'I really liked some of his older films. I watched Akele Hum Akele Tum and enjoyed his performance.'
'The moment I got to know it's Rajni Sir I jumped at it. I'm a huge fan of Rajni Sir. I really love him.'
'What is fascinating about Aamir sir is that the audience in him is still alive and throbbing.' 'He still cries. He still laughs.'
In a heartfelt tribute to mark 50 years of Rajinikanth in cinema, a fan named Karthik adorned the Rajinikanth temple in Madurai, Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple, with over 5,500 photographs of the superstar.
'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.'
Catch the blockbuster Saiyaara on OTT this week along with Rajinikanth's action-packed, Coolie.
Audiences will hope that Rajinikanth's Coolie, Lokesh Kanagaraj's action film and Rajkumar Hirani's Dadasaheb Phalke biopic are not marred by Aamir Khan's disconcerting, repetitive performances. Aamir's real strength lies in championing stories that challenge conventions and are considered risky by mainstream filmmakers.
Aamir is also reuniting with PK Director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema.
'Marriage is a step that you need to think and re-think again and again'
Aamir Khan invited friends and colleagues from the film industry for a special screening of his new film, Sitaare Zameen Par, in Mumbai.
Starring Sunny Deol, it has been awaiting release for a year now.
'Pahlaj Nihalani came to my rescue. There was no Instagram in those days so I didn't recognise him.' 'I almost fainted when he told me he was Pahlaj Nihalani, the producer of Ilzaam, the hit film that had just made Govinda a star.' 'I told him I was a model and an aspiring actor, and he responded, "You have an interesting face. Come and meet me in the office tomorrow".'
With 17 films crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in the first six months, this year relied less on big-ticket blockbusters.
By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price. A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable.
'Salman has never been given a reason to change his ways.'
More screens, more films, and longer windows will convert to more people watching, assuming they know a film is releasing, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Her eclectic mix of styles-from playful to powerful-showcases her dynamic sense of fashion and leaves an indelible mark on her fans.
Aamir Khan invited past co-stars and colleagues for a special screening of his new release, Sitaare Zameen Par, in Mumbai.
'I watched Sui Dhaaga, Balika Badhu and Bhojpuri women's videos to see how the women are there because this is the story of 2001 and I am born in 2007.'
Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined her industry colleagues in mourning the loss of lives in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
But for those who come to watch Rajini for a larger-than-life, first-day-first-show vibe, he will not disappoint in Coolie, raves Divya Nair.
'This is the first time a divorced couple is coming together on Koffee With Karan.'
Housefull 5 has crossed the Rs 150 crore (Rs 15 billion) milestone after being in theatres for 10 days.
'Your family doesn't want you to come to this field because there's no direction, no formula.' 'It's not as if your career is settled and you will get work consistently.'
Flms belonging to genres as diverse as comedy, drama, romance, crime, and history get ready for release in theatres.
The Central Board of Film Certification has issued direction to Sitaare Zameen Par to add a Narendra Modi quote in the film's disclaimer.
As Hrithik Roshan announces his plans to turn direct films, one looks forward to an altogether different grammar coming into action.
'When Aamir Khan was being launched in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Director Mansoor Khan needed a young vibrant youth anthem, a song that described the uncertain adventures of the young, as they stepped into the real world.'
Pradeep Bandekar catches showbiz folk going about their business.
Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.
Twenty four years after it first released in 1981, Rekha's Umrao Jaan re-releases in theatres on June 27.
The film has nothing objectionable or derogatory, the court said after watching it, and allowed its release on streaming platform Netflix.
After confirming his relationship with Gauri Spratt, Aamir Khan stepped out with his ladylove for the first time in public.
It may turn out to be a blockbuster as well but we will know that in a couple of weeks.
Mayur Sanap wishes there was more to a this feel-good exercise that never reaches the dramatic heights it is aiming for.
'Often, the actors and technicians would be rolling in laughter during the shooting. I remember our brilliant cinematographer laughed so hard, he fell off his trolley.'
Male bonding is among Bollywood's favourite subjects, and there have been many films about it, like Dosti, Anand, Sholay...
Quite a few films didn't do well, but particularly disappointing were the films that came from the south.
'It was the toughest of roles because he had to change quickly behind the sofa and come out in the next dress!'
BJP leader Nitesh Rane criticizes MNS after alleged assault on a man for not speaking Marathi, sparking political controversy.