Even as our tier-2 and tier-3 cities become increasingly well-mapped, and well-documented through myriad tech-driven data, the Indian film-maker's dominantly urban gaze turns to regions not crowded by data, area codes, or directions, observes Debarghya Sanyal.
The 21 year old will start shooting for her first film in July.
The year saw its share of news and views. But there were some that really stood out for our readers.
Colleagues and friends mourn Sridevi.
10 grossers where he either had the leading part or played a pivotal role.
Varun shows off muscle... Sonal shoots in Dubai... Malaika is summer ready...
Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.
Meet the celeb jodis who will feature on Koffee With Karan 7.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Rashmika shoots in Mumbai... Rakul steps out in pink... Malaika catches a flight...
You can imagine the standard of Pagalpanti's humour when characters are named Wifi, Bully and Tully, a hospital placard reads Dr Trump and bitter gourd is mistaken for poison to evoke laughs, warns Sukanya Verma.
'...when you hit rock bottom, you can't go any lower than that. 'And I've been to rock bottom.' 'But that's what made me the actor I am today. I'm fearless.'
'It is difficult to understand Armaan's game plan because there is a vast difference between what he says and what goes on in his head.'
Several leaders of the TMC slammed the rural development minister for his comments on the chief minister attending the Kolkata International Film Festival.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Disha Patani hosted a brunch at an eatery in Bandra, in the north west suburb of Mumbai, on Republic Day for her Malang team.
Soon after Varun Dhawan's low-key wedding in Alibaug, Bollywood yet another star kid wedding. This time, in Mumbai.
After Ramesh Taurani, Ekta Kapoor and Anil Kapoor's Diwali parties, the venue shifted to Sohail Khan's residence, where he threw a bash for close friends and family members.
Joginder Tuteja lists the interesting titles coming up in February.
Mrs and Mrs Malhotra attended their first post-shaadi event, the News18 Showsha Reel Awards.
Rasha Thadani will be seen in Abhishek Kapoor's movie which co-stars Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgan.
The Filmfare OTT Awards honoured the cast and crew of OTT movies and doffed their hat to their talent and hard work.
'Everybody goes through tumultuous times. I've been lucky and my journey has been excellent.' 'I can't complain because I've had everything and God has been kind.'
How the stars lit up the Festival of Lights.
It was a day of mourning for the film fraternity.
'Happy Wife Happy Life!' exclaims Varun Dhawan.
B-town stars take up the #EkLadkiKoDekhaTohAisaLaga challenge!
Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher won too!
The death of his beloved wife was a blow Shashi Kapoor never recovered from, reveals Aseem Chhabra.
It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.
There have long been whispers about the pensive Cancerian and sultry Scorpion.
Seen Anil Kapoor like this? What is Rana celebrating?
Bollywood looks grand at Sonam's shaadi.
The actress is ready to talk about anything under the sun -- except Ranbir Kapoor.