'What's extremely important is to be unique and find your own signature style.'
'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.'
Sri Lankan beauty Ghamya Wijayadasa will be seen in an item number in the film Aalaap, releasing this Friday.
As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.
Spooky spirits, identical twins, camping beagles, Game of Thrones spin-offs and the mad, MAD world of Bollywood, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch on OTT this week.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.
'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.'
Trains don't just transport from one place to another. Sometimes they can be a setting for a happily-ever-after. It sure happens a lot in the movies.
With so many films shifted to the new year, it's going to be a busy year for Bollywood's actors.
Even as Bollywood is busy welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes, Priyanka Chopra gave everyone a glimpse into daughter Malti Marie's cute ways of celebrating Ganpati.
If only The Girl on the Train was as invested in its potential as it is in Parineeti Chopra's kajal in the film, feels Sukanya Verma.
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.'
We celebrate Friendship Day by looking at the various kinds of friends in the movies.
Namrata Thakker takes a look at Bollywood's batch of hot mamas in their 40s.
'I was completely shattered, it was my first encounter with death.' An excerpt from Roshmila Bhattacharya's new book, Spooked! Bollywood's Encounters With The Paranormal.
Namrata Thakker brings up some cool designs on the younger filmi fashionistas.
Lockdown life has forced everybody to stay indoors. But Bollywood celebrities are health conscious as ever ensuring they receive their daily dose of Vitamin D.
'As soon as I came to know, I deleted that post. Everyone who knows me, also knows very well that I can never make personal and indecent comments towards any woman. I wanted to know how this happened,' she said.
This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack. It has some risqu bits but nothing so vulgar that the pause button would need to be hit if Mummyji walks into the room, notes Deepa Gahlot.
From the 'khiladi' brand of movies rocking his boat to a love for starring in biopics and scripts inspired by true stories to headlining endless remakes of South Indian hits, there's a pattern to the man and his methods.
'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'
Deepika Padukone plays the free-spirited Veronica in this Friday release Cocktail.
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.
Maharaj's mediocre social drama lacks the spine and spunk to recreate the relevance of revolutionary decisions in the face of religious fanaticism, observes Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma gives us some hat tips from the trendsetters of tinsel town.
Metallic hues are taking over Bollywood and how!
Here's looking at the newest batch of hot guys who are quickly consolidating their positions as heartthrobs.
Tripti Dimri, who stole hearts after featuring in Animal, celebrates her 30th birthday on February 23.
Katrina Kaif may be one of the top stars of Bollywood but she doesn't top this list.
Five outsiders with zero connections in the film industry and no money made their mark despite nepotism ruling the roost.
With the Mumbai reception for Bollywood, Priyanka and Nick's wedding festivities, which began in late November, draw to a close.
With 2023 breaking records at the box office, quite a few actresses contributed to the blockbuster numbers.
Joginder Tuteja looks at how well recent films highlighting sibling love have done at the box office.
Sukanya Verma looks at the handful of occasions when Bollywood believed sky was the limit.
A 21-day lockdown is a long time to spend at home, and Bollywood has been doing all sorts of things to keep themselves busy.
There is a lot more to Bollywood than the unguarded glimpses Showtime offers, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Whether it is Nargis in Mother India or Nirupa Roy in Deewaar, Mama's a scenestealer while Dad is just a shadow. There are films that have explored the Dad's character with tender affection
Going on vacation? Take inspiration from Bollywood!
'Nobody really talks about the middle of relationships or the mundane parts... (When the end comes) we think, "Wow, this is the worst time of my life. This is horrible. It's never been worse". But actually, I feel the endings are what makes us who we are.'
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