'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'
Famed 13th century Sufi poet and philosopher Jalaluddin Rumi, who in the past has been called the Smiling Face of Islam, is set to receive recognition from the Qatar Foundation.
Everyone in Bollywood seemed to have the same entry in their busy dairy schedules on April 24: Attend the grand screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'Heeramandi is not for audiences of the Pakeezah/Umrao Jaan era. SLB has designed it as attuned to today's youngsters.'
If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.
Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.
'At one time, I felt being a mother was the ultimate experience, a woman was not complete without it.' 'Now I feel it's not the be all and end all. Motherhood is a part of a jigsaw puzzle; life is the real big picture.'
Sukanya Verma doffs her hat at all the salaam-themed titles out there.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'I don't know of any happy moment in my life which has helped me to grow, whereas pain has always been a means to evolve.'
When Khayyam talked about his favourite singer, the song he can never forget and the film that won him the National Award.
While we still recover from her glitzy allure as a 10th century royal in all her Chola era bedecked glory, Sukanya Verma looks at the many times she made our jaws drop as silver screen's undisputed jewel queen.
The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'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.
'My world changed the day Aaradhya was born.'
The actress was caught unawares at a Mumbai function to promote Umrao Jaan.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who worked with Farooque Sheikh in Umrao Jaan, Gaman and Anjuman, remembers his long association with the late veteran that goes back way before their days in the film industry.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Mohammed Zahur Hashmi, popularly known as Khayyam, was also a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Bhushan.
Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.
On Rekha's 59th Birthday, we look at some of her best saris moments!
'(Actor) Rekha has seen me since I was born.' 'She has been a huge inspiration in my life as a designer.'
The diva was royalty at Lakme Fashion Week.
With ghungroos on the ankles of her models designer Payal Singhal set the mood for her Bridal Fantasy collection at Lakme Fashion Week as Umrao Jaan's sound track serenaded the audience with a mix of some fusion beats.
With ghungroos on the ankles of her models designer Payal Singhal set the mood for her Bridal Fantasy collection at Lakme Fashion Week as Umrao Jaan's sound track serenaded the audience with a mix of some fusion beats.
'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.
Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali looks back at his movies.
Yet another awards show, not that we're complaining!
