... Why care for the truth when the legend so interesting, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
Referring to the nose chopping of 'Surpanakha' in the epic Ramayana, Karni Sena leader Mahipal Singh Makrana said that while Kshatriyas respected women, if the film was not banned and Padukone does not stop inciting sentiments with her provocative language, the Rajputs will not lag behind in acting.
Vipul Goel sought changes in the Bollywood film, saying that films based on historical facts, while exercising the freedom of thought, should also keep in mind the people's sentiments and culture.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
The duo were reportedly shooting together for film-maker Shashank Khaitan's Dharma Productions film Mr Lele.
Hero's theatrical trailer to open Bajrangi Bhaijaan shows.
A cheap version of his opus Jodhaa Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat falls flat on its face at every end, with lacklustre writing and terrible character definition proving to be the movie's ultimate undoing, feels Rediff reader Anu Gopinath.
The RBI governor is focused on growth, and keeping rupee slightly depreciated is part of that 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' strategy.
With the film's leading man's death, the release plan for Dil Bechara has been revived in a big way.
Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
'I put forward a few legitimate questions. I didn't expect so much chaos just because I used a word which starts with 'V'.'
Deepika Padukone signs on for the yet-to-be-titled Sahir Ludhianvi bio-pic, reports Subhash K Jha.
The senior advocate told the media that Sushant's three sisters -- Priyanka, Mitu and Rani -- told him that they are extremely pained by the negative and false campaign related to his mental health which has been started by some news channels
A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet keeping in view the sentiments of a large number of people who felt that historical had been "distorted" in the period drama.
Tandav, a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, started streaming last week but the show landed in a huge controversy over its depiction of Hindu deities.
A dance by Aparna Yadav, daughter-in-law of Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, on the movie's song has created a political furore.
Director Bela Bhansali Sehgal manages perfect casting in her fun directorial debut Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi.
As she turns 70 on September 18, Subhash K Jha picks five classic Shabana performances which you may have missed.
'What is happening is worse than Talibanisation.' 'There is no way a film-maker can fight these fringe groups, these extra-constitutional authorities.'
The Bollywood legend choreographed more than 2,000 songs.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali looks back at his life.
There are several women-centric movies set to release post lockdown, and most of them are quite quirky.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Bollywood's ladies, where they will be calling the shots in their films.
The winners of the 63rd National awards seemed quite overwhelmed with their big wins, and they spoke happily about them.
The Karni Sena had alleged distortion of historical facts in the period drama starring Padukone, Shahid Kapur and Ranveer Singh.
The producers of Padmavati held a special screening for a few journalists.
'The censer board members should take a decision after taking into account people's views. They should be apprised about it'
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Ram Leela is a lavish visual spread and is filled with moments of thrill, ingenuity and splendour.
A lot of qawalli and romance in Bajirao Mastani's soundtrack, says Aelina Kapoor.
Many big Bollywood's big movies have been pushed forward to 2021, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Among them are quite a few bio-pics.
Kajol looks at complete ease in the colourful nauvaris, which she also wore during her wedding to Ajay Devgn in 1999. Sukanya Verma looks at other Bollywood beauties, who have rocked the nauvari look.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani has ruffled quite a few feathers among the descendants of the Peshwa and his Muslim wife.
Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.
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