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Even as the Hindi film Jodhaa Akbar evoked some protests across the nation, an Urdu/Hindi movie on Islam -- Al Risalah -- has raised the hackles of Muslims in Hyderabad.
In a hurriedly-called press conference in Mumbai, Gowarikar said that his film was based on historical facts and that he had done no wrong.
The singer will be sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in Sonu Sood's picture, Singhh is King!
Lokendra Singh Kalvi talks about the distortion of history in Jodhaa Akbar.
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's extravagant bling fetish.
Yuvvraaj is a triumphant score from the maestro. For all its meticulous arrangement and old-world grandeur, it's essentially deep-rooted in timeless melody, which seldom disappoints.
Joginder Tuteja looks back at their first films after marriage, and how well they did.
Ashutosh Gowariker seems too inspired by Sanjay Leela Bhansali's way of making period films, feels Namrata Thakker.
Sukanya Verma suggests that one can take a leaf from these Bollywood movies and see the extent folks can go to cover their prized faces.
We list down some of the memorable performances as historical figures.
Ash's comeback film and all that Jazz(baa)!
On his 46th birthday on January 10, Sukanya Verma lists 10 impressive Hrithik scenes.
There will be as many as 9 historicals coming up in the next 15 months!
'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.
Deepika, Sonam, Aishwarya, Sridevi, Hema Malini...
'This was an unprecedented and tough situation.' 'I am glad that following a balanced approach we resolved the task at hand in a pragmatic and positive manner.'
Sukanya Verma looks at all the movies he's made so far. Tell us your favourite in the poll.
'340 films have been shot in Rajasthan in the last 50 years.' 'The Rajput community has never opposed any film except for Jodhaa-Akbar and Padmavati.' 'Rajasthan is known for welcoming guests, but why did these two films get into trouble?' 'They got into trouble because these two filmmakers wanted to create a controversy.'
Hrithik's intensity around Mohenjo Daro's rambling spectacle is touching even if the promos pack in more swagger than substance and reveal Gowariker's preference for opulence over realism, feels Sukanya Verma.
Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.
War is as grand and consummate as love in Bollywood.
The Bollywood stalwart turns 70 on January 17.
The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.
Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!
Did you like Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela and 3 Idiots?
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has worked with younger heroes in her career, but it's hard to guess!
10 important things we've learned purely by watching Mohenjo Daro's extravagant trailer!
'Padmavati represents the voice of thousands of Rajput women who lived and died not by their own choice.' 'Let their story be heard,' says Kishore Singh.
As Sonakshi Sinha turns 29 today, we celebrate Shotgun Jr and her incredible zest for life through her fun and fabulous Instagram feed.
The film hits screens this Diwali.
The actor, who has been catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping stranded labourers, has refuted reports of his political motivations and says his work with the migrants is because of his love for them.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes fashion choices have come a long way from her debut in 2002.
We haven't seen them on the big screen yet, but these stars are working *very* hard!
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