'I was like I can't afford it. I cannot survive in Mumbai, so I will go back to the mountains.' 'But by God's grace, at that very moment, I got Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, and Mumbai stopped me from leaving.'
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt tied the knot in a registered marriage ceremony in Mumbai.
'She taught us that acting wasn't something people did because they couldn't do anything else. It was a skill. A skill that needed to be constantly polished and shaped, and the respect you command with that.'
Film folk have been celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday, and posting loving pictures on social media.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss.
This isn't just a home for the elderly. It's a place where life stories, generations, and cultures weave themselves into something quietly extraordinary, discovers Nitin Sathe.
'I asked her whether she stood first. 'Yes Baba' was her reply. Her mother was crying in joy.'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged BJP cadre to ensure the opposition is defeated in the upcoming local body polls in Maharashtra. He emphasized the party's strength and commitment to performance-based politics, citing PM Modi as an example.
From a reluctant engineering student to one of India's most loved viral choreographers, Noel Alexander's rise has been nothing short of cinematic.
'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.'
If you ask any young parent what they dread the most about planning their child's birthday, there'd be only one answer: Planning and buying return gifts, notes Divya Nair.
'Vivek Vaswani came over to discuss Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman which he was producing with Aziz Mirza as the director.' 'When I asked who was playing the lead, Raju, he said it was an actor called Shah Rukh Khan. "He looks just like Aamir Khan," Vivek added.' 'It was a shock when I met Shah Rukh on the first day of the shoot.' 'He was thin and tanned, with a fat nose and thick lips.'
'Professor Kitagawa is an exceptional researcher, a good teacher and above all a great person.'
'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.'
'It was pitch-dark when we rounded Cape Horn. The waves were coming in full force. It was like a washing machine - -both of us and our boat Tarini.' Naval officer Lt Cdrs Dilna and Roopa describe their amazing voyage around the globe.
'You put crores of rupees making films, so I don't think any producer or studio would back you because you know a relative in the industry.' 'They will back talent, either from within the fraternity or outside.'
When you do the things that keep your soul alive, you realise that happiness was never tied to someone else.
There's certainly a lot of love in the air, as Bollywood couples celebrate Christmas on social media.
Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.
Whether it's navigating the labyrinthine Cu Chi Tunnels, boating on the Mekong, marveling at ancient Champa temples, or the Mekong Bay, Vietnam promises a journey like no other.
Film folk celebrated their gurus on Teacher's Day by sharing lovely pictures and posts.
'I will never ever forget Paatal Lok 2 because I left for the shoot the night I got married!'
'Zakir bhai always said, 'koi chala nahi jata hai', he believed even after death, you left something of yourself behind and he has left so much of himself behind.'
On June 5, World Environment Day, movie celebs took to social media to post messages of conserving and celebrating the environment we live in.
'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'
'One cup of tea brings me so much happiness.' 'You take that away from me and I know I'm going to have a really bad day.'
'Marriage brings families together and Hetavi worked hard to fit into ours without causing any kind of disruption,' says Melwyn Coelho.
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Movie folk mark World Environment Day by inspirational messages and useful information.
Despite its horror movie momentum, what draws us to Aditya Sarpotdar's narrative is Bittu's homely universe and sweet struggle to confess his feelings to Bela, not Munjya's malevolent antics.
'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'
"I condemn is the strongest terms the statement he has made about Sikhs not being able to wear turbans and kadas," the BJP leader from the Sikh community said.
Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with love and fanfare and posted beautiful pictures on social media.
Two young entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu are making pencils eco-friendly.
A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com reports on a revolutionary wedding in Tamil Nadu at which guests were exhorted to gift only school books -- and got 1500 of them!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Bollywood!
A young girl from Manipur hopes the happy days of togetherness will return to her beloved state again.
Neha Dhupia has moved into a new home along with husband Angad Bedi and their children, Mehr and Guriq.
Going beyond the tiger fixation at Pench National Park.
Like everyone else, Bollywood celebrated Christmas over the weekend and made beautiful, festive pictures.
