Indian Entertainment Rewind: January 18
- 1962: Birthday of versatile actor **Ashish Vidyarthi**, known for his powerful performances across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema.
- 1965: Birthday of acclaimed Malayalam actor, director, and screenwriter **Siddique**.
- 1969: Birthday of popular Bollywood actor **Bobby Deol**, son of Dharmendra, who has starred in numerous action and romantic films.
- 1995: The critically acclaimed Hindi dubbed version of Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film **_Bombay_**, with its powerful storyline and A.R. Rahman’s iconic music, had its nationwide theatrical release, captivating audiences across India.
- 2002: Demise of legendary Hindi film lyricist **Anand Bakshi**, who penned over 6000 songs for more than 600 films during his illustrious career.
- 2018: The highly anticipated **final trailer** for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus **_Padmaavat_** (starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor) was released, generating immense online buzz just a week before its theatrical premiere.
- 2006: The grand launch of the music album for the winner of **_Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005_** took place in Mumbai, marking a significant moment for the reality TV music landscape.
Disclaimer: This summary is generated for the specific date 2026-01-18 based on historical data up to early 2023. While efforts are made for accuracy, specific events and their exact dates in entertainment history can sometimes be subject to varying records or interpretations.
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