Rahul Rawail

Sunny Deol's debut in 'Betaab' was produced by his father Dharmendra. It also starred Shammi Kapoor in a supporting role and Dharmendra had tried to negotiate his fees for film, but as penalty for it, Kapoor further increased the amount he charged.

Shammi Kapoor’s deep connection with Kashmir and its people remains an enduring legacy of the late actor. During the peak of his career, many iconic Hindi films, including Kashmir Ki Kali, were shot in the picturesque valley. His charm and generosity made him a favorite among the locals. In a recent interview, director Rahul Rawail shared anecdotes about Shammi Kapoor's bond with Kashmir while recalling the shooting of the Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh-starrer Betaab.

Filmmaker Rahul Rawail reminisces about Raj Kapoor's unique directing style and eccentricities on the legend's upcoming 100th birth anniversary. Kapoor's passion for cinema led to unusual practices like banning watches in the editing room and insisting on real champagne for a scene in "Bobby.

At the centenary celebration of legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024, director Rahul Rawail shared a lesser-known anecdote about the casting of the iconic film Bobby. Rawail, who was an assistant to Raj Kapoor during the making of the movie, disclosed that Dharmendra and Hema Malini were originally considered for the lead roles. Bobby, released in 1973, marked the debut of Rishi Kapoor as a leading man and introduced Dimple Kapadia to the silver screen.

While attending the IFFI film festival in Goa, Ranbir Kapoor announced a Raj Kapoor film festival to be held from December 13th to 15th. The festival will showcase restored versions of Raj Kapoor's films, a collaborative effort by the Kapoor family, NFDC, NFAI, and Film Heritage of India.Ranbir also shared that many have not seen his grandfather's work and it is important to stay connected to the roots.

Veteran director Rahul Rawail, known for films like "Love Story" and "Betaab," revealed his plans to venture into the OTT space with a web series. Rawail expressed his longing to return to filmmaking after stepping back due to actors increasingly influencing directorial choices. He shared anecdotes about the current industry landscape and his decision to prioritize his well-being.

Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh were married for 13 years after meeting on the set of Khan’s debut film. Their relationship began with a dinner invitation, leading to a kiss on their first date. Saif's mother, Sharmila Tagore, was aware of their romance and advised against marriage.

The International Film Festival of India is celebrating Raj Kapoor's centenary by screening some of his restored films. A conversation featuring Ranbir Kapoor and filmmaker Rahul Rawail will also be part of the celebration. The festival will showcase a digitally restored version of 'Awaara', highlighting Kapoor's significant contribution to Indian cinema.

In a recent interview, Meenakshi Sheshadri reflected on her experience working on the 1987 film 'Dacait' directed by Rahul Rawail. While expressing her admiration for the director's previous works, she revealed that Rawail refused to meet her usual fee, stating that working with him was payment enough.

Filmmaker Rahul Rawail, who directed superhit Bollywood movies such as Love Story and Betaab, talks about his book, titled Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work. The book offers a first-hand account of the art and craft of the noted Hindi film director

Filmmaker Rahul Rawail, who is known for introducing newcomers to Bollywood, recently shared his memories of casting Kajol and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in their debut films, Bekhudi and Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya. He also spoke about the challenges he faced, particularly with Aishwarya's first film, and the work ethic of Bobby Deol.

Bollywood director-editor Rahul Rawail recently talked about his relationship with Rishi Kapoor and what Raj Kapoor stated when he initially asked the actor to work as an assistant.

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was set to make his acting debut in 'Bekhudi' but he was fired. In the recent episode of Koffee With Karan 8, Saif opened up about the impact his exit from the film had on his career.

Shiv Rawail, director of 'The Railway Men', expressed his desire for viewers to feel a sense of hope after watching the web series based on the 1984 Bhopal gas leak tragedy. The show premiered on Netflix and has garnered overwhelming love worldwide. Despite being a tragedy, the series captures the story with a lens of hope, courage, and the existence of humanity. It primarily focuses on the Indian Railways employees who saved lives during the fateful night. Shiv felt a responsibility to represent the national tragedy in the best way possible, considering the show's availability on Netflix and reach to different countries. Divvyendu, one of the actors, shared a personal connection to the tragedy through a classmate from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) who lost his father in the gas leak tragedy.

Sunny Deol got emotional and teary-eyed while talking about his film journey at the ongoing 54th International Film Festival of India in Panaji, Goa. Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi said that he believes the industry has not done justice to Sunny's talent but God did.

Bollywood superstar Sunny Deol will be the center of attention at IFFI 2023, where he will engage in a candid conversation with director Rahul Rawail. The duo, known for their successful collaborations, including the recent film Gadar 2, has sparked speculation about future projects. Deol's decision to leave politics and focus on his film career will also be discussed, adding to the excitement surrounding the event. Audiences are eagerly anticipating the unfolding of this cinematic journey at IFFI 2023.

Rahul Rawail is easily and unarguably one of the finest directors that we have seen. Rawail's movies - 'Love Story', 'Betaab', 'Arjun', 'Dacait' and others can be seen any number of times and they give you an equivalent amount of thrill every time.

Officials say that considering the popularity of Indian actors in SCO countries, it was decided to organise the film festival to showcase the diversity of films and various styles of filmmaking from the SCO region.

Three decades in Bollywood, with six Filmfare Awards in her kitty, Kajol who has wowed audiences over the years with her stellar performances, said that she still has a long way to go in the film industry.