2019 had as many as 17 films in the Rs 100/200/300 crore clubs. What's even more remarkable is that 10 directors made their debut in this elite club, something totally unprecedented.
'Why does it happen that our films don't work there, their films work here?'
'On the set, Ranveer and I got along really well. Ten days after the release, Ranveer messaged me and said, you have killed the scene! For someone like him to message me just says how supportive person he is of newcomers.'
'If you're a person who's not comfortable going out to parties for networking, don't do it.' 'It's not like you're getting a film at a party.'
'Durga Puja is also a time to catch up on the gossip and when the girls of the family get together it's a beautiful feeling that is hard to describe.'
Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.
Joginder Tuteja looks at how well recent films highlighting sibling love have done at the box office.
Bollywood folks cheered Salman Khan's niece Alizeh Agnihotri as she makes her debut in Farrey.
'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.'
Some pretty candid confessions from Emraan Hashmi at the trailer launch of his new Web series, Showtime.
Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.
Joginder Tuteja looks back at Bollywood's wedding movies to see how well they have done in the past.
An ultra-violent film about violence, Kill's greatest accomplishment isn't its death count alone but to challenge our perception of violence, observes Sukanya Verma.
It's turning out to be a double whammy season for Rajkummar Rao. Raj ended Bollywood's box office drought with Srikanth and followed it with Mr & Mrs Mahi.
'If the South starts shooting on IMAX more, it will be beneficial. And likewise, it will benefit Bollywood directors.'
There have been several instances of cop films doing quite well at the box office.
Bollywood couples didn't mind a midweek date, as they stepped out to watch Zoya Akhtar's new OTT film, The Archies at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.
Kundra, it claimed, received 285 Bitcoins from the mastermind and promoter of Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scam Amit Bhardwaj for setting up Bitcoin mining farm in Ukraine.
Celebs cheered for their favourite designers at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.
The Diwali parties have started in Bollywood with a big dhamaka, with Producer Ramesh Taurani kicking off the festivities.
'I grew up in an environment which is very submissive and conservative. People would judge you if you wore a short skirt.' 'I made my way up from there to Mumbai and landed a big song Aila Re Aila with a huge star like Akshay Kumar.'
Joginder Tuteja lists the Bollywood arrivals in theatres later this year.
Rohit Shetty's Sooryavanshi has set the stage for many more cop movies.
Joginder Tuteja looks at recent films exploring the drug culture.
'It is felt that the decision to re-open cinemas and resume shooting was premature.'
The Wedding Party will be performed in an elaborate Bollywood style, by 250 performers of all ages, from London, Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester, Southampton and Newcastle.
Joginder Tuteja looks at actors with the most movies in the pipeline.
With any luck, Bollywood will get back on its feet again and give us much to awe and amaze about.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Bollywood's new lot of actress-turned-producers.
There is a lot more to Bollywood than the unguarded glimpses Showtime offers, observes Deepa Gahlot.
On Tuesday, when trends indicated she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, 'Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust... This victory belongs to all of you, this is the victory of your trust in Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan and in the honour of Mandi.'
'When I gave the audition and landed the role of the villain Fani, I felt this is the only character which will establish me as an actor in Indian cinema.'
'I don't think I ever lost the confidence as an actor.'
Amid much fanfare, the makers and star cast of Ishq Vishk Rebound unveiled the trailer for their coming teen romance.
Can someone cast the two of them in a film right away?
Joginder Tuteja lists the actors, who are yet to announce their next ventures.
'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.'
'You have to be good in your project that's releasing today for you to be working on something tomorrow. That will always be the case.'
She wept when the director took 101 takes to shoot a song for Heeramandi.
