'The casting of a popular hero Ranveer as Bhansali's Khilji sends out an erroneous and contradictory missive to the lay public; a message that tends to equate a leading light with a notorious and treacherous player of medieval history,' notes Vivek Gumaste.
If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.
The star cast of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much talked about Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, stepped out to celebrate its success over the weekend.
Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.
'The primary set took over three months to build with 14,000-15,000 workers employed at a time.'
'We ensured that Mallikajaan's Shahi Mahal lived up to its name.' 'One zardosi panel cost around Rs 4 lakh; the one with the kalpavriksh was around Rs 5 lakh.'
'A lot of people are famous. But for how long will you be there?' 'It changes after every three days of release, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.'
The production company sent a missive to Shree Rajput Karni Sena and Shree Rajput Sabha Bhawan, its leaders claimed but alleged that the move was only a ploy "aimed at fooling".
Alia Bhatt posted pictures of herself with husband Ranbir Kapoor, reportedly from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding masquerade party in Italy.
Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her through her Instagram feed.
The actor-filmmaker plays a Maratha king in the film
'Personal reasons required me to take some time off.'
There was a time when Aishwarya Rai turned down Sanjay Leela Bhansali, with whom she had worked before in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas.
The film has many an interesting nugget about it.
It was perhaps for the first time that any parliamentary panel deliberated on a film before it had been approved by the censor board.
The filmmaker has been instructed to pay Rs 10 lakh as renumeration and damages.
Mom-to-be Deepika Padukone posted pictures of a fabulous maternity photoshoot with hubby Ranveer Singh and we can't look away.
The bank follows RBI discomfort with quid pro quo pact.
That's all Ranveer Singh is saying for now.
All her public appearances are marked by trademark glitter and glow, of which her opulent collection of Kanjivarams and Benarasis are Sukanya Verma's absolute favourite.
'You don't have to be screaming and making faces to be evil.'
A fringe group in Bareilly announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for anyone 'burning her alive'.
Film folk get fashionable on the red carpet at the Bollywood Hungama's Style Icons Summit Awards 2024 in Mumbai.
Check out the star arrivals.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali talks about his new film Guzaarish.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films are known to be larger than life. Right from the sets to the colurs the director gives a personal touch to his movies. Here is a look of some of his singnature creations.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's films are known to be larger than life. Right from the sets to the colurs the director gives a personal touch to his movies. Here is a look of some of his singnature creations.
He said that distortion of historic facts will not be tolerated at any cost, which was well communicated to the film maker five-six months back in Mumabi.
It is a pleasure to watch talented actresses break out of their comfort zones.
'There's so much innocence in her expression of sexual curiosity.'
Watching the dancing queen groove is such a satisfying experience that even a bad movie cannot come in its way.
The award function will be held in Pune.
Ismail Darbar takes on Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
After depreciating 0.32 per cent against the dollar in October so far, the rupee is expected to hold ground against the greenback in the current quarter on the back of robust inflows. According to the median of a Business Standard poll of 10 respondents, the rupee is seen trading around 84 per dollar till the end of December. "In India's case, at least the bond and cash related inflows will continue.
'The news couldn't have come at a better time. Devdas completes 10 momentous years,' says Bhansali.
'Shahid is the surprise packet of Padmavati.'
Just in case anybody's forgotten how gorgeous Sonakshi Sinha can look, the actor sends a timely reminder.
