For a show that prides itself on being of the people, by the people and for the people, it's strange how in its moments of success, the 'people' were missing, says Sukanya Verma.
According to jewellers and MMTC-PAMP India, gold demand has picked up in the wake of good monsoon and favourable price levels. There was positive response and more footfalls.
'The honest truth is, after Tiger Zinda Hai released, the next time I was in contact with Salman again was on the sets of Bharat.'
'If every actor does commercial films, where is the space for the Amol Palekars and Farooq Sheikhs of today? I am happy being in that space and want to own that space.'
'I feel very lucky that people have noticed my work.'
Shardul Thakur and Balwinder Singh Sandhu's superb bowling injected more spice into the Ranji Trophy semi-final, which seems headed for an exciting finish with Mumbai needing 384 runs to dethrone defending champions Karnataka. Set a daunting target of 445 runs, Mumbai were 61 for no loss at stumps on day two of the match in Bengaluru, on Thursday.
A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Defending champions Karnataka need just four wickets to book their second consecutive berth in the final of the Ranji Trophy as Mumbai are struggling at 277 for six in their second innings at stumps on the third day in Bengaluru.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake news' became real. Shuma Raha looks back.
And the way to a cure begins with conversation.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is predictable but who cares? Romance is back with a bang and it is exuberant, entertaining, dazzling and worth your time, writes Sukanya Verma.
Bollywood has realised the value of portraying the complexity, necessity and changeability of modern-day marital unions.
What could have been a relevant crowd-pleaser with a little effort from Sohail Khan and his writers is mostly a tedious and overcrowded drivel that shamelessly depends on Salman Khan's strapping charisma to tide them over, writes Sukanya Verma.
'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge was the highest point of our life,' Lalit Pandit tells Subhash K Jha.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'This film was being made when I was pregnant, so even if they wanted, I couldn't do the role.' 'The film went to another actress, but she made them wait for a year.' 'After Adira was four months old, they decided that if I am going to start acting again, they should approach me.'
'Everyone in my family has got huge success in films but I failed. The person who hits rock bottom has to face his difficulties himself. People at a higher level don't know what's happening down there.' Aamir Khan's brother Faissal tells us where he's been all this time.
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On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.
'Human beings are voyeuristic by nature. We love to imagine some things. Like Salman and Katrina were ex-lovers, and are now working in Ek Tha Tiger. Oh my God, what must be going on between them...? We, as an audience -- and I include myself in that -- talk like that. If Salman and I announce a film tomorrow, I'm presumptuous enough to say there will be interest in it.' Katrina Kaif on life and love.
The movies that impressed, puzzled and stunned Sukanya Verma at MAMI this year.
'I wake up every morning and get to make movies. This is the biggest highlight of my career.' All Is Well for Abhishek Bachchan.
'Even in its unmistakably masala tone, Bajrangi Bhaijaan firmly believes the desire for peace is universal and recommends being a hero. Or just human,' says Sukanya Verma.
Hamari Adhuri Kahani director Mohit Suri talks about finding success.
'There is a lot of insecurity in this job. That is why we are paid so much money.' Parineeti Chopra comes clean.
Karnataka captain R Vinay Kumar led from the front with a six-wicket haul to send Mumbai crashing for a lowly 44 in their first innings on day one of the Ranji Trophy semi-finals. With a lead of 158 runs, Karnataka were at the receiving end in their second essay, ending the day on 10 for 2 from five overs.
'Shah Rukh Khan is a great actor. To be the only other actor that a great director selects after him is a matter of great pride.'
Shah Rukh Khan turned 25! we are not kidding, he actually completed 25 years in Hindi film Industry.
'You don't need a godfather to protect you from dangers of Bollywood because nobody will.'
Manan Sharma returned a five-wicket haul as Delhi pulled off a dramatic 90-run win over Punjab following two stunning batting collapses on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Patiala.
'I always wanted to play a negative character, so I was like why not play it with Mr Bhansali?' 'As they say, be careful what you wish for.' 'I wanted to play an antagonist and I got the most evil one ever.'
'It would give people renewed confidence in me as the industry goes by general opinion and consensus.' 'Even if Jagga gets critically acclaimed, it will do a lot for me.'
'People ask me if I miss living a normal life, since I don't have privacy, and I tell them I don't want to have a normal life. I want people standing outside my house, I want to be loved by them. I have been fortunate enough to live like a star for 25 years and I would like to die as a star.' Shah Rukh Khan, unplugged.
