Subhash K Jha brings you the superstar's biggest career mistakes: The 5 films he said no to.
'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'
'Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical characters behave as though they are already aware of the chapters that will be dedicated to them and the sonnets that will be written in their memory.' 'And yet, they talk relentlessly about making and remaking history.' 'Can anything be more superficial?' asks Sreehari Nair.
Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.
It is not nepotism nor 'gangeism' that is the bane of a newcomer's existence. It's these draconian contracts.
'She could create 30 movements out of the same musical beat.'
'My fear was put to rest with the belief that Sanjay sir had in me.' 'He told me, 'If you want to fly, just jump off the mountain with me and we'll do this together'.'
Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.
Akshay Kumar plays the part with enthusiasm, like he was just waiting to get into the costume of a historical hero, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'The weekend advance booking are extremely encouraging for these movies, and the extended break due to Mahashivratri, will provide a significant impetus.'
'It was one of the most difficult and complex songs of my career.'
Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja invited...well, *all* their friends from the film industry and it seems they *all* accepted the invitation!
'Acting is probably the most wonderful profession anyone can have because you make every film set with 200 people, so you make 200 new friends every four months, and you learn so many things from these new lives.'
Rajput's friend, actor Rhea Chakraborty, in a tweet, demanded a CBI inquiry to understand what "pressures" prompted Rajput to take the extreme step of suicide.
The committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday.
'It is felt that the decision to re-open cinemas and resume shooting was premature.'
Alia Bhatt is not allowed to talk about her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai but she has already started preparing for it.
The Supreme Court turned down pleas by Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments and refused to modify an earlier order that cleared the decks for the nationwide release of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali flick on January 25.
Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.
'At the time of his death, he was alone at home and very unwell.'
'Inviting a few from Bollywood would make the rest restless.'
Distributors have said that they will not buy its rights unless a controversy surrounding the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie is resolved.
Deepika Padukone also talks about why she believes Padmavati will be a gamechanger.
Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood with Subhash K Jha.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the major films that released in theatres and how they fared.
'We need to be proud of our Maratha history and should be ready to tell the world our stories and not just keep them limited to Maharashtra.'
The 66th National Awards have been announced, and Hindi cinema has emerged a major winner.
The film hits screens on May 1.
Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.
Salman and Sanjay Bhansali have made up and will work together soon.
'He is brilliant in every role he plays.'
'Not since the time when my Devdas went to Cannes have I felt this level of enthusiasm for my cinema being honoured internationally.'
Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.
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