K. N. Singh

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75 years of Prithvi Vallabh: In love and war with Sohrab Modi, Durga Khote

As a new series, Prithvi Vallabh, is premiered on television, we revisit Sohrab Modi’s grand old film which, incidentally, turns 75 this October.

Jan 28 2018 — Sonal Pandya

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KN Singh’s 10 best villainous roles

The 'gentleman villain’ made his mark with lasting roles in films like Awara (1951), Howrah Bridge (1958) and An Evening In Paris (1967). On his 17th death anniversary (31 January), we look at some of his best work.

Jan 31 2017 — Sonal Pandya

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KN Singh: The man who spooked Nargis, forced Rajesh Khanna to be punctual

The legendary film villain was picked for the 1936 Berlin Olympics but missed out owing to personal reasons. Cinestaan.com spoke to his son who shared some great anecdotes about his father on KN Singh's 116th birth anniversary.

Sep 01 2016 — Mayur Lookhar

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When KN Singh muted the most powerful voice in Indian cinema

When an actor struggled with his dialogues, the legendary villain convinced director-actor Sunil Dutt to turn him into a mute man.

Aug 31 2016 — Mayur Lookhar