Where the larger-than-life villain hogged the show by hurting the hero or throwing hurdles in his path, the role of his female counterpart has evolved from seductive sidekick to she-devil.
'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'
Who says Bollywood gals have it easy?
Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar glimpsed these stars on Tuesday.
The Delhi high court has permitted Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, against whom a lookout notice was issued by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case, to travel abroad for IIFA awards subject to certain conditions.
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The veteran actress was in Kolkata to attend a film fest dinner.
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Namrata Thakker looks back at the recent intimate home weddings.
Smriti Mundhra's documentary The Romantics has many, many, gems about one of Bollywood's most successful film-makers and more importantly, his iconic father, Yash Chopra.
Anushka Sharma was all smiles as she soaked in the sights around UK with fellow Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty, who also doubled up as the photographer.
'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.'
'This year, Ganapati Bappa brings hope. I feel the worst is over.'
Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.
Bollywood actresses are making temperatures soar even higher with their bikini pictures on Instagram!
Rani Mukerji celebrated her 46th birthday on March 21 a day earlier, and cut a cake with the media.
With 2023 breaking records at the box office, quite a few actresses contributed to the blockbuster numbers.
Desi sightings in Western fare are no longer a rarity.
The actor told the court about her decision after the judge said the case was at a crucial stage and suggested that the question of charge should first be decided.
The Mahagathbandhan's seat-sharing announcement comes a day after the filing of nomination papers for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls was over.
Bollywood's gorgeous ladies don't need reasons to don a bikini.
The post with the caption 'And still, we rise' is a huge hit among the cricketer's followers.
'Everybody goes through tumultuous times. I've been lucky and my journey has been excellent.' 'I can't complain because I've had everything and God has been kind.'
Hard core glamour and entertainment were the highlights of the second edition of the Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards, held in Mumbai over the weekend.
When the temperatures start soaring, it's the perfect excuse for our celebs to go on a summer holiday.
Holi celebrations may be simple this year but you can always feel festive by dressing up for the occasion.
In a recent interview to an online media portal, the actor was asked if it is sad that despite a lot of progress in the country there are still some ideas that are holding back women.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Bollywood's new lot of actress-turned-producers.
Bollywood actress Geeta Basra was back in the stands, and cheering for Mumbai Indians during the Indian Premier League match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday.
Film folk turned up in numbers to celebrate Bollywood Dream Girl Hema Malini's 75th birthday on October 16.
Sukanya Verma looks at women who have fleetingly portrayed the formidable Indira Gandhi on screen.
In Jee Le Zaraa, Zoya Akhtar's swanky new road trip to self-discovery, our favourite gal pals Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt are set to take off on a whirlwind adventure.
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