Meena Kumari’s riches were never her own. One hundred rupees is all that she used to get every month for expenses. Meena Kumari was equally exploited by her own relations and the diabolical society we all live in. Her hard work, her skills, her beauty, her talent, everyone used her. Everyone parted ways from her, even her own health. What forced Meena Kumari to make alcohol her only companion? Listen to what Meena Kumari thought of life only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

Meena Kumari&rsquo;s riches were never her own. One hundred rupees is all that she used to get every month for expenses. Meena Kumari was equally exploited by her own relations and the diabolical society we all live in. Her hard work, her skills, her beauty, her talent, everyone used her. Everyone parted ways from her, even her own health. What forced Meena Kumari to make alcohol her only companion? Listen to what Meena Kumari thought of life only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

In the podcast Dastan – e – Bollywood we will take you through the life story of legendary Bollywood stars like Meena Kumari , Raj Kapoor , Noorjehan and others with Indias first and only Female Dastangoi Artist Fouzia Dastango. She is a performer par excellence who has graced many cultural events with her presence and such was her love for this art and Urdu language that she quit her job as a lecturer in SCERT to pursue her passion . Headlining acts for AR Rahman is only the beginning of her astounding achievements.

 

It is scripted by Danish Iqbal ,a National award winner including the National Award and the prestigious ‘Mohan Rakesh Samman’.  A Delhi based playwright who combines in himself various roles of a performer, teacher, and most importantly a storyteller !Danish has worked with some of the best theatre personalities of India that include Utpal Dutt and M S Sathyu.

In the podcast Dastan &ndash; e &ndash; Bollywood we will take you through the life story of legendary Bollywood stars like Meena Kumari , Raj Kapoor , Noorjehan and others with Indias first and only Female Dastangoi Artist Fouzia Dastango. She is a performer par excellence who has graced many cultural events with her presence and such was her love for this art and Urdu language that she quit her job as a lecturer in SCERT to pursue her passion . Headlining acts for AR Rahman is only the beginning of her astounding achievements.
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It is scripted by Danish Iqbal ,a National award winner including the National Award and the prestigious &lsquo;Mohan Rakesh Samman&rsquo;. &nbsp;A Delhi based&nbsp;playwright who combines in himself various roles of a performer, teacher, and most importantly a storyteller !Danish has worked with some of the best theatre personalities&nbsp;of&nbsp;India&nbsp;that include&nbsp;Utpal Dutt&nbsp;and&nbsp;M S Sathyu.

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In the podcast Dastan – e – Bollywood we will take you through the life story of legendary Bollywood stars like Meena Kumari , Raj Kapoor , Noorjehan and others with Indias first and only Female Dastangoi Artist Fouzia Dastango. She is a performer par excellence who has graced many cultural events with her presence and such was her love for this art and Urdu language that she quit her job as a lecturer in SCERT to pursue her passion . Headlining acts for AR Rahman is only the beginning of her astounding achievements.

It is scripted by Danish Iqbal ,a National award winner including the National Award and the prestigious ‘Mohan Rakesh Samman’.  A Delhi based playwright who combines in himself various roles of a performer, teacher, and most importantly a storyteller !Danish has worked with some of the best theatre personalities of India that include Utpal Dutt and M S Sathyu.

In the podcast Dastan &ndash; e &ndash; Bollywood we will take you through the life story of legendary Bollywood stars like Meena Kumari , Raj Kapoor , Noorjehan and others with Indias first and only Female Dastangoi Artist Fouzia Dastango. She is a performer par excellence who has graced many cultural events with her presence and such was her love for this art and Urdu language that she quit her job as a lecturer in SCERT to pursue her passion . Headlining acts for AR Rahman is only the beginning of her astounding achievements.
It is scripted by Danish Iqbal ,a National award winner including the National Award and the prestigious &lsquo;Mohan Rakesh Samman&rsquo;. &nbsp;A Delhi based&nbsp;playwright who combines in himself various roles of a performer, teacher, and most importantly a storyteller !Danish has worked with some of the best theatre personalities&nbsp;of&nbsp;India&nbsp;that include&nbsp;Utpal Dutt&nbsp;and&nbsp;M S Sathyu.

EP - 11 Meena Kumari  Alone in the Crowd

She was a Mega Star. The demand for her movies was increasing, but her father - Ataullah Khan was not letting her talk to Dilip. Even during the filming of Mughal-e-Azam. A film which was undoubtedly the most expensive film in those times was at stake. Madhubala hid a tsunami of emotions and tears behind her million-dollar smile. The trauma she went through took a toll on her heart. Meena Kumari had an inoperable heart condition and a secret desire hidden in the same heart. Find out more about Madhubala and her heart only on Datan-e-Bollywood. Listen to the show on Red FM Podcast.

She was a Mega Star. The demand for her movies was increasing, but her father - Ataullah Khan was not letting her talk to Dilip. Even during the filming of Mughal-e-Azam. A film which was undoubtedly the most expensive film in those times was at stake. Madhubala hid a tsunami of emotions and tears behind her million-dollar smile. The trauma she went through took a toll on her heart. Meena Kumari had an inoperable heart condition and a secret desire hidden in the same heart. Find out more about Madhubala and her heart only on Datan-e-Bollywood. Listen to the show on Red FM Podcast.

Secrets of madhubala's heart

She was emptied her wallet to help someone, laughingly anyone. This was Madhubala. A starlet with a heart of gold. A heart that fell for Dilip Kumar. Even the superstar was blown away by Madhubala's beauty. They knew love takes its time to bloom. But not everything ends well for everyone. The love birds were targeted by media and their competition alike and the outcome was not something pleasant, and definitely not something Madhubala desired. Listen to the full episode of Dastan-e-Bollywood to know more only on the Red FM Podcast.

She was emptied her wallet to help someone, laughingly anyone. This was Madhubala. A starlet with a heart of gold. A heart that fell for Dilip Kumar. Even the superstar was blown away by Madhubala's beauty. They knew love takes its time to bloom. But not everything ends well for everyone. The love birds were targeted by media and their competition alike and the outcome was not something pleasant, and definitely not something Madhubala desired. Listen to the full episode of Dastan-e-Bollywood to know more only on the Red FM Podcast.

Madhubala and Dilip Kumar’s Incomplete Story

The first episode of Season 2 of Dastaan-e-Bollywood introduces us to a beautiful story of a beautiful diva. She ruled the hearts of millions and her smile mesmerized the young and the old, alike. She defined beauty with her charm and charisma. As said by many people, Madhubala’s perfect smile made her the most beautiful woman in the film world.

The episode introduces us to Baby Mumtaz. Sweet little Mumtaz was born on the day of love to Ataullah Khan and Ayesha Begum, the date was 14 February 1933. Tragedies surrounded her life; her family was expelled from Afghanistan and her father had to grapple for their survival. She was bestowed with the title - Venus of India. Listen to the story of Mumtaz becoming the most celebrated actress of Indian cinema

Ataullah Khan did everything he could to keep the wolf from the door but he made sure that his children must not know about the troubles that he was going through. While between jobs in Peshawar, one day Ataullah took Baby Mumtaaz to a radio station when she was 9 years old. Here music producer Khurshid Anwar recognised her singing talent. This was the first step that Baby Mumtaz took towards becoming Madhubala. Catch more of such anecdotes only on the show Dastaan-e-Bollywood Season 2 on the Red FM Podcast Network.

The first episode of Season 2 of Dastaan-e-Bollywood introduces us to a beautiful story of a beautiful diva. She ruled the hearts of millions and her smile mesmerized the young and the old, alike. She defined beauty with her charm and charisma.&nbsp;As said by many people,&nbsp;Madhubala&rsquo;s perfect smile made her&nbsp;the most beautiful woman in the film world.
The episode introduces us to Baby Mumtaz. Sweet little Mumtaz was born on the day of love to Ataullah Khan and Ayesha Begum, the date was 14 February 1933. Tragedies surrounded her life; her family was expelled from Afghanistan and her father had to grapple for their survival. She was bestowed with the title - Venus of India. Listen to the story of Mumtaz becoming the most celebrated actress of Indian cinema
Ataullah Khan did everything he could to keep the wolf from the door but he made sure that his children must not know about the troubles that he was going through. While between jobs in Peshawar, one day Ataullah took Baby Mumtaaz to a radio station when she was 9 years old. Here music producer Khurshid Anwar recognised her singing talent. This was the first step that Baby Mumtaz took towards becoming Madhubala. Catch more of such anecdotes only on the show Dastaan-e-Bollywood Season 2 on the Red FM Podcast Network.

EP - 11 Meena Kumari Alone in the Crowd

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