Kamal Amrohi

Kamal Amrohi's son Tajdar Amrohi is keen on seeing a biopic on his father and Chhoti Ammi, Meena Kumari come to fruition. But staging such an ambitious project is not easy. Tajdar revealed to ETimes, “It’s difficult because today there are casting directors. Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari are likely to be the central characters in the film. We will send their photographs to the casting directors. Now the policy has changed. Now directors and producers don’t find actors. It is the casting directors who do that.”

To remember late Kamal Amrohi, Kaifi Azmi and Meena Kumari, the Indian Heritage & Health Care Centre, recently organised Dayar-e-Ishq, at the India International Centre.

Kamal Amrohi earned the title of ‘Venus of the Indian screen’ upon the release of ‘Mahal’ in 1949. However, he faced a long drawn struggle to cast Madhubala in the movie and direct it too. Kamal Amrohi's son Tajdar recounts the many ups and downs that 'Mahal' faced before it achieved the blockbuster status.

In the exciting realm of cinematic transformations, Mashhoor Amrohi, the talented grandson of Kamal Amrohi, is turning heads with his stunning portrayal of a character reminiscent of Nawaz Sharif in the much-anticipated 'Dhurandhar 2'. Utilizing remarkable prosthetics and makeup techniques, his metamorphosis has not only dazzled moviegoers but also ignited a frenzy of discussions across social media platforms.

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is lauded for its uncanny casting, particularly Mashhoor Amrohi's portrayal of Nawab Shafiq, resembling Nawaz Sharif. Amrohi, grandson of Kamal Amrohi, shared the extensive makeup process, including an eight-hour daily routine and a bodysuit for weight, to achieve the look. The film is a massive box office success. Read on to know more in detail.

The six-decade-old Kamal Amrohi Studios, aka Kamalistan, in Mumbai, founded by the eponymous film director and the shooting locale for some of Bollywood’s biggest hits, will be redeveloped as the single largest commercial office park in the city.

The public dispute involving Kamal Amrohi's children, actor Preity Zinta, and builder Avinash Bhosale, set to end behind closed doors

Dharmendra and Meena Kumari's rumored association sparked intrigue, with the veteran actress reportedly offering support to the newcomer. Dharmendra, however, clarified their bond as that of a fan and a star, not love. Later, Kamal Amrohi cast Dharmendra in 'Razia Sultan', a role some believed was a subtle act of settling scores.

Says the news about the casting ‘is all hypothesis’

This story originally appeared in MumbaiMirror on January 17, 2021

A court order has directed 162 families in Mumbai's posh Pali Hill to vacate their homes within six months, reigniting a decades-old dispute involving the estate of Bollywood legends Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi. The legal battle, initiated in 1991 over unpaid rent, culminated in a ruling favoring Amrohi's son and a builder.

While Kamal Amrohi’s son, Tajdar, insists that a biopic on his parents is his subject, Shashilal Nair is gearing up to flag off his film on the actress in October.

Mashhoor Amrohi, grandson of famed Bollywood director Kamal Amrohi, is all set to debut with his first film as actor-director-scriptwriter.

NEW DELHI: Tajdar Kamal Amrohi, son of noted film producer and Director Kamal Amrohi of Pakeezah fame, on Wednesday joined the Congress party.

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For the first time in Bollywood, a studio is booked exclusively for a film, with an unprecedented security ring of 80 beefy bodyguards

Tajdar Amrohi, son of legendary filmmaker Kamal Amrohi, is reviving his father's banner with a slice-of-life tale about a common man.

Shandar Amrohi’s sister says Preity Zinta not only influenced her late brother, but also instigated him to go against his siblings

Shandar Amrohi, the elder son of the late filmmaker Kamal Amrohi, died in Goa on Sunday. He was 68.

Is Preity Zinta the richest girl in Bollywood today? It would seem so. The pretty co-owner of the Punjab IPL team, rough estimates say, is worth a whole lot of moolah.

The legendary love story of Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi is set to hit the big screen with Kamal Aur Meena, directed by Siddharth P Malhotra. Produced by Saachi and Bilal Amrohi, the film features talents like AR Rahman and lyricists Irshad Kamil, Bhavani Iyer, and Kausar Munir.

Just a day after Shandar Amrohi, the son of deceased film-maker Kamal Amrohi, claimed to have struck a deal with actor Preity Zinta, his nephew Waseem Amrohi has hit back saying that Shandar's shares had been transferred in his name and that he is the rightful shareholder of the company.

Director Siddharth P. Malhotra's upcoming film, 'Kamal aur Meena,' chronicles the love story of Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi, set for release in 2026. Speculation about Kiara Advani playing Meena Kumari surged after Malhotra followed and engaged with her Instagram. Malhotra highlighted access to 500 handwritten letters and personal journals for deeper insights into the couple's relationship.

The director and producer of the biopic squabble over the portrayal of the actress' life on the big screen.

Kiara Advani will portray the iconic Meena Kumari in Siddharth P. Malhotra's upcoming film, 'Kamal Aur Meena'. The movie delves into the complex relationship between the legendary actress and her filmmaker husband, Kamal Amrohi. This marks Advani's first biographical role and her return to acting post-motherhood, with production slated for early 2026.

Tajdar Amrohi, son of late filmmaker Kamal Amrohi and stepson of legendary actress Meena Kumari, is extremely upset that a biopic was announced (by Tigmanshu Dhulia) on the actress, without his knowledge

Actor and filmmaker Tajdar Amrohi, son of late Kamal Amrohi, who’s film Mahal and the song Aayega Aanewala, turned Lata Mangeshkar into a sensation around the world, recalls his fond memories of the Nightingale Of India. Excerpts:

Filmmakers have often worked with their partners, while some partnerships have strengthened the bonds, some have had disastrous consequences