In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.
Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.
When the top stars refused to play Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra went down another route. A riveting excerpt from the director's memoir The Stranger In The Mirror.
Ghoomketu's distracted, disjointed, narrative acquires the tone of a dream whose quirk stems from naivete, not narcotics, complains Sukanya Verma.
'He is busy building an image on the social media as an anti-right-winger.' 'But remember: An actor is only good at what he was born to do,' observes Subhash K Jha.
'Whether it is the unions or the politicians, they don't have to do politics over Air India, but be guided by a solitary factor -- that we don't want Air India to fly into oblivion.'
Priyanka's pooch is back in the limelight!
Cinema halls have been ordered to shut down in many cities after the COVID-19 scare, so films are being screened only at a limited number of cinemas.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities have been up to in the weekend.
'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.
'It's funny how often Solo gloats in its own nostalgia.' 'It's like Chewbacca's groaning presence, John Williams classic tune and other familiar props and paraphernalia, everything is just doing its bit to compensate for Harrison Ford's sorely missed devilry,' says Sukanya Verma.
As it celebrates 50 years of being in business, Joginder Tuteja looks at YRF's biggest hits.
Exquisitely shot, with shadows and light capturing the hypnotic mood of the film, Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).
Even though the plot is not extraordinary, the sheer canvas on which this movie is mounted and the VFX is worth the money, applauds Imad Baig.
Ever wondered what Bollywood and its folk were like in the old days? Take a look.
One of the oldest known social networking sites, Orkut, is shutting down on September 30 this year.
Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.
The 1960s may be considered Hindi films' golden age but Bollywood's storytellers have long been fascinated with the roaring 1970s, as the recurrent use of that era in films shows.
Koffee With Karan -- Bollywood's new treasure trove of interesting trivia and anecdotes -- has racked up quite a few interesting revelations in season four.
Bohemian Rhapsody's crowd-pleasing nostalgia cheers Freddie Mercury's exhilarating sound and infectious power play with such all-out gusto, you WILL break free all over again, says Sukanya Verma.
With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.
Nostalgia helps Sabyasachi Mukherjee, inarguably India's most talented fashion designer, stay relevant discovers Shaikh Ayaz.
Street Dancer 3D is only about cardboard central characters and side-lined sensations doing the same old, same old, says Sukanya Verma.
Take a look at Bollywood girls who made quite a splash on various magazine covers all through the year.
Of the three major Budget announcements related to the banking sector, privatisation of PSBs is the most audacious, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
The James Cameron love saga will be released once again, in 3D!
Business is down to such an extent that last year these firms could not even meet RBI's capital norm of Rs 50 million for partnerships and Rs 100 million for public and private firms in this line of business.
At a time when China is trying to make its foray into South Asia, India should use its shared history to strengthen its ties in the region, says Dr Rup Narayan Das.
As a tribute to Dada Saheb Phalke Award winning legendary actor Pran, who passed away in a Mumbai hospital on Friday evening at the age of 93, we reproduce a special series on the life and times of the incredible actor published in April, 2012.
Lately, our films seem to be bitten by the nostalgia bug with quite a few set either in the demure 1950s or swinging 1970s.
It's the last day of a beautiful year of ups and downs and today, I'm filled with nostalgia for the year gone by, says Divya Nair.
As a tribute to Dada Saheb Phalke Award winning legendary actor Pran, who passed away in a Mumbai hospital on Friday evening at the age of 93, we reproduce a special series on the life and times of the incredible actor published in April, 2012.
It will expand their footprint radically, give them a huge presence at the top end of the market, and reduce their dependence on India.
Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.
'At the end of the day, this is Bachchan's film.' 'Despite the distracting makeup, his famous baritone and indisputable flair for dedicated inanity lend Mirza an air of significance,' observes Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.
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The film appeals to our emotions and experience of a certain way of life.
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