Dastan-e-Bollywood

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.

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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.

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Meena Kumari knew that it was her last meeting with Nargis. She told Nargis that she will be gone by the time Nargis will come back to meet her. What happened to Meena Kumari and what was her last wish? Listen to the complete story on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

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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.

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She was sitting in her makeup room, listening to a young poet’s lines. Suddenly a man came and slapped Meena Kumari. If only Meera Kumari’s real life was as poetic as her lines, she would have been successful and happy. Happiness always managed to leave her, no matter how hard she tried to hold onto it. What happened to her marriage and why did Meena Kumari’s husband have to beg in front of her to do Pakeezah? Listen more of Meena Kumari’s successful career and a pain filled tragic life only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

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Her desire always quarreled with her destiny. Baby Meena was revered but Heroine Meena Kumari's initial films bombed at the box office. Was her career nearing its end even before it had begun? What brought a light of hope back in her life and what did Lata Mangeshkar say to Meena Kumari about her white saree? Listen to the making of starlet Meena Kumari only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

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While returning from Pune, Meena Kumari’s car met with an accident. She suffered severe injuries on her head, and hands. This was a time when she was the freshly born competitor of Bollywood biggies like Madhubala and Nargis and with each film Meena Kumari’s fame grew bigger and bigger. Tragedies never stopped being Meena’s companions. She was at the operation table and doctors were debating if they should cut off her hand to save her life. Listen to the complete story of that incident only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

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Meena Kumari, the girl who made a million hearts skip a beat whenever she came on screen, was once living under conditions where her family had to think about where the next meal would come from. Who changed her life? Listen to the life changing incident that led to Baby Meena's first break only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

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Meena Kumari spent her life fighting hardships, pain, emotional trauma and physical exertion. Pain was the only constant in her life. She embraced it even as a kid. Let's rewind and take a trip down memory lane to know her a little better. Listen to the complete story only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood

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An incident gave Meena Kumari the gut to break out of her cage. Meena Kumari filed for divorce and then fell sick. It was Nargis Dutt's advice to her that she is free to make her own decisions. Meena took her decision. What was Meera's decision? Hear all about it on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

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Meena Kumari delivered performances with flying colors. But she was trapped in a cage. Nargis developed a relationship with Meena Kumari yet help was far away from Meena. One night in Chennai, in a hotel room Baqar went into Meena's room at night and as Nargis Dutt has written - things did not look good at all. Listen to the complete story only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

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Meena Kumari the diva who was class apart and an artist of the highest order was labeled untouchable and lower caste by her husband and his family. You won't believe but it is true. Listen to more of such shocking revelations only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

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First day on the sets of an art film and it was raining cats and dogs. Director told Meena Kumari that her call time is 7.30. The director reached at 7 while battling the rains. Now it was Meena who had to reach the studio. Can you guess at what time did she reach? Listen to this episode and get to know more of such anecdotes about Meena Kumari only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

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Pilot episode introduces you to the untimely and unexpected demise of Meena Kumari. The girl who could hold the attention of a million eyes just with her glance, faced gruesome circumstances and how rightly it is said that - In the end it doesn't even matter. Lend a year and listen to a poetic story of a poetic starlet only on Red Podcast presents Dastan-e-Bollywood.

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In the podcast Dastaan – 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.

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