Hans Dalal overcame the limitations his condition posed to become a successful sound engineer. Then he fell in love with tigers, and decided to merge his passions. Divya Nair digs deeper.
Ranveer Singh's Jayeshbhai Jordaar gives out a social message in a fun, quirky way, applauds Namrata Thakker.
As commendable her confidence is, Janhvi's metamorphosis from bechari to bold is slight, observes Sukanya Verma.
Emraan Hashmi-starrer Azhar has some feelgood songs, writes Aelina Kapoor.
'There was so much grace, depth and serenity in him.'
After the Antakshri Challenge, Bollywood stars have taken up the Safe Hands Challenge, launched by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organisation.
Fitness and yoga is a big part of Bollywood and, on International Yoga Day, film folk show off their best asanas.
'Salman has supported me, but at the same time, let me have my own journey.'
Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.
Games Sukanya Verma learned at the movies.
He was replaced by the then hot and saleable Sanjay Khan.
'AAP wins one of the biggest electoral victories in Indian history.'
Are these earbuds worth Rs 1,699? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.
As fans across India mourn the loss of the young actor, Namrata Thakker takes a look at some of the last pictures of his life.
JugJugg Jeeyo is a David Dhawan comedy, not directed by David Dhawan, observes Sukanya Verma.
Weddings make you wish you had a hundred hands instead of a brain that feels like a sponge attached to 10 different heads being pulled in different directions, says Kishore Singh.
Bollywood has told many 'Brothers' tales over the years.
After being part of a Bollywood film and music video, former Australia cricketer Brett Lee is all set to become a full-time actor in an Indo-Australian romantic comedy, aptly titled 'UnIndian'.
'Janhvi came into our lives thanks to Manish Malhotra.' 'He knew Janhvi for a long time and asked Karan to meet her.' 'He said, she has been doing natak from the age of four!' 'I made her do scenes from Badri just to see what she can do.' 'When I saw the scenes and how she responds to directions, I was convinced that I had found Parathvi.'
Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.
Actor and hitmaker extraordinaire, Aamir Khan leads the pack!
Here's how hairdos have changed with times in Hindi films!
'Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Ranjeet and Shakti Kapoor were eating mutton biryani.' 'Suddenly, all of them jumped to their feet.' 'Sridevi had entered.' 'It was almost like a top army general had walked in.' 'The kind of respect she commanded without demanding it was incredible!'
When it comes to performance and affordability, how do these Indian headphones fare when compared popular international brands like JBL and Sennheiser?
Stars pens down their thoughts, moods and resolutions for the New Year.
Here's what your favourite celebrites are tweeting.
Sherlyn Chopra starrer Kamasutra 3D's promo, released recently, feature some of the boldest visuals we've seen in a while.
Heart-warming stories and stellar performances make Gullak 3 a must watch, applauds Namrata Thakker.
'The Maharashtra government diktat is another meddling example in an industry where politics or language has no role to play.' 'Cinema has a universal language. Filmmakers are divided across regions, but united in their passion for films,' says director Suparn Verma.
Goodbye makes ordinary places, ordinary people and ordinary events become interesting, observes Mayur Sanap.
Kicking off our Valentine's Day special, filmi style!
Joginder Tuteja looks at the biggest Bollywood hits in August in the last decade.
Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal succumbed to COVID-19 on May 1. After retiring from the Indian Army, the major became a successful actor in films and television. An old friend salutes a wonderful human being.
'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.' 'The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it was actually bitterly cold, with a sharp, stinging wind which had the actors and dancers shivering in their summer clothing.'
'I come from a small town and I never thought I would ever sing professionally or become a playback singer.' 'But I made a career here.'
'We thought Oh Jiya should give a message to the young generation.' 'That you are beautiful, you are one-of-a-kind.' 'It doesn't matter what shape, size or colour you are.' 'You should be beautiful from within; that is what makes the difference.'
'The joint family, which was an integral part of our Indian culture, is slowly disintegrating as we follow the West, but I'm all for it.'
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