Film folk said their last goodbyes to Dharmendra, who passed into the ages on November 24.
Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.
Nothing about TMMTMTTM feels fresh. That includes the painfully uninspired romance between the leads, who lack both genuine chemistry as well as individual charm to make a romantic drama like this work, sighs Mayur Sanap.
'When someone complimented him, he hugged that person with such sincerity. That genuineness stayed with him.'
Ananya Panday offered a glimpse from her birthday celebrations, featuring heartwarming moments with family and friends.
From emotional showdowns to the ultimate happily-ever-afters, we recap 10 times Bollywood showed us couples fighting their gharwale for their love.
Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.
Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the sort of co-actors he worked with.
The 71st National Awards were presented at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
When you declare 12th Fail as the Best Film and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as the Wholesome Entertainer of the year, you have somehow narrowed the range of the awards, suggesting, in effect, that the entire spectrum of possibility in Indian cinema extends from the Filmfare Awards winner for the Best Film to the Filmfare Awards winner for the Best Film (Critics), points out Sreehari Nair.
Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.
Aditya Dhar's penchant for action and high-pitched dramatic moments hover over Dhurandhar's teaser. And there shouldn't be any doubt that the director will deliver the goods, expects Mayur Sanap.
Smriti Irani is the oxygen of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. When the camera zooms in on her, you'd momentarily forget she is a feisty politician in real life, notes Divya Nair.
Shor was a masterpiece and the song Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai, Maujon Ki Ravaani Hai, Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin, Teri Meri Kahaani Hai plays in my mind every time I think of my sweet wife, who passed away nine years ago. A Ganesh Nadar applauds the fabulous songs in Manoj Kumar movies.
Kareena has been a leading lady now for 25 years, Deepika for almost two decades and Alia for over a decade. Dinesh Raheja chronicles the changing ways Bollywood has treated actor-moms.
'It's always the men who are going crazy, barbaad. They never show a woman going crazy like that.' 'A woman has to be very proper, sitting on a swing, crying.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'They can't take even the smallest step.' 'The mental abuse is so insidious that sometimes they don't even realise it's happening.'
'Once I started acting, I gradually started liking it and the perks that come with it.'
Rocky Aur Rani delivers a king-sized entertainer that blends old charm with fresh ideas. It is a win for Karan Johar whose conviction works big time to satisfying results, asserts Mayur Sanap.
Nadaaniyan's lack of charm, chemistry and cheek fails to create any ripples sighs Sukanya Verma.
He's handsome, he's talented, he has a huge fan base and he's been making his presence felt in the BB house from the moment he stepped in.
Film stars and technicians were awarded at the IIFA awards over the weekend, and here are the big winners.
The trailer is so gripping that you know something interesting is bound to happen, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
So many movies are coming up for release in 2025!
Despatch just goes on and on, sighs Mayur Sanap.
Vidya Balan plays a pregnant woman in this film.
Kahaani 2 could have been a great film, but it isn't.
Much of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level". That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar.
Teri Meri Kahaani and Gangs Of Wasseypur released this Friday. Caught the movies over the weekend? Discuss with Sukanya Verma!
Teri Meri Kahaani goes through three love stories in different time zones, and yet, gives them the same finish.
'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'
Bollywood seems to have ignored the month of September, with only two Hindi releases coming up in theatres. But cine-goers need not worry, as Hollywood and south cinema makes up for it.
Director Sekhar Kammula talks about the experience of shooting Anamika, the bi-lingual (in Tamil and Telugu) remake of the Hindi hit film, Kahaani
Among the many performances at the IIFA awards, Rekha's was certainly among the highlights.
Vidya Balan packs in another powerful performance in her upcoming film.
The 69th Filmfare Awards, held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on Sunday, saw cute moments on stage and on the red carpet.
The awards were given by the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) which is holding its ninth edition running through October 31.
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