February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.
'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.'
'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'
None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.
'Just Mamata Didi. And it was a pleasant reference, not a nasty one.'
This Dussehra will see Tiger Vs Tiger battle it out at the box office!
'...that he would cannibalise one of his own productions for a film he is directing after seven years?'
'I am a very greedy actor. I want to explore everything.'
The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course. A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a better job of explaining the phenomenon than an expert on a podium. Sreehari Nair airs his thoughts.
Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.
'But Telugu has done that.' 'The film that I'm doing right now is called Tiger Nageswara Rao, where I play a villain.' 'After this film releases, I guess things will be different.'
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'
This takes the total number of apprehended persons in this case to nine, a police officer said.
Nothing is more sumptuous in its taste than fresh oranges added to a milky sweet pudding.
Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.
President Murmu had to move forward to give the award to the 86-year-old singer who has difficulty walking.
Bipasha Basu has a traditional Bengali baby shower.
The Kolkata connection of Lalit Jha sparked a political debate in the state, with West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar accusing TMC MLA Tapas Roy of being in "convenience" with Jha.
The jottings on torn pages of a diary with sketches of elephants, fish and sun on the other side, were probably written during the leisure time of a passenger whose identity is not known as yet.
The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination of her tumultuous parliamentary term.
Satadeep Saha, distributor of the film in Bengal, told PTI on Friday that none of the single screens and multiplexes in the state have come forward to show The Kerala Story as yet, including theatres owned by his family.
The scion of the former royal family of Tripura said many leaders have deserted him without understanding his feeling for putting up a fight for protecting the rights of poor people
'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.' 'He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.' 'He wanted a natural, who looked like a common man.'
'I had the opportunity to portray a wildlife crime fighter on screen, which allowed me to express my concern for society, wildlife, and the environment. I strongly believe that humans share this planet with countless other species and hold immense respect for every living creature.'
'They are the most romantic pair on screen since Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi in Chandni.'
Rocky Aur Rani is definitely Karan's most subversive project, discovers Aseem Chhabra.
Javed Akhtar says he has to write Hindi dialogues in the Roman script for the new generation of actors today because 'they can't read anything else'.
Welcome the king of fruits with an unusual cake.
Just 30 minutes and some basic ingredients are all you need to get this awesome basa capsicum dish, says reader Jayati Saha.
Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch out for at the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar.
Sharjah-based food blogger Bethica Das shares her recipe for the classic Rajasthani rice-based dessert.
From intergalactic superheroes to the ills of smoking and body shaming, OTT is brimming with action this week.
'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'
Some of them also flagged a lack of consultation before finalising the reports.
Swap your regular dosas for a healthier option that's nutritious.
Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.
A movie like Bad Boy being made in 2023 would have been just as unwatchable no matter who made it. That Rajkumar Santoshi has, is almost heart-breaking, sighs Deepa Gahlot.
As long as music is alive, he will live through his songs
