I enjoyed every second spent with her. I have grown up listening to her songs and she is one of the greatest singers.

Lataji is the Nightingale of India in the truest sense." (less)

Akshay Kumar and Abhay Deol who were to play the roles essayed by Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar in the original will have to follow suit. Mumbai Mirror has learnt that the remake that was stuck due to the Sippy family feud will soon go on floors now that the fight has been resolved.

When we had spoken to Katrina about the Seeta Aur Geeta remake a few days before she left for London to shoot Yash Chopra's next, she had told us, "I don't know what is happening on that film." "But now, Bohra can definitely go ahead with that film.

I have told him that we Sippys are now on the same page. Also, I am meeting Bohra next week," GP Sippy's son Suresh's nephew Sascha told Mumbai Mirror.

"We are also very pleased to announce that our younger cousin Shehzad, Suresh Sippy's son has joined the team," Sascha added. Suresh's son Shehzad said, "I am very happy that we are moving forward.

I'm glad to be working with my cousins Sascha and Shaan. All issues and misunderstandings between us have been resolved.

We are withdrawing the case. The process for that has been initiated.

" Explaining how they ended the fiasco, Suresh said, "We are one family and we decided to put an end to our personal differences." The end of the Sippy family feud also paves the way for the conversion of Sholay into 3D.

Ketan Mehta's Maya Digital was working upon the version supposed to be presented by Jayantilal Gada of PEN India. Put off by the legal hassles of the Sippy family, Subhash Ghai who was supposed to partner Mehta in the project had opted out of it.

Flashback The Seeta Aur Geeta remake had run into legal hassles over licensing issues. Producer GP Sippy's son Suresh had raised objections against GP Sippy's grandsons, Sascha and Shaan , claiming that they had no right to license the Seeta Aur Geeta remake (February 7, 2011).

Sascha had then told us, "The matter is actually in court. The Delhi High Court has in fact restrained Mr Suresh Sippy from infringing our copyrights in several films, including Seeta Aur Geeta.

" Suresh had said, "Speak to my lawyers. The matter is under dispute.

It is going to the Mumbai High Court." But on being questioned further, he said, "Why just Bohra, I don't want anybody to remake Seeta Aur Geeta at this point of time since I have not licensed the remake.

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The director has, of course, Indianised the film, but the imprints of the original are visible throughout the film. Though his first two directorial ventures were not commercial successes, Harsha seems to have struck the right chord with Chingari .

The director and his team of technicians have done a commendable job in giving a stylish touch to the narrative and Venu's awesome cinematography has taken the film to a next level. The major attraction of Chingari is certainly Darshan, thanks to his looks, charisma and talent to carry the role of an investigator.

He looks absolutely stunning in many sequences and his trademark style in action sequences is a treat for his fans. Having said that, Chingari suffers from some flaws too.

The first half is well presented, but too many loopholes later pat disappoints viewer. But the last 20 minutes puts the film on track again and sustain the interest of the audiences.

Comedy sequences featuring Darshan are executed well, but some of the sequences look too lengthy and illogical. Harsha has also erred in including too many commercial elements in the script.

Music is quite ordinary compared to the standards set by Hari Krishna himself in many recent films. In the film, Raja is a police investigator who saves an international celebrity from the jaws of death and the guy is so grateful that he tells Raja that he can call him in time of need.

Raja is attracted towards guitarist Geeta, but they part ways because of some misunderstanding. Geeta flies to Switzerland for a music audition along with her friend.

Meanwhile Raja, who keeps a track on her movements in the foreign country, comes to know that a gang involved in human trafficking has kidnapped Geeta. Raja wants to save his sweetheart and wants to fly to Switzerland and the celebrity comes to his rescue - he arranges a chartered flight for him.

Raja rescues Geetha who has already been sold to a gang involved in prostitution. Darshan impresses with his stylish looks, comical acts and breathtaking action sequences.

He dominates the entire film with his superb screen presence. Harsha has ensured that.

Darshan fans will enjoy the film as it has some punchy dialogues. Bhavana impresses too, especially in her dance number.

Deepika Kamaiah has worked hard to make her presence felt in the film. She has done her best in the first half where she has some good scenes with Darshan.

Srujan Lokesh, Sumitra, Ramesh Bhat, Praveen and Yashas Surya have performed well in their respective roles. Hari's scored in background music.

Chingari is a well-made film with rich production values and top rated technical work. Tweet (less)

But the girl's dreams were cut short when she was killed in Monday's plane crash in Nepal. Her mother Geeta, who was travelling with her, also died in the mishap.

The two were part of a group of Indians who had chartered the Agni Air flight for a pilgrimage to Muktinath in Nepal. Taruni's father Haresh Sachdeva and his friend Ajay Jain have gone to Nepal to bring the bodies back.

"The bodies are being shipped by Agni Air but we are paying the fare. We will reach Mumbai tomorrow," Jain said.

The vivacious Taruni, who became one of the most poplar faces on television-she was the Rasna girl-had won the hearts of her directors and fellow actors, right from Amitabh Bachchan, with whom she had shared screen space in both ads and a film, to Karishma Kapoor. It was in an ad film where director Vinayan first spotted her and chose her for his Malayalam horror film, Vellinakshtram , starring Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Vinayan said, "I saw her in an ad with Mr Amitabh Bachchan. I got her number from the agency and called her.

When her mother Geeta handed the phone to her, Taruni said, 'uncle, I want to act in films'. She was an extraordinary child, full of life.

She was always with me all through Vellinakshtram . It is shocking that she is no more.

" Vinayan is so fond of the child that he has even posted his photograph with her on a social networking site. After Vellinakshtram, Vinayan also cast Taruni in his next film, Sathyam, where she acted with Sukumaran again.

A couple of months ago, Taruni was in Kerala shooting for a commercial. Vinayan said, "From there, she called me up to tell me that she wanted to be in my film.

I told her that we will definitely meet to speak about it. She said, 'Thank you, uncle'.

And those were her last words to me." Taruni was probably the first 11-year-old to have played the Big B's girlfriend in a movie.

Abhishek Bachchan , who was an assistant director of Paa , only had words of praise for the girl, who would play around the sets and chat with everyone. "She was a brilliant kid.

She was not only a good actor but also a well-informed child who had knowledge about everything that was happening around the world," he said. Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: "Just reading that Tarini Sachdev the girl child artiste in Paa , has perished in Nepal plane crash.

Please God may this not be." Abhishek also posted on the micro blogging site: "SHOCKED and very saddened to hear about the Nepal plane crash.

Lost 1 of my cutest co-stars. Little Taruni Sachdev from Paa.

Speechless." Like the Bachchans, others known to Taruni and her family are yet to come to terms with the tragedy.

R Balki, who directed Paa and also shot many commercials with Taruni, did not have any words to describe his feelings. "I will not be able to talk," he said.

"She was a lovely vibrant child," is how Karishma describes Taruni; Karishma featured in the very popular Rasna ad , which made Taruni a household face. According to those in the film industry, Taruni was not only a good actor but also a very bright student and her mother always made sure that she never neglected her studies.

Line producer of Paa Anita Manchanda said, "Her mother was strict about her studies and would make her sit with her books on the sets, during shoot breaks." Manchanda fondly remembers how during breaks, Taruni would frolic around the sets and her mother would sometimes have to "rein in her make her sit down".

"But at the same time, she was a very diplomatic kid who knew how to handle both the young and the old. There were times when boys on the sets would try to trouble her but she tackled them so well that they ended up liking her.

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Language would not be a bar with her if she got to work under her 'favourite' director whose "Chokher Bali" she had seen and liked, Dhupia said. "From Rituparno Ghosh's rich oeuvre and from what I have known about him, he is one director from Bengal, a land of creative people, I shall undoubtedly love to work with," the "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum" actor told PTI.

Dhupia, the Femina Miss India winner in 2002, was in town to inaugurate a new lounge here recently. Neha, whose performance in "Shootout at Lokhandwala" was praised by critics, said she was open to offers from other directors as well from Bengal from where so many big names came to the world of cinema, provided they were good.

About her upcoming Bollywood projects, Neha said she was enthusiastic about the Kabeer Kaushik film 'Maximum' with Sonu Sood and "Raftaar 24x7" with Imran Hasmi. "I am now counting on these two movies which are very different in treatment and execution, and both will be released by this year," she said.

Besides Sood, 'Maximum', an action drama centering two supercops, features Naseeruddin Shah , Vinay Pathak, Mohan Agashe among others. In Shamim Desai's Raftaar 24X7 , based on the life of a famed journalist, Neha is paired opposite Emraan Hashmi, she disclosed.

Neha, who had also come up as Eva Braun in the film Dear Friend Hitler on the life of Mahatma Gandhi , rated Kolkata's party scene as very happening and very cosmopolitan reflecting good culture as evident in the selection of songs by DJs. Neha inaugurated a poolside lounge 'Inferno' at The Chrome Hotel, a new entrant in the Kolkata party circuit (less)

With V-Day round the corner, celebs recount inspiring tales of love ..

. Dipan Dash, actor Among the celeb love stories, I like the one between Shahrukh Khan and Gauri Khan.

They are from different religious backgrounds, but they never had any issues regarding that. This society is fractured with conflicting issues between Hindu and Muslims, but this love story has stood the test of time.

Behind Shahrukh's success, Gauri has a lot of contribution. Gauri performs the Hindu rituals at home and Shahrukh has always honoured that.

Another thing is that, despite leading a busy life, Shahrukh always spends quality time at home. He cares and gives maximum priority to his family.

That's what makes their relationship so unique. His V-Day Story Since Valentine's Day is my parent's marriage anniversary, I stay at home on that day and celebrate it with my parents.

Personally, I have never celebrated V-Day since I haven't been in any serious relationship. I remember, when I was in Class VIII, a girl had proposed.

I was actually very clueless about love at that time. So, I told her that I have to ask my mom about it before I say yes! The girl was astonished.

I also told her that if I don't take my mom's permission, she might scold me! That's the most weird experience I had on V-Day. Aishwarya Pathy, actor Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor have a great love story.

They share a very good understanding between themselves. I have seen many couples in the film industry and but I still feel that there is something special between Rishi and Neetu that makes them the unique jodi of Bollywood.

You know, according to the tradition of the Kapoor family, Neetu had to quit acting after marriage. She gave up her career without complaining.

In fact, she has happily adapted to her new life with Rishi. That is love.

Her V-Day Story When I was in college, there was a guy in my group with whom I used to hangout regularly. He was really a good friend of mine, but nothing more than that.

On one V-Day, he came with my other friends and proposed. I was really surprised.

Then I told him that I am sorry that I don't feel anything special for him. But I assured him that I will remain his good friend.

Rituparna Sengupta, actor Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's romance has been the most profound example of true love that crosses all barriers. While she came from the Tagore family, he was the Nawab of Pataudi.

The cultural backgrounds were different. So were the religious beliefs.

What's also important is that all this happened decades back when society wasn't this progressive. Yet, their marriage was so beautiful.

She continued being in the public glare, did some bold acts on screen as well as gave quality time to her family while raising her children so well. All this is possible with a great understanding between the spouse.

Her V-Day Story I was in Class IX when this incident happened. One day, while going to school, a boy came running up to me.

He said he couldn't take his eyes off me and handed over a parcel to me. It was a V-Day card where he had written: "To the most beautiful woman I know".

I showed the card to my friends in the bus and secretly enjoyed being the centre of attention of everyone! Arjun Bajwa, actor One profound romance was that of Sunil Dutt and Nargis who stood by each other to give rock solid support. They lived life to the hilt.

Their's was an unusual love story and stood the test of time. They lived a happy life as a couple together even while retaining their individuality.

Sunil Dutt took utmost care of her when she was suffering from cancer. They acted in "Mother India" as mother and son.

It intrigues me how they portrayed such a relationship so well that the movie went on to become a classic. Sunil Dutt set up the Nargis Dutt Memorial Fund, which has collected millions of dollars for cancer victims in India.

For me, this is a timeless romance. His V-Day Story When I was a teenager, I invited my girlfriend on a date to a restaurant at a remote location in Delhi thinking no family member would ever spot me there.

To my shock, when I was having dinner, my father turned up there at the same restaurant with my mother and a family friend. I was extremely embarrassed as I had told them I'm going to a friend's house to study for my forthcoming exams.

Chandan Roy Sanyal, actor I think, the romance between Guru Dutt and Geeta Roy was truly profound. They had a tragic story.

On the day he died, he started drinking at five and the last call he made was to Ashaji to find out if Geeta was there even after finding out that she was seeing someone else. I think, he just loved her a lot.

That's an overwhelming feeling and love is like that. Love is just a feeling which is beyond wanting to restrain the partner.

It's a desire for the person's well being that makes it so special. Love can be destructive.

I read about him and I realised that his feelings were too intense. I could relate to his emotions because I have also loved someone to the point of actually feeling that I would almost get devastated.

His V-Day Story I was going to England for the first time in my career. That was for work.

When I was leaving for England for my performance in February 2006, my ex-girlfriend called me up on the phone. It was Valentine's Day.

I was rehearsing in Puducherry then and she was in Mumbai. I still remember how heartbroken I felt when she said that she wouldn't continue because I would be going out for a long tour.

She was still in love with me but she didn't want to wait. Her priorities were different.

I still love her and will continue to do so all my life. Sujata Mohapatra, Odissi Dancer Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan are the most romantic celebrity couple I have ever seen in my life.

Both of them are great artistes and they share a great chemistry. Though Amitabh Bachchan is still in the limelight and still giving amazing performances, he never lets his family life get disturbed.

It amazes me, how despite having a hectic life, they share this kind of a strong and loving bond. Her V-Day Story I remember when my Guru asked me to marry his son.

I had also noticed that Ratikant, my guru's son and now my husband, was interested to marry me. We were aware of each other's feelings, but didn't acknowledge it.

But when my guru came with that proposal, I happily accepted. It was a love-cum-arranged marriage.

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Below are some facts about the legend. Shammi Kapoor's real name was Shamsher Raj Kapoor .

He was the son of Prithviraj Kapoor, and the brother of Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. He had one sister Urmilla whoi is no more.

Shammi Kapoor spent many of his childhood years in Kolkata. Shammi Kapoor's first job was that of a junior artiste in 1948.

He earned Rs. 150 a month.

He worked with his dad Prithvi Raj Kapoor's theatrical company for four years. Shammi Kapoor made his entry into cinema in 1953 with 'Jeevan Jyoti' directed by Mahesh Kaul.

Chand Usmani was the actress paired opposite him. Shammi Kapoor was married to Geeta Bali .

They had two children: Kanchan and Mickey. Geet Bali died of smallpox in the 1960s.

Shammi Kapoor then married Neela Devi. Shammi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan were great friends.

Shammi Kapoor composed the antara of 'Neela Aasama So Gaya' from Silisila along with Amitabh Bachchan. They made the tune together.

While Shammi Kapoor hummed, Bachchan stringed his guitar ..

. Shammi Kapoor was a great swimmer.

However, he broke two of his ribs while diving for a shot in the film 'Budtameez'. All the girls who stayed in the same lane as Shammi Kapoor tied him a rakhi every year on Raksha Bandhan.

He had about 10-12 rakhis on his hand! Shammi Kapoor is known to have had a short-lived but strong affair with his Brahmachari co-star Mumtaz. Shammi Kapoor was extremely Net savvy.

One of the first actors to use the Internet, he was the founder of several Internet organistaions like Ethical Hackers Association and the Internet Users Community of India (less)

There are some sad moments of my life that occurred during the making of film as well. I lost my wife in that period of time in 1975 and then we continued to work," Shammi told reporters at PVR Phoenix Mill, where he had attended to watch Teesri Manzil in Purani Jeans Film Festival organised by Radio Mirchi.

"She was there when I started working in Teesri Manzil . She would have been very happy to see my contribution in this picture, which I am very proud of," he added.

Asked which actor of today's generation could reprise his role had the film been remade, he said: "I don't think you will be able to make it again." (less)

There are some sad moments of my life that occurred during the making of film as well. I lost my wife in that period of time in 1975 and then we continued to work," Shammi told reporters at PVR Phoenix Mill, where he had attended to watch Teesri Manzil in Purani Jeans Film Festival organised by Radio Mirchi.

"She was there when I started working in Teesri Manzil . She would have been very happy to see my contribution in this picture, which I am very proud of," he added.

Asked which actor of today's generation could reprise his role had the film been remade, he said: "I don't think you will be able to make it again." (less)

It is a very big achievement that in spite of being such a big star he could keep his family together. He completed his vision that's a great achievement.

Shammi Kapoor is not just my father, he has left such a huge legacy," said Aditya. The funeral to be held tomorrow (August 15), will take place at the Ban Ganga crematorium in Mumbai, where his wife Geeta Bali was also cremated.

"I'm waiting for my son to come from the USA," he added. In hopes that Shammi Kapoor's vitality lives on, Aditya said, "I don't think dad would want anyone to cry for him.

I don't (see) people are crying here - Shammi ji ko baar baar dekho . I was with him in his last moments.

He enjoyed his life." Tweet (less)