As Kangana Ranaut plays Jayalalithaa in the biopic Thalaivi, we take a look at other actresses who played onscreen goddesses.
'I always felt that Basu Chatterjee was a kind, gentle, man who truly believed that in directing films like Chhoti Si Baat, he was impacting our lives,' remembers Aseem Chhabra. 'He seemed to be on a mission to make us believe that the world could be a better place.'
'We always want to pull down the other person.' 'All we need right now is sensitivity, not just in our industry, but everywhere.'
1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
Want to try something different? Sukanya Verma looks up the pages of Bollywood to give you amazing bindi styles!
Shahid Azmi, the defence lawyer in the 11/7 blasts case, defends the accused while damning the police and the investigation.
The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, whose elected members assaulted Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi in the Maharashtra assembly for taking oath in Hindi, on Tuesday warned him on speaking against Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray.
On December 15, Shabana Azmi organised a design contest and fashion show in honour of her father, poet Kaifi Azmi and to support the NGO he established, the Mijwan Welfare Society. Here's a look at what it was all about and the many stars who lent their support to the cause.
SP leader Abu Azmi says 'women should not wear short skirts and go out only with family'.
Amitabh Bachchan launched the book in Mumbai and quite of few friends and colleagues were present.
Subhash K Jha picks five unforgettable Hindi films that capture the inequality of the caste system.
Are *you* ready for the PadManChallenge?
Guests trouped out of Arpita Khan's party and into Mukesh Ambani's, on the other side of Mumbai.
Four film personalities -- Shabana Azmi, Priyadarshan, Mira Nair and Dharmendra figure in this year's Padma awardees list.
Ready to plan your week's binging schedule on the OTT? Sukanya Verma offers a menu full of curious offerings.
The Jiyo Hunoon fest encouraged as many as 70 artists from over six states in India.
Naik also cancelled his press conference scheduled in Mumbai on Tuesday but will address media through Skype.
Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
The ninth edition of Mijwan was a night to remember.
Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.
The celebrities came to pay their condolences.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Justifying the Samajwadi Party's move to declare actor Sanjay Dutt's candidature for Lok Sabha polls, party's Mumbai unit president Abu Azmi on Tuesday said that Dutt was not a criminal.Asked about the reason behind his party offering a Lok Sabha ticket to the actor, Azmi said, "The Congress has done injustice to Dutt and therefore Samajwadi Party has announced his name."
While Janhvi bagged the Fresh Face of the Year, Kangana was the Beauty of the Year.
Post your photograph with a sanitary napkin to raise awareness.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor bid goodbye to their maternal grandmother, Sattee Shourie.
Jugal Hansraj on his children's novel The Coward and the Sword.
Take a look at his best looks on the ramp.
The International Cricket Council, in a first, has acceded to Sri Lanka cricket team's request to allow them to wear their second choice "yellow jersey" for the remaining World Cup games, as they consider it to be "lucky" after winning against England.
'But today I feel proud of my choices because it has given me longevity.'
Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor were among a host of Bollywood stars who descended at Mumbai's Trident Hotel on Sunday to take part in Shabana Azmi's fund-raising fashion show Mijwan -- Sonnets in Fabric.
Anubhav Sinha's latest film is hard-hitting, relatable and sadly, very much relevant in today's times.
In life, you always need that someone who directs you to the right path, who shows you the way. In my case, I was very fortunate it was Aditya Chopra.
The veteran filmmaker passed away in Mumbai. He was 88.
Perfect occasion for Sukanya Verma to look into all the Woh woes in Hindi cinema.
Featuring among others the stars of Newton, Victoria and Abdul and Fukrey Returns.
Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.
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