Vaani in Paris... Kartik at Times Square... Lara in Dubai...
Dhanush, who turns 40 on July 28, still defies his age and can transform into an unemployed college graduate, an obsessive, one-sided lover or the doting father of a teen with equal integrity and maybe even lead a badly written film to commercial success.
A film critic with The Hindu, 31-year old Sudhish Kamath takes time off work to make movies.
Bollywood folk graced the stage at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, received awards, promoted their films and laughed loud at IFFM. Then, they got all touristy and explored the Australian city, enjoying its sights and sounds.
From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.
'I probably will have to give up on taboo subjects for a while. but I can't give up on quirks.'
'Just the other day I went to a coffee shop and there were three people asked me, "Are you Dr Dia?"'
'Every woman should believe she is a lady killer because that's the only way she can gain the confidence to achieve whatever she wants in life.'
'There are times I have been rejected at the first stage of the film.' 'Also, accepted first and rejected later, along with when I was almost there, but the film did not happen.'
Touted as a heart-rending family drama, Grahasti is the story of seven women belonging to the Khurana household and their journey as they cope with life after the loss of the only male member of the family.
'In my life, whatever I've planned has not really panned out within that time frame.'
'Especially at the hands of men.'
'Onscreen the most stylish and offscreen the most humble person I know, with qualities I always admire and aspire for. May you keep inspiring generations to come.'
Sukanya Verma covers the whole spectrum for you.
Singer Kanika Kapoor got married to NRI businessman Gautam Hathiramani on May 20 in London.
Woh 7 Din released on June 23, 37 years ago. Anil Kapoor look backs at his journey.
Just what do stars do when they travel? Let's take a look.
'Things have changed overnight after Animal.'
'There are times when I've gone back to my hotel room and cried about what they were doing to my character.' 'They want you to lower your performing ability in accordance with your co-actor.' 'They alter the script, change your character... that's when the real anger sets in.'
'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'
'Agra is about sexuality and sexual repression, and the relationship of sexuality to the physical spaces that we are in.'
Aseem Chhabra's take on the highlights of Indian cinema this year.
'We are very different actors and that can be a real gift because we bring out the best in each other.'
'You taught me everything I needed to learn slowly and surely.'
Tea with Twinkle... Arjun celebrates... Tara meets a special friend...
Sukanya Verma goes down memory lane to recap the desi sightings at the Oscars.
'Coming out of a burning building with a machine gun in your hand, that is badass because you don't get to do that in real life.'
'My mom, dad, sister and husband often yell at me to get off the phone. but I say, let me check this picture for the last time...'
'I had a very tumultuous relationship with what occurred.'
'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'
'Fawad wants to take my place as president of the bank in a fictional country.' 'That way I got to tell one of the most talented actors in Pakistan what to do all the time.' 'I enjoyed that.'
While Kareena kept it light and fun, Aamir didn't shy away from roasting Karan Johar.
'I was at Deepika's wedding at Lake Como, also at the receptions in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, and every moment was unforgettable.'
'With him by your side, you can even leap from the Bhuj Khalifa knowing that even if you crash land, the journey will be unforgettable.'
Gajraj Rao sparkles in a muddled coming-of-age drama, notes Mayur Sanap. Thai Massage Review
Sequels, prequels, something new, something same, Sukanya Verma offers you your OTT menu this week.
"Koozhangal" had won the top honour, the Tiger Award for best film, at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Akshay promotes Ram Setu... Sanya celebrates Badhaai Ho... Vicky wraps up Sam Bahadur...
'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.'
