Following soaring sales of pirated black-market DVDs in Tehran's bazaars, the US drama serial about plane crash survivors stuck on a far-flung island, is all set for proper commercial release in Iran.
A student of the National School of Drama, New Delhi, Uma Shankar talks about his journey from practicing psychology to landing the main lead in Ekta Kapoor's new epic series.
The film will be produced by the actor, and directed by Shootjit Sircar.
It cannot be a comedy -- the jokes are terrible. It may have qualified as an action film, since it involves the underworld. But there is really no action to speak of here. Can we put it in the Drama category? Well, the film has drama, yes. But it's the type that makes you want to pull your hair apart.
Arjun Kapoor doesn't know the difference between restrained and reactionless.
Preetha Chaudhury, 58 from Mulund, Mumbai tells us how she, along with the help and support of her housing society is taking extra care to make the lockdown effective.
Veteran actress Sudha Shivpuri, known for her role as Baa on Ekta Kapoor's hugely popular telly soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, passed away, on May 20 in Mumbai. She was 77. We reproduce an interview with the veteran actress, published in January 2008.
Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal succumbed to COVID-19 on May 1. After retiring from the Indian Army, the major became a successful actor in films and television. An old friend salutes a wonderful human being.
Does Manmarziyaan feature in your list?
Let's go to Australia with Divyanka!
Is Ranveer's hottest kiss with Deepika Padukone or Anil Kapoor?
Senior Congress leaders accused the BJP of trying to bring down the party-led government, which is surviving on support of over half a dozen independent, Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party MLAs.
Here's looking back the Bollywood's judges over the years.
Vibhishan was a seeker of justice who risked it all to be on the side of truth, says Sudhir Bisht.
Here looking at 10 of Bollywood's best-known crime movies.
'While men are brought up to be more vocal, women are taught to be more silent, resilient and self sacrificing. We have tried to explore this.'
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
Quite a few Hindi movies have explored different shades of the landlord-tenant relationship in passing or purposefully.
The element of curiosity and chill is doubled when it's inspired from real-life manslaughter.
'Though I am not able to make saas-bahu shows, I like the dynamics between the men and women living under one roof with their insecurities, jealous and rivalries.' Ashutosh Gowariker gets ready for television.
There's always the option of changing the channel, but change to what? Maybe a nine o'clock news anchor screaming his lungs out at all those who dare contradict him would act as an appropriate substitute to the drama of the K-serials.
'John Abraham has Popeye's muscles and Bluto's scowl, but how many times can you watch a deadpan Hulk pull out a van door or burst forth from a truck tyre?' asks Sukanya Verma.
With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.
Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.
Force 2 loses steam over hastily established grievances, vendetta schemes and quick fix conclusions, feels Sukanya Verma.
'The content on television is directly proportional to what the audience likes.'
'Being a small-town girl has helped me play different characters, feel emotion, and gain from my experiences because I have lived that life.'
Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.
'I just lucked out.' 'I got good roles. I was in the right phase, selected at the right time.' 'But I had no great ambition.' Suchitra Krishnamoorthy gives us a glimpse into her career.
Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.
Sukanya Verma hails Bollywood's memorable bus moments.
Hooked to the Star Plus show Tere Sheher Mein? You might want to check this out!
Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.
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Ajith's magnetic screen presence is enhanced by his popular salt and pepper look.
While the media has been going into overdrive over red carpet appearances at Cannes, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been quietly building a legacy.
There is excitement every time Nivin Pauly is on screen, says Paresh C Palicha.
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