'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'
'Getting a song in Bollywood isn't easy.' 'I don't charge for Bollywood songs.' 'Your song may release today, but it can be possible that you may not get another song for a year.'
How Naushad boosted Rafi's morale... Tune first or lyrics first? Raju Bharatan reveals some secrets of the Hindi film music industry.
'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.'
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.
Reader Atishay Agarwal tells us about a Bollywood blooper that he spotted.
Here's a look at this unconventional strain of leading men in Hindi films
It's not always canoodling lovers that take our breath away on screen!
Humshakals features the rare Mclaren sports car but we've seen these awesome cars before, in the movies.
With Hansal Mehta's Scam 1992 bringing it up so interestingly, Joginder Tuteja looks back at films that have dealt in the stock market.
Looking at some of the prominent Holi songs over the decades.
Rowdy Rathore seems quite taken by his beloved's desi waistline.
'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'
Be it scenic Kashmir or majestic Swiss Alps, Bollywood's trendsetting winter wear is the A to Z of style and snug. Sukanya Verma looks at its winter fashion over the years.
Not many know that more than 180 dancers from different parts of Himachal Pradesh were especially roped in to participate in a song alongside Kareena.
Here's what your favourite stars are tweeting.
Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega is bizarre, unintentionally funny, discovers Deepa Gahlot.
'Hello Namaste' has been described as a "festive upbeat Hinglish" number which highlights the UK-India friendship.
Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who popularised disco music in India in the 1980s and 1990s, has died following multiple health issues. He was 69.
'Towards the late '60s and early '70s, it was a given that if it was Shankar-Jaikishan, it had to be Sharda for Shankar.'
An eventful year -- book-ended by Shah Rukh Khan, no less -- comes to an end with a bang, as big Bollywood releases get ready to release in December.
Singer KK talks about his playback career and the new crop of talented singers in Bollywood.
With Father's Day coming up this Sunday, Bollywood gets ready to cheer their dads.
The film has nothing objectionable or derogatory, the court said after watching it, and allowed its release on streaming platform Netflix.
After delivering the biggest hit of her career with Animal, Rashmika Mandanna finds herself on this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 achievers list.
Movie titles have gotten weirder and weirder, and frequently do we do double-takes these days when we hear the name of an upcoming film.
Both Modi and Netanyahu are know to share a great chemistry which is visible in bilateral meetings.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Minister Babul Supriyo wants Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's song form upcoming film Welcome To New York to be removed.
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.
This Muri Ghonto recipe has its origins in former East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh.
Here's what your favourite celebrites are tweeting.
Ammy and Triptii have the chemistry of a door-to-door salesman and disinterested customer.' On the other hand, she and Vicky burn down the house with their scorching sensuality, observes Sukanya Verma.
Believe it or not, Communications Minister Kapil Sibal, who is a poet in his spare time, has penned a love song for an upcoming Bollywood flick named Bandook.
'I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'
The pace is slow but the brilliant performances by the lead cast makes up for it. Shahana Chatterjee and Jaya Bachchan deserve special mention. The only exception is Mallika Sarabhai, whose loud performance is unimpressive. The film's music is average, which is a shame since music is an important aspect of the story -- Shahana plays a club singer. Besides, Usha Uthup's powerful voice doesn't match Shahana's fragile frame.
Looking at some popular Hindi wedding songs.
Vaibhavi Merchant talks about her work in musical hit, Merchants of Bollywood.
