Sukanya Verma looks back at the trend's most memorable incarnations in recent times.
Turkey and Rumi: What a holiday for the Lipstick In A Burkha actress.
Sidharth Malhotra presented a tribute to Mr Bachchan... Huma and Bhumi looked stunning... and more...
An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.
"From a very early age, I imagined myself playing powerful characters," she says, and she proves it with her filmography.
'We stood by him through his highs and lows and this is possibly his lowest.' 'The least we can do is stand by him now.'
'There are no heroes, saviour or destroyers in Bombay Begums. Every character is real and believable.'
The concept of secularism was imported into India by the British. It was a strategic tool to suppress and deny India's quest for independence by repeatedly asking the Indian National Congress that was predominantly Hindu, to address the concerns of the minorities, says Sanjeev Nayyar
It's hard to believe that this beauty was body-shamed.
Shashank Arora's home is a neatly done bachelor pad...
The price for pushing the envelope beyond the comfort zone that the land of storytelling is used to is a hefty one, observes Meghna Chadha.
'We are patriots who love India and the secular ideals it has always upheld.'
P Rafeeq's comment on the burkha led to his studio being razed.
Meet the ladies who have made an impression in the OTT universe.
It's a treat to watch Pooja Bhatt explode on the small screen, raves Sukanya Verma.
8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!
Joginder Tuteja lets us know what to expect.
>'The women, warts and all, are fascinating and frustrating for their flaws.' 'As much director Alankrita Shrivastava wants them to chart their course on their own terms, she pauses much too frequently to throw in a little pity party,' observes Sukanya Verma.
As do hunky actors like Shahid Kapoor and Freddy Daruwala.
When the doyenne of television decides to party, all her friends make it a point to attend.
'This is the kind of dream role that actresses beyond a certain age don't get in our country.'
Ranaut, who made headlines with her ugly spat with Dosanjh on Twitter, was served a legal notice on Friday by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee which is seeking an unconditional apology from the actor.
Senior police officials said they began recording the statement of Haseena on Friday and will begin questioning her soon.
'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.
The police also arrested Hasib Zuber Mulla, in jail for the Mulun blast, for his involvement in the Ghatkopar bomb blast.
Exclusive video: The supermodel & marathoner on the Indian sensibilities of his athleisure line.
The remand application of police did not mention the conspiracy behind the blast, but that since the accused were involved, their custodial interrogation was essential.
The television premiere of the internationally acclaimed film "The Danish Girl" was put on hold on Sony Le Plex as the channel was unable to receive the necessary certification from the Central Board of Film Certification.
Akshay Kumar's success rate continues.
Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.
Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.
The hits and misses of the week.
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