Riteish Deshmukh brings earnestness to the role, but the gravitas of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj calls for a towering presence, resonant voice and sharp, piercing gaze, which are somewhat missing in Raja Shivaji, notes Mayur Sanap.
Amazon Prime Video promises big releases coming up this year!
'The challenge now is competition. There are so many actors competing for the same roles.'
'The fact that this was the first stop of French President Emmanuel Macron's trip shows his appreciation of the fact that films are not only a cultural exchange but also a tool of soft power that can foster economic growth.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
The first 25 years in this century has seen some amazing films and blockbusters in Hollywood. Girish Wankhede lists the top-grossing Hollywood movies from 2001 to 2025, focusing on the key qualities that resonated with Indian audiences and contributed to its appeal.
'Bombshell image helped me get out of being my mother's daughter.'
Aamir Khan's heartwarming film Sitaare Zameen Par, which explores themes of resilience and neurodiversity through basketball, is set to stream on Sony LIV.
'I don't want to do silly or meaningless work anymore.'
New York's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, flaunted his Indian roots during his first victory speech, quoting Nehru and playing 'Dhoom Machale'.
Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sweet surprises are made of actors best known for their dramatics taking us by surprise by shaking a leg on screen.
Film folk celebrated Holi and captured their happy moments on social media.
The Telangana High Court has adjourned the hearing on Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail petition related to a case filed by the Assam government over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The court will resume hearing on April 10.
A day before his film Jatt released, Sunny Deol made a comment, surprising those who are so used to his cinematic patriotic image and his Pakistan-bashing movies.
Bollywood is such an integral part of Mumbai that it spills out in the city's busy streets!
Bollywood's divas are essentially beach girls, and a trip into the blues can never be complete without their gorgeous photoshoots.
The relationship high point was reached on Amitabh Bachchan's 60th birthday party, when Jaya Bachchan called on stage 'my to-be daughter-in-law Karisma Kapoor'.
'I don't see myself as a choreographer in Bollywood.' 'I approached this project only because of Vishal Bhardwaj because his vision was so clear.'
'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.'
'You are scared about the next film: 'Will it work? Will it be as good as my previous film?' Deep inside, I think everybody is scared.'
It's been a super cute Diwali, as film folk have posted pictures of celebrations with their children.
As Arijit Singh announces his plans for retirement from playback singing, we look back at his most popular Hindi film songs.
So many of us who did not grow up in Mumbai, got to know the city like it was our own city via Bollywood. Indeed the City of Dreams, because of its very moniker, has had a rather tall, almost domineering presence in our movies. Its skyline, its landmarks, its alluring vibe set the mood of many a film.
What's a regular day like for Bollywood's stars? Photographer Viral Bhayani captures them going about their day.
What's a regular day like for Bollywood's stars? Photographer Viral Bhayani captures them going about their day.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about Shah Rukh Khan.
October shines bright in Bollywood, with so many stars celebrating their birthdays this month.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'What do you think... those working in the film industry are illiterate people? Why don't you go and work with Bimal Roy?'
Ranveer Singh opts out of Farhan Akhtar's Don 3. Syed Firdaus Ashraf tries to piece together the puzzle.
'The moment some news comes where somebody is accused of some crime, we are so quick to judge that person and call them a criminal, if that person is a very unlikable person. If we like that person, we immediately absolve her.'
'Every good, bad, right and wrong were necessary to teach me, and take me where I stand today.'
It was a big night for film and OTT stars at the News18 Showsha Reel awards 2026 in Mumbai.
Shanaya Kapoor is all set to make her Bollywood debut this week, and family and film folk rallied around her to welcome her on board.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Border 2 saw the best opening ever for Bollywood since last year's Chhaava.
Family and film folk lined up to watch Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav's survival tale in the Friday the 13th release, Tu Yaa Main.
'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'
