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Eviction and Abuse: How Dilip Kumar and an Underworld Don Rescued Salman Khan's Step Mom Helen From Her Ex-Husband PN Arora. The glittering facade of Bollywood often conceals stories of profound struggle. Actress Helen, a symbol of grace and glamour, endured a traumatic chapter in her life involving domestic abuse and financial distress at the hands of her first husband, PN Arora (Ex-Husband). Her eventual rescue involved a surprising and powerful intervention from cinema legend Dilip Kumar and notorious underworld figure Karim Lala. Picture: Helen(R) turned to feared don Karim Lala (L), who retrieved her property From Her Abusive Film Maker Husband P N Arora.  The Torment of Domestic Abuse and Financial Turmoil of Helen Before she married writer and producer Salim Khan (whose family member is superstar Salman Khan), Helen was married to director PN Arora. The marriage was marked by hardship. Helen, known for her phenomenal dancing and magnetic screen presence, reportedly faced bot...

Suraiya: The Trailblazer Who Out-Earned Her Co-Stars, But Paid a Price for Love.  The Tragic Saga of the Superstar Who Chose a Lifetime of Solitude Over Forbidden Love. The Highest-Paid Actress in an All-Male Industry:  In the Golden Era of Indian cinema, when male actors like Dilip Kumar and Ashok Kumar commanded the highest prices, actress-singer Suraiya Jamal Sheikh shattered the industry's pay norms. Known for her soulful voice and graceful screen presence, Suraiya became the first Indian actress to outearn her male co-stars, demanding an unprecedented fee of ₹1 to ₹2 lakh per film in the late 1940s and early 1950s. However, despite reaching unparalleled professional heights, her personal life was marred by a heartbreak that left her permanently single, a tragic contrast to her towering stardom. The Queen of Stardom and Melody Born in 1929, Suraiya’s journey was that of a natural talent. Starting as a child artist and singer on All India Radio, her voice was her first tic...

Builder booked for trying to grab Dilip Kumar's bungalow: The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police has registered a case of cheating against a builder for allegedly trying to grab the bungalow of veteran actor Dilip Kumar in suburban Bandra, an official said today. The builder, Samir Bhojwani, falsely claimed ownership of the two plots on which the bungalow was built in the upscale Pali Hill area of Bandra, the official said. Police suspect that Bhojwani forged certain documents to grab the bungalow, he said. Dilip Kumar's wife Saira Banu recently approached the police and lodged a complaint against Bhojwani following which the offence was registered against the builder on Monday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (EOW) Parag Manere said. "We are investigating the case thoroughly and action will be taken accordingly," he said. As per the complaint, the legendary actor had bought both the plots of the bungalow in 1953 for Rs 1.40 lakh, ano...

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has shared a throwback picture, wishing his Shakti co-star Dilip Kumar on his 95th birthday. Sharing a picture that shows Dilip in a candid mood as Raj Kapoor tries his hands at harmonium, Amitabh wrote late Sunday, “T 2737 - Two maestros ! Iconic picture .. Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar making music !! Love and admiration .. for their immense contribution to Indian Cinema” The celebrations for Dilip Kumar's 95th birthday on Monday will include some of his relatives and close friends, but will be restricted as the legendary actor has just been treated for mild pneumonia, said his wife Saira Banu. View image on Twitter Amitabh Bachchan ✔ @SrBachchan T 2737 - Two maestros ! Iconic picture .. Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar making music !! Love and admiration .. for their immense contribution to Indian Cinema 8:30 PM - Dec 10, 2017   153 153 Replies     485 485 Retweets     3,928 3,928 likes ...