Joginder Tuteja looks at movies that did well despite controversy.
Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.
Check out who all attended the screening.
Joginder Tuteja goes back a decade, and looks at the big movies that flopped from 10 years ago.
'The outbreak of COVID-19 in Ayodhya and surrounding areas is a matter of concern...Uttar Pradesh's minister Kamal Rani (Varun) lost life (due to the disease), while three other ministers are infected'
'I put forward a few legitimate questions. I didn't expect so much chaos just because I used a word which starts with 'V'.'
'She was gutsy and rebellious enough to take on roles other more conventional actresses wouldn't dare and she excelled in them.'
A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet keeping in view the sentiments of a large number of people who felt that historical had been "distorted" in the period drama.
Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.
In Barjatya-land, all you need is Prem, Raja Sen says.
'What is happening is worse than Talibanisation.' 'There is no way a film-maker can fight these fringe groups, these extra-constitutional authorities.'
Deepika and Ranveer go to extraordinary lengths to ensure privacy. Security is on par with that provided for a meeting of world leaders.
In the second part of this four-part special, Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.
Reviewers rated it high, but still, these films unfortunately flopped.
'I can't figure out my son,' the actor tells us.
The Karni Sena had alleged distortion of historical facts in the period drama starring Padukone, Shahid Kapur and Ranveer Singh.
The producers of Padmavati held a special screening for a few journalists.
'The censer board members should take a decision after taking into account people's views. They should be apprised about it'
'I once thought Shah Rukh Khan to be the most knowledgeable actor in our industry,' Paresh Rawal once told me. 'But Sushant was just as well-informed on any topic under the sun.' Subhash K Jha recalls his many conversations with the actor.
Bollywood congratulates the Ahujas!
'You were looking for perfection in an incurably imperfect world,' mourns Subhash K Jha who knew Sushant Singh Rajput well.
Ash's comeback film and all that Jazz(baa)!
'In every film, I have a message and in Shikara, it is, 'Todo nahin, jodo (Unite, don't divide)'.'
Sultan and Raees to be released on Eid next year!
'The protests make no sense, unless we judge them against the political climate in the country.' 'Having a CBFC is sheer hypocrisy when the government has set itself up as censor.'
'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'
Shooting is underway for Amitabh Bachchan's Goodbye, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 and Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush among other films.
Bollywood's last salute to Sridevi
Joginder Tuteja looks at the new couples in the movies.
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.
8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!
Check out the arrivals.
The winners of the 63rd National awards seemed quite overwhelmed with their big wins, and they spoke happily about them.
He dismissed social media reports that Muslim youths were detained or arrested, and urged people to not pay attention to rumours, but follow the district administration's guidelines.
Rhea wants a stay on the Bihar police probe.
Celebrity hairstylist Darshan Yewalekar has some advice for Indian men.
Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have banned the movie citing law and order issues.
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