Sukanya Verma offers some diversion in in the form of Bollywood's typical torture tactics.
It was heartening to see so many women -- young and old, many in hijab and burqa shaking their bodies, raising their arms and singing with complete abandonment.
'I knew one day I will explode if I don't get some sanity with making music.'
'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?' 'There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.'
Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.
Film folk raised Mumbai's summer temperatures even higher when they walked the red carpet at the second edition of the Bollywood Hungama's Style Icons Summit and Awards 2024 on May 2.
'Kartik is an outsider, so he takes nothing for granted. That's why he will do well.'
Since debutant Yuvan Shankar Raja brings in a new sound with this album, he deserves a few hearings.
Patcy N compiles some star tips to help you plan your day!
'In a super ambitious industry, you stood out for your unfilminess. Thank you for giving my films your iconic voice.'
To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.
There is no 'remix version' for any of the songs, as the music deserves to be heard unadulterated.
Joginder Tuteja looks back at how Hindi movies have done during this festive season in the last decade.
Sarfaraz's inclusion is well-deserved, backed by an exceptional performance in the unofficial Test match against England Lions,
'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.'
As India celebrates Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Bollywood stars share how they spent the special day.
Joginder Tuteja gives us the half yearly box office report of 2023.
The British singer is in Mumbai currently for a gig, and met up with SRK on Wednesday.
'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.'
'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'
A look at the red carpet pictures.
'When I told Mr Narayan Murthy, he said it was great that I was following my dream.'
'The anthem takes fans on an epic journey through India on board the One Day Express.'
Songs from big ticket movies regaled on the strength of spunk and swagger even as pre-existing bangers like Diljit Dosanjh's Lover in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Kohraa's Beqarar Karke Humein in Jawan and an Iranian wedding favourite Jamal Kudu in Animal grew a brand new fanbase in the course of enhancing the storytelling values.
*Everyone* turned up when Nita and Mukesh Ambani invited them to their home Antilia in south Mumbai for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Bollywood stars celebrate Valentine's Day with loved-up pictures and messages.
Bollywood's gorgeous ladies pulled out their red saris and played Sindoor Khela on the occasion of Vijayadashami at the North Bombay Sarbojanin's Durga pooja pandal in Mumbai.
'But it is also an industry that is very accepting when they see talent and hard work.'
Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?
Their music, available online, sung in Hindi, English, Urdu and Marathi, displays a new grammar and vocabulary which expresses the language of the disempowered,
Joginder Tuteja looks back at Bollywood's wedding movies to see how well they have done in the past.
Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
Bollywood stars visit Sanjay Leela Bhansali's house to wish him on his 60th birthday.
The annual Zoom Holi party saw quite a few in party-mode.
If there is any actor who emerges from this wreck with his talent unscathed, it is Vijay Raaz, observes Deepa Gahlot.
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.
A look at the star arrivals.
The actor is all set for his new film, Patiala House.
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