The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.
Namrata Thakker takes a look at his Instagram feed to find out.
'I know rapes haven't stopped after PINK, but now the topic of 'No means No' has become a table discussion at every home. And this is a big thing.' 'Thappad will at least start a discussion.'
'Article 15 is not the work of a hack, or of someone merely scooping a plot out of newspaper headlines.' 'It is a well-researched, clear-headed movie; but its findings have a purpose,' says Sreehari Nair.
March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.
'Chanting slogans, chest thumping, calling us big nationalists, but you don't stop at traffic lights.' 'What nationalism are you talking about?'
'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'
Promising new seasons of beloved shows, provocative stories and action packed dramas, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week.
Joginder Tuteja looks at actors with the most movies in the pipeline.
'...you start running after the star.' 'If the star says yes to the film, the ecosystem supports it.' 'The biggest cog in the wheel of the ecosystem is the audience and we forget that.'
Thappad aspires to be Arth-worthy. Unfortunately, it doesn't make the cut, feels Rediff reader Sumeet Nadkarni.
'I can do slice-of-life kind of films anytime; But playing a cop is different. It's difficult to maintain that intensity on screen. That's where the real acting comes in place.'
Bollywood ventures out despite the Mumbai rains.
Kriti's favourite snack... Sonu's childhood memories... Arjun remembers mom ...
B-town celebs spotted at the screening of Madaari!
Grim police procedurals, dark superheroes, ghostly encounters, things get pretty intense on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.
It's all happening at the first Critics Choice Film Awards in Mumbai.
'I feel if I do an inconsequential role, the audience will feel cheated.'
'Ageism is something we have to contend with and I am glad the opportunities that are coming my way today in so many ways have fixed this problem.'
Actors and directors step out for movie nights.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit hosted a wedding reception for his daughter Shaarika and son-in-law Tapas in Mumbai over the weekend.
'I channelise my despair and anger into telling relevant stories and through them, taking on those who have made it a business to be intolerant.'
Featuring among others the stars of Newton, Victoria and Abdul and Fukrey Returns.
Zoya Akhtar's film won an unprecedented 13 awards, the most for any film at any Filmfare awards.
The actress makes a comeback on the big screen after the 2007 film Aaja Nachle.
Shashi Kapoor and Ramesh Sippy's grandson is all set to make his movie debut.
Why director Vivek Agnihotri is upset about this week's release, Zid.
There is a superhero, a super woman, a super solider and a super ghostbuster arriving in theatres!
While we wait to see just how good Brahmastra is and how well it does at the box office, Joginder Tuteja looks at how sci-fi movies have done in recent times.
As new OTT release Bawaal tackles the lives of a terribly unhappy couple, and Satyaprem Ki Katha about a young wife with a tragic secret is a box-office success, here's pick of ten (out of a considerable number) of relatively recent films about troubled marriages.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Bhediya is an easy, entertaining watch, raves Sukanya Verma.
The team will now head to Toronto for the film's next premiere.
After making Manmarziyan together, Taapsee Pannu and Anurag Kashyap will reunite once again.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Movie and television stars attended the Behen Hogi Teri screening.
Director Anubhav Sinha talks about his big upcoming film Ra.One.
