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A K Hangal: Sunset boulevard

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2 years ago
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A K Hangal, iconic character artiste who has appeared in nearly 200 films, is ill and impecunious

Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; January 20, 2011)

For decades he made cinephiles weep with him, at him as he battled bereavement, exploitation and misery on screen. At 95, Avtar Kishan Hangal, aka A K Hangal, remembered for some of the most heart-rending roles in Hindi cinema, battles a fading memory, illness and acute penury.

Saraswati Mansion in Santacruz (East), where the veteran actor lives with his 74-year-old son, Vijay, looks run down, and in crying need for repairs. But neither Hangal, who is confined to the bed, or his son, who suffers from a debilitating back problem, are in any position to bring about cosmetic changes to their modest dwelling, struggling as they are to pay for medication.

A friend of the Hangal family told Mumbai Mirror, “Hangal saab was an active participant in the Indian freedom struggle and he acted in nearly 200 films. It is sad to see him reduced to such a state where he has to depend on benefactors for survival.”

A K Hangal with his son Vijay (Rana Chakraborty)

Hangal and his son have depleted their savings. Vijay was a Bollywood photographer. “But I am 74 years old now and can’t be running around clicking pictures on the field. Besides, there is the back problem,” he tells us.

Despite his contribution to the film industry, the city has not been kind to the actor. In 1993 Hangal had applied for a More >

Producer of Veer purchases Rahman’s UK shows

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3 years ago
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Vijay Galani, the supposedly cash strapped producer of Veer, snaps up rights to three finale shows of AR Rahman’s world tour for approximately Rs 10 crore By Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; March 16, 2010)

AR Rahman continues to scale new heights. The music maestro has sold his three finale shows (Manchester on 23 July, Birmingham on 24 July, London on 25 July) of his forthcoming world tour to begin in June for a whopping Rs 10 crore (approximately).

Vijay Galani, producer of the Salman Khan starrer Veer, has bought the three shows. The deal was finalised last week in Mumbai.

Galani refused to quote the price but confirmed that he has bought the three shows. “Yes, I have purchased the finale shows of AR Rahman’s concert and I am looking forward to the big occasion,” said Galani.

But didn’t Galani suffer huge losses in Veer? Galani replied, “Veer and AR Rahman concerts are two different things altogether. What has Veer got do with this?”

A close friend of Galani confirmed that the Veer producer has indeed bought the three shows to be held in Birmingham, Manchester and London for Rs 10 crore. Galani’s friend said, “Though in practice, the deal has been struck for Rs 10 crore,

Rahman will bear the cost of lights, sound effects, editing and the maintenance of his big team throughout the shows.”

“AR Rahman has a big fan following wherever he goes. Galani will earn a lot through these shows. It’s a very good business deal,” More >

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