Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold.
Bollywood couples didn't mind a midweek date, as they stepped out to watch Zoya Akhtar's new OTT film, The Archies at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.
'The demise of #ManmohanSingh ji who (looking back) presided over India's actual 'Acchey Din' feels like the end of an era when India was actually (more) democratic, when Indians were free(er) of fear & intolerance and when Indian public discourse had more decency.'
Bollywood kept its date with the Ambanis when folks arrived at the launch of Isha Ambani's Jio World Plaza, Mumbai's latest retail destination.
On Republic Day, Sukanya Verma looks at the times the colours of the tiranga adorned the stars on screen and off it.
'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'
The weekend saw its share of Diwali parties, including Maja Ma Producer Amritpal Singh Bindra's party.
'The first 10 years of my life was just watching Bollywood films. Tt's the purest form of entertainment. Who doesn't love to sing, dance and tell a story?' Maksim Chmerkovskiy is loving his time in India, and in Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa.
Ed Sheeran was the highlight of Bollywood's weekend as Farah Khan invited the British singer over for a fun party with her friends.
Film folk came by to watch Ganapath, starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon.
'Many people pointed fingers at me.' 'They would ask, "Why did you sing such a song? Why did you do this 'double-meaning' song?"' 'My mother also asked, "Yeh kya gaaya?"'
Priyanka goes shopping with Malti... Jacqueline has a request... Huma is a chaotic mess...
Meanwhile, the grand pre-shaadi celebrations continue.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is going full throttle with its creeps and cackle, which marks the addition of Madhuri Dixit and re-entry of the OG Manjulika, Vidya Balan.
Just before Christmas, film and television stars partied with the Mumbai Police at their annual show, Umang.
The film folk turned out in traditional outfits for the pran pratishtha at the temple.
Subhash K Jha gives us the lowdown on what's going on in showbiz.
*Everyone* turned up when Nita and Mukesh Ambani invited them to their home Antilia in south Mumbai for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Is it surprising that the favourite food of our manic Mumbai city has achieved a world rank?
Sukanya Verma gives us some hat tips from the trendsetters of tinsel town.
Ananya Pandey's snazzy, selfie-ready style in Call Me Bae is the first thing to have caught our eye about her ultra glamorous debut on OTT this week.
Sonakshi's excited... Madhuri's Maja Ma... Soha's Diwali-ready...
The star-studded, pre-wedding festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani spilled over to Day 3, as celebs continued to have a grand time in Jamnagar.
When you are attending one of the most high-profile weddings in the world, you expect nothing less than opulent fashion on display. That's exactly what we saw at the lavish wedding of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani clicks the couples at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.
Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with love and fanfare and posted beautiful pictures on social media.
'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'
His elegant body of work, LIVE and recordings, is a tuneful treasure whose melody and memory lives on. Fondly remembering the late singer and 10 of his superhit songs.
Sandeepa Dhar talks about bagging a role in Dabangg 2 and working with Salman Khan.
A look at nine different ways peacock green popped up on our screens.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
Madhuri misses the beach... Sharad is ready for the weekend...
If you are looking for some fashion inspiration this Makar Sankranti, take some cues from these glamorous ladies. Namrata Thakker shows you how to nail your festive look to perfection.
Get inspired by some of Bollywood's most fashionable stars.
Mrunal wraps up a Mumbai schedule... Mouni starts a restaurant...Sunny takes a nap...
If these celeb sightings are anything to go by, the 10th edition of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is going to be a visual delight.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 11 is all set to premiere on November 11, and the shooting has started.
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