Stars. Substance. Style. Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.
Why did Akshay Kumar postpone PadMan's release?
'My hunger for characters, stories, and work is becoming even more insatiable.' 'I'm obsessed with films, characters, and this whole world.'
By the time they turned 40, Prithviraj Kapoor had done about 50 films, Raj Kapoor about 46 films and Rishi Kapoor about 80 films. As Ranbir Kapoor turns 40, Deepa Gahlot explores the Kapoors cinematic landscape to find out where the young actor stands in comparison to his great grandfather, grandfather and father.
'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.
Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.
'Sharing the launch of Sonam and Ranbir's careers with Neetu and Rishi is one of the happiest memories of my life...'
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.'
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.
Top directors are getting ready to put together some of their most ambitious films.
'It pains me to see that a lot of women still think there is no way out of a bad marriage.'
'Whether the Ram or the Raavan within us wins is what makes us who we are.'
The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.
The studio said it would soon announce the new release date for the film.
Namrata Thakker brings you the highlights from the fun episode!
On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.
The 66th National Awards have been announced, and Hindi cinema has emerged a major winner.
'How come our I and B Minister or our most popular Hon'ble PM (according to PEW) are maintaining stoic silence. High time!' he said.
Kriti's favourite snack... Sonu's childhood memories... Arjun remembers mom ...
'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.'
'Who have been fighting for us everyday, risking their lives, guarding us fearlessly.'
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.
The Devgns celebrate their anniversary... Nushrratt wants you to love her...
'Who said they didn't meet on her birthday? Right now Ranbir has his father's health issues to deal with.'
As Indian Idol reaches its finale on August 15, the show's host is shooting non-stop for the event.
'I spoke to Maharani Padmini of Jaipur.' 'She said there was basically one problematic point in the trailer.'
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the actor's brief movie parts.
Distributors have said that they will not buy its rights unless a controversy surrounding the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie is resolved.
Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.
Kalank, a Karan Johar production, has an uncanny resemblance to a Sanjay Leela Bhansali venture, feels Namrata Thakker.
Publicist Rohini Iyer hosted a party at her home, attended by Bollywood celebs.
'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.'
Alia Bhatt shared posters of her upcoming film, Gangubai Kathiawadi, on social media. It is based on S Hussain Zaidi's book on female gangsters, Mafia Queens of Mumbai, and the story revolves around the real life story of brothel owner, Gangubai Kothewali.
Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.
Designer-Producer Shabinaa Khan loses her mother to COVID-19 while Boney Kapoor's secretary manages to overcome it.
8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!
Padmaavat will now enjoy a solo release on January 25.
'Even today when I think of it, I wonder how it fell on my plate.' 'Not just the remix, but also to do it with the original leading lady, Shilpa Shetty.'
