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Locations felicitates Bollywood veteran director Shakti Samanta
MUMBAI: Film tourism event Locations 2005 felicitated veteran Bollywood director Shakti Samanta with the D.S. Mittal Award on 17 June. The man behind classics like Howrah Bridge, China Town and Aradhana was felicitated by veteran actor Prem Chopra and Asha Parekh.
Paying tribute to Samanta Chopra said, “I have had the privilege of knowing Shakti Samanta for the past 25-30 years. When I was a struggling actor while he did not cast me immediately in his films he encouraged me to keep trying. I have done my best work with him and I admire his patience and humour. He could make actors relax and we thus gave our best to the character. He will always be known as being an integral part of the classic era of Bollywood.”
Chopra noted that there are few directors who could be equally comfortable in different genres like action, comedy, romance and drama. Samanta was one those filmmakers. Chopra said that Samanta was easily accessible to both actors and technicians over the years and what was unique was his ability to produce a series of hits over a sustained period of time. Chopra was also keenly involved with the music in his films. In fact he came to the film industry in the hope of writing and composing songs.
Samanta said that people have inspired his work over the years. He said that he had always been keen on people pointing out mistakes in his work so that the next time around the product would be improved. “It is because of the goodwill of my fans that I have been so successful,” he said.
Sudhanshu Hukku the man behind Locations pointed out that the event has a tradition of honouring great and pioneering filmmakers who have defined what Bollywood cinema is and should be. “In the past couple of years we have honoured G.P. Sippy and B.R. Chopra. The aim of Locations is to bring together the two industries of film and tourism for a mutually beneficial role. I would like to thank our media partners Indiantelevision.com and trade Guide for joining us and for helping us move ahead.”
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Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Premieres 14 Feb on Zee
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat world TV premiere 14 Feb at 8pm passion meets politics.
MUMBAI: Cupid’s arrow just got a plot twist and it’s heading straight for your TV screen. This Valentine’s Day, Zee Cinema is turning up the heat with the world television premiere of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, a raw, rule-breaking romantic drama that proves love doesn’t always come wrapped in roses.
Set to air on Saturday, 14 February at 8pm, the film stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, directed by Milap Zaveri. It dives headfirst into obsession, heartbreak, and the kind of unconditional love that leaves scorch marks. Rane plays Vikramaditya, a powerful politician whose all-consuming passion for actress Adaa spirals into chaos when his feelings go unreturned unleashing a storm of emotion, misunderstanding, and life-altering consequences.
The timing couldn’t be sharper. Audiences are clearly craving intense love stories over sugar-coated ones, and this film taps straight into that vein. Harshvardhan Rane already has a loyal fanbase from his cult hit Sanam Teri Kasam, which cemented his status as the go-to guy for heart-wrenching romance especially among younger viewers who keep the film on repeat.
Milap Zaveri captured the film’s beating heart, “This film is about love that doesn’t follow rules. With Valentine’s Day being a time when audiences gravitate towards romantic narratives, the television premiere of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat on Zee Cinema felt like the perfect fit. The continued love for intense romances shows there is a strong emotional appetite for such stories.”
Rane himself called it a story rooted in messy, honest emotion, “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat explores love in its most intense and vulnerable form where emotions are messy and deeply human. It’s a story that doesn’t shy away from passion or pain on Valentine’s Day making it even more special as it reflects the many shades of love people experience.”
Sonam Bajwa added her take, “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is not a conventional love story, it’s raw, intense and emotional. Valentine’s Day is usually associated with happy romance but this film explores love in its most vulnerable form.”
So if your Valentine’s plans include more than chocolates and clichés, tune in to Zee Cinema at 8pm on 14 February. Because sometimes the most unforgettable love stories aren’t the ones that end neatly, they’re the ones that leave you questioning just how far passion can push before everything changes.
