'I was just a little kid in a darkened theatre, and I remember that beam of light just cut across the room, and I remember looking up, and it seemed to just explode on the screen.'
Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's touchdown in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy.
'They are as layered and complicated as life itself.' 'There is love, but there is also pain and fire.'
Watch the launch of a new Thamma song called Poison Baby, a dance number with Rashmika sharing the dance floor with Malaika Arora.
From a reluctant engineering student to one of India's most loved viral choreographers, Noel Alexander's rise has been nothing short of cinematic.
'I am very fortunate that I am getting films where I am finally doing romance on screen, if not in my real life.'
This is what unfolded at the India Couture Week ramp.
The Deepa Thoon controversy, if not allowed to die a natural death, could take the election focus away from the anti-incumbency impacting the DMK and into the secular space. Stalin would love to have it that way, all over again, after the three past elections, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
Her fashion sense -- a seamless blend of glamour, nostalgia and modern edge -- is earning her major style cred.
Her style is rooted in versatility -- elegant when it needs to be, playful when it wants to be.
Taming the animal called AI in its many avatars will clearly remain a work in progress.
As his sister tied the knot, Abhishek was donning India's colours, sweating it out on the field.
Agent Ching Attacks boasts of sleek visuals and starry appeal rare to see in a commercial. Ranveer Singh returns as Captain Ching, joined by Bobby Deol and Southern sensation Sreeleela.
'The impression is that film shoots or photo shoots are always extremely glamorous. The end result is always is beautiful but there's a lot that goes behind getting that one perfect picture.'
Shefali featured in popular Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 13 (2019), alongside winner Sidharth Shukla, who died in 2021.
Three days after her death on June 27, it is still unclear how Shefali Jariwala, 42, died.
BJP MP Medha Kulkarni stopped a Dandiya event in Pune after receiving noise complaints from local residents during the Navratri festival. She cited disturbances to senior citizens and those with health issues, alleging inaction despite complaints to local authorities.
Maestro Imran Khan seeks to bring this rich musical heritage, infused with his own unique folk fusion style, to a broader audience.
The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup.
The growing list of Bollywood's new-gen actors gets fresh faces in Vyom and Saachi Bindra, who will make their big screen debut in the musical romance, Mannu Kya Karegga.
'I would rather make movies in this universe and build up a loyal fan base over a period.'
Disha's busy on her phone... Kriti wears a pretty necklace... Jacqueline gets into classical mode....
'Some things and powers are just not in your control.'
She wore an unusual necklace featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face on the red carpet.
'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'
Sheetal, 24, was found with her throat slit and injuries in other parts of the body on Sunday. A car was also recovered from the canal.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin questioned pacer Harshit Rana's selection across all formats, saying that he is not sure about his batting ability at number eight.
Cuttack remains tense following violence during a Durga idol immersion procession. Internet services are suspended, and political leaders appeal for communal harmony.
Tensions escalated in Barabanki and Mau districts as protests over the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign turned violent in Bareilly with police carrying out overnight house-to-house raids to nab the culprits and arresting a prominent cleric.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says most of those present with singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore during his death have yet to respond to CID summons, and addresses related political accusations.
The Odisha government imposed prohibitory orders and suspended internet services in Cuttack following violence after a Durga idol immersion procession. Clashes erupted, injuring several people, including police personnel. Authorities are taking strict action against misinformation spread on social media.
The Womaniaz -- featuring Veda Nerurkar, Deepi Rege, Shreya Jain and Tanishq -- have clearly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the Mumbai music scene.
Songs Of Paradise is the story of a female achiever that needed to be told, just as her songs of love and longing deserve to be rediscovered and shared with music aficionados, observes Deepa Gahlot.
The police are treating the case as suspected murder and are probing the role of Sheetal's 'male friend' in her death.
'After the first Kantara, when they announced the second one, I kind of knew he will call me. I had this instinct. Then he called me at midnight and I didn't pick up. I was like, I'm not talking to anybody at 12 at night. The following day, I called and we chatted. He said, I have to narrate you something. I said, I know, it's Kantara!'
'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'
'What is happening in the process of getting this cheap popularity for our younger generation?'
Superheroes, sleuths and Sara Ali Khan in love, catch all kinds of fun-sized action on OTT this week.
'This was not the time for you to go. You had to spread more smiles, more happiness, and more love.'
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