K. Asif

On the latest episode of 'Shekhar Tonite', Shekhar Suman opens up about his frustrations with the modern film landscape, highlighting how the pressure to churn out profitable content has overshadowed authentic storytelling. He reminisces about the golden age of cinema, marked by visionaries like K. Asif and Guru Dutt, who created indelible works rooted in originality and artistic integrity. Read on to know more in detail.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali added his mother's name, Leela, to his own as a heartfelt tribute to her, revealing that her blessings have been with him throughout his journey. The celebrated filmmaker has consistently honoured strong women in films like 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' and 'Heeramandi', and is now gearing up for 'Love & War'.

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia is committed to completing his long-planned biopic on K. Asif, the director of 'Mughal-E-Azam.' The project, initially conceived with the late Irrfan Khan, will focus on Asif's impactful career and the challenges of creating the iconic film. Dhulia feels Irrfan's spirit encourages him to bring this story to fruition.

On Labour Day, filmmaker Anand Pandit reflects on the invisible workforce that powers cinema, from technicians to daily wage crew members. He underscores the need to recognise their contribution and ensure safer, more dignified working conditions across film sets.

Anil Kapoor reflects on his father Surinder Kapoor's integrity and humility, noting how witnessing his struggles in the film industry fueled his own ambition. He also remembers his mother Nirmal Kapoor's warmth and influence. A pivotal moment was seeing his father deserted after a film's failure, solidifying Anil's desire to become a successful actor.

Filmmaker Anand Pandit argues that the amplified role of background scores in modern cinema is not a new trend but a continuation of Bollywood's storytelling tradition. He emphasizes that music has always been integral to shaping characters and emotions, with technology now enhancing its impact and marketing potential.

Raza Murad and Javed Siddiqui, at the book launch of Sunil Salgia's, "Once Upon A Time in Bollywood" recently revealed that it was Nargis and Meena Kumari, who were the first choices for the role of Anarkali, before Madhubala stepped in. Read on to know more tidbits about the movie

During the making of Mughal-E-Azam, K Asif's interference in Dilip Kumar and Madhubala's relationship added personal drama to the film's production. Asif even advised Madhubala on how to win Dilip over, prioritizing on-screen chemistry over personal boundaries. Initially hesitant to cast Dilip as Prince Salim, Asif later offered little direction, leaving Dilip to shape the character himself.

Reportedly each scene in K Asif's Mughal-e-Azam was actually shot thrice

Reportedly each scene in K Asif's Mughal-e-Azam was actually shot thrice

As Mughal-e-Azam clocked 63 years today, well known writer and former journalist Javed Siddiqui has shared some interesting anecdotes with ETimes about the time when Mughal-e-Azam was released in theatres and how he had witnessed the frenzy among the audience.

Mughal-e-Azam (1960) was K Asif’s Mughal dream, and it took 15 years to come true. In the interim, the director reportedly recorded 20 songs, 10 of which were never heard.

M F Husain painted a birthday card exclusively for the daughter of filmmaker K Asif.

The designer is designing costumes for a play for the very first time. The musical is based on K Asif's classic film.

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia has shared details about the biopics he is currently working on.

Feroz Abbas Khan has done to K Asif’s timeless classic Mughal-E-Azam what Asif could have never imagined.

The guru-shishya jodi of Naseeruddin Shah and Randeep Hooda will reunite after a gap of 11 years for a film titled ‘John Day’.

Akhtar, legendary filmmaker’s 70-year-old widow, was put on a dose of sedatives by the maid as she siphoned off cash & valuables worth Rs 60 lakh from her flat

Prem Chopra shared the unwavering dedication and passion of Bollywood luminaries like Raj Kapoor, K Asif, and Dilip Kumar. Despite facing challenges and sacrifices, these filmmakers never gave up on their projects and continued to create art with love.

The magic of Mughal-e-Azamwill be recreated in Etawah with the state government’s decision to set up a theme park based on the epic movie.

On its 60th anniversary, the iconic film, Mughal-e-Azam's screenplay has been admitted into the official Oscars library in Los Angeles

Actor Dilip Kumar is mighty impressed by Ashutosh Gowarikar's Jodhaa-Akbar that reminded him of Mughal-E-Azam.

Stylish and spectacular, Mughal-e-Azam is the grandest historical ever in Hindi films. And even 50 years after director K Asif’s magnum opus was first released on August 5, 1960, the film’s hero Dilip Kumar remembers every last detail of the movie.

For the first time, K Asif's timeless epic and now a musical play has come to Ahmedabad.

Aditi Rao Hydari's 'Heeramandi,' directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, received praise on Netflix. Siddharth admired the series on Instagram. The show stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chaddha.

An ardent admirer of K. Asif’s 1960 classic, Khan has made a 40-minute documentary on the film, in which he also plays the narrator.

The story goes back to 1945. While the Quit India movement was escalating, K Asif was filming Anarkali at Minerva Movietone Studio with Sapru and Nargis as Prince Salim and the courtesan Anarkali, and Chandramohan as Akbar, intent on separating the lovers.

Bollywood legend Rishi Kapoor took fans down memory lane when he shared a rare and unseen photo of his granddad, Prithviraj Kapoor, with Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini, on the sets of ‘Mughal-e-Azam’.