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Vijay Anand (22 January 1934 – 23 February 2004), also known as Goldie Anand, was an Indian filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, editor and actor, who is known for acclaimed films such as Guide (1965) and Johnny Mera Naam (1970). He made most of his films for the in-house banner Navketan Films and was part of the Anand family.
Vijay Anand was born in Gurdaspur, Punjab, British India to well-to-do advocate Pishori Lal Anand. He was the youngest of the four Anand siblings, including producer and director Chetan Anand and Dev Anand, one of the greatest and most beloved of Hindi film stars; his sister is Sheel Kanta Kapur, who is the mother of acclaimed Indian film director Shekhar Kapur.His first marriage was with Loveleen, a marriage which took place when Vijay Anand was influenced by Rajneesh, and Lovleen had come to interview him for Russian Times, and wanted to marry him. This marriage was later dissolved by Rajneesh himself, when the couple could not go together. His second marriage was with Sushma Kohli, his sister's daughter. They have a son, Vaibhav.
Though Vijay Anand has had a career as an actor, screenwriter, editor, and producer, he will primarily be remembered as a director. In 1957, he made his directorial debut with Nau Do Gyarah, which he shot in 40 days.
Some of his successful movies as director are Johnny Mera Naam (1970), Jewel Thief (1967), Teesri Manzil (1966), Kala Bazar (1960), Ram Balram and Rajput. Teesri Manzil, which he made for producer Nasir Hussain, was his first non-Navketan film as a director. Some of his major films are Tere Mere Sapne (1971) and Guide (1965). Guide, starring Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman is Vijay Anand's most critically acclaimed movie. It is based on R.K. Narayan's novel The Guide. Navketan attempted an international release of a remake of Guide without much success.
Vijay Anand is known for his stylish song picturization, such as the numbers; "O Haseena" (Teesri Manzil), "Kaaton Se Kheech" (Guide) and "Honthon Mein Aisi Baat" (Jewel Thief).
As an actor, his most memorable roles were in the films Haqeeqat (1964), Kora Kagaz (1974), (in which he starred opposite Jaya Bachchan) and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978). Chor Chor was a songless thriller in which Leena Chandavarkar was his heroine. He acted in Ghoonghroo Ki Aawaz, Double Cross and Chhupa Rustam.
To the younger generation of the 1990s he is also known for playing detective Sam in the television series Tehkikaat (1994).
He served a short stint as the chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification, India's censor board, a position from which he resigned, in 2002, after he ran into ideological differences with the government over the introduction of ratings for adult movies.
He caused a major controversy by marrying his much younger niece. He was in the inner circle of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.
Goldie, as he was affectionately called, died on 23 February 2004 due to a heart attack. He was aged 70.
She recalled how she was threatened by a person who said he would come to her house to cause her harm. Further recalling the incident, she said that her husband Daniel Weber was not in the country and she was frightened to live alone. Whenever she used to hear some noise outside her house, she would carry a knife in her hand and walk towards the door.
In a yet another incident, she said, a person arrived at her door and started banging it. Even his Twitter follower bullied the actress and made her fear that a mob would turn up and break into her house. Concluding her dreadful experience, she said that though they have now moved into another house after that incident, it still affects her.
Ameesha Patel may have been away from films, however, she loves to stay connected to her fans through social media. The social media accounts of the actress are full of glamorous pictures and she is looking hotter than ever.
However, one fan chased the actress till she reached home. According to a report, the fan didn't move in the hope that he might get to meet Ameesha. He was waiting until the wee hours of the morning outside her residence. He only left when the security asked him to leave or they would call the police.
Actress Katrina Kaif who has braved many incidents of stalking once had an obsessive stalker keeping an eye on her for almost nine months. This happened back in 2009 when a crazy fan followed the actress everywhere and once even followed her home. On reaching her residence he even falsely claimed that she had invited him over. Katrina, however, did not file a police complaint against him.
John Abraham, who has girls going gaga over him for his chiselled body and cute dimples, had a bad experience when a male admirer started stalking him after the release of 'Dostana'. In the film, John essayed a comical role of a homosexual. According to reports, the fan would call on the actor's landline and even went to the extent of calling up his parents. On taking note of the situation, John immediately alerted the police and asked them to intervene.
Kamal Haasan's daughter Shruti Haasan, who has established herself as in both the Bollywood and South film industry, was once attacked by a stalker. This person was no fan, but a member of her shooting crew. Reports stated that the stalker showed up at her doorstep and attempted to strangle her. Shaken by the incident, the star lodged a complaint with the police.
Celebrities are used to receiving gifts from adoring fans, but none of them has been as weird as the gift received by Bollywood diva Sushmita Sen. The 'Main Hoon Na' actress once received a bridal attire complete with wedding accessories from a fan. According to reports, the same fan later threatened to kill her if she rejected his marriage proposal. Shaken up by the incident, Sushmita took the legal route and reported the events to the police.
There is no denying that actor Varun Dhawan enjoys a crazy fan following. Recently, a fan's dream to meet her idol turned into a nightmare for the 'Dilwale' actor. The girl, who was obsessed to meet Varun, stationed herself outside his house and even proposed to him. Things, however, turned ugly when she started flooding Varun's family and staff with unsolicited calls. Being the fan friendly star he is, Varun tried his best to pacify her but later asked his security officers to intervene.
Shahid Kapoor's case is different as he was not stalked by any fan but Vastavikta Pandit, daughter of legendary actor Raaj Kumar. Vastavikta even bought a flat next to the Shahid's house and stalked him everywhere. Apart from stalking him she even claimed to be his wife and that's when the 'Udta Punjab' actor filed a police complaint against her.
The Bold and Beautiful Kangana Ranaut also had an appalling experience when an obsessive fan began stalking her. This fan was so eager to get the Bollywood beauty's attention that he followed her everywhere. Reports claim that he even sent her gifts and flooded her mailbox with love letters. Like the rest, Kangana too sought help from the cops.
Things turned ugly on Abhishek Bachchan's wedding to Aishwarya Rai when an obsessive fan named Jhanvi Kapoor, slit her wrist outside Jalsa. The fan, who was a model by profession, even claimed to be his wife. With this unforeseen incident taking place during the highly publicised wedding, the police were forced to intervene and arrest the girl.
Bollywood's Khiladi Akshay Kumar, who has a huge fan base which varies across all age groups, was once stalked by an underaged girl for nearly a year. Reports claimed that she ran away from her home in Lucknow just to catch a glimpse of the Khiladi Kumar. Unable to reach him, the girl slashed her wrist outside Akshay's house. On hearing of the same, Akki immediately rushed the girl to a nearby hospital.
"I don't think the national anthem should be played before the films. You are not in school where you start the day with the national anthem," said Balan, while speaking at an event in New Delhi. "So I'm personally of the opinion that the national anthem should not be played. You cannot force patriotism," she said. Balan said that she loves her country and would go to any length to defend it.
"... But I don't need to be told. When I hear the national anthem, I stand up wherever I am," she said. The actor, who is one of the board members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), said she saw the opportunity to bring about a change when she was asked to join the board.
"The entire film industry was feeling a certain way with the previous censor board. And then, when I was asked whether I'd be able to be on the censor board, I thought this as an opportunity to bring about change," she said. "So, unless I agree to be part of that change or at least attempt to be part of it, I can't criticise it anymore. Which is why I said 'ok'," she added.
According to the national-award winner, the board members are "on the same page and looking ahead".
"I don't want to give it a particular tag and say 'Sanskari, Un-sanskari, forward," she added.
On the controversy surrounding 'Mersal', Balan said a film was "either someone's imagination or interpretation" and it should not be seen as making a political statement. "Once the CBFC has cleared the film, it should be allowed to be seen the way it has been cleared. If there are any issues, they should have been brought up before," she said.