted some problems associated with westernization such as divorce.

But the film that swung the fortunes of Anand‘s production house was the Vijay Anand-directed The Guide. The Guide went through many twists and turns before and during the period it was being made because the original written by RK Narayan was totally at odds with the Indian ethos and alien to the local mindset.

The film, the script of which was re-written by Vijay Anand, broke all the rules of Hindi cinema and shattered many taboos about what could and could not be shown on the big screen. This was only because of the sheer determination of both the Anand brothers who wanted to make a film that would be a landmark in all aspects.

Anand always stood up for the youth, he having given breaks to artistes like Zeenat Aman, Tina Munim, Jackie Shroff and Tabu who have made a name for themselves after that. Aamir Khan also did a film with him Awwal Number.

His enthusiasm and undying positivity won him innumerable fans the world over. In fact, this writer was initially bowled over with his warmth when five scribes from Mumbai including me accompanied him for the premiere of Mr Prime Minister in Ahmedabad a few years ago.

Right from the time we landed in Ahmedabad, to us arriving at the Drive Inn theatre, where the premiere was held, Dev Saab was very affectionate and saw to it that we enjoyed our stay with him in a local hotel.

And when he bade us goodbye, as he had to take an early flight to Mumbai for a special screening of his film at a suburban theatre, the actor producer asked his son Suniel to see that we were taken good care of till we left the city.

After that, I became quite pally with him and attended most of his press conferences. He even introduced me to Jagan Mohan of Hyderabad-based Goldstone Media, which was behind the colorization of Hum Dono.

Today,I cannot even think that he has left us for ever for just the thought of his absence, makes my heart cry.

The man who sang Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya bade us goodbye singing Saathi Na Koi Manzil, Chala Mujhe Leke Ai Dil, Akela Kahan,,,,.

December 5, 2011

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Zee Classic to air Dharmendra movies from 5-9 December

Zee Classic to air Dharmendra movies from 5-9 December

Eggfirst strengthens account management team

India loses its most charismatic actor Dev Anand