Deepak Phulzhaley

[Guest guest]

Deepak Phulzhaley was an astounding character. He always took great care of

his hair. In fact, I used to tease him that he used so much talcum powder

after his bath that a month's supply to Bindu (who was the top vamp in those

days) would have been taken care of.

Bindu's famous song was from Zanjeer: " Dil jalon ka, Dil jala ke "

We converted that to: " Phulzhaley ka, Phool jala ke, kya milega dilruba? "

After his 5th or 6th attempt at clearing his MBBS, I told him that when my

son comes to Sevagram, I will tell him to look up Deepak uncle in block B,

next to the upper floor utility room.

Fortunately, Deepak cleared his MBBS at the next attempt, but unfortunately

died of an MI in his early days (2001) leaving behind a lovely wife and

small daughters in school and of course, lots and lots of memories. He was

especially active in the music group of our college called Sargam, or

sometimes, if they performed badly, then Sar Garam.

Kishore Shah 1974

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Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:33 PM

To: <mgims >

Subject: Re: Goodbye Anand!

> When we joined MGIMS, we were allotted rooms in block A. Block B had

> students from 74 batch. My room was no.13, in the block B in a room on the

> first floor directly adjoining to my room stayed Ratta boss(I am

> forgetting his name) Whenever I return from home, he used to visit my room

> looking for something to eat & he always used to ask me about his hair

> style which was of Rajesh Khanna. He was always pleased when I used to

> appreciate his mop of hair. I think Ratta boss is no more but correct me

> if I am wrong dear Kishore.

> Tejinder 76

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> To: " mgims " <mgims >

> Sent: Thursday, 19 July 2012 10:47 AM

> Subject: Re: Goodbye Anand!

>

>

>

> Dear Anshu

>

> 1. Kaka's " Aakhri Khat " was India's entry to the s.

> 2. He bought his bungalow from Rajendra Kumar (aka Jubilee Kumar-Many of

> his folms made silver Jubilee).

>

> Diwakar'76

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> To: mgims

> Sent: Wednesday, 18 July 2012 11:51 PM

> Subject: Re: Goodbye Anand!

>

> Dear Kishore,

>

> I saw this just now, so the delayed response. I was just born when Rajesh

> Khanna was the reigning superstar, so don't know much about him. My

> generation grew up on Amitabh movies. But here is my attempt at your

> questions:

>

> 1. This first question is a simple one. Rajesh Khanna was chosen from an

> all India talent contest to act in the films. However, he had not entered

> as Rajesh Khanna. What was his name then?

>

> Jatin Khanna

>

> 2. Amitabh and Rajesh Khanna famously did not get along well

> together. However,

> their films were memorable. Anand was a super tear jerker in which Rajesh

> Khanna dies. Namak Haraam was a second film which followed. However there

> is a third film that these two bosses did together. Can you name it?

>

> Naseeb. Khanna did a cameo in the song “ Jaani Janardhan†.Watch the

> video

at 3:50 onwards

>

> 3. 3. Rajesh Khanna films are known for their melodious music.

> However, this super hit did not have even one single song in it. Can you

> name this great film?

>

> BR Chopra’s Ittefaq

>

> 4. 4. This was one of the greatest hit romantic songs which was

> filmed on this famous pair. However, the heroine was not available, so

> this

> song was actually picturized only with Rajesh Khanna. The heroine was

> later

> added by interposing studio shots in between the outdoor shots of the

> song.

> The effect was quite tacky, but the song was so great that it became

> an overnight

> sensation. Which was it?

>

> Mere sapnon ki rani (Aradhana)

>

> 5. 5. The entire song was filmed with just one continuous take on

> the

> camera. Name this evergreen song, whose first words were used to make

> another film.

>

> Roop tera mastana (Aradhana)

>

> 6. 6. A mustached Rajesh Khanna in jazzy clothes and Mumtaz

> shimmering in a golden blonde wig. Which movie had RDs voice for Rajesh

> Khanna?

>

> Apna Desh (Duniya mein logon ko..). Love Pancham da’s voice as much as I

> detest the costumes and ghastly wigs in this one

>

>

> 7. 7. This song of rebirth of Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini was sung

> by two different artists. One was Kishore Kumar. Who sang the other

> version?

>

> Hume tumse pyaar kitna sung by Parveen Sultana. Love this song.

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdEs8KexpY8 and

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDWAWHz6Am0

>

> 8. 8. Rajesh Khanna famously claimed to have shared a toothbrush

> with some heroine. Can you name this famous heroine?

>

> Tina Munim

>

> 9. 9. It is claimed that when Rajesh Khanna married Dimple, this

> heroine was so heartbroken that she wound up her films, married a

> non-filmi

> guy and went off. Who was this lady?

>

> Not sure if the reason was heart break. But this sounds like Mumtaz who

> married Mayur Madhvani

>

> 10. No one wanted to act in this movie, which had animals as

> heroes. However,

> Rajesh Khanna took up the challenge and overshadowed the animals. Can you

> name the south producer of this famous film?

>

> Chinnappa Devar (Haathi mere saathi)- Incidentally this is the first film

> where Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar first collaborated as screenplay

> writers

>

> Here are some questions about Kaka from me:

>

> 1. One of Rajesh Khanna’s films was India’s entry to the s

> (Though it did not get nominated). Which one? And who was his heroine in

> the film?

>

> 2. Rajesh Khanna brought his bungalow Ashirwad from another big hero

> of Hindi films, who sold it off saying it was unlucky for him. Who was the

> previous owner?

>

> 3. Somebody very close to Kaka was recently seen in Vidya Balan’s

> hit

> film, The Dirty Picture. Who?

>

> 4. Rajesh Khanna is every mimicry artiste’s delight. Remember a

> movie

> where he is parodied in a bus. The driver is called Rajesh and the

> conductor is called Khanna. Which movie?

>

> 5. This one is a googly! What is the link between Rajesh Khanna and

> Alistair Maclean's " When Eight Bells Toll " ?

>

> Anshu

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