Karan Johar discusses the success of 'alpha-driven' films like Animal and Dhurandhar, noting a shift in audience preference for 'front footed machismo' and 'alpha energy'. He also touches upon the appeal of emotional identification, particularly among male viewers, and expresses conflict over the cultural signals these films send.
'I've had my share of ups and downs, especially early on, but each experience has helped me learn and grow.'
Sanjay Dutt, known for his 'Khalnayak' image, is set to return to the big screen as a historical antagonist in Raja Shivaji' and a rugged gangster in 'KD - The Devil'. This article ranks his most compelling villainous performances in Hindi cinema, highlighting his versatility in embracing darker roles.
Vijay Varma continues to impress critics and fans with his performance in 'Matka King', prompting a look back at his most defining roles, from the conflicted cop in 'Monsoon Shootout' to the chilling antagonist in 'Darlings'.
As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.
Words can barely capture the depth and beauty of Asha Bhosle's voice, at once ethereal and ineffable. Her demise has created a void but the songs she sang will never die.
Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 actor Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr are optimistic about their film's appeal to family audiences, addressing the current scarcity of family-friendly Hindi cinema.
'We don't make films for profit and that's exactly why profit follows.'
Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.
Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.
As we await the much-anticipated reunion of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar in Bhooth Bangla, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at their six memorable collaborations, ranking them by how consistently they deliver on entertainment.
Asha Bhosle, the iconic Indian playback singer known for her unparalleled versatility and a career spanning over eight decades, has passed away at the age of 92 due to multi-organ failure.
He was childlike with a camera in his hands -- not nave, but wonderstruck, as though the world were always on the verge of delivering something unrepeatable. Pulitzer Prize nominee Namas Bhojani recalls his long association with Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer who passed into the ages on Sunday.
Explore the interesting trend in Bollywood where popular film franchises opt for entirely new lead casts in their sequels.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has achieved a remarkable feat by crossing 1000 crore in worldwide box office collections within just seven days, joining the ranks of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters.
At Border Pillar 609 at Babliyan near Jaisalmer, the one thing that dominates the landscape is something entirely different, something central to our identity -- the Tiranga -- flying boldly above the blazing desert.
'Playing a rape survivor can't ever be compared to actually being one.'
Mumbai police have registered a case against a man accused of cheating actress Varsha Usgaonkar and four others of Rs 47 lakh with promises of high investment returns.
A romantic drama set against the scenic backdrop of Japan, exploring a unique love story born from a wish and a day of temporary amnesia.
Before Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases, let's take a look at Aditya Dhar's remarkable journey from being an assistant director to helming India's most successful film.
Ahida Sarmai, a special child with Down's Syndrome, makes her own space among Dhurandhar's biggest stars.
'Every good, bad, right and wrong were necessary to teach me, and take me where I stand today.'
'I may be known in the South but in Bollywood, no one knows me, not yet. I just wanted to be seen.'
Namrata Thakker picks 6 cine ways to celebrate Maha Shivratri.
Make the effort for Boong, Mayur Sanap insists. Watch it, and experience its quietly heart-aching beauty.
Doctor on Salim Khan: 'Unko thoda haemorrhage hua tha, which we've tackled.'
French President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit to India concluded with a tribute video featuring the title track from the Hindi blockbuster 'Dhurandhar,' sparking widespread social media buzz.
After S S Rajamouli's Varanasi, Priyanka Chopra will be seen in Hrithik Roshan's Krrish 4.
Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan and Shanaya Kapoor continue to shine in Bollywood in 2026, reinforcing their presence as the industry hunts for reliable next gen talent.
Tu Yaa Main feels rather indulgent for a survival drama. You can see where it's headed, and it just grows tiresome after a point, observes Mayur Sanap.
'After Saiyaara, a lot of confidence has come in. Hindi is now looking good, especially with Dhurandhar 2 expected in March.'
As Arijit Singh announces his plans for retirement from playback singing, we look back at his most popular Hindi film songs.
'Finding it on screen because I am not getting it in real life.'
'If you look around the world at people of colour, religion, caste, sexuality or any of the marginalised communities, we are always talking in numbers.' 'We are always assigning them a statistic.' 'That is an easy way to assuage your urban guilt. Because you hide your apathy with hollow sympathy.' 'We are, in a way, making them invisible.'
Siddhant Chaturvedi is all set to play the doyen of Marathi and Hindi cinema, V Shantaram.
'Established filmmakers want to go with the sequels of earlier hit films like Housefull 5 or Mastiii 4. They don't want to come up with fresh ideas. This is pure laziness.'
'Somewhere our society's collective morality is lost. There's a kind of moral confusion in our society which reflects in our films.' 'Filmmakers are hiding behind romance, ghost stories, murder mysteries and sex. No film is looking at social issues.'
Nyrraa Banerji's reason for staying away from Bollywood for a while: 'In Bollywood, there was a phase where all the movies were getting very bold. Physical intimacy was the criteria at that time for films. I didn't want to be part of that.'
Gustaakh Ishq feels like a cinematic revival of everything we once loved about Urdu story-telling, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
Dhurandhar does not ask audiences to cheer blindly, notes Kumar Abhishek. It asks them to see how power operates in grey zones, and at moral cost.
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