Other celebrated 'Baddies' of Bollywood

While the terrific trio - Pran - Amjad - Amrish enjoyed a very long innings as baddies, Bollywood had many more 'menacing' men who made the screen heroes and heroines lives miserable.

Danny in BR Chopra's Dhund as Thakur Ranjit Singh, a rich, wheel-chaired abusive man sent shivers down the spine. Says Mahesh Bhatt, "That scene where Danny flungs the plate at his screen wife is still memorable."

Then we saw the emergence of a flamboyant, rich, erudite 'smuggler' played by Ajit, who Brought That stylish charm to his roles while scheming in his 'Loin's den' with Mona darling.

Ajit's closest contender would probably be Shakaal, the evil smuggler in Ramesh Sippy's Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha starrer Shaan. Unlike Most other villains, Shakaal was bald and I Constantly Played With his pate making it look far more menacing.

In the second half of the 80's we saw the emergence of one of cinema s most hated villains, Dr Dang in Subhash Ghai's Karma Anupam Kher That Made an overnight sensation.

Then of course, there was Prem Chopra, who apparently started the trend of sexual molestation, illicit relationship on screen Which was followed by 'sleazy, side-kick' Ranjeet and Shakti Kapoor. Prem Chopra's best was seen in Upkaar, Do Raaste, Kati Patang, Do Anjaane, Dostana and many more.

In the recent past villainy Attempted Sanjay Dutt as Kancha Cheena in the remake of Agneepath.

With Rituparno Ghosh, an era of sensitive, brave and internationally relevant cinema comes to an end

With Rituparno Ghosh, one was sensitive, brave and internationally relevant movie comes to an end. The National Award winning Bengali leader died yesterday of a massive heart attack at 7.30am. Industry mourns his loss ...

Gulzar: It was full of positivity

Forty-nine is too young to die. This is a profound shock and disturbing news for me. I remember as a very young boy and enthusiastic when Aparna Sen had sent me. I realized it was full of positivity and have never seen so boring. I also wrote the lyrics of his first documentary Vande Matram. He won two National Awards Unishe April, but I liked your Noukadubi and felt it deserved a prize for it. Through the years, met with success at work, but it has always been in contact. It is a profound loss. He was exultant about every moment in life and always smiling.

Ajay Devgn: Your way of seeing things was so different

I am shocked and saddened to learn of his death. It was great working with him in the raincoat. His way of seeing things was so different and that's probably what he did a good director. He has made some great films and through them will always be remembered.

Konkona Sen Sharma: He helps me with my grammar Bengali

It's a shock. He was a brave, sensitive and inspiring filmmaker. He was very polite in movies, not just the Bengali cinema. He was very aware of their own cultural heritage, however, made films that were relevant and contemporary, internationally. It was like family - that would help me with my grammar Bengali. It was so funny and had such enthusiasm for life. He was a great mind and this is a great loss.

Prosenjit Chatterjee: We lost one of our greatest talents

I can not believe that Ritu longer exists. We lost one of our greatest talents. It is a personal loss, was a fierce friend, a human being with. Always got the better of me. Will be dearly missed.

Bipasha Basu: He rebuke like her little sister

Rituda understand my sensitivity, which are different and there would be matched with a director Bengali old school. When shooting Shob Charito KALPONIK, he would scold like his little sister. He called me by my nickname, Bonny, apart from him, only my parents use. It was never boring and that's why I was so comfortable with him.

Deepti Naval: Ritu was a brave filmmaker

When I received a call from him to Memories in March, I jumped at the opportunity because I love his work as a director and as a writer. So when I heard that Sanjoy Nag would direct the film and Ritu - I had written the script - would be my co-star, I was so excited! I had a shooting moments with him. I love his movies. It was one of the bravest and courageous filmmakers in India, which addressed the full aspect of their sexuality. And put a lot at stake for that visit. He was also very sensitive and portrayed women and relationships and nuances so beautifully. I'm in love because they had the courage to do what he did.

Soha Ali Khan: Rituda brought the best out of his players

He has been at the forefront of good cinema in Bengal, the relationship between Ray and a new school. I had just begun to make his most recent film more acceptable alternative to the mainstream. I will always treasure my experience of working with him in Antarmahal. I was hoping to work with him at some point. He was passionate and sensitive and knew how to get the best out of his actors. I will miss him.

Arjun Rampal: He was a master of his craft

I do not know how to react to this tragedy. My wife sent a message: "Rituparno Ghosh more". It's shocking. The Last Lear was a great experience and happens to be one of my favorite shows ever. He was a wonderful man, a master of his craft and learned a lot from him.

Raima Sen: My life and career turned around with Chokher Bali

Byomkesh He just finished a few days ago. I have worked in all his films except the last. He had called me to this and said I was going to miss the games. He changed my life and run around with Chokher Bali. He was my mentor - he taught me a lot, told me the books to read, what movies to watch, etc. He would come to our house - we have seen (my sister and I) grow. Every time I was in Mumbai, stay with us. With Rituda gone, you will do these beautiful movies now? He was immensely talented and contributed much to Indian cinema.

Subhash Ghai: It was a true artist

India has lost one of its greatest filmmakers. He was extremely sensitive as a director and a true artist. I liked Noukadubi, which had produced so much that I bent in Hindi as Kashmakash and let go.

Anupam Kher: I knew the female psyche

He was a great director and effortless at what he did. He had an incredible knowledge of the female psyche. There was little nuances collect and use in his films.

Kirron Kher: There was an actor in it

Not only was he a great director, but also a prolific writer. He took our film to an international platform, so even Bollywood actors would give an arm to work with. Bariwali While filming, I got a National Award for Best Actress, every morning, I was rubbing my face with my pallu. I wanted to know if I had any makeup secretly. Sometimes, I would be tempted to dub itself. I said, 'Cry as I'm crying'. There was always an actor in it.

Adah's lessons in 'Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke'

Adah Sharma, who will be sharing screen space with the likes of Sanjay Dutt and Juhi Chawla in the comedy 'Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke', says he has to learn a lot from his experience co-stars on comic timing.

The 23-year-old, who made his debut against in horror thriller Duggall Rajniesh 1920, Dev Goel romance will be in the upcoming comedy, which hits screens on May 24.

"The two are very lucky to work with established stars and to do comedy with them because you have to learn a lot in comedy. Timing comic every person is different, Chunky (Pandey) hee Juhiji and Sanjay Dutt. We must learn different things to everyone, "Ada said in an interview.

Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke is a comic misadventure and tells the story of a night on a road trip of the two protagonists.

Sanjay plays in the movie Karate Inspector.

Recalling the first day of Sanjay on games, Dev said: "I remember when Sanju sir came to the games for the first time, the whole world suddenly became a superstar that has gone quiet always remember that moment.".

Directed and produced by Jyotin Goel, Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke also stars Anupam Kher, Rati Agnihotri and Vivek Vaswani.

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