Early Life and Humble Beginnings Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol, born on December 8, 1935, in the modest village of Nasrali in Ludhiana district, Punjab, during the twilight years of British rule, emerged from humble beginnings to become one of Indian cinema’s most iconic figures. His father, Kewal Krishan Singh Deol, worked as a school headmaster,
The Boy from Amritsar – Kapil Sharma Kapil Punj was born on April 2, 1981, in Amritsar, Punjab, into a humble Punjabi Hindu family that would shape the resilient man he would become. His father, Jeetendra Kumar Punj, served as a head constable in the Punjab Police, while his mother, Janak Rani, was a homemaker
The Making of a Maverick On September 18, 2025, when Netflix released The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, it wasn’t just another series premiere—it was a cultural moment. The seven-episode directorial debut of Aryan Khan, the eldest son of Bollywood’s reigning monarch Shah Rukh Khan, had finally arrived after years of speculation, scrutiny, and a storm that
The story of Ahaan Panday is one that resonates deeply with dreamers, strugglers, and believers. In an industry where debuts are often meticulously orchestrated and star kids are groomed under spotlights, Ahaan’s journey stands out—not because it was easy, but because it was deliberate, patient, and ultimately, extraordinary. His 2025 debut film Saiyaara didn’t just
Early Life and Background Shadab Hasan, born and raised in Incholi, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, is a classic rags-to-riches story from small-town India. He grew up in a modest family where dreams often took a backseat to daily struggles. Yet, his humour, resilience, and creative spark set him apart early in life. Before his fame, Shadab
Early Life and Family Background Nana Patekar, also known as Vishwanath “Nana” Patekar, was born in the coastal town of Murud-Janjira, located in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, in January 1951. He grew up in a traditional Marathi Brahmin family and faced financial hardships during his formative years. Being the oldest of three siblings, he
In the flashy realm of Bollywood, where star kids and film stars frequently hog headlines, one name has taken India by storm without ever appearing on screen: Orhan Awatramani, or Orry as he’s known. His active presence on social media, edgy sense of style, and a habit of being everywhere that matters have made Orry a regular
Inside Salman Khan’s Panvel Farmhouse: The Rustic Retreat That Is A Bollywood Star’s Getaway Few names in Bollywood royalty stand brighter than that of Salman Khan. However, even superstars need to get out of the limelight occasionally, and for Salman, that retreat is his beautiful farmhouse in Panvel. Situated just outside of Mumbai on a lush estate, the