What if these old classics were made in today's times? Sukanya Verma figures it out.
'In school, I would get very upset when guys called me 'moti.' I would feel bad and pick up fights. But once I started working, I got mentally prepared for it because my weight was my bread and butter.' Going back in time with Guddi Maruti.
'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.' 'He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove himself.' 'Yet, he channelised it all and came out with one of his best performances,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com in a fascinating conversation about the films he has made and the actors he has worked with.
On what moral ground is the actor lecturing others?
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Like Stallone has his Rocky and Rambo, Matt Damon has his Bourne Ultimatum, Schwarzenegger has Terminator, John Abraham has his Force.' Powerful words from John Abraham.
Hasee Toh Phasee takes a familiar premise -- two people on the brink of tying the knot and introduces a third party to cause expected stir. Only it doesn't happen like it used to, writes Sukanya Verma.
As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.
Amit Mistry was a wicked actor, someone who could chance a broken arm, who could take deep dives, who could ram his head into walls, all without bothering about the outcome. And, as with that closing bit, the knowledge of where he might have arrived at eludes us now, observes Sreehari Nair.
Looking at Shah Rukh Khan's unusual onscreen professions.
Only if the script was better... Only if the film maintained the promise of its beginning... Only if situations weren't conveniently and easily resolved... Only if the director understood the potential of the story he had on his hands... Running Shaadi wouldn't be the morass of boredom it is. notes Savera R Someshwar.
UnIndian is worth a watch if you love feel-good romcoms, feels Namrata Thakker.
Kill Dil has random songs, birdbrained logic and a romance that's about as exciting as toothpaste, says Sukanya Verma.
Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.
As the talented actress celebrates her birthday on November 4, we take a look at some of her best movies.
Aaha Kalyanam is a refreshing romantic comedy, writes S Saraswathi.
The 53-year-old makes his return as a leading man in the upcoming Aa Gaya Hero.
Bajatey Raho had a whole lot of potential but failed to realise it, writes Paloma Sharma.
Bajaatey Raho had a whole lot of potential but failed to realise it, writes Paloma Sharma.
Aarathu Sinam has many exciting moments that make it worth a watch, writes S Saraswathi.
'I am a very confused and boring person in real life. I can't make quick decisions. If I am in the company of someone, especially a female, then that person would run away from me due to boredom.' Getting inside Nawazuddin Siddiqui's skin.
Vivaan Shah gets ready for the fourth film of his career, Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Ladoo Deewana.
'When you are involved in a relationship and get married, why do you do that? To have a happy life together, right?' 'Not for arguments and divorce.' 'We face challenges at every stage of life.'
The film is slow and unexciting and does little to keep the audience entertained.
It's not always canoodling lovers that take our breath away on screen!
Tamil film Vadacurry is a commendable effort, says S Saraswathi.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
'It was a rare year when all three Khans -- Shah Rukh, Aamir, and Salman had a release each -- failed to deliver.' 'The performance of their films at the box office reflected the dwindling magnetism of the star when it came to getting people to the theatres.'
Lightly flavoured with the innocence of teenage romance and lots of action, Goli Soda is totally worth watching.
'My friends told me they will call me an actress only when I appear on Comedy Nights with Kapil. I just a got a confirmation that I will be going on Kapil's show!' Wedding Pulav actress Anushka Ranjan gets ready for showbiz.
Brilliant cinema at the ongoing Mumbai Film Festival, raves Sukanya Verma.
Irudhi Suttru is an enjoyable sports drama that keeps you hooked throughout, writes S Saraswathi
Great Grand Masti is neither great nor grand, and it doesn't have any masti elements either, warns Namrata Thakker.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Here's looking at Bollywood's tryst with luxury cruise liners.
Sukanya Verma lists her five BEST and WORST Bollywood movies of 2019.
From being siblings in one film to sweetheart in the other, these actors have done it all.
'End of the day, my thing is, entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.'
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