With the Ramayana as the central element, the coming together of Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh and Tiger Shroff along with Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone upped the superstar quotient further.
After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, it's time for another magnum opus to spread its wings into the regional market.
The actor-filmmaker plays a Maratha king in the film
As Heeramandi, set in 1920s Lahore, drops on Netflix on May 1, Sukanya Verma marvels at Bhansali's magnificent slices of history in 25 resplendent frames.
This Women's Day Week, we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of three iconic Indian queens -- Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Malwa.
The length and drape of the sari varies; some may be less than the traditional six yards, like the half sari, while others like the Maharashtrian Nnauvari or the Tamilian Madisar is be nine yards. Kodagu saris too can be nine yards long.
Bajirao Mastani has the potential to do for Maratha 'history' what Mughal-e-Azam did for Mughal 'history', says Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants an authentic look for his period film.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani has ruffled quite a few feathers among the descendants of the Peshwa and his Muslim wife.
Ashutosh Gowariker seems too inspired by Sanjay Leela Bhansali's way of making period films, feels Namrata Thakker.
The actor duo announced Deepika's pregnancy in February.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali celebrates the success of his dream project.
Singham's character is based on Ram, Kareena's based on Sita, Tiger's on Lakshman, Ranveer's on Hanuman, Akshay's on Jatayu and Arjun takes up the Ravan role.
'If not for the sentiment against Shah Rukh Khan's statements, Dilwale would have earned Rs 10 crore more.'
Mom-to-be Deepika Padukone posted pictures of a fabulous maternity photoshoot with hubby Ranveer Singh and we can't look away.
'The way they have showed Bajirao dancing in the song Malhari Malhari -- this is not the way to depict history.'
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'There's so much innocence in her expression of sexual curiosity.'
At the moment, it seems Dilwale has wangled the larger number of screens.
Kalki 2898 AD has been doing so well at the box office that it has moved up on Deepika Padukone's biggest hit list.
'It reached a point where I think I self-imploded. I was not a happy person. And the fire within me diminished.'
'This is a giant film, a magnum opus drunk on its own magnum-ity, and it is perfectly clear early on, as the narrative races out the gate and gauntlets are flung up in the air and shot through with arrows, that a film like this can only work as opera,' says Raja Sen.
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It has already collected Rs 110 crore* (Rs 1.1 billion), which is better than the three -day weekend score of Prabhas' previous release, Adipurush (Rs 103 crore/ Rs 1.03 billion).
Veteran politician Farooq Abdullah broke into an impromptu gig with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on stage during an awards show.
'Bajirao Mastani is going to be one of those films people won't forget for a very long time.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The pre-wedding festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani aren't over yet!
Sanjay Leela Bhansali on his ambitious plans with Amitabh, Kareena, Rani and Salman.
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A lot of qawalli and romance in Bajirao Mastani's soundtrack, says Aelina Kapoor.
Deepika Padukone's jewellery in Bajirao Mastani is WOW!
Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik, who headed the jury for the 63rd National Awards, says this was one of the best years in the life of Indian cinema so far.
'Over a span of three years, our entire studio was devoted to Heeramandi.'
Singham Again is set to hit theatres on Independence Day 2024.
There was a time when Aishwarya Rai turned down Sanjay Leela Bhansali, with whom she had worked before in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas.
Film stars are beloved in our cinema-obsessed country. Stars are not only watched and worshipped on screen but also talked about with much fondness.
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