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Vinod Mehra, a prominent actor, was reportedly brought home by his mother, Kamla Mehra, who allegedly refused to accept actress Rekha as her daughter-in-law. Reports suggest Kamla Mehra reacted with anger, even picking up a sandal, when Rekha arrived at their doorstep, leading to a tense confrontation.

yasser usman's narrative goes beyond being a larger-than-life tribute to a movie star.

Actor Sanjay Dutt has slammed author yasser usman and publishers Juggernaut for an unofficial biography on him, saying the book is based on "tabloids and gossip magazines" and hurts his family.

Biographer-journalist yasser usman was seen discussing the life and times of Guru Dutt with Avijit Ghosh at the Times Litfest 2023 in Delhi recently. Read on to know more.

Rekha's classic film 'Umrao Jaan' is returning to theaters on June 27. Director Muzaffar Ali's past remarks about Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan are again in the news. Ali had spoken about Rekha's feelings for Bachchan during the film's shooting. He believed Bachchan should have acknowledged their relationship.

Author Yaser Usman talks about Guru Dutt's battle with mental health.

Author yasser usman's book 'Rekha The Untold Story' is in the midst of a raging controversy. Earlier reports claimed that the book quoted that Rekha has been in a live in relationship with her secretary Farzana since many years. However, Yasser has now rubbished those claims, saying that it is all fabricated

Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha's first film together was "Duniya Ka Mela" in 1974, although Bachchan was replaced by Sanjay Khan after a string of flops. They had already shot a song together called "Tauba Tauba," which can still be found on YouTube. The book "Rekha: The Untold Story" by yasser usman reveals this episode and also mentions that Rekha and Jaya Bachchan lived in the same building where they first met. The song showcases the young actors with less finesse compared to their later films.

Author-journalist Priyanka Sinha Jha and screenwriter Juhi Chaturvedi were seen in conversation with author-journalist yasser usman at the Times Litfest 2023 in Delhi recently.

Rekha, Bollywood's eternal diva, started her career as a child actor and went on win several accolades in her career spanning decades. She won the prestigious National Film Award for her performance in 1981 release Umrao Jaan and was honoured with a Padma Shri in 2010. Beyond her illustrious career, there has been a lot of curiosity about Rekha's personal life.

Love and affection that millions of fans bestowed on superstar Rajesh Khanna during his acting heydays turned into a source of sorrow for the yesteryear romantic hero when they left him during a career slump.

On Rekha's 69th birthday, a book titled "Rekha: The Untold Story" reveals her long-standing friendship with Jaya Bachchan. The book states that Rekha and Jaya were neighbors and would often meet at Jaya's apartment in Bombay. It was there that Rekha first met Jaya's boyfriend, Amitabh Bachchan. The book also mentions that Jaya was a pillar of strength for Amitabh during their friendship. However, their friendship had a fallout after Jaya married Amitabh in 1973.

Remembering the iconic actor on his ninth death anniversary today, here are some excerpts from his biography ‘Rajesh Khanna: The Untold Story of India's First Superstar’.

Another biopic on Rajesh Khanna…The makers, Khushboo Sinhha and Sameer Karnik, have picked the rights to yasser usman’s book to turn it into a movie

Earlier this week, ETimes brought you an exclusive chat with Vinod Mehra's daughter Soniya where she clarified that the rumours about her having quit Bollywood were not true. The young lady also revealed that she has got engaged to her long-time boyfriend Kunal. While talking to her, the topic drifted to her father's closeness with Rekha.

Commercial blockbusters and life-like stories need to coexist, says screenwriter Juhi Chaturvedi, who believes the record-breaking box office success of 'Pathaan' has reinstated audiences' as well as filmmakers' faith in theatres.

It’s that time of year again when the leading lights of literature come together for the Times Litfest Delhi, presented by Rajnigandha. But before the two-day event gets under way, there’s a treat in store for Gurugrammers, a preview that promises to whet the appetites of the city’s book lovers.

Guru Dutt's filmography has some names which have long been considered as some of the best films to have ever been made in India. His masterpiece "Pyaasa" (1957) was featured in TIME magazine's All-Time 100 Best Movies list in 2005.

Yash Chopra and Rajesh Khanna had a major fall-out after working in movies like 'Daag' and 'Ittefaq'. The director had said he couldn't tolerate Khanna's superstar tantrums while Rajesh had said that Yash Chopra made him work very hard which he could not!

The AutHer Award 2020 for Non-Fiction was given to Saba Dewan for her book 'Tawaifnama'.

The Times Lit Fest preview session is back to the City Beautiful with many interesting sessions lined up for the day. This is a preview for the Times Litfest to be held in Delhi.

Rekha, celebrated for her performances and style, faced a challenging start in the film industry. A biography reveals a disturbing incident during the filming of 'Anjana Safar,' where a young Rekha was unexpectedly kissed by Biswajeet without her consent.

Rajesh Khanna, during his peak in the early 1970s, signed a film for its large payment without reading the script. Discovering it to be terrible, he had writers Salim-Javed rewrite it completely. The resulting film, Haathi Mere Saathi, became a monumental success, further solidifying his record of consecutive hits.

Actor Vinod Mehra is remembered for his cinematic contributions, with his personal life, particularly his rumoured relationship with Rekha, often intertwined with his legacy. Their bond, fueled by shared screen space and personal closeness, led to speculation of a secret wedding, though Rekha consistently denied it.

Rekha was rumored to be in a relationship with Vinod Mehra after her breakup with Jeetendra. Despite allegations of a secret marriage, Rekha clarified their relationship, mentioning Mehra kissed her on her birthday. Their relationship faced resistance from Mehra's mother, leading to its end. Rekha has consistently been open in her confessions.

Rekha, despite her lineage, faced challenges in Bollywood. A book reveals an incident where Biswajeet kissed her without consent during filming. The director claims Rekha knew about the scene, a claim disputed by others. 'Do Shikari' filming began in 1969 but released in 1979. Rekha debuted in 1970 with 'Sawan Bhadon'.

Sanjay Dutt, deeply affected by his mother Nargis's death in 1981, suppressed his grief for three years. While in rehab for drug addiction, his father, Sunil Dutt, sent him tapes of Nargis, triggering an emotional release. Hearing his mother's voice allowed Sanjay to finally confront his pain and begin his healing process.

Rekha is a fascinating enigma who many have tried to decode. yasser usman, who wrote Rekha's biography, explains here how the mysterious diva was broken and changed forever.

In August 1990, it was reported that, in a state of depression, Mukesh had tried to commit suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills. The headline in Stardust magazine screamed “How Rekha drove Mukesh to attempt suicide”. Rekha is said to have called him after the incident and said, “If a marriage doesn’t work, you can do nothing about it. I am not the kind who’ll stick on under false pretenses.