Salman Khan was reportedly dating Aishwarya Rai during the 1999 filming of the musical, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, but they broke up sometime later.
'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a tele lens shot, but a wide-angle close-up -- that you can almost smell Gabbar's breath.'
Bachchan is currently shooting Kaun Banega Crorepati, and wonders if KBC will see a hiatus till he recovers.
'Thank you capped, shorts and yellowed T-shirt owner...'
'I worked with Sriram Raghavan in Johnny Gaddar and now Ikkis. He is a very gifted director. He knows what he is doing.'
As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.
Ayesha Kapur, who played the young Rani Mukerji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film, has tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Adam Oberoi.
Father and son could have a movie release every month.
'His charisma, charm and skills remain untouchable.'
'On August 22, 2015, Shyamvar Rai disclosed to you that he had committed the murder of Sheena Bora along with Rahul Mukerjea.' How would Indrani have reacted to this?
The production house Vyjayanthi Movies confirmed the news in a official statement on X.
'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?'
On Wednesday Kamal Haasan, now president of the Makkal Needhi Maiyyam, went over to Rajinikanth's bungalow in Chennai's posh Poes Garden area to seek his friend's blessings ahead of taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member on July 25 in New Delhi.
The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89.
'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'
'This leading filmmaker told me: "Don't let the industry cake you up with makeup and wigs. You are a breath of fresh air".'
Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.
Surfing for some decent entertainment on the idiot box can be quite a struggle. Like I keep discovering every time I have the remote control all to myself.
'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.
'I don't see what the fuss was about.'
The premiere of the Netflix movie saw a full house, as Bollywood's A-listers came down to launch the careers of Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor and Agastya Nanda.
'I got an offer to do a cameo in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.' 'I did it just to get out of my house, and so that my parents would not see me so depressed.'
'One cannot take risks at his age.'
'Masaan went to Cannes, got a standing ovation, won awards. I want the people of India to watch my film. Finally, it is happening!'
'Casting the Bachchans NOT as father and son was the toughest and the easiest part.'
The 93-year-old lady was suffering for a year, and was admitted in Lilavati hospital.
Ranbir Kapoor recalled how his grandfather Raj Kapoor sent a telegram to Vyjayanthimala, convincing her to join the 1964 romantic musical drama, Sangam.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Traders' body CAIT has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs against a Flipkart advertisement featuring Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan on the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, terming the advertisement as "misleading". The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in its complaint to the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) termed the advertisement "misleading" and against the country's small retailers. It has also sought withdrawal of the advertisement, according to a statement. CAIT demanded that a penalty be imposed on Flipkart as per relevant provisions of the Consumer Protection Act for "false or misleading advertisement" and imposition of a Rs 10 lakh fine on Bachchan.
In his book The Making of Don, Krishna Gopalan recalls how one of Mumbai's most iconic structures, situated in the queen of suburbs -- Bandra -- added to the exceedingly slick action-thriller's style quotient.
It's been a while since Hindi cinema had a zany, well-written comedy, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
Here's what your favourtie celebrities are tweeting.
Amitabh Bachchan was presented with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Indian cinema's highest honour, in a special ceremony in Delhi on December 29.
Kangana Ranaut has reacted sharply after release date of her directorial film Emergency clashed with the Tiger Shroff-Amitabh Bachchan starrer Ganapath and Bhushan Kumar's Yaariyan 2.
Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan come together in R Balki's once again after Paa.
'He's one of the actors I've seen who, compared to so many younger people that we get to work with, doesn't have any tantrums.'
As we celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's 81st birthday on October 11, we see him through his daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda's eyes.
Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes. On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22, Dinesh Raheja recalls some of his classic songs.
'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.' 'The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and praying for their lives, Salil kaku was writing a song in his head.'
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