Shammi Kapoor and Mumtaz were at different stages in their lives -- he had already enjoyed stardom for a decade while she had just graduated to leading lady roles.
'When you are taking on something which is this big in India, there are so many pressures about wanting to do justice to them, so I am still scared.'
'On this happy occasion, I wish Sonam more work and another National Award.'
Ram Madhvani's series is all over the place and also boring to watch, complains Deepa Gahlot.
'I found a story that merged my two passions, history and law. I couldn't have found a better story for my debut film.'
'When there is a money crunch in the industry, actors like us are the ones who face budget cuts. Not the big actors.'
From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week.
'Succession is a great show that inspires me to push the boundaries of creativity.'
Legendary radio personality Ameen Sayani passed into the ages on February 20. His mortal remains were kept at Mumbai's Famous Studio, where admirers arrived to say their final goodbyes.
Sushmita Sen revealed her inspiration behind how she channelled her emotions into portraying Aarya Sareen in the popular Web series, Aarya Antim Vaar.
Every once in a while, film folk get together to celebrate the media.
Aarya Aakhri Vaar should have been slicker and more polished than the first, or at least ended with a louder bang, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'She got really close, and I was like, oh Miss Universe and me dancing!'
'I never had any nakhras, never threw tantrums, so I got along with all my heroes.'
'People started noticing me again. OTT is a good platform for serious actors. In the olden days, unless you are the heroine, actors would have screen deaths. But now, there are so many good roles for women.'
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'
Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!
'I have been exceptionally lucky with my actors, whether it was Sushmita in Aarya or Kartik Aaryan in Dhamaka.'
'I was 18 years old when I was put on a stage and that was the first time, I met the people of my country, my identity. 'Now, 30 years later, whatever I have done, people have stood by me.' 'The same industry that I left at prime time for eight years has welcomed me back with such love.'
Aarya 3 feels like a recycled version of the previous seasons, discovers Mayur Sanap.
The Varun Dhawan-Kriti Sanon starrer, Bhediya, has released to good reviews.
'The way the film has been designed is also very unique. The entire film is set in just one room.'
Sushmita Sen is the hero of Aarya. So why won't she be paid on par with Bollywood A-listers?
Subhash K Jha lists three most eagerly anticipated projects of the monsoon season.
Joginder Tuteja lists the highest-grossing female-centric films.
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.
Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.
Sushmita Sen's combination of blazing authority and maternal anxiety are perfectly cast as a woman thrown in the centre of chaos in Aarya 2, observes Sukanya Verma.
The actor, who was paid a pittance (Rs 3 lakh) for his first film Pyaar Ka Punchnaama, has come a long way.
After the intimate surprise birthday party that his parents threw for him, Kartik Aaryan hosted a grander one for his friends from the film industry.
How did Bollywood spend Sunday? Let's find out.
OTT's glamorous stars walked the purple carpet for the first edition of the OTTplay awards in Mumbai.
Though tragic stories traditionally been avoided by Bollywood, there have been a few instances of this genre resulting in audiences making them commercial winners as well.
Dhamaka doesn't always hit the right buttons and Kartik Aaryan is a puny choice for a role of enormous calibre and incessant focus, rues Sukanya Verma.
'What really works is the core story, the characters who come together, the twists and turns, and, above all, Sushmita Sen,' notes Joginder Tuteja.
It will be directed by ad man Ram Madhvani.
The Indian entertainment industry has come away empty-handed from the International Emmy Awards 2021 in New York City on November 22.
Even Akshay Kumar's Laxmii and Varun Dhawan's Coolie No 1 were not paid as much as Kartik Aaryan's Dhamaka for their OTT rights.
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