Riteish Deshmukh brings earnestness to the role, but the gravitas of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj calls for a towering presence, resonant voice and sharp, piercing gaze, which are somewhat missing in Raja Shivaji, notes Mayur Sanap.
Mr Funnybones is ready to bring the house down yet again in Bhooth Bangla by Priyadarshan, his director of several superhit laugh raisers.
While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.
'When life throws a Hamza at you, make it Dhurandhar's Hamza, not Darlings' Hamza!'
Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 actor Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr are optimistic about their film's appeal to family audiences, addressing the current scarcity of family-friendly Hindi cinema.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, married Saaniya Chandhok in a high-profile ceremony in Mumbai, attended by prominent figures from sports, entertainment, and politics.
Ajinkya Rahane faces criticism for his captaincy decisions and a controversial 'jealousy' remark during IPL 2026, sparking debate among fans and experts.
Even when it comes to fashion, Nimrat Kaur believes in 'taking risks but always staying true to who I'm and keeping my body type in mind'.
'That child is determined to forge his own path. Like me, he won't follow the herd.'
The relationship high point was reached on Amitabh Bachchan's 60th birthday party, when Jaya Bachchan called on stage 'my to-be daughter-in-law Karisma Kapoor'.
Amita Singh Tomar, a woman tehsildar who gained fame on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a Rs 2.5 crore flood relief scam in Madhya Pradesh.
Manish Malhotra's mother passes away at the age of 94, and his friends from the film industry visit his home to support him.
On Amitabh Bachchan's 83th birthday, fans in Kolkata celebrated their idol's big day in a temple dedicated to the star.
Indian women aren't just attending global fashion weeks; they're owning them and representing our country on the biggest platforms.
'Much later when I came to Afghanistan, I realised that there were songs in Bollywood films.'
Sequels have traditionally been successful at the box office, especially when they take the story forward. Let's take a look at some such films.
The Delhi high court has protected the personality rights of Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, restraining websites and online platforms from illegally using his name or images for commercial gain without his consent.
A popular resort in Mumbai is under investigation after a joint raid by Customs and forest department officials revealed the alleged unauthorized possession of exotic animals, including marmoset monkeys and macaw parrots.
'This election was won because of Nitish Kumar's face and his policies.'
What's a regular day like for Bollywood's stars? Photographer Viral Bhayani captures them going about their day.
The reasons for Salim Khan's hospitalisation have not been revealed yet.
'It's rare to see Ranveer Singh off-camera. He disappears. He doesn't like to be on set. Only when the shot is ready, he is there. He doesn't want any nonsense, no interaction. If anything would go wrong, he would really get pissed. He doesn't like noise and would tell everyone on the mic to be quiet. Ranveer loves to work, so he would keep telling everyone to be dedicated.'
'I owe what Shakti became as much to Mr Bachchan as Salim-Javed.'
Family and film folk lined up to watch Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav's survival tale in the Friday the 13th release, Tu Yaa Main.
Riteish Deshmukh commemorates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti with a visit to Shivneri Fort, honouring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and promoting awareness of his historical significance.
As Assi gets ready for release this week, Deepa Gahlot lists 10 films that deal with rape in different ways.
Film folk pay their last respects to Anand Sagar, who passed away on February 13.
Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the amazing Alka Yagnik's solo song supremacy.
'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'
MNS chief Raj Thackeray pens tribute to his uncle, Bal Thackeray, recalling their bond and the pain of leaving the family home after quitting Shiv Sena.
'PINK was about consent. Assi asks society, what are we doing about this issue? Where have we gone wrong?'
Asin celebrates 10 years of marital bliss with Rahul Sharma.
'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?
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 must-watch movies about singles and the consciously uncoupled.
Tu Yaa Main feels rather indulgent for a survival drama. You can see where it's headed, and it just grows tiresome after a point, observes Mayur Sanap.
Alia Bhatt to Kareena Kapoor, Ananya Panday to Malaika Arora, have jumped on the viral Instagram trend, sharing nostalgic throwback pictures from 2016.
'I've been someone who has been interested in the mind of a criminal for years.'
A journey through Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's most unforgettable performances -- where grace meets grit.
'Dilip Kumar was a dream. The only regret I have in life is that I could not give him his last hit.' 'He loved every minute that he was on the set. I had set up a particularly long shot.' 'We did a number of takes mostly because somewhere he would mess up his line.' 'Then he sat down and fired himself: "Apne aap ko actor samajhta hai! Dilip Kumar! Acting toh aati nahin tujhe".' 'He shot again and did a great job.'
After the incident, actor and Bharatiyha Janata Party MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has reacted to it and called Jaya the "most spoilt and privileged woman"
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