In a new series, Bollywood's towering talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year, pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it.
'...Your confidence.' 'You go through this emotional roller coaster ride, which affects your partner as well.'
'Ranveer Singh is on a different level, he is a super human.' 'The kind of energy, the kind of seriousness and dedication he has towards his work, it is just phenomenal.'
Folks, 2021 will see an Akshay Kumar film festival play out in the theatres.
From bad boy to the most hug-friendly star in Bollywood, this is quite the turnaround for this superstar.
The Chennai-based singer, in a series of tweets, said irrespective of political leanings, people in privileged positions must either call a spade a spade or 'shut up'. 'Can these filmy types please shut up and stay in their farm houses/fancy apartments,' Krishna began.
So, what's keeping Mrunal Thakur busy these days?
'The most striking comment Yasser Usman makes -- not only about Sanjay Dutt, but also our contemporary society -- is about the transformation that he goes through: From being a man who claimed Muslim blood to one who is a devotee of Hindu gods,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.
The pugilist from Manipur said she also drew inspiration from action movies of Jackie Chan.
'For a working actor in Bollywood, it is nearly impossible to criticise its reigning deities.' 'Besides, due care ought to be taken when speaking of the dead too.'
Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.
Life lessons from Bollywood's Last Action Hero.
Bollywood veteran actor Naseeruddin slammed Virat Kohli for his on-field 'behaviour' after the India captain was involved in an on-field altercation with Australia skipper Tim Paine during the ongoing second Test in Perth on Monday.
'It's all that pain that makes you the artist you are.'
Sanju is a repeat of Munnabhai, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
'Mumbai turned me into a fighter, always hustling to keep up with the world.' 'Now, I hustle for the poor and the ones who don't have a voice because I feel they are poor for no fault of their own.'
With the film's leading man's death, the release plan for Dil Bechara has been revived in a big way.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.
The legendary actress will be the first figure from the classical world of Indian cinema to be displayed at the waxworks museum.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Bobby Deol's career over the years.
'I never knew she had such a great sense of humour.'
'All the guys in this country were stuck in the 'alpha' for the longest time.' 'They were told not to cry, be the man in the house.' 'I wanted to touch upon that vulnerability and innocence that is still alive in men.'
'If it hits the right notes, actors will start trusting me with new stories.'
When was the last time you saw Ramu Kaka in the movies?
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
There's no shortage of bad actors trying to pass off as credible ones in Bollywood.
'The NDA has provided me a healing touch to survive'
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks this week.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'
As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:
Jugal Hansraj on his children's novel The Coward and the Sword.
Bollywood's 'bad boy' continues to be a fan favourite despite his many personal troubles.
Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit get ready to make Total Dhamaal on the big screen again!
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