What did Alia have that Ranbir's previous girlfriends did not? Mom Neetu Kapoor's blessings, observes Subhash K Jha.
Ashutosh Gowariker seems too inspired by Sanjay Leela Bhansali's way of making period films, feels Namrata Thakker.
'My fear was put to rest with the belief that Sanjay sir had in me.' 'He told me, 'If you want to fly, just jump off the mountain with me and we'll do this together'.'
Subhash K Jha gives us an insight into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya, as it completes 13 years in November.
Subhash K Jha brings you the superstar's biggest career mistakes: The 5 films he said no to.
Stars. Substance. Style. Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.
There will be one dance number in Gangubai, performed by Huma Qureshi.
'She took a day off to get herself treated for exhaustion and dehydration ahead of some tough action scenes.'
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb, which had been scheduled for a June 5 release, will now release on Eid.
The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.
The superstar uses his security personnel in place of weights!
'My hunger for characters, stories, and work is becoming even more insatiable.' 'I'm obsessed with films, characters, and this whole world.'
In a major blow to Nirav Modi, a bankruptcy court in the US has rejected a petition of the fugitive diamond merchant and two of his associates, seeking dismissal of fraud allegations against them by the trustee of three companies they previously owned indirectly.
Experimental cinema lives and breathes in India, thanks to No Smoking and Saawariya.
As he completes 10 years in the industry and patiently waits for the release of his next biggie, '83, Joginder Tuteja looks at his biggest hits so far.
'It pains me to see that a lot of women still think there is no way out of a bad marriage.'
'Acting is probably the most wonderful profession anyone can have because you make every film set with 200 people, so you make 200 new friends every four months, and you learn so many things from these new lives.'
The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.
On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.
Namrata Thakker brings you the highlights from the fun episode!
During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.
'By billing Amitabh Bachchan as 'friendly appearance', we are acknowledging his exceptional generosity in an industry where actors charge for even a sneeze.'
Top directors are getting ready to put together some of their most ambitious films.
Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.
'Whether the Ram or the Raavan within us wins is what makes us who we are.'
'We need to be proud of our Maratha history and should be ready to tell the world our stories and not just keep them limited to Maharashtra.'
While Alia Bhatt's songs in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi are sung by Shreya Ghosal, there is every chance that Alia will sing her songs herself in S S Rajamouli's RRR.
Kriti's favourite snack... Sonu's childhood memories... Arjun remembers mom ...
'Sharing the launch of Sonam and Ranbir's careers with Neetu and Rishi is one of the happiest memories of my life...'
Why did Akshay Kumar postpone PadMan's release?
'Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical characters behave as though they are already aware of the chapters that will be dedicated to them and the sonnets that will be written in their memory.' 'And yet, they talk relentlessly about making and remaking history.' 'Can anything be more superficial?' asks Sreehari Nair.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the actor's brief movie parts.
While we await Shilpa's second innings in the movies, Joginder Tuteja looks at how well the top '90s actresses have done when they returned to acting.
Akshay Kumar plays the part with enthusiasm, like he was just waiting to get into the costume of a historical hero, observes Deepa Gahlot.
As Indian Idol reaches its finale on August 15, the show's host is shooting non-stop for the event.
'Who have been fighting for us everyday, risking their lives, guarding us fearlessly.'
The Devgns celebrate their anniversary... Nushrratt wants you to love her...
The 66th National Awards have been announced, and Hindi cinema has emerged a major winner.