A tribute to Rafi

Veteran Bollywood star Sharmila Tagore joined singer Sonu Nigam to croon the 1967 number Aasmaan Se Aaya Farishta to pay a tribute to legendary singer Mohammed Rafi at the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Several of his old classics were presented on the stage by popular names such as Subhash Ghai, Anuradha Paudwal, Sonu and Shahid Rafi.

Sonu and Sharmila were seen singing the song, which is from the film An Evening In Paris. The track is originally picturised on Shammi Kapoor and the veteran star.

IFFI 2024 is paying a tribute to several Bollywood personalities, including Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Akkineni Nageshwar Rao and Mohammed Rafi.

Rakhee makes a comeback

The ongoing 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) became a platform for cinematic nostalgia and fresh beginnings as renowned actor Rakhee Gulzar returned to the silver screen after nearly two decades. Walking the red carpet for her comeback film Aamar Boss, Rakhee exuded elegance and enthusiasm.

Sharing her excitement about attending IFFI in Goa, Rakhee remarked, “A new atmosphere, a new city. Earlier, I used to be in Delhi; I go there too. This time, I came here, and it feels good — just a little short on time.” Directed by the renowned duo Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy, Aamar Boss, scheduled to release in December, is a poignant tale of a single mother’s unwavering determination to provide a better life for her son despite financial hardships. The film also stars Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Pradeepto Ray.

Rakhee, who became a household name with her iconic role as Durga Singh in the 1995 blockbuster Karan Arjun, also spoke about the re-release of the beloved classic. “The young generation will really like it, and even small children will enjoy it a lot,” she said.