The first time Sushmita Sen missed the opportunity to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali was when he wanted to cast her as Chandramukhi in Devdas.
'KK could have been much more successful than he was, but he preferred to concentrate on quality rather than quantity.'
Songs like Mehendi Hai Rachne Waali, Dholida, Tenu Leke Main Jawaanga and Cutiepie have been selected for the performances.
That's all Ranveer Singh is saying for now.
'I channelised my anxiety into making Padmaavat.' 'I think suffering has always been an incentive for my creativity.'
'You can't allow people to hijack any situation for the sake of political mileage.' 'This is what makes our actors vulnerable.'
Alia Bhatt shared posters of her upcoming film, Gangubai Kathiawadi, on social media. It is based on S Hussain Zaidi's book on female gangsters, Mafia Queens of Mumbai, and the story revolves around the real life story of brothel owner, Gangubai Kothewali.
Top directors are getting ready to put together some of their most ambitious films.
'I've spoken to Gangubai's soul.' 'I've had long conversations with her in my mind.' 'I understood her suffering, anger, joys and sorrow.' 'I had to connect to the soul of this amazing woman.' 'I think I did.'
Apparently, the number and the style in which it will be shot will echo the chiffon-in-the-snow style of Karan's mentor, Yash Chopra.
Alia Bhatt has given a whistle-worthy performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi.
'By billing Amitabh Bachchan as 'friendly appearance', we are acknowledging his exceptional generosity in an industry where actors charge for even a sneeze.'
Why Nita and Mukesh Ambani hosted Radhika Merchant's arangetram.
Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.
Padmaavat will now enjoy a solo release on January 25.
'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'
What did Alia have that Ranbir's previous girlfriends did not? Mom Neetu Kapoor's blessings, observes Subhash K Jha.
She said intolerance is growing in the country and a "select few" assume that they represent the masses, "under certain political patronage", and take law and order in their hands.
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.
Was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat really worth the fuss?
For reasons that are not known clearly the two actors have shared cold vibes for years, notes Subhash K Jha.
The superstar uses his security personnel in place of weights!
'Whether the Ram or the Raavan within us wins is what makes us who we are.'
The Devgns celebrate their anniversary... Nushrratt wants you to love her...
Stars. Substance. Style. Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.
The diva attends a special screening of the film, Satelite Shankar.
During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.
'For me, love is being happy.' 'It's being free and carefree.'
Before the shaadi happens, let's find out how Ranbir-Alia's romance began.
Ashutosh Gowariker seems too inspired by Sanjay Leela Bhansali's way of making period films, feels Namrata Thakker.
'I needed an actress, who can stand her ground between Tarak and Charan who are extremely talented actors. Alia is the perfect fit.'
The 71 year old legend has tested negative for COVID-19.
While we await Shilpa's second innings in the movies, Joginder Tuteja looks at how well the top '90s actresses have done when they returned to acting.
Pandit Jasraj's son, Shaarang Dev Pandit, performed the last rites, which were followed by a 21-gun salute at Vile Parle's Pawan Hans Crematorium.
'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'
The movie, Padmavati, continues to be dogged by controversy.
Sukanya Verma lists her favourite female performers of 2022.
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